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January 8

Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishing emails

Cybercriminals allegedly sent 9,000+ phishing emails using Google Cloud tools, targeting 3,200 organizations by exploiting legitimate automation features.

January 7

Plastic bottles could power your devices one day

Researchers create supercapacitors from waste PET plastic bottles that could power electric vehicles and electronics within 5 to 10 years.

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.

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.

January 6

Don’t lock your family out: A digital legacy guide

This digital legacy planning guide explains how families can access accounts after death, including Apple legacy contacts, Google's inactive account manager and password access.

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.

January 6

California mom says ChatGPT coached teen son on drug use before his fatal overdose: report

A California mother says her teen son used a chatbot for drug-related questions over several months before dying from an overdose.

January 6

Ravens kicker Tyler Loop flooded with hateful messages on social media after missed kick ends playoff hopes

After a missed field goal ended the Baltimore Ravens’ season, fans flooded social media to attack rookie kicker Tyler Loop, turning his engagement post into a viral storm.

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.

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.