WhatsApp to introduce full passwords instead of PIN codes

Until now, two-step verification in WhatsApp relied on a short numeric code...

What you must do before disposing of or selling your smartphone: useful tips

Many users assume that the cloud will save everything automatically. In practice, this does not always work. Automatic backups can fail or occur too infrequently...

How to make your new smartphone more secure: expert tips

These simple steps significantly reduce the risk of data theft and loss of the phone...

OpenAI warns of the dawn of a new era of autonomous cyberattacks

Сybercriminals to intentionally deploy, optimize, and utilize groups of collaborating AI agents to orchestrate complex automated attacks in the near future.

Attackers use phantom domains generated by AI for phishing

Researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 division have dubbed this tactic Phantom Squatting. According to their new report, the technique is already being actively used in real-world attacks...

YouTube ad-blocker could take control of any website

According to Island, despite its stated functionality of blocking ads on YouTube and third-party websites that use the platform's embedded video players, the extension contains mechanisms that allow the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code...

Bluekit phishing platform adopts new technique for account theft

Bluekit first drew the attention of experts in April 2026...

Gaslight: New macOS malware tries to deceive AI-based analysis systems

The malware has been named Gaslight. According to SentinelOne experts, it is highly likely linked to the activities of North Korean hacking groups...

Powerful AI models could sharply accelerate cyberattacks in coming months, Five Eyes warns

The report highlights the dual-use nature of artificial intelligence. On one hand, it helps improve cyber defense by automating vulnerability detection and incident response...

Google tightens control over user data: separate search history and personalization settings to appear

One of the main changes will be the separation of data storage from its use for personalization. Previously, activity history and recommendations were tightly linked through Web & App Activity; now, users will be able to manage these features independently...

Transitioning from outsourcing to in-house technologies: Why it's necessary and how to achieve it? Interview with Armen Baldryan

Armenia today indeed has many strong specialists and healthy technology "cells," but the results of their work largely flow into the global economy rather than remaining within the country...

RISE: A platform bringing together engineering, defense, science, and innovation

According to Musaelyan, the forum’s greatest value lies not only in displaying existing products, but also in bringing together participants from Armenia’s technology ecosystem and helping them connect with one another...

Absolute protection does not exist: How AI and remote work are increasing cybersecurity risks

Many of these vulnerabilities had previously gone unnoticed by both specialists and traditional analysis systems.․․

Government data in the cloud: Where is the line between efficiency and risk?

A year ago, on June 14, 2025, the Armenian government adopted a “Cloud First” policy aimed at transitioning government agencies from traditional server infrastructure to cloud-based data storage and processing...

Sony to begin scanning PlayStation messages and user activity

According to the new rules, Sony will actively analyze messages, online activity, and user-uploaded content. The goal is to detect and block harmful material...

Almost any 8-character password can now be cracked within a day

The situation with 10-character passwords is only slightly better...

Young hacker brags about stealing $19 million and is exposed

Dritan Kapllani Jr. came to the attention of the crypto community after careless behavior on Discord. His name now appears in U.S. court documents as an alleged accomplice...

Digital footprint: what the internet knows about you and can you completely “erase yourself” online?

A digital footprint refers to the entire body of information a person leaves behind while using the internet and digital devices...

OpenAI launches “Daybreak” AI service to detect vulnerabilities in software

Daybreak is built on top of OpenAI’s advanced GPT-5.4-Cyber model, which was introduced in April...

What end-to-end encryption in messaging apps really means — and how much it protects your chats

End-to-end encryption is a method of securing messages in which data is encrypted on the sender’s device and decrypted only on the recipient’s device...

Binance Finds AI Twice as Effective at Hacking Smart Contracts as Defending Them

According to Binance Research, AI hacking tools cost an average of $1.22 per contract, a figure projected to decrease by 22% every two months.

AI Celebrity Deepfakes Flood Fraudulent Online Advertisements

Before being taken down, these videos amassed nearly 200 million views.

VECT 2.0 Ransomware Irreversibly Destroys Files

The focus must be on resilience: offline backups, tested recovery procedures, and rapid containment—not negotiation.

Face recognition on Android found to be vulnerable: 64% of smartphones can be unlocked with a photograph

Since October 2022, specialists from Which? tested 208 models of Android smartphones. In 64% of cases (133 devices), the facial recognition system was successfully bypassed using a 2D photograph.․․

How hackers can breach smartwatches to steal data

Technically hacking the smartwatch itself is possible, but in practice attackers more often target not the gadget, but the cloud services and accounts connected to it...

iPhone users urged to update iOS immediately due to dangerous darksword vulnerability

On April 1, 2026, Apple made the iOS 18.7.7 update (and the corresponding iPadOS version) available to a much wider range of devices...

How to prepare for messaging app blocks and not lose important data: Practical tips

What can you do to avoid losing conversations, documents, photos, and contacts if the messaging app you use gets blocked?․․

Hundreds of millions of iPhones at risk: Google reveals critical darksword vulnerability

The threat affects hundreds of millions of iPhones running iOS 18.4–18.7...

How to safely store important documents on your smartphone

If the phone is stolen, hacked, or even sent for repair, these files may become easily accessible...

Should you restart your smartphone regularly?

Over time, small system issues accumulate: frozen background processes, memory leaks, driver errors, and cached data that does not get cleared properly․․․

How quickly do hackers start using leaked passwords?

When it comes to corporate or government accounts, unauthorized access attempts are typically detected within just three days․․․

Why phishing attacks are becoming more dangerous: AI is turning them into a mass and nearly indistinguishable weapon

Today, attackers create messages that look flawless: proper tone, official logos, personalization, and perfect grammar in any language․․․

Over 260,000 users installed malicious AI Chrome extensions

Together, these extensions were installed more than 260,000 times, according to the official LayerX blog.․․

SMS is the weak link: Why thousands of people had their WhatsApp accounts hacked — and how to avoid it

Thousands of people were affected, and this is a systemic vulnerability that we all need to understand and address together...

Why you need a VPN in 2026: Security, access, and privacy

Here is why a VPN has become an almost essential tool for travelers, streaming, and everyday safe browsing...

New Android botnet Kimwolf infects more than 2 million devices, posing a threat to TV boxes and smart TVs

According to the company Synthient, the network has become one of the largest of its kind, Anti-Malware reports...

How to export chats and media from WhatsApp without losing anything

What can you do to make sure you do not lose them? Fortunately, the messenger offers built-in export tools that work without third-party software or risks․․․

AI in cyber threats: Why 2026 may become the year of the hackers

Experts at Experian already describe this as a preview of a future in which AI becomes the primary amplifier of cyberattacks...

Social engineering in the hands of fraudsters: Knowing the rules no longer saves you

More and more often, the victims are modern, informed, educated users who seem to know about common schemes, read expert warnings, and are sure that such a thing cannot happen to someone who is aware...

QR spoofing: A rising cyber scam around the world

In Armenia, no cases have been reported yet, but cybersecurity experts warn that the scheme is too simple, inexpensive, and effective not to appear locally soon...

The most dangerous browsers of 2025 named: ChatGPT Atlas and Chrome lead the anti-rating

Last place went to ChatGPT Atlas from OpenAI. The AI-based browser received the maximum risk score of 99 out of 100...

Hackers stole 86 million songs from Spotify: a 300 TB data breach

So far, only the metadata has been made public, but the threat of the full archive being leaked remains.․․

Why is it recommended to unplug your router before leaving for a vacation?

Many people leave for vacation while keeping their router turned on. According to experts, this is a serious mistake. A powered-on router gives attackers continuous access to your home network...

New Sturnus Trojan on Android: Steals Signal and Telegram messages, bypasses encryption, and takes full control of the device

Below is an overview of how the threat works and how users can protect themselves.․․

Why you should not upload personal medical data to AI: Expert opinion

Even if a particular chat is not directly linked to your identity, nearly all major AI services (including those in Russia) use inputted information for further model training...

Hackers spread Astaroth Trojan through WhatsApp: How to recognize and defend against ZIP traps

Brazil has taken the main hit, but experts warn that the attack may spread to other regions. Here is how the scheme works and why it is more dangerous than before...

Microsoft warns: AI agents in Windows 11 may accidentally install malware

According to Windows Central, the feature is already being tested in experimental builds but is available only to those who explicitly accept the potential threats...

PIN code, fingerprint, or face scan: Which smartphone unlock method is best and most secure?

Here is a breakdown based on technical features and real-world risks...

Landfall virus steals data without a click: Samsung Galaxy users at risk

The vulnerability, CVE-2025-21042, affects Samsung’s proprietary graphics library and allows arbitrary code execution when processing a specially crafted image file...

Microsoft still hasn’t fixed a Windows vulnerability known since 2017

One of these vulnerabilities has been exploited since 2017, yet Microsoft still has not released a patch — despite seven months having passed since it was publicly disclosed...

A new wave of fraud in Armenia: Fake calls from the “national security service”

Martirosyan shared the warning on Facebook, urging everyone to stay alert. Several people have already suffered serious financial losses...

Massive Gmail password leak: Millions of accounts at risk

The leaked database reportedly totals 3.5 terabytes of stolen credentials...

Security vulnerabilities discovered in ChatGPT Atlas browser

Dane Stucki, addressed the security concerns directly, stating that the ChatGPT agent “can still make (sometimes unexpected!) mistakes, such as attempting to purchase the wrong item or failing to consult you before taking important actions.”

How to urgently erase all data from a smartphone: Tips from a cybersecurity expert

Unlike the built-in Android and iOS tools that offer full wiping when access is lost, third-party apps provide flexibility: they delete only photos, messengers, or documents...

Critical vulnerability in WhatsApp: Hackers can access iPhones through a photo

The attack requires no action from the victim, making it especially insidious...

Cloudflare mitigates the largest DDoS attack in history: 22.2 Tbps

The attack occurred in late September 2025 and targeted a European network infrastructure company...

Key signs of computer virus infection: What to watch out for

According to Pegov, the first and most obvious signal is slow computer performance...

How to tell if an app is spying on you: A simple check on Android

Every app requests permissions to access the camera, microphone, contacts, or location. If the software asks for too much, that’s a red flag...

Massive Attack on npm: 18 Popular Packages Infected

After hijacking the account, the attackers added code designed to intercept cryptocurrency transactions and redirect funds to their wallets.

Cryptocurrency Industry Prepares for a Quantum Future

A review of the SEC's protective frameworks highlights the urgency from regulators to address these emerging threats, according to Mitrade.

Engineer Cracks 6-Bit Cryptographic Key Using Quantum Computer

It’s important to note that a six-bit key has only 64 possible combinations, and its cracking poses no practical threat to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which employ 256-bit ECC-256 encryption—a far more complex and secure standard. Such encryption remains unbreakable with current quantum hardware.

The danger of suspicious links: How to protect your data and device

Clicking on suspicious links can lead to serious consequences: from leaking personal data to infecting your device with malware...

GPT-5 from OpenAI turned out to be a brilliant hacker, surpassing all expectations

Here’s how AI became a “brilliant hacker” and why its success is impressing experts...

Top 10 free antivirus programs for Windows 10 in 2025

We analyzed the best free antivirus programs available in 2025, evaluating them based on threat detection effectiveness, system performance impact, additional features, and ease of use...

Neural networks and cybercrime: How to protect your passwords in 2025

So how can you create a secure password and protect yourself from AI-powered fraud schemes? Let’s break it down...

White hat hacker discovers critical vulnerability in Safari: Apple pays him only $1,000

A recent case in which a researcher received only $1,000 for a critical vulnerability has sparked heated discussion in the community, raising questions about the fairness of payouts and the program’s transparency...

Why public USB charging stations are dangerous and how hackers can steal passwords through them

Hackers use these ports to install malware on smartphones, allowing them to steal personal data, including passwords...

How a weak password destroyed a 158-year-old company and led to 700 layoffs

In 2023, hackers from the Akira group gained access to KNP Logistics’ internal systems by cracking a weak password, reportedly belonging to a high-level executive...

Top cyber threats of 2025

The survey included representatives from 104 organizations across key sectors of the economy, including finance, oil and gas, and telecommunications...

Apple strengthens privacy in iOS 26: FaceTime will block nude video calls a new feature for user safety

Here’s how it works, how to enable it, and what it means for iPhone users...

Why you should urgently update Chrome, Edge, and other browsers

Here's what’s known about the vulnerability and how to protect your devices...

How to disable spy features in smartphone apps

One of the main indicators that an app may be tracking your location unnecessarily is the appearance of ads related to places you've recently visited...

How to disable "spying" features on your iPhone

Here’s how to manually turn off the main tracking mechanisms through your device settings...

How hackers steal money from phones via NFC: The new SuperCard threat

Initially reported in Italy, the wave of attacks soon reached Russia — and there is a high probability that this threat could also spread to Armenia...

5 signs of a phishing website: How to stay safe from scammers in 2025

Here are five key signs to help you stay safe...

What to do if you lose your phone: Step-by-step guide

Losing a smartphone — whether through misplacement or theft — is not just the loss of a device but also a serious threat to your personal data...

LummaC2: 394,000 Windows Computers Worldwide Infected by Dangerous Malware

Developed by the cybercriminal group Storm-2477, this infostealer poses a serious threat by stealing sensitive user data...

How to detect phone surveillance? Expert Tips

Cybersecurity expert Nikita Novikov has outlined several key signs that may indicate your device is being monitored...

The next click could spark major trouble: 5 potential threats in 2025

In this article, we will explore five key challenges that, according to experts, will shape the cyber landscape in 2025...

Telegram drops out of top 5 safest messengers in 2025

Here’s why this happened, who the new leader is, and what trends are shaping messenger security in 2025...

Apple warns users in 100 countries of targeted iPhone spyware attacks

Apple's Lockdown Mode offers extreme protection for users at high risk of sophisticated cyberattacks by significantly restricting device functionality.

Millions of AirPlay devices are hackable over Carplay and Wi-Fi

The AirBorne vulnerabilities affect an extensive range of devices, including all Apple products that support AirPlay (iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TVs) and tens of millions of third-party AirPlay-enabled products such as smart speakers, TVs, receivers, and car infotainment systems. According to Oligo Security, over 2.35 billion active Apple devices and numerous IoT products are potentially exposed.

Government-backed hackers led majority of zero-day exploits in 2024, according to Google

Within this attributable subset, government-backed cyber espionage operations emerged as the leading category, accounting for 29% of these exploitations.

Witchers don’t fall for scams: Scammers lure gamers with fake Witcher 4 beta tests

Scammers are sending out emails enticing players with supposed access to a closed beta for The Witcher 4...

How to protect your money and data if you lose your smartphone: Tips for everyone

Even if your phone is locked, someone can yank the SIM and pop it into another device...

WhatsApp changes the rules: Ban on saving chats and media files is coming soon

Currently, if a recipient has auto-saving enabled, any photos, videos, or documents you send could end up in their gallery without your knowledge...

Why you should urgently update WhatsApp

The vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-30401, affects WhatsApp for Windows versions up to and including 2.2450.6. It arises from how the app mishandles attachments...

Who falls prey to scammers most often?

Why do these characteristics matter, and how can you shield yourself from deception? Let’s break it down...

What photos are risky to store on your phone?

Why is this dangerous, and how can you protect yourself from potential risks? Let’s dive into the details...

How to permanently block scam calls: Simple steps for protection

Thankfully, modern smartphones come armed with tools to shut them out for good...

The hidden threat in plain sight: How QR codes could put you at risk

What if that innocent little square of black-and-white pixels is a trap? Welcome to the shadowy side of QR codes—and the rising menace of quishing...

What to do if your email is hacked: A step-by-step guide

If you suspect that your email has been hacked, immediate action is crucial to minimize the damage...

Why users avoid upgrading to Windows 11: Causes and consequences

These numbers confirm that, despite the new version's growing popularity, it hasn’t captured mass attention, especially among those accustomed to the stability and familiarity of Windows 10...

How to create a complex password that actually keeps you safe

But what makes a password truly secure? Here’s how to create one that hackers won’t crack easily...

How spyware can track you through your phone and how to protect yourself

This malicious software disguises itself as regular apps and can secretly transmit data about the owner to cybercriminals...

iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Mac Owners Are at Risk: Dangerous SLAP and FLOP Vulnerabilities Threaten Apple Gadgets

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have discovered dangerous SLAP and FLOP vulnerabilities in Apple chips that could put iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Mac owners at risk...

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhone models from May 2025: Which models are these and what to do?

Users of these devices will not be able to send and receive messages, make calls, and use other WhatsApp features, including WhatsApp Business...

How to avoid becoming a victim of fraudsters on Cyber Monday? Expert advice

Fraudsters often copy popular websites, but change the characters in the address...

How scammers trick children and teenagers in online games: Common techniques and methods of protection

How do scammers operate and how can you protect yourself? Read the NEWS.am Tech article...

Why is pirated software a bad idea?

However, in practice, its use is associated with numerous risks that far outweigh any short-term benefits...

How to protect browsers from scammers? 13 important tips

Here are some practical tips for keeping your browser safe...

Android users at risk: FireScam virus disguised as Telegram Premium

FireScam is distributed through a GitHub page impersonating the Russian app store RuStore...

iOS users are more likely to fall victim to phishing than Android owners

According to a study by Lookout, covering 220 million mobile devices and 360 million apps, 18.4% of iOS device owners were subjected to phishing attacks compared to 11.4% of Android users...

How to protect yourself from cyber threats during the holiday season: 10 practical tips

The editors of NEWS.am Tech present several recommendations that will help you protect yourself and your data...

Why will WhatsApp be disabled on millions of Android smartphones and what to do?

The lack of security updates makes such devices vulnerable to cyberattacks...

Over 200 dangerous “children’s” apps found in App Store

Despite the age rating, these apps can pose a serious threat to young users...

What cyber threats to expect in 2025?

They outlined the cyber threats that are expected to be most relevant in 2025 and pose the greatest danger...

Scammers come up with a new way to access Apple users' personal information

Apple device users are being advised to be vigilant and not respond to suspicious emails...

Hackers crack Windows, Microsoft Office licensing system

In addition, they posted screenshots of Extended Security Updates (ESU)-activated versions of Windows…

Which sectors were most attacked by hackers in 2024

In 2024, Russia recorded a significant increase in DDoS attacks, which were aimed at important sectors of the economy. Experts from StormWall analyzed incidents that occurred in January-October 2024 and ...

What methods do scammers use to deceive people on the eve of Black Friday?

He emphasized that deepfakes have recently become widespread thanks to artificial intelligence technologies. Criminals hack both the accounts of ordinary users and the channels of the popular ...

Telegram uses an automated scheme to steal user accounts

Since the summer of 2024, scammers have been actively creating automated chats to steal Telegram accounts. This was reported to Gazeta.Ru by Alexander Vurasko, development director of the Solar ...

New method of fraud is spreading on Telegram

Fraudsters are sending people fake links under the guise of giving a gift in the form of a Telegram Premium subscription in order to lure them into clicking on the links they send and going to phishing ...

US Library of Congress email system has been hacked

It’s unclear whether the accounts of people who work directly for the House and Senate were compromised. However, Fox News has learned that the US Capitol Police have referred the matter to the ...

Fraudsters offer free household appliances to trick people and steal money

In Russia, fraudsters have started offering people free household appliances using cunning schemes to gain access to victims’ personal data and bank accounts, reports Evgeny Tsarev, an expert in information ...

How to recognize scammers on the Internet and not become their victim?

According to the expert, fraudsters use different schemes to deceive citizens. They often try to bypass market rules and transfer the conversation with the buyer to a third-party messenger ...

Fraudsters steal players' money under the name of Hamster Kombat creators

Despite the decrease in interest in the game, scammers continue to register new domain names and cheat the rest of the fans. attackers promise rewards for participating in testing. Scammers offer from $300,000 ...

Five habits that can cause your smartphone to malfunction

Sergey Kuzmenko, a specialist in the digital expertise center of the Russian "Roskachestvo" service, presented five habits that can lead to a malfunction of a smartphone.

What are the most sophisticated programs used by cybercriminals?

"A targeted attack, typically carried out by APT groups (Advanced Persistent Threat), is a prolonged and highly sophisticated attack. The choice of target here is never random: it’s either large businesses ...

Hackers have reached spaceL Expert notes most dangerous attacks

Hackers have already learned how to attack space infrastructure and regularly try to break it, now the most vulnerable are navigation systems, and the main threat is targeted attacks and hacktivism, when ...

Armenia, Belgium expanding horizons of cooperation in AI, innovation

The AI9 Startup Campus event was held, organized by the Belgian embassy in Armenia...

A new concept for passwords: Why random character sets are no longer considered good passwords

It was previously believed that the more complex the password, the harder it is to guess or crack using software...

Why does the world still have problem with digital literacy despite the availability of technology?

In recent years, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives: today, it largely determines how we work, communicate and interact with the world. However, despite the widespread availability of ...

In 2023, crypto criminals stole a record $5.6 billion

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a report stating that 2023 was a record year for cryptocurrency fraud cases and the amount of losses incurred. Overall, nearly 70,000 reports received by ...

Even emails from colleagues can be dangerous: Fraudsters have found new ways to distribute malware

To increase trust, the attackers design the message as a response to the previous email and create a sense of urgency, for example, by mentioning a tax audit and asking to forward the information to the accountant...

New NGate virus can steal bank cards of Android smartphone owners

NGate uses an NFC chip to transmit data to attackers' devices. This allows hackers to emulate victims' cards and make unauthorized payments without physical access to the cards...

Almost any device can be hacked via Bluetooth? How to protect yourself from possible threats?

The expert noted that attackers can hack a wide variety of devices via Bluetooth, including smartphones, tablets, and smart home elements...

Hackers attacking WhatsApp profiles more often before September 1

Kalemberg noted that attacks using social engineering have increased in anticipation of the start of the school year...

How can smart watches spy on their owners?

Responsible organizations, according to Ulyanov, strive to transmit data in an anonymous form, but there is a risk of leakage due to errors or low qualifications of employees...

How can scammers steal your Telegram account?

Khrapunova emphasized that following such links is extremely dangerous, and urged users to be careful...

Hackers steal $235 million from India's largest crypto exchange

According to experts, the attackers withdrew money in USDT and GALA stablecoins, as well as SHIB and PEPE memecoins. Representatives of the risk management platform Elliptic suggested that the hackers may be connected to ...

How a scammer can pretend to be your boss: How to prevent yourself from being deceived?

Every day, criminals come up with more and more new ways to steal money from gullible people...

In less than 1 minute, hackers can guess 45% of passwords: Are your passwords at risk?

Experts analyzed 193 million passwords found publicly available on the darknet and found that 45% of them, or 87 million passwords, could be guessed by attackers in less than a minute...

How and why do scammers deceive construction companies?

This scheme is now actively spreading in Russia, but, in theory, can be applied in other countries...

Which browsers are better at detecting phishing sites?

Browsers needed to detect 100 newly identified phishing sites on the RuNet...

Taking screenshots is prohibited in WhatsApp's iPhone version

The feature is designed to counter scammers who use other people's profile photos to trick their contacts...

Cyber fraudsters who earned $75 million from ransomware bots detained in Armenia and Ukraine

According to investigators, one of the suspects earned about 69 million euros (approximately $75 million) from renting portals with ransomware bots...

How to remove information about yourself from the Internet?

A digital footprint is any information associated with a person on the Internet. This can be personal data, publications on social networks, messages on forums and much more...

Can hackers break your washing machine?

Attackers can exploit vulnerabilities in smart washing machines connected to the Internet...

How to minimize the reduction in Internet speed due to the use of a VPN?

When using a VPN, Internet speed can drop by an average of 10-20%. Some life hacks, however, can help minimize this problem...

New type of fraud: How do they steal money from gullible tourists?

The problem is that these sites often imitate legitimate booking services, and most users have a hard time telling them apart...

Apple blocks $7 billion in fraudulent transactions in three years

Over the past year, App Review has uncovered numerous cases where apps initially marketed as innocuous products, such as photo editors or puzzle games, were actually platforms for streaming illegal content...

Why it is recommended to download applications on trusted platforms: In 2023, Google rejected publication of more than 2 million dangerous applications on Google Play

Last year, the company also denied or required corrections to about 200,000 applications to publish apps that requested access to sensitive data without a valid reason, such as SMS or user location data...

How do hackers use public Wi-Fi hotspots to intercept data and how to protect yourself from them?

Hackers often use these points to intercept personal information and passwords...

What risks are hidden in keyboards of Android smartphones?

The study authors have already notified all affected manufacturers about this issue. Most responded, took the problem seriously, and began fixing the vulnerabilities they found. However, some keyboard applications remain vulnerable...

Hackers attack more than 19 million Russians with Android smartphones

Some of the malware, including Dwphon, may come pre-installed on devices right out of the box...

iPhone users are advised to disable iMessage: What risks are hidden in it?

Representatives of Trust Wallet recommend that iPhone users temporarily disable iMessage to prevent possible attacks from hackers...

What signs can indicate presence of malicious applications in your smartphone?

IT expert Sergey Lipov believes that unstable operation of an application may be one of the signs of its maliciousness...

Why it might not be a good idea to close background apps on Android?

According to him, the user usually interacts with the visible part of the application, but at the same time all the resources necessary and invisible for the program to work are loaded into the device’s RAM...

How to prevent viruses from infecting your smartphone?

If you don’t want your smartphone to “catch” viruses that can compromise personal data, including financial data, experts recommend taking a number of fairly simple but effective measures...

How to recognize fake documents on the Internet?

With virtual copies of ID cards, fraudsters can apply for loans, take out online microloans and open shell companies...

What signs can point at smartphone being wiretapped?

According to him, signs such as constant heating or rapid battery drain may indicate possible eavesdropping on the device...

New virus allows hackers to steal crypto wallets from Apple computer users

The Trojan, like many similar viruses, is usually embedded in pirated versions of programs...

Due to quantum computers cyber security may experience an armageddon: IBM

Quantum computers will be able to render any existing encryption systems obsolete by 2030, according to Ana Paula ...

Recognizing sarcasm and cracking defenses of other AI: What new skills have neural networks mastered recently?

Recently, artificial intelligence systems have begun to better understand the context of information, and have also learned to hack the protection of other AI...

Critical vulnerabilities discovered in Java programming language: What threat do they pose?

Experts analyzed Java products that use deserialization - the process of restoring a data structure from an encoded state...

What problems lead to data leaks more often than hacker attacks?

In a survey conducted as part of the study, one in four participants (25%) admitted that they had experienced data loss at work...

What applications can be dangerous for smartphones?

Some applications that have completely “legal” access to the microphone can secretly save all recordings and actually spy on users...

Russian programmers develop neural network that identifies owners of anonymous Telegram channels

The company explained that this process involves gathering information about administrators from the description of ...

Effective threat defense: Cybersecurity guide for small businesses

NEWS.am Tech editors present to your attention some useful tips for small businesses on ensuring cybersecurity - even with limited resources...

What deception schemes are often used in online stores?

The most common deception scheme is the falsification of delivery forms - links to them are usually distributed by scammers posing as sellers through chat rooms of online stores and instant messengers...

How to detect “spies” in smartphones? 3 tips from expert

These methods can help users identify spyware on their mobile devices, providing an additional layer of security...

Hackers attack Apple computers through fake updates

Analysis showed that these fake updates contained the RedLine, Amadey and Lumma viruses...

Most dangerous passwords people continue to use in 2023

The list was compiled by the developers of the NordPass password manager together with information security researchers...

How do hackers hack fingerprint scanners on Windows laptops?

These vulnerabilities can be used by attackers to bypass security systems and gain unauthorized access to laptops from major manufacturers such as Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft...

Fake Chrome and Safari updates appear on Internet: They can steal banking data from Apple computers

Attackers have now begun using clever tactics by disguising malware as Safari and Chrome browser updates...

What risks are hidden behind ‘erotic’ advertising on the Internet?

In addition, clicking on suspicious links can trigger the download of malware onto the user's devices, and these programs will transfer confidential data to the attackers without the user's knowledge...

New disaster recovery solution from SADA helps businesses protect their data

What is the reason for the data breach? Unreliable backups, human error, network outages due to weather events, or ransomware can cause businesses to experience data loss...

Dangerous vulnerabilities found in 34 Windows drivers: They can allow complete control over system

Vulnerable drivers include products from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Dell and Phoenix Technologies...

Experts: Azerbaijan uses Pegasus as cyber weapon against Armenia - with Israel's permission

On October 30, many iPhone users in Armenia received notifications from Apple that their phones had been attacked by ...

Cybersecurity in the modern world: Understanding today's challenges and their evolution

During the Silicon Mountains 2023 summit, Eric Vedel participated in a panel discussion focusing on "smart business" and emphasized the significance of cybersecurity for both businesses and government entities...

8 rules of cyber warfare: The Red Cross sets new rules for hackers

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has proposed eight rules for hackers involved in cyber warfare...

Messenger security: Viber features for extra user protection

Besides the security features that are included in the messenger by default, Viber has a wide range of additional options to make it even more secure...

Chrome, Firefox, Brave and Edge are recommended to update, otherwise your computer can be accessed through a vulnerability

The vulnerabilities found in browsers are classified by NIST as serious. The developers admit that it has been used quite ...

Phishing: How do scammers try to deceive you and how to protect yourself from this?

NEWS.am Tech shares useful information about what phishing is, how it works and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim of scammers...

Ethereum creator's account on X is hacked, damage is $700,000

Hackers made a post on X on Vitalik Buterin’s behalf, and proposed to people to follow a phishing link to...

Critical vulnerability found in Intel processors: It opens access to passwords and confidential data

The vulnerability, according to Mogimi, covers millions of computers worldwide. It exists in the Skylake, Tiger Lake, and Ice Lake processors released by Intel from 2015 to 2020...

WhatsApp will strengthen security: New biometric authentication is on the way

The essence of the innovation is that users will be able to log into their WhatsApp accounts on various devices using special biometric access keys...

How can a neural network steal your password using a microphone?

The researchers have developed a neural network model that is able to recognize the sounds of pressing each key on the keyboard with an accuracy of 95%...

WhatsApp and Viber now have a caller ID from Yandex: It will warn you about scammers and spam

The new caller ID warns users about calls that may be related to fraud, spam, advertising, or even calls from various services, such as delivery services, banks and medical institutions...

How to securely connect to public Wi-Fi?

How can you securely connect to such networks? Experts recommend following several important rules...

Now it will become more difficult to send spam and obscene photos: Instagram has tightened the rules for sending private messages

The new restrictions introduced by the platform are aimed at reducing spam and preventing obscene content from being sent, especially to women...

How can hackers steal WhatsApp user data?

The malicious software targets messaging apps like Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, and Facebook Messenger...

Why has demand for Windows’ pirate version increased dramatically in Russia and what problems could this create?

In the Russian retail segment, the share of laptops without pre-installed operating systems (OS) doubled ․․․

New virus found Minecraft that hackers can use to infect users' computers around the world

In the latest cybersecurity development for the Minecraft community, players and server operators are ...

The dark side of mobile apps: Privacy concerns and data security risks

As users share more and more personal information, the dark side of mobile apps is becoming a pressing issue...

Hackers targeting players of old Call of Duty Game with malware worm

Hackers are deliberately infecting players of the classic Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ...

How to protect your smartphone from cyber threats? 7 rules everyone should follow

Sensitive information contained in smartphones is usually quite poorly protected, and many attackers can gain access to it if they wish...

World's most famous hacker, who broke the Nokia system, dies at 59: What caused his death? (photo)

At the age of fifty-nine, cyber security researcher and the world's most famous hacker Kevin ...

Beware of unfamiliar links։ They can steal your location data, secretly take photos and records on your phone

Some criminals use special hyperlinks that, when activated, steal the smartphone's geolocation data ...

How to behave when answering calls from unknown phone numbers so that not to fall victim to scammers?

Phone scams are becoming more and more frequent recently. How should you act in order not to fall ...

How to delete someone else's account? New vulnerability detected in WhatsApp

WhatsApp has not yet commented on this vulnerability and has not announced possible measures to eliminate it…

How to come up with a complex but memorable password?

You can, for example, take the first letters of each word from a phrase and complete them with special characters and numbers...

65% of passwords can be cracked in just one minute։ Do you use such a password?

Most often, the weakest passwords are used by "regular" users: in about 65% of cases, their passwords ...

How could you be scammed because of your interest in the new social network Threads?

The new social network Threads is growing at a tremendous speed, but at the same time, the number of ...

Canon printers and scanners may save owners' personal information and share it with third parties

Canon printers and scanners can save their owners' personal data obtained when printing and copying ...

What files are dangerous to store on your phone?

According to Vechernyaya Moskva, the habit of storing such files on the phone can go sideways and lead to their leakage. And if they fall into the hands of scammers, they can use them in a variety of ways...

What are signs that your smartphone is being wiretapped?

The most obvious and common signs of a smartphone being infected or wiretapped are…

How can smartphone owner location be determined by SMS?

The location of the owner of a smartphone can be accurately determined through SMS. Security experts at Northeastern...

How can hackers infect iPhones with viruses?

Hackers can use wireless data transfer technologies such as Apple AirDrop to send unwanted or malicious files to people's devices...

What language do most hackers in the world speak?

“Most of all professional and non-professional evildoers speak Chinese. In the second place is Russian ...

"Official" letters should not be trusted either։ Fraudsters have learned how to fake the blue checkmark in Gmail

Cybersecurity engineer Chris Plummer discovered and tweeted an example of a fake email written on ...

How to understand whether you have downloaded spyware on your Android smartphone?

If a spy application has been installed on your Android smartphone, tablet or laptop, in most cases ...

A critical exploit discovered in Apple computers by Microsoft engineers

System Integrity Protection, introduced by Apple in 2015 with OS X El Capitan, enhances security by ...

How can a smartphone "spy" on you even when it is not connected to the Internet?

A smartphone can "spy" on its owner, even if the device is not connected to the Internet. According to ...

An Android spy app has been detected and is recommended to be deleted from your phone immediately

An app with over 50,000 downloads from Google Play has been found to surreptitiously record nearby audio every 15 minutes and transmit it to the app developer, according to ...

The Pentagon abandons its own programs and switches to Microsoft solutions։ Will it become vulnerable to cyber attacks?

The US Department of Defense is quietly ending one of its longest-running cybersecurity programs that protect its global IT network and replacing it with ...

What are the most common passwords and why can most of them be cracked in just 1 second?

The importance of using strong passwords has been talked about for quite some time, but many people ...

SADA security experts identify and help Google Cloud remediate cloud vulnerability that could affect many users

Protecting customer data in the cloud means detecting vulnerabilities that affect not just one customer, but multiple enterprises and industries, the SADA blog reads...

How can your account be stolen via ‘Telegram for Adults?’

According to Olga Svistunova, a content analyst at Kaspersky Lab, the scheme is quite simple: the user is prompted to log in to а bot, which supposedly can find intimate photos of his friends and acquaintances...

How long will it take AI to guess your password? How to create the right passwords?

A study by Home Security Heroes also found that four-six character passwords are the easiest to guess ...

Hacker puts 350GB classified data stolen from US Marshals Service servers up for sale for $150,000

These stolen files, according to the hacker, include photographs and aerial photographs of military bases and other heavily guarded areas...

How to protect your smartphone from hacking attacks? 5 helpful tips

Even if you're not a celebrity or government official, your smartphone is still an attractive target for many hackers, even if you don't think there's anything super secret or ...

Dutch hacker steals and sells data of almost all Austrian population

The perpetrator tried to sell the stolen data on an online forum in May 2020, claiming that the database ․․․

US government employees become massive phishing attacks’ victims: Hackers use legitimate remote access tools

When the victims clicked on the link, they were prompted to install additional software, which was actually a tool to remotely access someone else's computer…

Hackers get into T-Mobile's network and steal data of 37 million customers

T-Mobile said the hack did not reveal customers' Social Security numbers, credit card information ...

Major attack on PayPal: Hackers access data of 35,000 people

The attack affected 34,942 of the platform's customers. Over the course of two days, hackers gained ...

New scheme to steal user accounts is being used in Telegram: What to watch out for?

Recently, criminals began using a new scheme to steal Telegram accounts. Its essence is that someone

Darknet database prices almost halve: Mass leaks to blame

According to statistics from Positive Technologies, a 'regular' database might cost $200-250 in 2021, and ...

Bankruptcy is no longer threat: Twitter to close data center in Sacramento, data of 400 million social network users leaked online

The company plans to close its Sacramento data center, one of Twitter's three main data centers, as part ...

33% of Internet users have been victims of personal data theft, study shows

Primarily the UAE (48% of respondents) and US (48% of respondents) residents become victims of personal data leakage. And for the most part, financial data theft (31%) has a negative impact on users...

Samvel Martirosyan: Rank-and-file employees of Armenian state institutions are notified by Apple about Pegasus attack

Last night dozens of citizens were notified by Apple that their phones were attacked by Pegasus ․․․

Leak of data of Russia State Services’ users?: Rostelecom denies the information

Unknown hackers have released in the public domain a file that contains 37,578 lines of personal data of users…

Beeline employee data leaked: Customer data not compromised

The hacker who uploaded the files claims that he gained access to the communications operator's ...

Hackers publish data of 5.4 million Twitter users: They used API vulnerability to access data

As Bleeping Computer explains, the data was stolen thanks to an API vulnerability that HackerOne's bug ...

Russian brokers faced most powerful series of DDoS attacks in history

Russian brokerage companies were subjected to a wave of the most powerful DDoS-attacks in history, which caused ...

‘White hackers: Cyber risk specialists

The demand for this profession is high both in large financial and IT companies, as well as in government agencies and the defense sector where their main task is to protect national security and prevent threats to the state system...

It’s necessary to create ‘cyber army’: 3 ‘internet’ problems that are important for Armenia

Digital transformation is fundamentally changing our lives; and those societies that do not realize this will suffer and will have to play by the rules of the game created by others…

Messengers, which are considered safe, can reveal location of users

Researchers studied three messengers considered trustworthy...

Money withdrawn from Wildberries buyers’ cards in Russia under name of fraudulent purchases

A person who became a victim of such a fraud scheme lost 195,000 rubles…

Hacking in Armenia rises sharply: What is situation in region and world?

Hackers in Armenia hacked 5 times more accounts in the third quarter of 2022 than in the previous one...

Generation Z, Millennials more lax about cybersecurity than their older counterparts

According to a survey conducted by Ernst & Young, young employees are actually more lax than their mature and even elder counterparts when it comes to ensuring cybersecurity in their workplace...

Far from 'micro': Tens of thousands of users and companies around world affected by Microsoft leak

Tens of thousands of companies and their employees around the world suffered as a result of a data leak from one of Microsoft's servers...

How do crooks steal Peugeot and Toyota cars using JBL wireless speakers?

After opening and entering the car, the thieves connected the speaker with a USB cable to the car's audio system and were able to start it. The hijackers needed only about a minute to do all this...

In Netherlands, making workers keep their webcams on is now considered a human rights violation

The trial began after software company Chetu fired an employee who refused to keep his webcam on for eight hours at work...

Intel confirms: Alder Lake BIOS source code leaked indeed

It is believed that the leak came from the network of one of the company's partners, most likely Lenovo...

How much money are U.S. companies losing to cyberattacks?

These companies' reputations also suffer, and they may also lose important corporate information and experience disruptions with partners...

The cybercriminals will not stop, we the good guys will not stop either: Ramsés Gallego

Interview with CyberRes International Chief Technology Officer Ramsés Gallego...

Google lets you delete search results that contain personal information

A new Google tool makes it easy to remove search results that contain your address, phone number, and other personal information by which you can be identified...

Instagram intends to introduce nudity protection technology in messages

Sending nude photos is considered a pretty hot issue these days, so the new feature will make many people happy...

What is MFA fatigue and how do attackers try to steal accounts using it?