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Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Cybersecurity professional getting more work and less pay

Cybersecurity professionals faced significant pay stagnation in 2025, with 77% in the UK receiving no salary increase despite high demand for their roles.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 hours ago

CISA flags data-theft bug in NSA-built OT networking tool

CISA warns of a vulnerability in GrassMarlin that could expose sensitive information due to insufficient XML parsing hardening.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Know Where Your Security Threat Is Before It's Too Late

Organizations winning the security talent war operationalize key questions to prevent knowledge loss and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
5 days ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Cybersecurity professional getting more work and less pay

Cybersecurity professionals faced significant pay stagnation in 2025, with 77% in the UK receiving no salary increase despite high demand for their roles.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 hour ago

AI Spy Cameras Suddenly Blanketing America

AI surveillance systems are proliferating in the U.S., with minimal regulations, prompting public resistance and accountability efforts.
#ransomware
Law
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Information security
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Deploying Ransomware Himself

A ransomware negotiator conspired with hackers, betraying clients and facilitating attacks against multiple companies.
Law
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Information security
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Deploying Ransomware Himself

A ransomware negotiator conspired with hackers, betraying clients and facilitating attacks against multiple companies.
fromSecurityWeek
9 hours ago

38 Vulnerabilities Found in OpenEMR Medical Software

"In the most severe cases, SQL injection vulnerabilities combined with modest database privileges could have led to full database compromise, PHI exfiltration at scale, and remote code execution on the server."
Healthcare
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats

Anthropic and OpenAI are collaborating with federal agencies to address cybersecurity risks associated with their AI models.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Feds Reveal Chilling Selfies of Armed WHCD Shooting Suspect Taken Moments Before Attack

The photographs show suspect Cole Allen posing in a hotel mirror at the Washington Hilton after he had armed himself, just 30 minutes before the shooting attempt.
Washington DC
DevOps
fromThe Hacker News
7 hours ago

What to Look for in an Exposure Management Platform (And What Most of Them Get Wrong)

Exposure management platforms vary in effectiveness, and security leaders need to evaluate them based on their ability to reduce actual risk.
US politics
fromemptywheel
5 hours ago

Todd Blanche Confessed to Using This Shoddy Prosecution to Spy on Jim Comey - emptywheel

Trump's indictment of Comey aims to intimidate his enemies and signal to prosecutors to align with his political agenda.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

UK braces for further leaks after more private health records appear on Chinese website

Confidential health records of UK Biobank volunteers have been listed on Alibaba, prompting government action and raising concerns about data re-identification risks.
EU data protection
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

EU waves through age-check app to keep kids safe online

The European Commission recommends an age verification app for EU member states to protect children from harmful online content.
US news
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

The Dangerous Trade of State Secrets

Master Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke faces charges of wire fraud and misuse of national defense information in New York.
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Robinhood Vulnerability Exploited for Phishing Attacks

"This phishing attempt was made possible by an abuse of the account creation flow. It was not a breach of our systems or customer accounts, and personal information and funds were not impacted."
Deliverability
OMG science
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

FBI is investigating cases of 10 scientists 'who have died or mysteriously vanished,' including two in Mass.

A federal investigation is underway into the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to sensitive information, raising national security concerns.
Remote teams
fromComputerworld
1 day ago

Why security matters in the meeting room

Security is now the top priority for organizations selecting collaboration technology, surpassing price and quality.
fromThe American Conservative
1 day ago

Meet the Democrat Trying to Save Deep State Spying Powers For Trump

Under the pretext of targeting foreigners abroad, Section 702 has become a vehicle for unconstitutional, warrantless backdoor searches of Americans' private communications. The FBI conducts up to 3.4 million illegal backdoor queries in a single year.
Right-wing politics
Startup companies
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Your Former Employer Is Selling Your Slacks and Emails to Train AI

Founders of defunct startups are monetizing their digital remains, such as Slack messages and emails, through a growing ecosystem of buyers and middlemen.
World news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Decryption tech breakthrough that helped snare Kinahan may now take down his army of hitmen

Deciphered phone messages led to the arrest of Daniel Kinahan and may help dismantle his criminal organization.
#ai
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

'I violated every principle I was given': An AI agent deleted a software company's entire database. It may not be the AI's fault

fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

After Mythos: New Playbooks For a Zero-Window Era

AI advancements have drastically reduced the exploit window, necessitating new security strategies to address vulnerabilities in software.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
19 hours ago

When AI Goes Really, Really Wrong: How PocketOS Lost All Its Data - DevOps.com

A misconfiguration and AI error led to the complete loss of PocketOS's car-rental customer data, but it was later recovered.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

'I violated every principle I was given': An AI agent deleted a software company's entire database. It may not be the AI's fault

AI coding tool Cursor deleted a production database due to a credential mismatch, leading to significant data loss for PocketOS.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 hour ago

Congress tries again on national preemptive data privacy law

House Republicans proposed national data privacy legislation that would preempt state laws, aiming to establish consumer rights and company obligations.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 hour ago

Congress tries again on national preemptive data privacy law

House Republicans proposed national data privacy legislation that would preempt state laws, aiming to establish consumer rights and company obligations.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
Privacy technologies
fromCNET
1 day ago

The Tools That Convinced Me to Take Browser Security More Seriously

Online platforms collect extensive data about users, often through cookies, which can lead to targeted advertising and privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
9 hours ago

Behind the Curtain: We've been warned

The rapid advancement of AI technology poses significant risks and uncertainties that require urgent attention and responsible leadership.
#openai
US news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Florida AG probes ChatGPT's role in USF student killings

OpenAI is under investigation related to a murder case involving a suspect who used ChatGPT for inquiries before the crime.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users

OpenAI failed to report a ChatGPT user linked to a mass shooting, prioritizing privacy over safety, leading to multiple lawsuits.
US news
fromAxios
1 day ago

Florida AG probes ChatGPT's role in USF student killings

OpenAI is under investigation related to a murder case involving a suspect who used ChatGPT for inquiries before the crime.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

School-shooting lawsuits accuse OpenAI of hiding violent ChatGPT users

OpenAI failed to report a ChatGPT user linked to a mass shooting, prioritizing privacy over safety, leading to multiple lawsuits.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
6 days ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

Fresh LiteLLM Vulnerability Exploited Shortly After Disclosure

A critical SQL injection vulnerability in LiteLLM was exploited shortly after disclosure, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive database information.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
23 hours ago

Police Are Using AI Camera Networks to Stalk Women

Police officers misuse automated license plate readers to stalk romantic interests, with numerous cases reported across the US since 2024.
Remote teams
fromNBC4 Washington
2 days ago

Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Digital nomads face privacy and security risks while working in public spaces, necessitating precautions and adherence to employer guidelines.
fromSecuritymagazine
19 hours ago

Connected Security: How Proactive Real-Time Tech Keeps Security Workers Safe

Security guards and law enforcement personnel are usually the first professionals to provide help in a public emergency and as a result, also experience some of the highest rates of workplace violence in any occupation.
Information security
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

How Cyber Command is building its AI cyber war playbook

Cyber Command is building flexible infrastructure to utilize various AI models, regardless of origin, to enhance cyber operations.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Paragon is not collaborating with Italian authorities probing spyware attacks, report says | TechCrunch

WhatsApp and Apple notified targets of government spyware in Italy, leading to an ongoing investigation into Paragon Solutions' involvement.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
#metropolitan-police
Privacy professionals
fromAol
2 days ago

Police federation consider legal action against Met over use of Palantir AI tool to monitor officers

The Metropolitan Police Federation is considering legal action against the Met over its use of Palantir's AI tool for monitoring officers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met Police criticised over 'intrusive' use of AI

The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for using an AI tool to assess officer data, raising concerns about privacy and trust among staff.
Privacy professionals
fromAol
2 days ago

Police federation consider legal action against Met over use of Palantir AI tool to monitor officers

The Metropolitan Police Federation is considering legal action against the Met over its use of Palantir's AI tool for monitoring officers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Met Police criticised over 'intrusive' use of AI

The Metropolitan Police faces criticism for using an AI tool to assess officer data, raising concerns about privacy and trust among staff.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Sri Lanka discloses another missing payment, days after hackers stole $2.5M from its finance ministry | TechCrunch

Sri Lanka is investigating missing payments and cyber thefts linked to hackers targeting its financial systems.
Privacy professionals
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Palo Alto license plate data searched by hundreds of out-of-state agencies - San Jose Spotlight

Public records reveal extensive searches of Palo Alto's ALPR data by law enforcement agencies, contradicting local officials' claims.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Don't pay VECT a ransom - your big files are likely gone

Organizations affected by Trivy and LiteLLM compromises that paid Vect likely received little data recovery, according to Check Point Research.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Critical infrastructure giant Itron says it was hacked | TechCrunch

Itron confirmed a cyberattack in April, with hackers accessing some systems but no signs of further intrusions detected.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards

The FIDO Alliance is developing standards to secure AI agent transactions against digital security threats.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hacker who allegedly carried out cyberattacks for China is extradited to U.S. | TechCrunch

Xu Zewei, accused of cyberattacks for the Chinese government, has been extradited to the U.S. and is now in detention in Houston, Texas.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Malicious Python package poses new supply chain threat

The open-source package elementary-data was compromised, leading to the publication of a malicious version that stole sensitive user credentials.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

2025 Saw Fewer Healthcare Breaches Than 2024

The report revealed that 74% of the analyzed organizations either lacked a DMARC policy entirely or had it set to monitor-only mode, which does not block spoofed emails.
Information security
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Weekly Recap: Fast16 Malware, XChat Launch, Federal Backdoor, AI Employee Tracking & More

New malware fast16 predates Stuxnet, targeting high-precision software to subtly alter calculations, potentially causing significant failures.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation of Windows Shell CVE-2026-32202

Microsoft acknowledged active exploitation of a high-severity security flaw in Windows Shell, now patched, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Incomplete Windows Patch Opens Door to Zero-Click Attacks

Incomplete patching of Windows vulnerabilities led to new zero-click attack vectors, enabling credential theft without user interaction.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

US Federal Agency's Cisco Firewall Infected With 'Firestarter' Backdoor

A US federal agency was infected with malware due to vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls linked to a China-backed espionage campaign.
Information security
fromIT Brew
5 days ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Turns out most cybercriminals are old enough to know better

Middle-aged adults aged 35-44 comprise 37% of cybercrime arrests, with 25-44 year-olds accounting for nearly 60% of cases, contradicting the teenage hacker stereotype.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Hacker broke into FBI and compromised Epstein files, report says | TechCrunch

An unidentified foreign hacker broke into the FBI's field office in New York in 2023 and compromised files related to the bureau's investigation into the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Reuters. The hack took advantage of a server at the Child Exploitation Forensic Lab in the FBI's New York Field Office that was left inadvertently vulnerable by an FBI special agent working on the case.
Privacy professionals
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
1 month ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
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