Tsundere botnet scales with gaming lures on Windows and Ethereum-based C2
November 20, 2025Ravi LakshmananBotnet/Malware Cybersecurity researchers have warned that a botnet called “Tsundere” targeting Windows users is actively expanding. Kaspersky researcher Lisandro Uviedo said in an analysis published today that the threat has been active since mid-2025 and is designed to execute arbitrary JavaScript code retrieved from command-and-control (C2) servers. Details about how botnet malware […]
The best guide to spotting AI writing comes from Wikipedia
We’ve all felt the creeping suspicion that what we’re reading is being written by a large language model. But it’s very difficult to pin down. For several months last year, everyone became convinced that certain words like “explore” and “underscore” could identify the model, but the evidence was thin, and as the models became more […]
Spotify’s latest feature now lets you transfer playlists from other services
Spotify makes it easy for users to switch from other streaming services. The company on Thursday announced an integration with TuneMyMusic, a tool that allows you to transfer playlists from other streaming services to your Spotify library. This new feature is currently rolling out to all Spotify users and can be found in the “Your […]
Google releases latest image generation model “Nano Banana Pro”
Google is upgrading its image generation model with new editing features, higher resolution, more accurate text rendering, and web search capabilities. The new model, called Nano Banana Pro, is built on Google’s latest large-scale language model, Gemini 3, which was released earlier this week. According to the company, Nano Banana Pro improves on the previous […]
Viking-era woman found buried with scallop shell over mouth, baffling archaeologists
ノルウェー中部の金属探知機が最近、バイキング時代の金属ブローチを発見した。 But when he led archaeologists to the site, they discovered much more. It was a burial with evidence of unusual rituals never seen before. ノルウェー科学技術大学大学博物館の技術主任でプロジェクトリーダーのレイモンド・ソバージュ氏は、「墓には女性と思われる人物が埋葬されており、9世紀に遡る典型的なバイキング時代の衣装や宝石類を身に着けて埋葬されている」と翻訳声明で述べた。 “The most striking feature is the two scallop shells placed near the mouth of the deceased, a practice previously unknown in pre-Christian graves in Norway.” The burial was discovered […]
‘3I/ATLAS is a comet’: NASA finally releases new 3I/ATLAS images and addresses alien rumors
NASA has finally released a cache of previously unreleased images of comet 3I/ATLAS, emphasizing that the interstellar visitor is a natural object. Comet 3I/ATLAS has become a celestial celebrity since its discovery in July. One reason for this is the constant speculation that it could be an alien spacecraft. Most astronomers are confident that this […]
Solterra is turning America’s scrap aluminum problem into cash
When it comes to recycling, few materials can match aluminum. Because aluminum can be reused many times and requires much less energy, recycling is often cheaper than producing new aluminum. However, only about one-third of the aluminum used in the United States is recycled. The problem lies in sorting mixed aluminum scrap, a challenge that […]
0-Days, LinkedIn Spies, Crypto Crimes, IoT Flaws and New Malware Waves
Nov 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News This week has been crazy in the world of hacking and online security. From Thailand to London to the US, we’ve seen arrests, spies at work, and big power moves online. Hackers are getting caught. Spies are getting better at their jobs. Even simple things like browser add-ons […]
CTM360 exposes global WhatsApp hijacking campaign: HackOnChat
November 20, 2025hacker newsOnline fraud/web security CTM360 has identified a rapidly expanding WhatsApp account hacking campaign targeting users around the world through a network of fake authentication portals and spoof pages. The campaign, known internally as HackOnChat, exploits WhatsApp’s familiar web interface and uses social engineering tactics to trick users into compromising their accounts. Researchers […]
New Sturnus Android Trojan silently captures encrypted chats and hijacks devices
November 20, 2025Ravi LakshmananMalware/Mobile Security Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details of a new Android banking Trojan called Sturnus that can steal credentials and take over entire devices to perform financial fraud. “A key differentiator is the ability to bypass encrypted messaging,” ThreatFabric said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “By capturing content directly […]