One Laptop Cost Binance $6.3 Billion, and That Wasn't Even the Scariest Hack This WeekThis week's security news is full of eye-wateringly big numbers: a $6.3 billion Binance heist, 1.3 million Android TV boxes with hidden backdoors, and supermarket freezers hacked to 122°F. Nov 06 26November 06, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Your Discord Messages Are About to Show Up on Google. Here's How to Stop ItIn this week's security roundup, I explain how to keep your Discord posts off Google, break down the DHS employee data leak, and look at Meta's $25 billion Cambridge Analytica penalty. Oct 30 26October 30, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Your Smart Fridge Might Host an AI Botnet (And Other Security News You Need to Know This Week)From self-copying AI models hiding in your appliances to $9.6M Grindr privacy fines and supermarket cyberattacks, here is everything happening in cybersecurity. Oct 16 26October 16, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Your Car Is Doxxing You, Fake iPhone Duo Scams, and a $351M Crypto Heist: This Week's Security ScandalsIf you thought your smart car was private or your AI assistant was safe, think again. Here's your weekly breakdown of infosec chaos. Oct 02 26October 02, 2026Article at pcmag.com
ShinyHunters Hits the FBI, Fake LastPass Installers, and a $459M Google Fine: This Week's Cybersecurity ChaosCome for ShinyHunters extorting rival hackers and breaching the FBI, stay for Google's $459M GDPR fine. Plus, is your VPN blocking which sites you can see? Sep 25 26September 25, 2026Article at pcmag.com
How Did AI Send 1M Scams in 3 Days? 7 Brutal Security Stories Making Headlines This WeekMicrosoft tracked an AI-powered phishing wave that hit 1 million inboxes in 72 hours. Plus, hijacked streaming accounts, fake security apps, and the passkey flaw you need to know. Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Article at pcmag.com
A Meta Exec's 150-Porn-Downloads-a-Day Habit, a 23-Year Botnet Bust, and $1M Phone UnlocksFrom a tech executive caught torrenting on company Wi-Fi to a massive international takedown and shocking survey data, here's what went down in cybersecurity this week. Sep 11 26September 11, 2026Article at pcmag.com
SpaceX AI Weaponized, 153K Driver's Licenses Leaked, and GTA 6 Subpoenas: This Week's Security ScandalsWhat happens when Russian hackers trick SpaceX's AI into bypassing its own security? Your weekly cybersecurity debrief is here. Sep 04 26September 04, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Don't Click the GTA 6 Demo, Don't Trust the Flirty DM: This Week's Cybersecurity Survival GuideBetween fake game betas, flirtatious AI scammers, and rogue car displays, staying safe online took a lot of extra effort this week. Aug 28 26August 28, 2026Article at pcmag.com
GTA 6 Leaks, The Odyssey Malware, and Water Grid Attacks: This Week in CybersecurityWhether it's hackers trying to cash in on hype, hidden info-stealers in fake torrents, or state actors targeting critical utilities, cyber threats are escalating fast. Aug 21 26August 21, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Think Your Mac and Cloud Apps Are Safe? These Crypto Wallet and ChatGPT Hacks Prove OtherwiseThis week in cybersecurity: Experts expose critical vulnerabilities across macOS, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Defender—proving no platform is entirely bulletproof. Aug 14 26August 14, 2026Article at pcmag.com
From Black Hat to the White House: The Scariest Cyber News You Missed This WeekFrom Las Vegas keynotes to government dragnet revelations, inside the chaotic week that proved no AI, inbox, or stored password is truly safe. Aug 07 26August 07, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Your Phone Is Watching You After Calls (And 5 Other Terrifying Cyber Threats This Week)Your apps are abusing permissions, hackers are hijacking Windows desktops, and AI copycats are rampant. Welcome to the busiest—and scariest—week in cybersecurity ahead of Black Hat. Jul 31 26July 31, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Hugging Face Was the Biggest Hack by Far This Week, But It Wasn't the Only OneIt's been another busy week in cybersecurity: AIs are autonomously attacking each other. A Gemini exploit lets anyone bypass your Android lock screen. And healthcare gets hit again. Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Article at pcmag.com
This Week in Hacks: 7M Driver's Licenses Stolen, Japanese Taxis Halted, US Military Phones TargetedIt's been a busy week in cybersecurity. And it's only going to get worse as agentic AI starts to do most of the heavy lifting for bad actors. Jul 17 26July 17, 2026Article at pcmag.com
Windows Is Tracking You? What You Missed in Cybersecurity This WeekWindows can link your PC to your activity, AI agents are sending crypto to scammers, and a router backdoor has no fix. Here's what you need to know this week. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at pcmag.com
This Week in Cybersecurity: Signal Drama, Meta Backlash, and a Million Exposed PassportsYour privacy took several hits this week—from Meta's latest changes to exposed passports and an Apple email leak. Here's what you need to know. Jul 03 26July 03, 2026Article at pcmag.com
As the World Cup Begins, the Internet Enters Its Own High-Stakes Tournament of ScamsThis week in cybersecurity saw a surge of World Cup-related scams, malware hidden in gaming tools, a fake breach-reporting incident that briefly disrupted a state portal, and more. Jun 19 26June 19, 2026Article at pcmag.com
From Instagram Takeovers to Stolen Password Vaults: A Multi-Front Cyberattack Week You Shouldn't IgnoreIf you use social media, a password manager, or Spotify, you might already be in the blast radius of this week's digital security fallout. Jun 12 26June 12, 2026Article at pcmag.com
This Week in Cybersecurity: How AI Supercharged Hackers, Scammers, and Even WormsFrom account hijacks and convincing scams to surveillance systems and experimental malware, AI was behind some of this week's biggest cybersecurity stories. Even the worms got an upgrade. Jun 05 26June 05, 2026Article at pcmag.com