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IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- How to stop Google AI from scanning your Gmail- IRS to roll out Salesforce AI agents following workforce reduction: report- AI chatbots shown effective against antisemitic conspiracies in new studyEYES OFF THE INBOX: Google shared a new update on Nov. 5, confirming that Gemini Deep Research can now use context from your Gmail, Drive and Chat. This allows the AI to pull information from your messages, attachments […]

Android users have been dealing with a steady rise in financial malware for years. Threats like Hydra, Anatsa and Octo have shown how attackers can take over a phone, read everything on the screen and drain accounts before you even notice anything wrong. Security updates have helped slow some of these strains, but malware authors keep adapting with new tricks. The latest variant spotted in circulation is one of the most […]

A U.S. neurotechnology startup called Paradromics is gaining momentum in the fast-growing field of brain-computer interfaces. The FDA has approved its first human trial built to test whether its fully implantable device can restore speech for people with paralysis. This milestone gives the Austin company a strong position in a competitive space, shaping the future of neural technology.Paradromics received Investigational Device Exemption status for the Connect-One Early Feasibility Study using […]

Attackers have a new tool that targets Microsoft 365 users at a massive scale. Security researchers say a phishing platform called Quantum Route Redirect, or QRR, is behind a growing wave of fake login pages hosted on nearly 1,000 domains. These pages look real enough to fool many users while also slipping past some automated scanners.QRR runs realistic email lures that mimic DocuSign requests, payment notices, voicemail alerts or QR-code prompts. […]

Maybe you order sparkling water, start every meal with an appetizer or prefer dining right when the restaurant opens. You might not track these habits. OpenTable might.Some restaurants are now seeing new AI-assisted tags about diners when they book a table. These tags can note drink patterns, spending levels, review habits and last-minute cancellations.These insights surfaced after Kat Menter, a host at a Michelin-starred restaurant who posts about food under […]

Google officially shut down remote control features for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats last month. Many owners assumed the devices would stop talking to Google once the company removed smart functions.New research, however, shows that these early Nest devices continue uploading detailed logs to Google even though support has ended.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight […]

Smartphone banking has made life easier, but it has also opened new opportunities for cybercriminals.Over the past few years, we have seen Android malware steal passwords, intercept OTPs and even take remote control of phones to drain accounts. Some scams focus on fake banking apps, while others rely on phishing messages that trick you into entering sensitive details.Security researchers have now discovered a new threat that goes a step further. […]

Google is sounding the alarm for Android users after uncovering a wave of fake VPN apps that sneak malware onto phones and tablets. These dangerous apps pose as privacy tools but hide info stealers, banking trojans and remote access malware designed to loot personal data.More people are relying on VPNs to protect their privacy, secure home networks and shield personal information while using public Wi-Fi. Attackers know this demand is […]

Apple now lets you add your passport to your phone's Wallet, giving you a new way to move through TSA lines with less stress this holiday season. Instead of digging through your bag for your ID, you can use a secure Digital ID on your iPhone at more than 250 airports across the United States. With more digital ID options appearing across the country, here is what you need to […]