Microsoft

New Clickfix variant ‘CrashFix’ deploying Python Remote Access Trojan

CrashFix crashes browsers to coerce users into executing commands that deploy a Python RAT, abusing finger.exe and portable ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...
Microsoft

Infostealers without borders: macOS, Python stealers, and platform abuse

How modern infostealers target macOS systems, leverage Python‑based stealers, and abuse trusted platforms and utilities to ...

What we know about the contents of the recent release of Epstein files

More than 3 million newly-released pages of the Epstein files show more about the life and relationships of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. They also contain unredacted names of his accusers.

Yes, you should use an encrypted email service. Here’s why

Is your email service totally encrypted. If not, you could be missing out on a deeper level of privacy and security.

Fact Check: Claim That Encrypted Messages Were Found On Alex Pretti's Phone Showing He Was A 'Key Player' In Planning Chaos Is Fake Viet Spam

Did police find encrypted messages on Alex Pretti's phone that showed the ICU nurse was a "key player" in coordinating a plan to create the chaos that led to him being shot to death by federal agents ...

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Microsoft's BitLocker is a security feature built into Windows that encrypts the entire hard drive. The idea is to protect your personal files from prying eyes in case your PC is ever lost or stolen.
IEEE

Towards Understanding and Detecting File Types in Encrypted Files for Law Enforcement Applications

Abstract: The (ab)use of encryption and compression in hiding illegal digital content complicates efforts by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to procure evidence to support the elements of proof ...
The Hacker News

⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Flaws, AI-Built Malware, Browser Traps, Critical CVEs & More

Weekly cybersecurity recap covering emerging threats, fast-moving attacks, critical flaws, and key security developments you need to track this week.
PC Magazine

Next iPhone Update May Let You Send Encrypted RCS Messages to Android

However, Phone-to-Android RCS chats only encrypt messages in transit, not end-to-end, potentially putting messages at risk of interception. Adding E2EE support means no one can read messages sent ...
techtimes

Apple Inches Closer to End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messages in iOS 26.3 Beta

Apple is reportedly moving closer to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for Rich Communication Services (RCS) messages, nearly a year after first announcing the feature in March 2025. The latest iOS 26.3 ...