Hackers use polymorphic browser extensions to mimic real add-ons, steal credentials, and hijack accounts. Affects Chrome, Edge, Brave, and more.
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said today that Americans lost a record $12.5 billion to fraud last year, a 25% increase over the previous year.
Consumers reported that investment scams resulted in the highest losses, totaling around $5.7 billion with a median loss of over $9,000 and exceeding all other fraud categories. The second largest reported loss was linked with imposter scams, amounting to $2.95 billion in 2024.
Younger people have also reported losing money to fraud more often than people over 70, as 44% of all reports filed last year came from consumers between 20 and 29.
Larger models can pull off a wider variety of feats, but the reduced footprint of smaller models makes them attractive tools.
Microsoft exposes a malvertising campaign impacting 1M+ devices, using GitHub, PowerShell, and RATs for data theft.
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In travel news this week, Pakistan’s new airport with no planes or passengers, the triangular aircraft that could transform the way we fly, plus a legendary New Jersey roller coaster goes on a last dramatic adventure.
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One company believes the possibilities go beyond vegan “meat,” from faux leather to luxury skin-care products. But is there enough demand outside of food alternatives?