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Millions of PC Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor Jun 01, 2023

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Hidden code in hundreds of models of Gigabyte motherboards invisibly and insecurely downloads programs—a feature ripe for abuse, researchers say.

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China Hacks US Critical Networks in Guam, Raising Cyberwar Fears May 30, 2023

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Researchers say the state-sponsored espionage operation may also lay the groundwork for disruptive cyberattacks.

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The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing May 29, 2023

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Indirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots.

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A Popular Password Hashing Algorithm Starts Its Long Goodbye May 26, 2023

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The co-inventor of “bcrypt” is reflecting on the ubiquitous function’s 25 years and channeling cybersecurity’s core themes into electronic dance music.

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Chinese Labs Are Selling Fentanyl Ingredients for Millions in Crypto May 25, 2023

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And it's happening in plain sight.

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There’s Finally a Way to Secure a Crucial Piece of the Cloud May 24, 2023

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“Container registries” are ubiquitous software clearinghouses, but they've been exposed for years. Chainguard says it now has a solution.

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The Real Risks in Google’s New .Zip and .Mov Domains May 23, 2023

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While the company’s new top-level domains could be used in phishing attacks, security researchers are divided on how big of a problem they really pose.

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A Mysterious Group Has Ties to 15 Years of Ukraine-Russia Hacks May 22, 2023

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Kaspersky researchers have uncovered clues that further illuminate the hackers’ activities, which appear to have begun far earlier than originally believed.

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Google May Delete Your Old Accounts. Here’s How to Stop It May 19, 2023

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Your inactive profiles, like Gmail or Docs, could turn into digital dust later this year. A few clicks can save them.

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ChatGPT Scams Are Infiltrating the App Store and Google Play May 18, 2023

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An explosion of interest in OpenAI’s sophisticated chatbot means a proliferation of “fleeceware” apps that trick users with sneaky in-app subscriptions.

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