Meta has confirmed paying $4 million to ethical hackers for discovering WhatsApp security flaws in 2025 alone. The company’s bug bounty program has awarded over $25 million total to 1,400 researchers across 88 countries since its inception 15 years ago. Some top performers have even been hired by Me
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched a major crackdown on deceptive online pricing practices. Eight companies including ticketing sites StubHub and Viagogo are under investigation for tactics like drip-pricing and pressure selling. The move comes as ministers plan to outlaw ticket
Apple is preparing to allow iPhone users to replace Siri with third-party voice assistants as the default option triggered by the side button. The change will debut in Japan with iOS 26.2’s stable rollout in December 2025. This represents Apple’s first concession on default assistant control.
DoorDash has suffered another significant data breach, exposing customer names, addresses, and contact information. The company says no payment details were stolen, but this marks the second major security incident in five years. Here’s what you need to know about the latest breach.
Binance and OKX allegedly profited from transactions involving illegal funds from crime organizations over the past two years. The findings come as the crypto industry seeks mainstream acceptance and regulatory approval.
The US Department of Justice has uncovered a scheme where facilitators helped North Korean workers pose as US-based IT professionals. These individuals used stolen identities and even took drug tests on behalf of the foreign workers. The operation funneled money to North Korea in violation of intern
Scammers took over New York’s official text messaging system this week, sending fraudulent messages to about 160,000 residents. The breach occurred through Mobile Commons, a service used by state government and other organizations. Hackers sent texts about fake declined bank transactions during a fo
AI is evolving from prediction tools to autonomous agents that make decisions and take action. With 70% of organizations deploying AI without understanding data exposure, and 80% prioritizing AI agents, the security implications are staggering. Companies are now assigning employee numbers to AI syst
Google is creating a new “advanced flow” that will restrict Android app sideloading to experienced users and developers. The company says this will help protect users from scams while still allowing power users to install unverified apps. The verification requirement begins rolling out in 2026.
Apple’s Digital ID feature is now operational at select TSA checkpoints across 11 participating states and territories. The system requires Face ID or Touch ID authentication and maintains user privacy by not tracking when or where IDs are presented. This marks a significant step toward mainstream d
