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World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

World Cloud Security Day: Breaking Down the State of the Cloud Cybersecurity and Physical Security

World Cloud Security Day emphasizes the importance of securing cloud data, focusing on identity visibility and flexible cloud adoption for physical security.

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

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Is Your AI Agent Secure? The DevOps Case for Adversarial QA Testing - DevOps.com

The most dangerous assumption in quality engineering right now is that you can validate an autonomous testing agent the same way you validated a deterministic application. When your systems can reason, adapt, and make decisions on their own, that linear validation model collapses.

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Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.

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Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Google Addresses Vertex Security Issues After Researchers Weaponize AI Agents

Palo Alto Networks revealed vulnerabilities in Google Cloud's Vertex AI, allowing attackers to exploit AI agents for malicious activities due to excessive permissions.

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Okta's CEO says all AI agents need a kill switch

AI agents may require access to sensitive data, necessitating security measures like a kill switch to mitigate risks.

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Deepmind's 'AI Agent Traps' Paper Maps How Hackers Could Weaponize AI Agents Against Users

Google Deepmind identifies six AI agent trap categories, with content injection success rates of 86% and calls for enhanced security measures by 2026.

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Meta freezes AI data work after breach puts training secrets at risk

Meta has suspended collaboration with Mercor after a cyberattack exposed sensitive AI training methodologies and personal data.

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Google Addresses Vertex Security Issues After Researchers Weaponize AI Agents

Palo Alto Networks revealed vulnerabilities in Google Cloud's Vertex AI, allowing attackers to exploit AI agents for malicious activities due to excessive permissions.

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Okta's CEO says all AI agents need a kill switch

AI agents may require access to sensitive data, necessitating security measures like a kill switch to mitigate risks.

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.

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Don't glamorize cybercrims, roast them instead

Cybercrime groups should not be glamorized; they are ordinary individuals using computers for theft, not mythical entities.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

Stolen credentials via infostealers like Venom Stealer are central to modern cybercrime.

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Don't glamorize cybercrims, roast them instead

Cybercrime groups should not be glamorized; they are ordinary individuals using computers for theft, not mythical entities.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

Stolen credentials via infostealers like Venom Stealer are central to modern cybercrime.

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The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

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The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

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European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

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5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen is applying cybersecurity methods to develop anti-drone systems at Sensofusion, focusing on drone communication detection.

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After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

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The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.

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European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.

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5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen is applying cybersecurity methods to develop anti-drone systems at Sensofusion, focusing on drone communication detection.

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After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.

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North Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project

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Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

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Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.

North Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project

Attackers compromised the Axios maintainer's account through social engineering, publishing malicious versions that installed a Remote Access Trojan on victims' systems.

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Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

Axios HTTP client library was hacked to distribute malware via a compromised npm account, affecting multiple operating systems.

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.

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KeeperDB brings zero-trust database access to privileged access management

Database credentials are a major attack vector, and KeeperDB integrates access controls into its PAM platform to enhance security.

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.

Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to cryptocurrency security, with fewer resources needed to break current cryptographic protections than previously estimated.

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The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Google's whitepaper on quantum threats urges immediate post-quantum preparations, shifting the migration deadline to 2029 and highlighting vulnerabilities in blockchain security.

Google Warns Quantum Computers Could Crack Crypto Sooner Than Expected

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to cryptocurrency security, with fewer resources needed to break current cryptographic protections than previously estimated.

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Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.

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OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

Microsoft Details Cookie-Controlled PHP Web Shells Persisting via Cron on Linux Servers

Threat actors exploit HTTP cookies for PHP web shells on Linux servers, enabling remote code execution with stealthy control mechanisms.

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Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

JFrog Artifactory: how to secure binaries in the AI era

AI-generated code is creating a security crisis that traditional methods cannot manage, necessitating a new approach to binary management.

Claude Code Source Leaked via npm Packaging Error, Anthropic Confirms

Anthropic confirmed a human error led to the accidental release of Claude Code's internal source code, but no sensitive data was exposed.

JFrog Artifactory: how to secure binaries in the AI era

AI-generated code is creating a security crisis that traditional methods cannot manage, necessitating a new approach to binary management.

Claude Code Source Leaked via npm Packaging Error, Anthropic Confirms

Anthropic confirmed a human error led to the accidental release of Claude Code's internal source code, but no sensitive data was exposed.

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.

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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

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Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

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Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

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New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

CrystalX RAT is a new malware-as-a-service combining spyware, stealer, and remote access capabilities, promoted on Telegram and YouTube.

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

DeepLoad malware steals credentials and intercepts browser interactions, utilizing ClickFix for distribution and evading detection through sophisticated techniques.

Claude Code is still vulnerable to an attack Anthropic has already fixed

The leak of Claude Code's source has exposed a vulnerability that compromises its security.

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.

Claude Code bypasses safety rule if given too many commands

Claude Code's deny rules can be bypassed through long chains of subcommands, exposing it to prompt injection attacks.

Claude Code is still vulnerable to an attack Anthropic has already fixed

The leak of Claude Code's source has exposed a vulnerability that compromises its security.

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.

Claude Code bypasses safety rule if given too many commands

Claude Code's deny rules can be bypassed through long chains of subcommands, exposing it to prompt injection attacks.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.

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Getting scraped a lot by ChatGPT

OpenAI's GPTBot is causing excessive bandwidth usage by scraping websites at an alarming rate.

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.

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A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.

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Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

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Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Google's Chrome 146 update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-5281.

Mercor, a $10 billion AI startup, confirms it was caught up in a major security incident | Fortune

Mercor confirmed a security breach linked to a supply chain attack that may have exposed sensitive data of its customers.

Blind trust in hardware vendors is always a bad idea

Attackers are increasingly targeting hardware and firmware vulnerabilities as traditional security tools focus primarily on software layers.

HPE sees the network as a security sensor: what does that mean?

HPE Networking views the network as a critical security sensor and enforcement point, especially after acquiring Juniper Networks.

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

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Axios open-source library targeted in sophisticated supply chain attack

A North Korean threat actor compromised the axios library, introducing a malicious dependency that deploys a backdoor across multiple operating systems.

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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies

A North Korean operative attempted to infiltrate a cybersecurity firm using a stolen identity and AI-generated resume, highlighting vulnerabilities in hiring processes.

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I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

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Axios open-source library targeted in sophisticated supply chain attack

A North Korean threat actor compromised the axios library, introducing a malicious dependency that deploys a backdoor across multiple operating systems.

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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies

A North Korean operative attempted to infiltrate a cybersecurity firm using a stolen identity and AI-generated resume, highlighting vulnerabilities in hiring processes.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

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Jamf warns of massive app insecurities

Mac and iOS users face significant security threats, with many devices vulnerable to attacks and outdated systems.

Maude-HCS helps model and validate covert network designs

Maude-HCS, an open-source toolkit for covert communication networks, allows organizations to experiment with secure and anonymous communication systems.

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Naoris Protocol Deploys Post-Quantum Mainnet to Secure Global Digital Infrastructure

Naoris Protocol launched its Layer 1 mainnet for decentralized post-quantum security, processing over 106 million transactions to combat quantum computing threats.

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.

Toy Giant Hasbro Hit by Cyberattack

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack disrupting operations, prompting an investigation and implementation of business continuity plans.

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.

Toy Giant Hasbro Hit by Cyberattack

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack disrupting operations, prompting an investigation and implementation of business continuity plans.

New out-of-band Windows 11 update fixes March's installation errors - how to get it

A new Windows 11 emergency update replaces a problematic March preview update that caused installation errors on many PCs.

Block the Prompt, Not the Work: The End of "Doctor No"

Blocking productivity tools creates a shadow infrastructure that undermines security and visibility.

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.

Quantum network supports high-security QKD: How it works, why it matters

Quantum technology presents both risks and benefits for network security, particularly through quantum key distribution (QKD) as a solution to encryption vulnerabilities.

New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation - Patch Released

"Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page."

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The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.

Critical Vulnerability in OpenAI Codex Allowed GitHub Token Compromise

OAuth tokens pose significant security risks, especially when long-lived, as they can lead to widespread breaches across multiple organizations.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

Cloudflare Adds Active API Vulnerability Scanning to Its Edge

Cloudflare's Web and API Vulnerability Scanner focuses on detecting Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerabilities in APIs.

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.