Schoolbook publisher McGraw Hill discovered a gap in its online defenses this April that let outsiders view 13. 5 million user files stored on Salesforce. The hole came from a simple setup mistake, not a hacker tunneling through complex code. Attackers calling themselves ShinyHunters grabbed the exp
A huge chunk of recent cloud breaches—around two-thirds—happened not because thieves guessed passwords or tricked people, but because businesses left digital keys lying around. These aren’t keys for humans logging in—they’re for scripts, apps, and AIs doing their jobs automatically. Some systems spr
The upcoming World Cup is causing headaches for US security teams—not because of the event itself, but because of a budget battle halfway across the continent. The government finally released $625 million for tournament security, but months of political gridlock have left teams scrambling to catch u
The internet as we know it is facing a major turning point. A new AI tool called Mythos can quickly spot hidden weaknesses in software that have remained unnoticed for years. Instead of releasing it to everyone, the creators gave access—and $100 million in credits—to big tech companies like Amazon,
Wealth management firms store some of the most sensitive financial and personal details in cloud systems, yet many ignore how easily these systems can be compromised. Often, the real issue isn't hackers finding clever ways in but basic mistakes like misconfigured software leaving doors wide open. St
The idea that a retired couple could receive $100, 000 from Social Security each year is shocking to many. Yet for a very small slice of Americans—about one in two thousand couples—this will become a reality soon. The plan to cap such high benefits has sparked debate about fairness and the future of
Anthropic’s new AI model, called Mythos Preview, can spot hidden software problems faster than any human team. The startup says the tool is too risky to let people use it openly, because it could uncover bugs in crypto systems that have been missed for years. Security experts warn that if an AI c
The world of digital money is booming, with people trading billions every day on online platforms. Yet, big security breaches still happen, even at the most famous and well‑funded exchanges. The problem is not how much money they hold but how they show that they are safe. Many companies put on a shi
Bitcoin’s core promise that only a private key can move coins is now being questioned by its own developers. A new proposal, BIP‑361, could force holders to move their assets to quantum‑safe addresses or risk having them frozen. The plan follows a Google report suggesting that future quantum compute
Paragraph 1 A fresh trick has emerged in the crypto world. Scammers are using a note‑taking app called Obsidian to hide malware inside what looks like helpful plugins. The goal is to steal control of victims’ computers. Paragraph 2 The scheme begins on social media. Attackers pose as venture
