NordVPN has introduced a new email protection feature within its Threat Protection Pro suite, designed to detect phishing links and malware before users click. The tool scans links in real time while preserving user privacy and requires no direct access to email accounts.
Russian authorities have significantly increased pressure on WhatsApp, with the state communications regulator threatening a total ban of the platform in 2026. This escalation follows months of technical slowdowns and restrictions on voice calls, part of a broader strategy to isolate the domestic internet and transition users to state-controlled alternatives like the new MAX "superapp."
Searches for VPNs in Missouri have jumped sharply since new age verification rules took effect at the end of November. The sudden spike is raising concerns about privacy risks and a growing exposure to online scams.
The FBI says cybercriminals have already stolen more than $262 million this year through account takeover scams, with AI-driven phishing and social engineering making attacks harder to detect and easier to execute.
Security researchers warn that ransomware groups are targeting small and mid-sized businesses during acquisitions, using forgotten or unknown infrastructure to gain access to larger parent companies.
Perplexity calls SquareX research on a Comet browser API entirely false. The company states the API requires developer mode and user consent for local command execution.
New data from Proofpoint shows that Gen AI tools and autonomous agents are creating a fresh category of insider risk. Companies now face growing exposure from unsupervised AI access, careless employees, and sensitive data flowing into public models. A shift toward behavioural analytics and unified security controls is becoming essential.
Hyundai AutoEver America has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed Social Security Numbers, names, and driver’s license details. With up to 2.7 million Hyundai and Kia owners potentially affected, the incident raises the risk of targeted phishing and identity theft, and forces the company to reinforce its systems while offering credit monitoring to victims.












