News stories tagged with #Cybersecurity
Rockstar Games Confirms Cyberattack: GTA 6 Unaffected, but Data Stolen
Rockstar Games confirmed a cyberattack by the ShinyHunters group, which exploited a security vulnerability at third-party vendor Anodot.com. Only a limited amount of non-critical corporate data, including financial information, was compromised, while GTA 6 and player data remained unaffected. The hackers released the stolen data after Rockstar refused to pay the ransom. The company stated that the incident had no impact on operations or players.
CPUID Website Compromised: Malware Injected into CPU-Z and HWMonitor from April 9–10, 2026
Between April 9 and 10, 2026, the official CPUID website was compromised, leading users to download malicious versions of the popular system monitoring tools CPU-Z and HWMonitor. The breach occurred through a compromised API that injected malicious code, including a harmful DLL that connected to a command-and-control server for remote access. CPUID confirmed the security incident, stating that the vulnerability has been patched and downloads are now safe.
Apple has released comprehensive security updates for older iOS and iPadOS devices from 2014, patching critical vulnerabilities including the Coruna exploit. Alongside, the company introduces new security architecture like 'Background Security Improvements' and rolls out iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and other OS updates featuring new emojis, AI-powered features, and battery life optimizations. In the EU, Apple allows sideloading since 2024, while chat surveillance negotiations have failed. The updates also serve as a precursor to WWDC 2026.
Amazon and OpenAI have announced a strategic partnership worth over $150 billion, involving investments, the use of Trainium chips, and custom AI model development. OpenAI has also signed an agreement with the U.S. Pentagon to deploy its AI models in classified networks, while implementing safeguards against mass surveillance. Meanwhile, Anthropic is advancing AI capabilities with its free Memory feature for Claude and the discovery of 22 security vulnerabilities in Firefox using its Claude Opus 4.6 model. In parallel, OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT's adult mode, and performance issues with the GeForce RTX 4090 in Resident Evil Requiem have been resolved.