Krishi Chowdhary

Krishi's Latest Articles

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  Trump Mobile Leaked Customer Data Again. Here's What Hackers Know About You

  A ransomware group has published the data of 3,615 Trump Mobile customers online, putting their phone numbers and other personal details at risk of scams and identity theft.

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  Your Medical Data Keeps Getting Hacked. Congress Is Finally Trying To Do Something About It

  The Senate has passed a bipartisan bill requiring stronger security measures for healthcare organizations to protect Americans from data breaches and cyberattacks.

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  Your Boss Can Use AI To Watch You. California Just Drew Some New Lines

  California’s new laws limit how employers can use AI to monitor and manage workers, from firing decisions to collecting sensitive workplace data.

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  NYC Just Made It Harder for Companies To Trap You in Subscriptions

  If you can join a gym, streaming service, or other subscription online, New York City says companies can’t force you onto the phone or into a store just to cancel.

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  What This New AI Agent Can Learn From Your Camera Roll Is Kind of Terrifying

  A new AI assistant wants access to your camera roll to learn your habits, relationships, and daily life. Here’s what that could mean for your privacy.

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  Beware This ChatGPT Knockoff That Hijacks Your Webcam

  A malicious Custom GPT and fake CAPTCHA are being used to deliver a Remote Access Trojan that can spy on your screen, webcam, microphone, and files.

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  $800+ Tickets Are Hitting Drivers as More Cities Add Mics to License Plate Readers

  U.S. cities are deploying roadside noise cameras that can issue hefty fines while adding more vehicle data to an expanding surveillance network.

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  This Google Ad Could Lock up Your Browser With a Fake Virus Warning. Don’t Call the Number

  Researchers have found a malicious Google ad that can hijack your browser with fake virus warnings and pressure you into calling a scammer posing as tech support.

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  Your Private Screenshots Might Be Part of a 23.6M-Record Breach

  A massive Gyazo breach has exposed sensitive personal details, including password hashes, location data, login details, and metadata linked to millions of images.

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  This Free Android Streaming App Is Actually Malware That Screenshots Your Phone 5 Times a Second

  StreamRat malware can remotely control your Android phone, capture screens five times a second, and steal your credentials and other sensitive data.

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  Major Banks Warn AI Shopping Bots Are Moving Faster Than Your Fraud Protections

  AI agents could make shopping easier, but giving them access to your personal and payment data could expose you to scams, fraud, and data theft.

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  New Android Malware Steals Your Bank Passwords by Tracking Your Fingers

  RatHat can steal banking credentials, PINs and verification codes by abusing Android’s Accessibility features, but there are simple ways to protect yourself.

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  Sony and Apple Headphones Vulnerable to Eavesdropping. Encryption Was Never Protecting Them

  Researchers have discovered a way to recover audio from headphones without compromising the device itself, and there's little users can do to protect themselves.

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  The Hidden Risks in Anthropic’s New ‘Claude Money’ Feature

  Claude wants to talk money, but your transaction history might have too much to say.

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  119,000 Fake Online Stores Are Copying Brands Like Sodastream. Here’s How To Spot One Before You Pay

  A massive network of fake shops is copying real brands and using huge discounts to trick shoppers into handing over sensitive information.

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  A New Dating Tool Sells Your Home, Job, and Marriage Records to Your Date for $5. Here’s How To Opt Out

  For just $5, Stud or Dud can turn scattered public records into a detailed profile of your personal life that anyone can access.

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  Twitch Ad Blocker Caught Sending Your Login to a Russian Bot Service. Here's How To Cut It Off

  A malicious Twitch extension exposed account-level OAuth tokens, potentially giving attackers access to chats, whispers, and private settings.

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  Revolut Gave Customers' Verification Selfies to a Fake Government Email. Here's What to Do Now

  A fake government request exposed highly sensitive Revolut customer data, leaving users vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, and targeted phishing attacks.

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  Google Sent Sex Abuse Victims' Names and Phone Numbers to a Public Research Database

  Google shared victims’ sensitive takedown requests with a third party that published them online, creating new risks of harassment, doxxing, phishing, and identity theft.

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  A WeChat Exploit Took Over an Account With One Missed Call. Then It Called Another Contact

  A new AI-built WeChat worm can hijack accounts without a click, highlighting how the technology is lowering the barrier to sophisticated cyberattacks.

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  If You Traveled Through Vietnam Since 2017, Your Passport Number and Every Flight You Took Were Exposed

  A Vietnam-linked database exposed 220 million traveler records, including passport details and other sensitive data, putting millions of travelers at risk of identity theft.