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The Canvas Hack Is a New Kind of Ransomware Debacle

8 May 2026 at 05:02
Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.

How to Disable Google's Gemini in Chrome

7 May 2026 at 20:31
Chrome users were caught off guard by a 4-GB Google AI model baked into Chrome, sparking privacy concerns. The good news: You can easily uninstall it. The bad? You might not want to.

A Kid With a Fake Mustache Tricked an Online Age-Verification Tool

6 May 2026 at 21:24
To stop children from bypassing its age checks, Meta is revamping its age-verification tools with an AI system that analyzes images and videos for “visual cues,” such as height and bone structure.

Hackers Hate AI Slop Even More Than You Do

6 May 2026 at 15:49
It's not just you. Scammers, hackers, and other cybercriminals are complaining about “AI shit” flooding platforms where they discuss cyberattacks and other illegal activity.

DHS Demanded Google Surrender Data on Canadian’s Activity, Location Over Anti-ICE Posts

4 May 2026 at 14:45
Using a 1930s trade law, Homeland Security targeted the man—who hasn’t entered the US in more than a decade—following posts on X condemning the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers

1 May 2026 at 20:30
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk.

Why Sharing a Screenshot Can Get You Jailed in the UAE

28 April 2026 at 17:49
The war in Iran has drawn attention to arrests in the United Arab Emirates over online content, but the legal framework behind that enforcement has existed for years.

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

28 April 2026 at 13:00
AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.

California Engineer Identified in Suspected Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

26 April 2026 at 03:26
A 31-year-old engineer and self-described indie game developer is suspected of firing shots at the annual event attended by President Donald Trump, high-profile media figures, and US government officials.

Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos

25 April 2026 at 10:30
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more.

The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess

24 April 2026 at 15:10
A US surveillance program that lets the FBI view Americans’ communications without a warrant is up for renewal. A new bill aims to address mounting lawmaker concerns—with smoke and mirrors.

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