So-called AI slop, meaning LLM-generated low-quality images, videos, and text, has taken over the internet in the last couple of years, polluting websites, social media platforms, at least one newspaper, and even real-world events. The world of cybersecurity is not immune to this problem, either. In the last year, people across the cybersecurity industry have…
Bug spray is a must-pack for camping trips, hikes, and other summer activities. But social media influencers and big brands alike may have you thinking twice about purchasing products that contain DEET, a common ingredient in insect repellents. Online, many creators and companies promote “natural” and “non-toxic” alternatives to DEET insect repellents, suggesting that DEET…
The U.S. federal government and cybersecurity researchers say a newly discovered security bug found in Microsoft’s SharePoint is under attack. U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA sounded the alarm this weekend that hackers were actively exploiting the bug. Microsoft has not yet provided patches for all affected SharePoint versions, leaving customers across the world largely unable to…
Researchers revealed on Thursday that two European journalists had their iPhones hacked with spyware made by Paragon. Apple says it has fixed the bug that was used to hack their phones. The Citizen Lab wrote in its report, shared with TechCrunch ahead of its publication, that Apple had told its researchers that the flaw exploited…
A security researcher has discovered a bug that could be exploited to reveal the private recovery phone number of almost any Google account without alerting its owner, potentially exposing users to privacy and security risks. Google confirmed to TechCrunch that it fixed the bug after the researcher alerted the company in April. The independent researcher,…
