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The FBI reported that criminals are stealing data from legal offices using USB drives. Separately, California has defeated Tesla's attempt to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit.
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The FBI has issued a warning regarding the Kali365 phishing service, which is actively targeting Microsoft 365 accounts. This service aims to compromise user credentials and potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Another Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware
Valve has removed the free-to-play survival-horror game Beyond the Dark from Steam after YouTuber Eric Parker exposed it for containing malware designed to steal player data. The game was previously uploaded under the name Rodent Race in December 2024, suggesting an attempt to bypass security checks. The FBI is investigating similar incidents of malware on Steam and has asked players who downloaded infected games between May 2024 and January 2026 to report it.
Another Steam Game Gets Removed Over Malware
Valve has removed the Steam game Beyond the Dark after YouTuber Eric Parker exposed it for containing malware designed to steal player data. The game was previously uploaded under the name Rodent Race, suggesting an attempt to bypass security checks. The FBI is investigating similar incidents of malware on Steam.
Morning Safety Dance
The FBI has remotely reset thousands of home and small office routers, potentially including TP-Link devices, to address security vulnerabilities. Microsoft has also introduced Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery for remote rollback of system drivers.
Alien Disclosure: The U.S releasing the UAP files ties into gaming tropes rather nicely
The recent declassification of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) files by the U.S. Department of War, FBI, and NASA has sparked discussions about their connection to gaming tropes. While no definitive proof of alien life was revealed, the release of reports from military personnel and astronauts, including transcripts from Apollo missions and sightings near military bases, highlights a growing seriousness in addressing these events. This influx of real-world mystery provides a rich source of inspiration for science fiction games exploring themes of space exploration, alien encounters, and humanity's place in the cosmos, as seen in titles like The Outer Wilds, Aphelion, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Exodus, and Kerbal Space Program.
Evening Safety Dance
A severe Linux security threat has emerged, catching many by surprise. Separately, the FBI has stated that China's hacker-for-hire operations are 'out of control,' indicating a significant global cybersecurity concern.
The FTC says Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025
Americans lost at least $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, an eightfold increase since 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Investment and shopping scams were prevalent, with Facebook being the primary platform, followed by WhatsApp and Instagram. The FBI also reported significant losses to internet-related crimes, including cryptocurrency and AI scams.
Apple rolls out iOS 26.4.2 to fix a flaw that allowed the FBI to access push notifications
Apple has released iOS 26.4.2 to address a security flaw that allowed law enforcement, including the FBI, to access deleted push notifications on iPhones and iPads. The update improves data redaction to prevent notifications marked for deletion from being unexpectedly retained. This fix comes after reports that the FBI used a tool to access Signal notification data stored locally, even after deletion.
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Rockstar Games has confirmed that stolen data released by hackers was authentic, stating that the information was not obtained through security breaches. Separately, an article discusses how the FBI can recover deleted messages from encrypted apps like Signal.
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US victims lost approximately $21 billion to cybercrime last year, with cryptocurrency and AI-related complaints being particularly costly, according to the FBI. The article also briefly mentions a legal dispute involving the James Bond intellectual property.
US victims lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime last year says FBI with crypto and AI 'complaints among the…
The FBI reported that US victims lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, with cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence-related complaints being among the costliest. Over one million complaints were filed, a nearly 20% increase from the previous year. AI-led scams, including deepfake impersonations and sophisticated phishing attempts, are becoming increasingly prevalent and effective.
Supermicro 'committed to protecting America’s advanced technologies and intellectual property' as investigation into former employees over alleged AI tech shipments to China begins
Supermicro is under investigation following charges against three former employees accused of illegally shipping AI servers containing GPUs to China. The company has stated its commitment to protecting advanced technologies and intellectual property, initiating an internal review of its global trade compliance program. The alleged scheme involved diverting approximately $510 million worth of servers to China.
Evening Safety Dance
The FBI has issued a warning to users of both iPhone and Android devices, urging them not to install certain applications due to potential security risks. The advisory highlights the importance of app vetting for mobile device safety.
Morning Safety Dance
The FBI has declared a suspected Chinese hack of a US surveillance system a major cyber incident. Additionally, two significant security vulnerabilities have been discovered in Gigabyte's Control Center software.
Kash Patel's personal email account was accessed by hackers linked to Iran
A hacking group known as Handala, believed to be affiliated with the Iranian government, has gained access to FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account. The group published some of the stolen content online, which the FBI has confirmed is historical and does not involve government information. The FBI is offering a reward for information on the hackers.
The FCC says foreign routers 'pose an unacceptable risk' and now require special approval to be sold in the US
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added foreign-produced consumer routers to a 'Covered List,' deeming them an unacceptable national security risk. New foreign routers will require special approval to be sold in the US, though existing devices are unaffected. This measure aims to mitigate risks such as network surveillance and cyberattacks, particularly those linked to state-sponsored actors.
Don’t be surprised that the FBI is buying your location data
The FBI has confirmed it is purchasing location data from data brokers, bypassing the need for warrants under the Fourth Amendment. This data, collected through advertising technology and third-party cookies, allows law enforcement agencies like ICE and the Department of Homeland Security to track individuals. Critics argue this practice circumvents constitutional protections and raises significant privacy concerns.
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The FBI has confirmed its acquisition of American location data. This news was reported by Engadget, raising concerns about data privacy.
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the agency purchases commercially available location data to track individuals, citing its constitutionality under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. Senator Ron Wyden criticized this practice as an "outrageous end run" around the Fourth Amendment, especially with the use of AI for mass surveillance. The article also mentions past controversies involving Patel and other government agencies' data practices.