Tracking
Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails
A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information. Some of the extensions are still present in the Chrome Web Store and have been installed by tens of thousands of users, while others show a […]
New Apple privacy feature limits location tracking on iPhones, iPads
Apple is introducing a new privacy feature that lets users limit the precision of location data shared with cellular networks on some iPhone and iPad models. The “Limit Precise Location” setting will be available after upgrading to iOS 26.3 or later, and it works by restricting the information mobile carriers use to determine device locations via cell tower connections. When enabled, cellular networks […]
Malicious GhostPoster browser extensions found with 840,000 installs
Another set of 17 malicious extensions linked to the GhostPoster campaign has been discovered in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge stores, where they accumulated a total of 840,000 installations. The GhostPoster campaign was first reported by Koi Security researchers in December. They found 17 extensions that were hiding malicious JavaScript code in their logo images, which monitored browser activity and planted […]
Critical WhisperPair flaw lets hackers track, eavesdrop via Bluetooth audio devices
Security researchers have discovered a critical vulnerability in Google’s Fast Pair protocol that can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2025-36911 and dubbed WhisperPair) affects hundreds of millions of wireless headphones, earbuds, and speakers from multiple manufacturers that support Google’s Fast Pair feature. It affects users regardless […]
Texas court blocks Samsung from tracking TV viewing, then vacates order
The State of Texas obtained a short-lived, temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibited the South Korean company from collecting audio and visual data about what Texas consumers are watching on their TVs. Like other major TV manufacturers, Samsung employs Automated Content Recognition (ACR) technology to capture periodic screenshots, analyze viewing activity, and identify users’ […]
APT37 hackers abuse Google Find Hub in Android data-wiping attacks
North Korean hackers are abusing Google’s Find Hub tool to track the GPS location of their targets and remotely reset Android devices to factory settings. The attacks are primarily targeting South Koreans, and start by approaching the potential victims over KakaoTalk messenger – the most popular instant messaging app in the country. South Korean cybersecurity solutions […]
Mozilla Firefox gets new anti-fingerprinting defenses
Mozilla announced a major privacy upgrade in Firefox 145 that reduces even more the number of users vulnerable to digital fingerprinting. The new protections will initially be available only in Private Browsing Mode and Enhanced Tracking Protection (ETP) Strict mode. After testing and optimization, they will be enabled by default in the Firefox web browser. […]
Malicious Chrome extensions with 1.7M installs found on Web Store
Almost a dozen malicious extensions with 1.7 million downloads in Google’s Chrome Web Store could track users, steal browser activity, and redirect to potentially unsafe web addresses. Most of the add-ons provide the advertised functionality and pose as legitimate tools like color pickers, VPNs, volume boosters, and emoji keyboards. Researchers at Koi Security, a company providing a platform […]
Russia to enforce location tracking app on all foreigners in Moscow
The Russian government has introduced a new law that makes installing a tracking app mandatory for all foreign nationals in the Moscow region. The new proposal was announced by the chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, who presented it as a measure to tackle migrant crimes. “The adopted mechanism will allow, using modern technologies, […]
O2 UK patches bug leaking mobile user location from call metadata
A flaw in O2 UK’s implementation of VoLTE and WiFi Calling technologies could allow anyone to expose the general location of a person and other identifiers by calling the target. The problem was discovered by security researcher Daniel Williams. The flaw likely existed on O2 UK’s network since February 2023, and was resolved yesterday. O2 UK is […]