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This New Quantum Theory Could Change Everything We Know About the Big Bang

A new quantum gravity theory suggests the Big Bang may have unfolded naturally—and could soon be testable.

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have introduced a new approach to understanding how the universe began, one that could reshape current ideas about the Big Bang and the earliest stages of cosmic history. Their research indicates that the universe’s rapid initial expansion may have developed naturally from a deeper and more complete theory known as quantum gravity.

Combining Gravity With Quantum Physics

Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit

Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as DarkSword.

“We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security protections from web attacks called DarkSword,” the company said. “The fixes associated with the DarkSword exploit first shipped in 2025.”

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A multi-pronged phishing campaign is targeting Spanish-speaking users in organizations across Latin America and Europe to deliver Windows banking trojans like Casbaneiro (aka Metamorfo) via another malware called Horabot.

The activity has been attributed to a Brazilian cybercrime threat actor tracked as Augmented Marauder and Water Saci. The e-crime group was first documented by Trend Micro in October 2025.

“This threat group employs a wider-ranging attack model focused on a bespoke delivery and propagation mechanism that includes WhatsApp, ClickFix techniques, and email-centric phishing,” BlueVoyant security researchers Thomas Elkins and Joshua Green said in a technical breakdown published Tuesday.

New CrystalRAT malware adds RAT, stealer and prankware features

A new malware-as-a-service called CrystalRAT is being promoted on Telegram, offering remote access, data theft, keylogging, and clipboard hijacking capabilities.

The malware emerged in January with a tiered subscription model. Apart from the Telegram channel, the MaaS was also promoted on YouTube via a dedicated marketing channel that showcased its capabilities.

Kaspersky researchers say in a report today that the malware features strong similarities to WebRAT (Salat Stealer), including the same panel design, Go-based code, and a similar bot-based sales system.

New EvilTokens service fuels Microsoft device code phishing attacks

A new malicious kit called EvilTokens integrates device code phishing capabilities, allowing attackers to hijack Microsoft accounts and provide advanced features for business email compromise attacks.

The kit is sold to cybercriminals over Telegram and is under continuous development, its author stating that they plan to extend support for Gmail and Okta phishing pages.

Device code phishing attacks abuse the OAuth 2.0 device authorization flow, in which attackers gain access to a victim account by tricking the owner into authorizing a malicious device.

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