Dutch spies warn of Russian government hackers targeting Sign and WhatsApp users
Dutch intelligence agencies announced on Monday that Russian government hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp users, particularly government and military personnel, as well as journalists around the world. The Netherlands’ Defense Intelligence and Security Agency (MIVD) and the General Intelligence and Security Agency (AIVD) have announced details of a “large-scale global” hacking campaign against Signal […]
The world’s smallest QR code can store thousands of years of data, but you’ll need an electron microscope to see it
Scientists have created the world’s smallest QR code, measuring just 3.07 × 10⁻⁹ square inches (1.98 square micrometers). The data can be stored for thousands of years and is so small that you need an electron microscope to see it. Each pixel in a QR code is just 49 nanometers in diameter, even smaller than […]
UNC4899 Developer compromises encryption company after airdropping Trojanized files onto work devices
Ravi LakshmananMarch 9, 2026DevOps/Threat Intelligence A North Korean threat actor known as UNC4899 is suspected of being behind a sophisticated cloud breach campaign that targeted crypto organizations in 2025 and stole millions of dollars in cryptocurrencies. This activity has been determined with some confidence to be from a state-sponsored adversary and has also been tracked […]
Zoox begins mapping Dallas and Phoenix for robotaxis
Zoox is currently mapping the streets of Dallas, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona, in preparation for testing self-driving cars in two Sunbelt cities. The company announced Monday that it will send small numbers of Toyota Highlander SUVs to cities, where employees will drive the vehicles and help Zoox’s self-driving software map the terrain. Zoox will then […]
Qualcomm 0-Day, iOS Exploit Chains, AirSnitch Attack & Vibe-Coded Malware
Ravie LakshmananMar 09, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking Another week in cybersecurity. Another week of “you’ve got to be kidding me.” Attackers were busy. Defenders were busy. And somewhere in the middle, a whole lot of people had a very bad Monday morning. That’s kind of just how it goes now. The good news? There were some […]
The 2027 Chevrolet Volt is the McRib of the automotive world
Few products attract such a cult following. Even after years off the menu, true fans yearn for its return, and their enthusiasm borders on cult-like obsession. Well, they’re lucky. We’re back for a limited time. It’s a 2027 Chevrolet Volt, not a McRib. Similar to McDonald’s McRib, there are several theories that may explain Bolt’s […]
Can the security platform finally be delivered to the mid-market?
hacker newsMarch 9, 2026Endpoint security/security operations Mid-market organizations are constantly striving to achieve the same level of security as enterprise organizations. As awareness of supply chain attacks increases, customers and business partners are defining the security levels that must be met. What if you could easily prove that you meet these stringent security levels to […]
OpenClaw Security Crisis: Detecting AI Agent Risks
You’ve probably heard of OpenClaw. This open source AI agent quickly became one of the fastest growing repositories in GitHub’s history, gaining over 135,000 stars within a few weeks. However, this led to the first major AI agent security crisis of 2026. Reco helps you identify whether an AI agent is present in your environment. […]
Chrome extension turns malicious after ownership transfer, allowing code injection and data theft
Two Google Chrome extensions have become malicious after an apparent ownership transfer incident, providing attackers with the means to push malware downstream to customers, inject arbitrary code, and collect sensitive data. The extensions in question were both originally associated with a developer named “akshayanuonline@gmail.com” (BuildMelon) and are listed below. QuickLens – Google Lens search screen […]
Asante Spider: A rare African sword ornament found on Ghana’s Gold Coast that later helped save a Texas man’s life.
The golden sword ornaments of the Asante Empire are distinctive in the shape of a spider. (Image credit: Image courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art, McDermott African Art Acquisition Fund) simple facts Name: Asante Spider What is it: gold sword ornaments Birthplace: Kumasi, Ghana When made: late 19th century The Asante Empire (also known as […]