Google: state-backed hackers exploit Gemini AI for cyber recon and attacks
Google says nation-state actors used Gemini AI for reconnaissance and attack support in cyber operations. Google DeepMind and GTIG report…
February 2026
Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings
Welcome to Edition 8.29 of the Rocket Report! We have a stuffed report this week with news from across the…
Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Business Data, Emails, and Browsing History
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Google Chrome extension that’s designed to steal data associated with Meta Business Suite and…
Scientists Discover Time Crystals You Can Hold—and They Levitate
The time crystal “beads,” held midair by sound waves, bring the enigmatic quantum system into renewed practical relevance.
npm’s Update to Harden Their Supply Chain, and Points to Consider
In December 2025, in response to the Sha1-Hulud incident, npm completed a major authentication overhaul intended to reduce supply-chain attacks.…
Researchers Observe In-the-Wild Exploitation of BeyondTrust CVSS 9.9 Vulnerability
Threat actors have started to exploit a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote…
U.S. CISA adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws…
What Does It Mean to Be “Sigma”?
You might hear teens use the word “sigma”, sometimes as a joke, sometimes as a compliment. When they do, they’re…
YouTube Gives Parents More Control Over Teens’ Shorts and Screen Time
As of January 2026, YouTube has rolled out new parental control features for supervised teen accounts, with a clear focus…
10 Cost-Saving Tips to Buy SSL Certificates at the Best Price
Every website need SSL certificate that handles forms, logins, payments, or user data. If encryption is not enabled, browsers block…