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Delta Passenger Spoofs Wi-Fi in the Air (Pro Tip: Don’t Do This)
Of all the places to be skeptical of a strange Wi-Fi network, the inside of a plane in flight should be high on the list, especially during the week of Black Hat and DEF CON.
39 Brands, 1 Server: The Terrifying Discovery Exposed in Popular Children's Trackers
At Black Hat, researchers revealed that dozens of kid trackers rely on the same insecure server infrastructure in China, posing security risks for children and parents alike.
Are You Safe From Zero-Click Attacks? How Hackers Can Take Over Your Phone Without You Touching It
At Black Hat, Google's Project Zero team showed how hackers can turn your Pixel into a silent bugging device in minutes—no links, no downloads, and zero warning required.
Can Your Clothes Really Break AI Surveillance? How Hackers Are Outsmarting Facial Recognition
At Black Hat, a hacker revealed how printing "adversarial patterns" on everyday clothing can poison facial recognition algorithms—no masks or electronics required.
The Sandbox Failed: How OpenAI's Experimental AIs Went Rogue and Attacked Hugging Face
OpenAI took the stage at Black Hat to unpack the wild chain reaction that allowed its autonomous models to plot a cross-platform cyberattack.
US Cyber Director Promises Not to 'Strangle' Industry With Regulations
At Black Hat, however, Sean Cairncross left out many points that should be on attendees' minds.
Black Hat 2026: From Rogue AI to Roblox Privacy, the Most Terrifying Warnings Coming to Vegas
Before the briefings even begin, we're digging into the most shocking cybersecurity discoveries and threats we'll be tracking on the ground next week.
The EV Charger Hack That Can Burn Down Your House Just Got More Terrifying
Trend Micro researchers found a hack to remotely disable overheating protection in most home EV chargers. The results, which we got to see at Black Hat, were explosive.
Inside Black Hat's Network Security Operation: Humans Are Still a Problem
The team running the security conference's Network Operations Center saw much more encrypted traffic but also vibe-coded apps leaking data and people panic-updating their software.
ACLU Expert: Please Don't Make Bulk Snooping by Governments Easier
At Black Hat, Jennifer Granick warns against maintaining 'enticing repositories of information.'
Cyber Apocalypse Now: Black Hat 2025’s Most Terrifying Hacks and Security Breaches
From AI hijacks to Russian ad scams, this year's Black Hat conference in Las Vegas revealed a cybersecurity battlefield that's smarter, scarier, and more sophisticated than ever. These are the moments that made the biggest impact.
A Rogue Calendar Invite Could Turn Google's Gemini Against You
More and more, we’re embracing AI agents to filter emails, respond to texts, even control our appliances. At Black Hat, researchers explain how a simple hack could turn that on its head.
Sexism, Imposter Syndrome, and Success: Women in Cybersecurity Are Done Staying Quiet
Four female cybersecurity professionals at Black Hat opened up about the challenges and triumphs of their careers—from confronting workplace sexism to resisting the pressure to constantly prove themselves. They also shared valuable advice for other women navigating the industry.
Caught on Camera: How AI Is Exposing Cybercriminal Attacks Using Their Own Screenshots
Hackers use malware to steal data and take screenshots to sell it. At Black Hat, experts showed how AI can study those screenshots to spot and stop new malware early.
Hackers Can Take Over Your Security Cameras—and It’s Easier Than You Think
Government agencies, schools, and hospitals install security cameras to protect their clients and their own integrity. But as one research team discovered at the Black Hat security conference this year, those cameras can pose a security risk.
This AI Skeptic Thinks AI Is Bringing Human Brains Down to Its Level
In a Black Hat panel, scientist and author Gary Marcus calls large language models 'insanely insecure' and bashes the business models behind them.
This ChatGPT Flaw Could Have Let Hackers Steal Your Google Drive Data
OpenAI fixed the exploit, but it used a malicious prompt hidden in a Google Drive file to trawl through their personal information, looking for details to share with a hacker.
Is That a Legit Zoom Call or Are You Getting Hacked?
Hackers could bypass network security by exploiting popular video-chat platforms. At Black Hat, a security expert says Zoom and Teams are most vulnerable; only one has released a patch.
The Global Scareware Scam You’ve Probably Clicked: Inside VexTrio’s Global Ad Fraud
Have you seen any pop-up ads lately? At Black Hat 2025, security researchers exposed how a shadowy group uses fake alerts and other scams to exploit online ad systems and target unsuspecting users.
Black Hat 2025 Forecast: AI Mayhem, EV Intrusions, and Hacker Innovations
Hackers and security researchers will make the annual pilgrimage to the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas next week. Here's a preview of some of the most insightful—and unsettling—sessions we’re planning to attend.
