Meta debuts Muse Spark model with “complete overhaul” of AI
Meta released an AI model called Muse Spark on Wednesday. This represents a “first step” toward a “thorough overhaul of the system.” [its] AI initiatives. ” Muse Spark is the first model from Meta Superintelligence Labs. Meta Superintelligence Labs was founded last year after CEO Mark Zuckerberg was frustrated with the progress of Meta and […]
Hacking group targeting Android devices and iCloud backups arrested
Security researchers announced that they have identified a hacking group targeting journalists, activists, and government officials in the Middle East and North Africa. The hacker used a phishing attack to access the target’s iCloud backups and messaging accounts on Signal, and introduced Android spyware that could take over the target’s device. This hacking campaign highlights […]
Keratin may play an unknown role in skin diseases such as psoriasis
Keratin proteins, which form our skin, hair and nails, can confuse the immune system and cause diseases such as psoriasis and eczema when mutated, new research suggests. In a new study published Wednesday (April 8) in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers have identified a mutant form of the keratin protein that can disrupt processes […]
New Chaos variant targets misconfigured cloud deployments and adds SOCKS proxy
Ravi LakshmananApril 8, 2026Cryptomining/Network Security Cybersecurity researchers have warned of a new variant of malware called “Chaos” that can attack misconfigured cloud deployments, marking the expansion of infrastructure targeted by botnets. “Chaos malware is increasingly targeting misconfigured cloud deployments, expanding beyond its traditional focus on routers and edge devices,” Darktrace said in a new report. […]
Masjesu botnet launches as a rental DDoS service targeting IoT devices around the world
Ravi LakshmananApril 8, 2026IoT security/network security Cybersecurity researchers have lifted the curtain on a stealth botnet designed for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. The botnet, called Masjesu, has been promoted as a rental DDoS service through Telegram since it first appeared in 2023. This botnet can target a wide range of IoT devices across […]
British cryptologist Adam Back denies NYT report that he is Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto
The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym of Bitcoin’s founder, has remained a mystery for many years. However, new research published in the New York Times suggests that Satoshi may be Adam Back, a British cryptologist who did some of the earliest and most influential work on digital assets. Buck denies that he is […]
Hackers steal and leak confidential Los Angeles Police Department documents
Cybercriminals allegedly stole a large amount of confidential internal documents from the Los Angeles Police Department and leaked the data online. According to the Los Angeles Times, the stolen data includes police personnel files, internal affairs investigations, unredacted criminal complaints and discovery documents that may contain personal information such as witness names and medical data. […]
OpenAI releases new safety blueprint to combat rising child sexual exploitation
Addressing growing concerns About child safety online OpenAI has released a blueprint to strengthen U.S. child protection efforts amid the AI boom. of child safety blueprintThe tool, released on Tuesday, is designed to help detect, better report, and more efficiently investigate child exploitation cases using AI. The overall goal of the Child Safety Blueprint is […]
The developer of VeraCrypt encryption software said Windows users may face startup issues after Microsoft locks their accounts.
The developer of popular file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft has blocked access to the account it used to send updates to Windows users, and warned that people who encrypt their PCs with the company’s software could soon face problems accessing their computers. VeraCrypt developer Mounir Idrassi said in an online post on March 30 […]
APT28 deploys PRISMEX malware in campaign targeting Ukraine and NATO allies
Ravi LakshmananApril 8, 2026Vulnerability / Cloud Security The Russian threat actor known as APT28 (also known as Forest Blizzard and Pawn Storm) is said to be involved in a new spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukraine and its allies, introducing a previously undocumented malware suite codenamed PRISMEX. “PRISMEX combines advanced steganography, Component Object Model (COM) hijacking, and […]