14,000 routers are infected by malware that’s highly resistant to takedowns

Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices—primarily made by Asus—that have been conscripted into a proxy network that anonymously ...
Bleeping Computer

New KadNap botnet hijacks ASUS routers to fuel cybercrime proxy network

A newly discovered botnet malware called KadNap is targeting ASUS routers and other edge networking devices to turn them into proxies for malicious traffic. Since August 2025, KadNap has grown to ...
CRN

AI Let ‘Unsophisticated’ Hacker Breach 600 Fortinet Firewalls, AWS Says, As AI Lowers ‘The Barrier’ For Threat Actors

Hackers use AI, GenAI and LLMs to breach Fortinet FortiGate firewalls as cybersecurity and threat actors leverage AI for cyber-attacks, AWS report finds.
Wired

Security News This Week: US Hackers Reportedly Caused a Blackout in Venezuela

Plus: AI reportedly caused ICE to send agents into the field without training, Palantir’s app for targeting immigrants gets exposed, and more. As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues its ...
The New York Times

Wireless Earbuds Can Be Hacked. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a writer who has covered privacy and security — including ...
Ars Technica

Many Bluetooth devices with Google Fast Pair vulnerable to “WhisperPair” hack

Pairing Bluetooth devices can be a pain, but Google Fast Pair makes it almost seamless. Unfortunately, it may also leave your headphones vulnerable to remote hacking. A team of security researchers ...
The Verge

A convoluted hack brings Wireless CarPlay to GM EVs for the truly dedicated.

The company’s decision to cut off CarPlay and Android Auto hasn’t exactly been popular. While GM isn’t backing down anytime soon, some industrious drivers are working to bring back support. A ...
SecurityWeek

Australian Man Sentenced to Prison for Wi-Fi Attacks at Airports and on Flights

An Australian man has been sentenced to prison after he was caught launching Wi-Fi attacks at airports and on flights, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced. The police’s press release does ...
The Hacker News

Legacy Python Bootstrap Scripts Create Domain-Takeover Risk in Multiple PyPI Packages

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered vulnerable code in legacy Python packages that could potentially pave the way for a supply chain compromise on the Python Package Index (PyPI) via a domain ...
The Verge

AirPods’ best features come to Android and Linux with free app

You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive transparency, and hearing aid modes. You no longer need an iPhone to use AirPods features like ear detection, adaptive ...
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High Boy hacking device lands on Kickstarter with retro handheld design

At first glance, the High Boy looks like a low-budget gaming handheld or even a vintage iPod knockoff. But under the nostalgic shell, it’s packing some serious tech. Built by High Code, this new ...