Krishi Chowdhary

Krishi's Latest Articles

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  Forgotten Streaming App Left Millions of Computers Exposed To Full Takeovers

  A forgotten updater tied to a defunct Popcorn Time fork left millions of computers vulnerable to hackers who could install malware or take control.

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  Your Samsung TV is Listening For Dog Barks and Babies Crying In Your Home

  A researcher cracked into a 2025 Samsung TV and uncovered potential privacy risks involving microphones, cameras, viewing habits, and hidden data collection.

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  Samsung TVs Still Send Tracking Data After Your Opt-Out, Study Finds

  Researchers found that Samsung and Vizio smart TVs continued sending tracking-like data even after users opted out, raising fresh concerns about smart TV privacy.

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  You Hung Up, but This Signal Bug Left Your Mic On

  A critical flaw in Signal's calling software could let someone keep listening after you hang up. Here's which versions are affected and how to stay safe.

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  This Broadcom Wi-Fi Bug Is Old Enough To Drive. It Still Hands Hackers Your Password

  A 16-year-old Broadcom Wi-Fi flaw could let nearby hackers steal router passwords and take control of vulnerable devices without authentication.

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  Trump Administration Bought Data Broker Info To Beef up Your Voter Record. A Lawsuit Calls It ‘Sweeping Surveillance’

  Privacy groups are challenging the Trump administration’s collection of voter records, warning that sensitive personal information could be used beyond election oversight.

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  Your iPhone Photos App Illegally Scans Every Face in Your Camera Roll, Lawsuit Says

  Apple faces allegations of collecting facial biometric data without consent, with a landmark Illinois lawsuit that could reshape privacy protections for millions of users.

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  You Didn’t Even Click: Researchers Uncover Spyware Delivered Through Ads

  AdFection is a zero-click spyware technique that exploits targeted online ads to reach devices without users clicking on them.

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  A New Lawsuit Accuses OpenAI of Misusing Kids' Private ChatGPT Conversations

  A mother of two alleges OpenAI collected her children's private chats and photos without proper parental consent and used their data to train AI.

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  Norway Fines Xandr $9.6 Million for Sharing Grindr Users’ Sensitive Data

  Xandr allegedly relayed data linked to Grindr users through automated advertising auctions, prompting Norway’s regulator to issue its largest fine.

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  Scammers Are Using Calendar Invites To Trick You. Here's How

  A phishing email might land in spam, but its malicious calendar invite could still appear on your schedule. Here's how scammers exploit the gap.

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  Two Characters Can Sneak Fake Domains Past Your Browser's Defenses

  Researchers have found two unusual characters that can help fake website domains bypass key safeguards in Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers.

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  Claude Filed a Fake Tip in a Real Murder Case. Nobody Noticed for Two Months

  Anthropic's Claude submitted a fake murder tip during testing, raising concerns about AI agents taking unintended actions on real-world websites.

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  Your ‘Private’ Claude Diary Could Get You Arrested. Just Ask This Florida Woman

  AI chatbot conversations can be scanned, flagged for human review, and potentially handed over to law enforcement or used in legal proceedings.

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  Trump Mobile Leak Exposes Thousands of People, Some Never Finished Signing Up

  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.