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The company behind Canvas learning platform reached an agreement with hackers who stole student data from nearly 9,000 schools worldwide, securing the information and preventing any ransom demands. Millions of students can now safely return to their online classrooms.
OpenAI just launched Daybreak, an AI tool that helps companies find and fix software vulnerabilities before hackers can exploit them. Major tech giants like Cisco, Cloudflare, and CrowdStrike are already on board.
After hackers disrupted exams at thousands of universities, Canvas maker Instructure reached an agreement to protect student data from being published online. The company's quick action gave peace of mind to 9,000 affected schools across four countries.
OpenAI just made it much harder for hackers to break into your ChatGPT account. The new security features use physical keys that keep your private conversations safe from phishing attacks.
OpenAI is giving federal, state, and local governments access to powerful AI tools designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses before hackers can exploit vulnerabilities. The move democratizes cutting-edge cyber protection beyond just big corporations.
Anthropic's new AI model can spot hidden weaknesses in software before hackers do, and tech giants are racing to use it to defend hospitals, banks, and power grids. The breakthrough could help countries worldwide build stronger digital defenses.
Britain's AI Security Institute just proved that artificial intelligence can become a powerful ally in protecting computer systems from hackers. Their tests reveal both the challenge ahead and the solution we're building.
Adobe just patched a security flaw that hackers exploited for four months to break into computers through infected PDFs. The fix is ready, and millions of users can protect themselves with a simple software update.
The FBI just dismantled a massive cybercrime operation that targeted over 17,000 victims worldwide, stopping hackers from stealing millions more. Working with Indonesian police, they caught the developer and seized the criminal marketplace that sold stolen login credentials.
A new AI system discovered decades-old security vulnerabilities in every major operating system and browser, giving tech companies a head start to fix them before hackers can exploit the flaws. The technology is being shared selectively to strengthen digital defenses worldwide.
A developer just proved the doubters wrong by successfully running Mac OS X on a Nintendo Wii after a Redditor said it was impossible. Bryan Keller spent years learning new skills and writing custom code to make the seemingly impossible project work.
A group of golfers in Bermuda donated $26,500 to help families caring for children with medical and developmental challenges. The "Hackers" have been giving back through weekly contributions and Christmas raffles since 2018.
A powerful new security tool helps developers catch accidentally exposed passwords and API keys before hackers can find them. Betterleaks scans code 10 times faster than its predecessor and catches 98% more hidden secrets.
A tech enthusiast who accidentally discovered he could access 7,000 robot vacuums while trying to control his own with a gamepad just received a $30,000 reward from DJI. The company is now fixing the vulnerabilities and proving that ethical hackers can make a difference.
After hackers stole data from 5 million Odido customers, Dutch police created a free website where anyone can check if their information was compromised and get personalized safety advice. The tool helps people protect themselves from follow-up scams targeting breach victims.
A nonprofit is offering over $11,000 to anyone who can hack Ring cameras to store footage locally instead of sending it to Amazon. The Fulu Foundation wants to give homeowners true control over their own security devices.
When hackers threatened her life online, cybersecurity expert Allison Nixon did what she does best: she tracked them down and helped get them arrested. Her decade of work has now led to more than two dozen cybercriminals facing justice.
A two-year-old company just secured $120 million to revolutionize how businesses protect themselves from hackers without the massive costs and headaches. Vega Security's approach works where data already lives instead of forcing companies to move everything to expensive central systems.
WhatsApp just made it easier for journalists, activists, and public figures to protect themselves from sophisticated hackers. The new "Strict Account Settings" activates powerful security features with a single click.
A new cellphone carrier called Cape is protecting Americans from threats that regular security apps can't stop, including hackers who steal phone numbers and surveillance devices that track movement. The privacy-first service is now available nationwide after raising $61 million from major investors.
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