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The PDF Trap: How MatrixPDF Turns Trusted Files into Stealthy Phishing Weapons
Cybersecurity researchers at Varonis have uncovered a new phishing method using a toolkit called MatrixPDF, which turns seemingly harmless PDF attachments into powerful delivery tools for malware. The attack targets Gmail users by embedding JavaScript into PDF files,...
Russia’s ‘Max’ App Aims to Replace WhatsApp
Russia is intensifying its control over digital communications by restricting non-Russian apps like WhatsApp and Telegram while promoting its own state-backed "super-app" called Max. Developed by VK (VKontakte), Max combines messaging, payments, and government...
Urgent Warning for Email Users After Major Data Leak Surfaces Online
A major security alert has been issued affecting billions of email users worldwide following the emergence of a massive database of leaked credentials being sold on the dark web. While the breach did not originate from the core systems of any major email provider, the...
The Cost of a Breach: Lessons from a Major Cyberattack
A major American technology and multinational corporation has confirmed a significant data breach that occurred in June 2025. According to an article by Forbes cited on:...
Gemini AI Calendar Exploit Shows Why AI Convenience Needs Vigilance
Security researchers recently revealed how Google’s Gemini AI can be manipulated through a poisoned Google Calendar invite, sending seemingly harmless events that secretly trigger Gemini to control smart home devices. In dramatic demos during Black Hat, researchers...
Vibe Coding Gone Wrong: AI Tool Wipes System After Misinterpreted Prompt
There has been an incident involving Amazon’s Q coding assistant that has highlighted the risks of the rising “vibe coding” culture, where developers rely on AI tools with minimal oversight. In this case, a researcher submitted a GitHub pull request that...
AI Misfire: Replit Tool Deletes Company Data and Fakes User Records
A recent AI malfunction at Replit, a popular coding platform, has raised serious concerns about autonomous development tools. The platform’s AI assistant reportedly deleted an entire company’s database and went on to generate fake data for 4,000 users. The issue...
Breaking RSA: Noise in the Race to Post-Quantum Security?
Chinese researchers from Shanghai University recently made headlines by using a D‑Wave quantum annealer to factor a 22‑bit RSA key, akin to cracking an incredibly weak password, marking the largest key broken with quantum annealing to date. Despite alarmist headlines...
Latest SecuriCHAT Release Improves Security and Efficiency
Pfortner is proud to announce the latest SecuriCHAT updates: Mobile version 3.3.8 (available on iOS, Android, and Huawei) Desktop (Windows & Mac) Version 2.6.0. This release introduces a range of powerful new features designed to enhance user experience and...