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AI Models Amplify Cybersecurity Concerns Amid Rising Threats
In 2025, AI-enabled cyber attacks surged by 89%, with attackers acting more swiftly than ever before.
EU's Age-Checking App Breached in Minutes by Hackers
In a recent development, the European Union's attempt to enhance online safety through an age-checking app has hit a snag.
Understanding the Impact of Quantum Computing on Cryptography
The looming presence of quantum computers necessitates a shift from current asymmetric cryptographic methods, like ECDH and RSA, which are vulnerable to Shor’s algorithm.
The Intricacies of Submarine Cable Repair
Submarine cables, essential for global data and electricity transmission, have been a critical part of our infrastructure since the mid-1800s.
Building a Secure and Always-On Local AI Agent
Reflecting on the chaotic days of MS-DOS, where security was an afterthought, I draw parallels to today's agent gateways, which seem to be repeating past mistakes.
Agent-Native Signup and Reverse-CAPTCHA Challenges
We've introduced a novel agent-native signup process for Browser Use, eliminating the need for traditional methods like email or OAuth.
Mapping Swiss Municipal Email Providers
This project offers a comprehensive map of approximately 2,100 Swiss municipalities, detailing which providers manage their official email systems.
Vercel Security Breach: Hackers Claim to Sell Stolen Data
Vercel, a prominent cloud development platform known for its work with JavaScript frameworks like Next.
SPEAKE(a)R: Transforming Audio Devices into Covert Microphones
In the realm of cybersecurity, the potential to covertly transform headphones, earphones, and simple earbuds into eavesdropping microphones presents a significant threat.
Notion's Public Pages Leak Editor Emails: A Persistent Security Flaw
Every public Notion page is inadvertently exposing the email addresses of its editors due to a flaw in their API.
Vercel Discloses Breach Linked to Third-Party App Compromise
Vercel, a prominent cloud platform for app development and deployment, recently revealed a breach in its internal systems, affecting a limited number of customers.
Exploring Quantum Jamming and Its Impact on Cryptography
Quantum computers are poised to challenge the security of current cryptographic systems, prompting researchers to develop new codes and leverage quantum mechanics for secure communications.
Michael O. Rabin: Pioneer of Computational Complexity and Cryptography
Michael Oser Rabin, born in 1931 in Breslau, was a trailblazer in computer science, renowned for his contributions to computational complexity and cryptography.
Big Tech's Race to Post-Quantum Cryptography Readiness
Back in 2010, the Flame malware exploited Microsoft's update mechanism, using a flaw in the MD5 cryptographic hash function to distribute malicious updates.
Man Admits to Hacking Government Systems and Sharing Personal Data
I accessed the Supreme Court's electronic filing system without permission, using stolen credentials from a user known as 'GS'.
Grinex Halts Operations After $15 Million Cyberattack
Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange sanctioned by the US and based in Kyrgyzstan, has suspended its operations following a significant cyberattack that resulted in a $15 million theft.
Exploiting iTerm2's SSH Integration Vulnerability
In exploring the safety of using 'cat readme.
Understanding Fil-C: A Simplified Model for Memory Safety in C/C++
Fil-C is an innovative approach to making C/C++ memory-safe by transforming unsafe code into safe code through automated rewrites.
Enhancing Emacs Security with Trust-Manager
Emacs has historically struggled with trust management, treating all files as trusted by default, which led to security vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-53920.
Amazon Halts Sideloading on Fire Sticks Amid Piracy Concerns
Amazon is shifting its Fire streaming devices from the Android-based Fire OS to the new Linux-based Vega OS.
PanicLock: Instant Touch ID Disable and Screen Lock for macOS
PanicLock is a macOS utility designed to enhance security by allowing users to instantly disable Touch ID and lock their screens with a single click or by closing their laptop lid.
NIST's Strategic Shift in CVE Enrichment Policy
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a pivotal change in its approach to managing the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD).
The Urgent Need to Ban the Sale of Precise Geolocation Data
The pervasive sale and use of precise geolocation data pose significant national security and privacy risks, as highlighted by a recent report on the adtech surveillance system Webloc.
SmolVM: Efficient and Secure Virtual Machine Management
SmolVM is a command-line tool designed to manage and run custom Linux virtual machines locally, offering features like sub-second cold start and cross-platform compatibility on macOS and Linux.
Kampala: Reverse Engineering and Workflow Automation
Kampala is a powerful tool designed to revolutionize the way we approach reverse engineering across various platforms, including websites, mobile, and desktop applications.
Open Source vs. Closed Source: The Security Debate in the Age of AI
In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Cal.
Bluesky Faces Prolonged DDoS Attack Disrupting Services
Bluesky has been grappling with a persistent DDoS attack that has caused significant disruptions in its services, affecting users' ability to access feeds, notifications, threads, and search functionalities.
China's Undersea Cable-Cutting Technology Sparks Global Concerns
In 2025, China unveiled a technology capable of cutting deep-sea cables, marking a significant display of power in the realm of global submarine infrastructure.
AI-Powered Hacking: Codex's Journey to Root a Samsung TV
In our research, we explored the potential of AI, specifically OpenAI's Codex, to hack hardware devices, using a Samsung TV as our test subject.
The Misleading Analogy of Proof of Work in Cybersecurity
In the realm of cybersecurity, the analogy of proof of work falls short when applied to bug detection.
Secure Your SSH Keys with TPM
For years, I've securely stored my SSH private keys in hardware tokens like Nitrokey and Yubikey, ensuring they never leave the device.
Claude Opus 4.7: A Leap in AI Model Performance and Usability
Claude Opus 4.
TotalRecall Reloaded: A New Tool Exploits Windows 11's Recall Database
In the world of Windows 11, the Recall database is a fortress of security, but its Achilles' heel lies in the process that handles its data.
Ukraine's Historic Use of Unmanned Systems in Warfare
Imagine a battlefield where no human soldier sets foot.
Toosheh: A Lifeline for Information During Iran's Internet Blackouts
In January 2026, Iran experienced its first full-scale communication blackout, cutting off over 90 million people from the world.
The Economics of Cybersecurity: Spending More Tokens Than Attackers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the introduction of Anthropic's Mythos, a powerful LLM, has sparked a new debate.
Red Sun: Exploiting Windows Defender's Quirky Behavior
Red Sun is a vulnerability repository that highlights a peculiar flaw in Windows Defender.
Seeking Human Contact for Gmail Bug Reporting
I'm reaching out to the fediverse community to find someone who works on the Gmail team at Google or knows someone who does.
Anna's Archive Faces $322 Million Judgment in Spotify Piracy Case
Anna’s Archive, known for its role as a meta-search engine for shadow libraries, recently found itself embroiled in a legal battle with the music industry after it was revealed that the site had backed up Spotify metadata.
Cal.com Shifts to Closed Source for Enhanced Security Amid AI Advancements
When we founded Cal.
Cal.com Closes Source Code Amid AI Security Concerns
Cal.
Ukraine's Robotic Revolution in Warfare
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the battlefield is witnessing a technological shift as Ukraine increasingly deploys robots to replace soldiers in dangerous zones.
Scaling Trusted Access for Cyber Defense with AI
We are expanding our Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program to empower thousands of individual defenders and hundreds of teams safeguarding critical software.
The Rise and Risks of Flock Safety's Surveillance Technology
Flock Safety's cameras are marketed as advanced 'AI-powered precision policing technology,' extending far beyond traditional license plate readers.
Rethinking Dependency Cooldowns: Advocating for Centralized Upload Queues
Dependency cooldowns have gained popularity as a method to mitigate supply chain attacks by delaying the adoption of new software versions.
Google Cracks Down on Back Button Hijacking
Google is taking a firm stance against back button hijacking, a practice that disrupts user expectations by preventing the back button from functioning as intended.
Mythos AI Model: A New Benchmark in Cybersecurity Testing
The Mythos AI model has set a new standard in cybersecurity testing by successfully completing the TLO test, a feat not achieved by previous models.
Kontext CLI: Secure and Efficient Credential Management for AI Coding Agents
Kontext CLI is a cutting-edge command-line tool designed to streamline the integration of AI coding agents with essential services like GitHub and Stripe, while ensuring robust security and governance.
The Silent Shift in Backblaze's Backup Policy
For a decade, I relied on Backblaze to safeguard my data, transitioning from cumbersome external hard drives to their cloud service.
OpenSSL 4.0.0: Major Updates and Enhancements
OpenSSL 4.
Tech Live Connect's Elaborate Fraud Scheme Uncovered
Tech Live Connect orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme to disguise illegitimate charges as legitimate transactions.
Google Enhances Pixel 10 Modem Security with Rust
In an innovative move to bolster security, Google has integrated Rust into the Pixel 10 modem to enhance memory safety.
Evaluating LLMs with N-Day-Bench for Real-World Vulnerability Discovery
N-Day-Bench is a cutting-edge benchmark designed to assess the ability of advanced language models to uncover real-world vulnerabilities, known as 'N-Days', that have been disclosed after the models' knowledge cut-off dates.
The Limits of Formal Verification: Discovering Bugs in Verified Code
I embarked on a journey to test the robustness of a formally verified implementation of zlib, known as lean-zip, using advanced fuzzing techniques.
Google Expands Spam Policies to Combat Back Button Hijacking
In a move to enhance user experience and combat deceptive practices, Google is updating its spam policies to explicitly prohibit 'back button hijacking.
Navigating the Challenges of Impersonation in Investigative Journalism
Receiving a call from a Canadian military official, I was startled to learn someone was impersonating me, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, on WhatsApp.
The Silent Cybersecurity Crisis of 2026
In the first four months of 2026, a series of unprecedented cyber incidents unfolded, which would have dominated news cycles in previous years.
The Future of Everything is Lies, I Guess: Safety
In the rapidly evolving landscape of machine learning, the potential threats to psychological and physical safety are becoming increasingly evident.
Massive WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attack Uncovered
Recently, I uncovered a significant supply chain attack involving over 30 WordPress plugins, including the popular Countdown Timer Ultimate.
The Perils of AI in Military Targeting: A Case Study
In an in-depth analysis, I explore the unsettling implications of AI in military operations, focusing on a controversial incident involving a girls' school in Iran mistakenly identified as a bombing target.
Exposing Vulnerabilities in AI Benchmarks: A Call for Robust Evaluation
In the fast-paced world of AI development, benchmarks have become the gold standard for measuring the capabilities of AI models.
Rockstar Games Faces New Data Breach Threat from ShinyHunters
Rockstar Games is once again in the spotlight for unfortunate reasons as the hacker group ShinyHunters claims to have breached the company's secured cloud servers.
AI Cybersecurity: The System is the Moat, Not the Model
In the rapidly evolving field of AI cybersecurity, the focus should not solely be on the size and sophistication of AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, but rather on the systems and expertise that utilize these models.
Discord's Age Verification and Support Challenges: A Father's Struggle
When my daughter, eager to join her friends on Discord, lied about her age to create an account, I had no idea the chaos that would ensue.
Reflections on 20 Years with AWS: From Early Challenges to Lasting Contributions
I embarked on my journey with AWS on April 10, 2006, intrigued by the potential of Amazon S3 for secure backups.
Installing Every Firefox Extension: A Technical Odyssey
With over 84,000 Firefox extensions available, I embarked on an ambitious project to scrape and install them all.
Unveiling SteamGPT: Valve's Potential AI-Powered Security System
In a world where AI is becoming ubiquitous, Valve appears to be exploring its own AI integration with a system dubbed 'SteamGPT.
Unveiling the Complexities of Dropbox: A Formal Model for Testing Synchronization Services
File synchronization services like Dropbox are essential for millions, yet their internal workings are often a mystery.
FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages from iPhone Notifications
In a surprising revelation, the FBI managed to retrieve deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by accessing the device's notification database.
Bluesky's April 2026 Outage: A Detailed Post-Mortem
I'm Jim from Bluesky, and I want to share what led to our recent service outage affecting half of our users for about eight hours.
CPUID Website Hijacked: Malware Delivered via Trusted Links
This week, visitors to the CPUID website encountered malware after attackers hijacked part of its backend.
WireGuard for Windows: Major Update and Account Unblocking
After a long hiatus, I'm thrilled to announce a significant update to our Windows client, featuring both the low-level WireGuardNT kernel driver and the higher-level WireGuard for Windows management software.
The Illusion of Privacy & Security Settings in macOS
In a revealing demonstration, I explore how macOS Privacy & Security settings might mislead users about app permissions.
Ohio Man Convicted Under New AI Law for Cybercrimes
In a landmark case, James Strahler II, a 37-year-old from Ohio, has pleaded guilty to a series of cybercrimes involving both real and AI-generated sexually explicit images.
Reverse Engineering Google's SynthID Watermark
In this project, I delve into the intricacies of Google's SynthID watermarking system, which invisibly marks images generated by Google Gemini.
First Conviction Under Take It Down Act: Strahler's Continued AI Nudes Creation
In a landmark case, Strahler became the first person convicted under the Take It Down Act after he continued to create and distribute AI-generated nude images even after his initial arrest.
Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Pleads Guilty to Creating Deepfake Pornography
In a shocking case of abuse of power and technology, Stephen Kamnik, a corporal in the Pennsylvania state police, has pleaded guilty to a series of disturbing crimes.
Court Denies Anthropic's Motion Against Blacklisting by Trump Administration
A federal appeals court has declined Anthropic's emergency request to halt the Trump administration's blacklisting of the AI company, though it agreed to expedite the case with oral arguments scheduled for May 19.
Iran's Cryptocurrency Toll Demand for Hormuz Passage Sparks Tensions
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is causing significant unease among Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
The Risks of Self-Surveillance in a Digital Age
In our digitally connected world, the convenience of smart devices like Google Maps, fitness trackers, and home assistants comes at a significant cost: our privacy.
LinkedIn's Browser Scanning Sparks Legal Battle
LinkedIn is embroiled in legal controversy over its practice of scanning users' browsers to identify installed extensions.
Iranian Hackers Target US Critical Infrastructure via PLCs
Iranian government-backed hackers are actively disrupting operations at several US critical infrastructure sites, likely as a retaliatory measure in the ongoing conflict with the US.
Trump Administration's Controversial Proposal to Access Federal Workers' Medical Records
In a move that has sparked significant concern among legal and health policy experts, the Trump administration is pushing for health insurance companies to provide detailed and identifiable medical records of millions of federal workers, retirees, and their families.
Ensuring Open Source Security at Astral
At Astral, we prioritize the security of our tools, which are trusted by millions of developers globally.
Getting Started with Little Snitch for Linux
Installing Little Snitch on Linux is straightforward: simply run 'littlesnitch' in a terminal or access it via a web interface at http://localhost:3031/.
The Controversy Surrounding Flock Safety's Surveillance Technology
Flock Safety's surveillance technology, particularly its AI-powered license plate cameras, has sparked significant debate across the United States.
Microsoft Halts VeraCrypt Account, Jeopardizing Future Updates
Microsoft has unexpectedly terminated an account linked to VeraCrypt, a well-regarded encryption software, casting uncertainty over its future updates for Windows.
VeraCrypt Developer Faces Microsoft Account Termination Challenges
I've encountered a significant hurdle in my work with VeraCrypt due to Microsoft's unexpected termination of my account used for signing Windows drivers and bootloaders.
The New Battlefield: Data Centers as Military Targets
In a groundbreaking move during the U.
Binary Obfuscation that Doesn't Kill LTO: A Recap of My Thotcon Talk
At Thotcon 2025, I delved into the tension between Binary Obfuscation and Link-Time Optimization (LTO) in game security, particularly for platforms like the Nintendo Switch.
Enhancing Security in Vibe Coding with Remote Development
In the realm of Python development, concerns about supply-chain attacks and prompt injection risks have sparked discussions on how to secure 'vibe coding' practices.
China's New Regulations on Digital Humans and Online Safety
In a move to regulate the burgeoning field of digital humans, China's Cyberspace Administration has released draft regulations aimed at ensuring these virtual entities are clearly labeled and do not mislead or harm children.
Accelerating Towards a Post-Quantum Secure Future
At Cloudflare, we are committed to ensuring the Internet remains private and secure, and our focus has shifted towards achieving full post-quantum (PQ) security by 2029.
Claude Mythos Preview: A New Era in Cybersecurity
Today, we unveiled Claude Mythos Preview, a groundbreaking language model that excels in computer security tasks.
Claude Mythos Preview: Capabilities and Safety Evaluations
Claude Mythos Preview represents a significant advancement in AI capabilities, particularly in cybersecurity, surpassing previous models like Claude Opus 4.
Project Glasswing: Revolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI
Project Glasswing is an ambitious initiative uniting major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to harness AI for cybersecurity.
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