Kimwolf Android botnet infects over 2 million devices via exposed ADB and proxy networks
January 5, 2026Ravi LakshmananIoT security/mobile security According to Synthient’s findings, the botnet known as Kimwolf infected more than 2 million Android devices by tunneling through residential proxy networks. “The primary actors involved in the Kimwolf botnet have been observed monetizing the botnet through app installations, selling residential proxy bandwidth, and selling DDoS capabilities,” the company […]
This ‘marker’ may be more predictive of heart disease than cholesterol
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol, and heart disease in the 1950s, heart disease risk has been assessed in part based on a patient’s cholesterol levels, which can be routinely measured through blood tests in the doctor’s office. However, accumulating […]
Amazon’s AI assistant comes to the web with Alexa.com
The AI-powered overhaul of Amazon’s digital assistant (now known as Alexa+) is coming to the web. On Monday, at the start of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company announced the official launch of its new website Alexa.com. This website is currently rolling out to all Alexa+ Early Access customers. The site will […]
Amazon revamps Fire TV, unveils unique ‘Artline’ TV with frame at CES
Amazon is rolling out a redesign of Fire TV that puts more emphasis on content while simplifying navigation and layout. The company says the update is the first major Fire TV release in years from a user experience standpoint, and comes with an updated version of the Fire TV app and the introduction of a […]
Google previews new Gemini features for TVs at CES 2026
Google believes that AI can improve the TV viewing experience, which is why we introduced Gemini AI to Google TV devices in November. The company is currently showing off a series of new Gemini features coming to TVs soon at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vegas. This allows viewers to delve deeper […]
Wolf Supermoon Gallery: See photos from around the world of the first full moon of 2026
The first full moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, appeared on Saturday (January 3), and skywatchers captured stunning photos of it. The wolf moon’s name is of both Native American and Anglo-Saxon origin, and likely derives from the idea that the howls of hungry wolves are easier to hear near midwinter. The full […]
IoT Exploits, Wallet Breaches, Rogue Extensions, AI Abuse & More
Jan 05, 2026Ravie LakshmananHacking News / Cybersecurity The year opened without a reset. The same pressure carried over, and in some places it tightened. Systems people assume are boring or stable are showing up in the wrong places. Attacks moved quietly, reused familiar paths, and kept working longer than anyone wants to admit. This week’s […]
Luminar claims founder Austin Russell is avoiding subpoenas in bankruptcy case
Lidar maker Luminar said its founder and former CEO Austin Russell continues to evade requests for information, including subpoenas, necessary to determine whether legal action should be taken against him. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late December, said in an emergency filing late last week that it had been trying to […]
The State of Cybersecurity in 2025: Key Segments, Insights, and Innovations
January 5, 2026hacker newsData protection/artificial intelligence Features: Cybersecurity is being reshaped by forces that go beyond individual threats and tools. As organizations operate across cloud infrastructure, distributed endpoints, and complex supply chains, security has moved from a collection of point solutions to a matter of architecture, reliability, and speed of execution. This report examines how […]
Alfred’s Jewels: 1,100-year-old treasure of England’s first king, who declared, “Alfred ordered me to make it.”
simple facts Name: Alfred Jewel What is it: cloisonné jewelry wrapped in gold, with an inscription Birthplace: Somerset County, England Production period: 871-899 AD In 1693, a farmer plowing his fields in North Petherton, south-west England, discovered an interesting piece of medieval jewelry made of gold, enamel, and crystal. However, what distinguishes this piece from […]