In a shocking revelation that’s sending ripples through the tech world, a hidden vulnerability has been uncovered in a Bluetooth chip powering over a billion devices globally. As of March 08, 2025, cybersecurity researchers have exposed an undocumented “backdoor” in the ESP32 microchip, manufactured by Chinese company Espressif, raising urgent concerns about Bluetooth security, IoT…
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My Take on Zero Day (Netflix, 2025): A Thrilling Ride or Overhyped Chaos?
Okay, so I just wrapped up Zero Day on Netflix, and I’m still buzzing (and a little paranoid, TBH). This six-episode political thriller starring Robert De Niro as former President George Mullen is a wild ride into a cyber nightmare. The premise? A massive cyberattack—called “Zero Day”—knocks out U.S. power grids, transportation, cell networks, and…
Cybercriminals Hijack Google Tag Manager to Steal Credit Card Data: A Growing Threat in 2025
On February 19, 2025, a chilling report surfaced detailing how cybercriminals are exploiting Google Tag Manager (GTM)—a widely used tool for managing website tags—to siphon credit card information from unsuspecting online shoppers. This sophisticated attack, uncovered by cybersecurity researchers, marks a troubling evolution in e-commerce threats. As businesses and consumers increasingly rely on digital transactions,…
Apple Confirms Sophisticated Attack Exploiting USB Restricted Mode: CVE-2025-24200 Explained
Apple issued an urgent security update following the discovery of a critical vulnerability in its iOS and iPadOS systems, identified as CVE-2025-24200. This flaw, affecting the USB Restricted Mode feature, was exploited in what Apple described as an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. As iPhones and iPads are integral to millions of users worldwide,…