University of Pennsylvania confirms new data breach after Oracle hack
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) has announced a new data breach after attackers stole documents containing personal information from its Oracle E-Business Suite servers in August. The private Ivy League research university was founded in 1740 and has 5,827 faculty members and 29,109 students, with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio. It also has an academic operating […]
Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues
Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional preview update that delivers updates at the end of each month, enabling IT admins to test Windows bug fixes, improvements, and new features that will roll out during next […]
Glassworm malware returns in third wave of malicious VS Code packages
The Glassworm campaign, which first emerged on the OpenVSX and Microsoft Visual Studio marketplaces in October, is now in its third wave, with 24 new packages added on the two platforms. OpenVSX and the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace are both extension repositories for VS Code–compatible editors, used by developers to install language support, frameworks, tooling, themes, […]
SmartTube YouTube app for Android TV breached to push malicious update
The popular open-source SmartTube YouTube client for Android TV was compromised after an attacker gained access to the developer’s signing keys, leading to a malicious update being pushed to users. The compromise became known when multiple users reported that Play Protect, Android’s built-in antivirus module, blocked SmartTube on their devices and warned them of a risk. The […]
Microsoft says new Outlook can’t open some Excel attachments
Microsoft is working to resolve a known issue that prevents some users from opening Excel email attachments in the new Outlook client. According to a service alert (EX1189359) seen by GeekFeed, the bug has been impacting Exchange Online customers since at least November 23rd. Microsoft says it has already deployed a fix to address the […]
Retail giant Coupang data breach impacts 33.7 million customers
South Korea’s largest retailer, Coupang, has suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of 33.7 million customers. The firm has warned on its Korean-language site that the incident occurred on June 24, 2025, but it only discovered it and began the investigation on November 18, 2025. “On November 18, 2025, Coupang became aware of unauthorized access […]
ShadyPanda browser extensions amass 4.3M installs in malicious campaign
A long-running malware operation known as “ShadyPanda” has amassed over 4.3 million installations of seemingly legitimate Chrome and Edge browser extensions that evolved into malware. The operation, discovered by Koi Security, unfolded in distinct phases that gradually introduced additional malicious functionality, turning the browser extension from a legitimate tool into spyware. The ShadyPanda campaign consists […]
Police takes down Cryptomixer cryptocurrency mixing service
Law enforcement officers from Switzerland and Germany have taken down the Cryptomixer cryptocurrency-mixing service, believed to have helped cybercriminals launder stolen funds. The joint action was part of “Operation Olympia,” and it took place between November 24 and November 28 in Zurich, Switzerland. Authorities, supported by Europol and Eurojust, seized three servers and the clear web […]
Google deletes X post after getting caught using a ‘stolen’ AI recipe infographic
Google is facing backlash on X after a viral post for its NotebookLM appeared to use a food blogger’s work without credit. Recently, Google launched Nano Banana Pro, its most powerful image model to date. The model is likely trained on millions of websites and videos, which explains why it’s one of the best tools for […]
Leak confirms OpenAI is preparing ads on ChatGPT for public roll out
OpenAI is now internally testing ‘ads’ inside ChatGPT that could redefine the web economy. Up until now, the ChatGPT experience has been completely free. While there are premium plans and models, you don’t see GPT sell you products or show ads. On the other hand, Google Search has ads that influence your buying behaviour. OpenAI is […]