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Cybercrime January 7

Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

Cybercriminals use ErrTraffic tool to automate malware distribution through fake browser error messages, with attacks achieving 60% conversion rates.

CIA January 7

Aldrich Ames, CIA officer who spied for Russia, dead at 84

Former CIA case officer Aldrich Ames, one of America's most damaging spies who sold secrets to Russia, died at 84 in a Maryland prison.

Mass Shootings January 6

Brown University shooter confessed in videos to planning attack for long time, showed no remorse: DOJ

Federal prosecutors release video transcripts allegedly recorded by Brown University gunman who killed 2 students, showing no remorse for shooting.

Cybercrime January 6

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in DarkSpectre attack

Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The threat group hid malware in image files.

Congress January 6

Rand Paul: Biden FBI tracked Catholic teacher with no Jan 6 ties in 'weaponized' probe

Catholic teacher Christine Crowder faced FBI surveillance, including physical monitoring and Facebook warrant, after unverified tip connected her to Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

VIDEO January 6

Wegmans warns shoppers of biometric data collection as privacy concerns rise

Kurt 'CyberGuy' Knutsson joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss grocery stores collecting biometric data, including facial recognition and eye scans, as Wegmans confirms limited use in higher-risk locations.

Lifestyle January 6

Popular grocery store chain uses biometric surveillance on shoppers, raising privacy concerns

Wegmans allegedly uses facial recognition to scan its customers, sparking viral privacy concerns and legislative pushback over biometric data collection.

Hackers January 5

Malicious Chrome extensions caught stealing sensitive data

Chrome extensions called "Phantom Shuttle" stole user data for years before Google removed them from the Chrome Web Store after researchers exposed the malicious tools.

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 5

Minnesota fraud cases, explained: How hundreds of millions allegedly slipped through state programs

Minnesota grapples with alleged fraud across state programs under Gov. Tim Walz, targeting COVID-19 food programs, housing subsidies and day care services.

Cybercrime January 4

OpenAI admits AI browsers face unsolvable prompt attacks

OpenAI develops automated attacker system to test ChatGPT Atlas browser security against prompt injection threats and cybercriminal risks.

Dan Bongino January 4

Dan Bongino officially leaves FBI deputy director role after less than a year, returns to 'civilian life'

Dan Bongino returned to private life on Sunday, stepping down from his FBI deputy director role after less than a year on the job.