Threats against corporate software developers are increasing and diversifying, challenging security leaders to develop more agile defenses against this growing attack vector. Attackers are increasingly targeting the tools, access, and trusted channels used by software developers rather than simply exploiting application bugs. The threats blend technical compromise — malicious packages, development pipeline abuse, etc. —…
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How the EU’s trade ‘bazooka’ could hit the US tech sector
When the Trump Administration threatened tariffs last month against countries looking to block any plan to annex Greenland, European leaders debated responding with the region’s trade “bazooka” – a retaliation mechanism that could target US tech firms selling into the European Union. The anti-coercion instrument, introduced in 2023 and so far unused, is designed to deter…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
Software developers: Prime cyber targets and a rising risk vector for CISOs
Threats against corporate software developers are increasing and diversifying, challenging security leaders to develop more agile defenses against this growing attack vector. Attackers are increasingly targeting the tools, access, and trusted channels used by software developers rather than simply exploiting application bugs. The threats blend technical compromise — malicious packages, development pipeline abuse, etc. —…
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United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable
Aviation runs on complex digital systems built for stability, safety, and long lifecycles. That reality creates a unique cybersecurity challenge for airlines, where disruption can quickly become an operational and public trust crisis. In this Help Net Security interview, Deneen DeFiore, VP and CISO at United Airlines, explains how the company approaches modernization without compromising…
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United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable
Aviation runs on complex digital systems built for stability, safety, and long lifecycles. That reality creates a unique cybersecurity challenge for airlines, where disruption can quickly become an operational and public trust crisis. In this Help Net Security interview, Deneen DeFiore, VP and CISO at United Airlines, explains how the company approaches modernization without compromising…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Don't miss, Endpoint, GitHub, Global Security News, News
Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing systems. The project supports alerts from many sources. Once alerts enter…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Don't miss, Endpoint, GitHub, Global Security News, News
Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products, identity providers, and ticketing systems. The project supports alerts from many sources. Once alerts enter…
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AI agents behave like users, but don’t follow the same rules
Security and governance approaches to autonomous AI agents rely on static credentials, inconsistent controls, and limited visibility. Securing these agents requires the same rigor and traceability applied to human users, according to Cloud Security Alliance’s Securing Autonomous AI Agents report. Agents scale faster than governance frameworks Autonomous AI agents act on behalf of humans, accessing…
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Weekly Update 490
A big “thank you” to everyone who helped me troubleshoot the problem with my “Print Screen” button on the new PC. Try as we all might, none of us could figure out why it refused to bind to SnagIt and instead insisted on dumping the entire collection of screens to a file on the desktop.…
AI, Breaking News, data breach, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, hacking, malware, privacy, Security
Flickr moves to contain data exposure, warns users of phishing
Flickr says a flaw at a third-party email provider may have exposed users’ names, email addresses, IPs, and account activity. Flickr is a photo-sharing platform owned by SmugMug. It has over 100 million registered users and millions of active photographers. Flickr warned users about a possible data breach caused by a flaw in a third-party…
AI, Breaking News, data breach, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, hacking, malware, privacy, Security
Flickr moves to contain data exposure, warns users of phishing
Flickr says a flaw at a third-party email provider may have exposed users’ names, email addresses, IPs, and account activity. Flickr is a photo-sharing platform owned by SmugMug. It has over 100 million registered users and millions of active photographers. Flickr warned users about a possible data breach caused by a flaw in a third-party…
AI, Breaking News, data breach, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, hacking, malware, privacy, Security
Flickr moves to contain data exposure, warns users of phishing
Flickr says a flaw at a third-party email provider may have exposed users’ names, email addresses, IPs, and account activity. Flickr is a photo-sharing platform owned by SmugMug. It has over 100 million registered users and millions of active photographers. Flickr warned users about a possible data breach caused by a flaw in a third-party…
AI, Breaking News, data breach, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, hacking, malware, privacy, Security
Flickr moves to contain data exposure, warns users of phishing
Flickr says a flaw at a third-party email provider may have exposed users’ names, email addresses, IPs, and account activity. Flickr is a photo-sharing platform owned by SmugMug. It has over 100 million registered users and millions of active photographers. Flickr warned users about a possible data breach caused by a flaw in a third-party…
AI, Global Security News, malware
Helpful Skills or Hidden Payloads? Bitdefender Labs Dives Deep into the OpenClaw Malicious Skill Trap
New research from Bitdefender Labs has uncovered extensive and active abuse within the rapidly growing OpenClaw AI skills ecosystem, revealing how seemingly helpful automation tools are being weaponised to deliver malware, steal credentials, and compromise both consumer and corporate environments.
AI, Global Security News, malware
Helpful Skills or Hidden Payloads? Bitdefender Labs Dives Deep into the OpenClaw Malicious Skill Trap
New research from Bitdefender Labs has uncovered extensive and active abuse within the rapidly growing OpenClaw AI skills ecosystem, revealing how seemingly helpful automation tools are being weaponised to deliver malware, steal credentials, and compromise both consumer and corporate environments.
AI, Global Security News, malware
Helpful Skills or Hidden Payloads? Bitdefender Labs Dives Deep into the OpenClaw Malicious Skill Trap
New research from Bitdefender Labs has uncovered extensive and active abuse within the rapidly growing OpenClaw AI skills ecosystem, revealing how seemingly helpful automation tools are being weaponised to deliver malware, steal credentials, and compromise both consumer and corporate environments.
AI, Botnet, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Russia, Security
UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
AI, Botnet, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Russia, Security
UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
AI, Botnet, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Russia, Security
UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
AI, Global Security News
Real-time Analytics News for the Week Ending February 7
Snowflake announced a $200M partnership with OpenAI to co-develop and deploy customized AI solutions for their joint customers. The post Real-time Analytics News for the Week Ending February 7 appeared first on RTInsights.
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When Your AI Hobby Becomes a Supermeme
Plus, a glassmaker becomes a tech superstar, comparing 2026 capex to the moon landing and the areas where AI is tearing through corporate America.
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When Your AI Hobby Becomes a Supermeme
Plus, a glassmaker becomes a tech superstar, comparing 2026 capex to the moon landing and the areas where AI is tearing through corporate America.
AI, Breaking News, china, Cybercrime, data breach, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Network Security
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 83
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter ClawHavoc: 341 Malicious Clawed Skills Found by the Bot They Were Targeting ù APT28 Leverages CVE-2026-21509 in Operation Neusploit Amaranth-Dragon: Weaponizing CVE-2025-8088 for Targeted Espionage in the Southeast Asia Analyzing Dead#Vax: Analyzing Multi-Stage VHD…
AI, Breaking News, china, Cybercrime, data breach, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Network Security
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 83
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter ClawHavoc: 341 Malicious Clawed Skills Found by the Bot They Were Targeting ù APT28 Leverages CVE-2026-21509 in Operation Neusploit Amaranth-Dragon: Weaponizing CVE-2025-8088 for Targeted Espionage in the Southeast Asia Analyzing Dead#Vax: Analyzing Multi-Stage VHD…
AI, Breaking News, china, Cybercrime, data breach, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Network Security
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 83
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter ClawHavoc: 341 Malicious Clawed Skills Found by the Bot They Were Targeting ù APT28 Leverages CVE-2026-21509 in Operation Neusploit Amaranth-Dragon: Weaponizing CVE-2025-8088 for Targeted Espionage in the Southeast Asia Analyzing Dead#Vax: Analyzing Multi-Stage VHD…
AI, Breaking News, china, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, hacking, malware, Network Security, Risk Management, Russia, Security
Security Affairs newsletter Round 562 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack CISA pushes Federal agencies to…
AI, Breaking News, china, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, hacking, malware, Network Security, Risk Management, Russia, Security
Security Affairs newsletter Round 562 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack CISA pushes Federal agencies to…
AI, Global Security News
Ask iManage Delivers an AI-Powered Search Experience with Trusted Answers Across Firm Knowledge
Ask iManage now answers natural-language questions with cited responses across the document repository
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Ask iManage Delivers an AI-Powered Search Experience with Trusted Answers Across Firm Knowledge
Ask iManage now answers natural-language questions with cited responses across the document repository
AI, Global Security News
Ask iManage Delivers an AI-Powered Search Experience with Trusted Answers Across Firm Knowledge
Ask iManage now answers natural-language questions with cited responses across the document repository
AI, Global Security News
Celonis research reveals AI ambitions facing significant operational barriers
GUEST RESEARCH: New Celonis research released today reveals a critical gap between enterprises’ agentic AI ambitions and their operational readiness with 85% of organisations wanting to be an agentic enterprise in three years but 76% admitting that their current processes are holding them back.
AI, Global Security News
Celonis research reveals AI ambitions facing significant operational barriers
GUEST RESEARCH: New Celonis research released today reveals a critical gap between enterprises’ agentic AI ambitions and their operational readiness with 85% of organisations wanting to be an agentic enterprise in three years but 76% admitting that their current processes are holding them back.
AI, Global Security News
Celonis research reveals AI ambitions facing significant operational barriers
GUEST RESEARCH: New Celonis research released today reveals a critical gap between enterprises’ agentic AI ambitions and their operational readiness with 85% of organisations wanting to be an agentic enterprise in three years but 76% admitting that their current processes are holding them back.
AI, Global Security News
Healthcare Organisations Prioritise Deployment Flexibility, AI, and Collaboration Amid Rising Security Incidents, Genetec Report Finds
GUEST RESEARCH: 2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights modernization priorities across the healthcare sector
AI, Global Security News
Healthcare Organisations Prioritise Deployment Flexibility, AI, and Collaboration Amid Rising Security Incidents, Genetec Report Finds
GUEST RESEARCH: 2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights modernization priorities across the healthcare sector
AI, Global Security News
Healthcare Organisations Prioritise Deployment Flexibility, AI, and Collaboration Amid Rising Security Incidents, Genetec Report Finds
GUEST RESEARCH: 2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights modernization priorities across the healthcare sector
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Adactin Successfully Joins Australian Federal Government AI Directory
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Adactin, an Australian technology services provider with deep expertise in cloud, AI, and software engineering services, today announced that it has been listed on the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science & Resources AI Directory.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Adactin Successfully Joins Australian Federal Government AI Directory
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Adactin, an Australian technology services provider with deep expertise in cloud, AI, and software engineering services, today announced that it has been listed on the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science & Resources AI Directory.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Adactin Successfully Joins Australian Federal Government AI Directory
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Adactin, an Australian technology services provider with deep expertise in cloud, AI, and software engineering services, today announced that it has been listed on the Australian Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science & Resources AI Directory.
AI, Apps, Breaking News, china, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Mobile, Network Security, Security
DKnife toolkit abuses routers to spy and deliver malware since 2019
DKnife is a Linux toolkit used since 2019 to hijack router traffic and deliver malware in cyber-espionage attacks. Cisco Talos found DKnife, a powerful Linux toolkit that threat actors use to spy on and control network traffic through routers and edge devices. It inspects and alters data in transit and installs malware on PCs, phones,…
AI, Global Security News
AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business
Ethical adoption of AI creates a workplace where human performance can be enhanced by AI and remain central to business success. The post AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business appeared first on RTInsights.
AI, Global Security News
The 400,000-Line Rebellion: How VergeIO Is Betting That Less Code Means More Cloud
A self-funded startup from Ann Arbor, Michigan, claims it can replace VMware, Nutanix, and your entire infrastructure stack — with a single piece of software that fits on a mini PC. And Broadcom keeps handing them customers.
AI, Global Security News
The 400,000-Line Rebellion: How VergeIO Is Betting That Less Code Means More Cloud
A self-funded startup from Ann Arbor, Michigan, claims it can replace VMware, Nutanix, and your entire infrastructure stack — with a single piece of software that fits on a mini PC. And Broadcom keeps handing them customers.
AI, Global Security News
The 400,000-Line Rebellion: How VergeIO Is Betting That Less Code Means More Cloud
A self-funded startup from Ann Arbor, Michigan, claims it can replace VMware, Nutanix, and your entire infrastructure stack — with a single piece of software that fits on a mini PC. And Broadcom keeps handing them customers.
AI, Breaking News, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, hacking, malware, Network Security, Russia, Security
Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack
Rome’s La Sapienza University was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted IT systems and caused widespread operational issues. Since February 2, Rome’s La Sapienza University, one of the most important Italian universities, has been offline due to a cyberattack. For days, students have been unable to book exams, check tuition payments, or access faculty contacts.…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Browser, Global Security News, privacy, Security
Firefox Will Give Users an AI Kill Switch for Better Privacy
Not everyone wants AI in their browser. Firefox 148 is introducing easy toggles to disable chatbots and AI tab grouping. Discover how Mozilla is prioritising user choice and privacy in its latest 2026 update.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Security
State actor targets 155 countries in ‘Shadow Campaigns’ espionage op
A new state-aligned cyberespionage threat group tracked as TGR-STA-1030/UNC6619, has conducted a global-scale operation dubbed the “Shadow Campaigns,” where it targeted government infrastructure in 155 countries. […]
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Fake Dubai Crown Prince tracked to Nigerian mansion after $2.5M romance scam
When a Romanian businesswoman fell for a fake Dubai Crown Prince in a $2.5 million romance scam, investigators tracked the fraudster to his Nigerian mansion – only to discover he was masquerading as a campaigning philanthropist. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
The Wide Reach of Epstein’s Web
Plus, our football obsession, taming an AI addiction and the cancer risk of what we eat.
AI, Global Security News
German Agencies Warn of Signal Phishing Targeting Politicians, Military, Journalists
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (aka Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz or BfV) and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have issued a joint advisory warning of a malicious cyber campaign undertaken by a likely state-sponsored threat actor that involves carrying out phishing attacks over the Signal messaging app. “The focus is on…
AI, Breaking News, Compliance, Cybersecurity, edge network devices, Global Security News, Government & Policy, hacking, hacking news, Network Security, Risk Management, Security
CISA pushes Federal agencies to retire end-of-support edge devices
CISA ordered U.S. federal agencies to improve management of edge network devices and replace unsupported ones within 12–18 months. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) instructed U.S. federal civilian agencies to strengthen how they manage edge network devices throughout their lifecycle. According to Binding Operational Directive 26-02, Mitigating Risk From End-of-Support Edge Devices, agencies must…
AI, Apps, Email Clients, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Exchange, Office Suites, Productivity Software, Global Security News
After years of warnings, Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on EWS
It’s for real this time: After nearly 20 years, there will soon be no more Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Microsoft Exchange Online. The API will be disabled by default on October 1, 2026, and will be completely shut down on April 1, 2027, with “no exceptions.” Organizations must have switched to Microsoft Graph by…
AI, Compliance, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Politics, privacy, Technology
DHS privacy probe will focus on biometric tracking by ICE, OBIM
The Department of Homeland Security’s watchdog office has launched an audit of the agency’s privacy practices amid allegations that DHS and its components have used facial recognition tools and other technologies to collect data broadly and violate civil liberties. The audit, according to a Feb. 5 letter from DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari and published…
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DHS privacy probe will focus on biometric tracking by ICE, OBIM
The Department of Homeland Security’s watchdog office has launched an audit of the agency’s privacy practices amid allegations that DHS and its components have used facial recognition tools and other technologies to collect data broadly and violate civil liberties. The audit, according to a Feb. 5 letter from DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari and published…
AI, Apps, Cloud, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
TeamPCP and the Rise of Cloud-Native Cybercrime
Flare researchers have identified a threat actor known as TeamPCP behind a large-scale campaign targeting cloud-native infrastructure by abusing exposed orchestration and management interfaces. First observed in late 2025, the activity reflects a broader shift away from endpoint-focused attacks toward systematic exploitation of cloud control planes. “The campaign reflects a dark mirror of legitimate markets.…
AI, Apps, Cloud Security, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Six more vulnerabilities found in n8n automation platform
Six more vulnerabilities have been discovered in the n8n workflow platform used for building LLM-powered agents to connect business processes. Four of the six are rated as critical, carrying CVSS severity scores of 9.4. “These vulnerabilities span multiple attack classes, from remote code execution and command injection to arbitrary file access and cross-site scripting, all…
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VIDEO: 11.5 Petabytes in 2U at 1,200 Watts: How New Zealand’s Novodisq Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Data Storage
A seed-stage startup from the bottom of the world has built custom solid-state hardware that delivers an order-of-magnitude improvement in power efficiency and density over conventional storage. With pilot customers lining up, Novodisq is positioning itself at the intersection of data sovereignty, AI infrastructure, and the global energy crunch.
AI, Compliance, Global Security News
UiPath acquires WorkFusion to automate KYC processes
UiPath has acquired agentic AI developer WorkFusion to expand and strengthen its portfolio of AI-powered industry solutions. The deal will add WorkFusion’s offerings to UiPath’s portfolio of products for the financial services and banking industries. By using WorkFusion’s pre-built library of AI agents, UiPath said, customers will be able save time on the most labor-intensive aspects of…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, News, privacy, Risk Management, Threats
Flickr Notifies Users of Potential Third-Party Data Exposure
Flickr has begun notifying users about a potential data exposure tied to a vulnerability in a third-party email service provider. The incident highlights the security considerations associated with third-party services, even when a platform’s core systems are not directly affected. “On February 5, 2026, we were alerted to a vulnerability in a system operated by…
AI, Global Security News, linux, malware, Security
DKnife Linux toolkit hijacks router traffic to spy, deliver malware
A newly discovered toolkit called DKnife has been used since 2019 to hijack traffic at the edge-device level and deliver malware in espionage campaigns. […]
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Musk’s million data centers in space won’t fly, say experts
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to put a million data centers in space, a program he hopes will help meet the growing demand for existing facilities on earth driven by the increasing use of AI. Experts, however, have dismissed the idea of data centers in space as completely impractical. Thermal management is one…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
CISA warns of SmarterMail RCE flaw used in ransomware attacks
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. has issued a warning about CVE-2026-24423, an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw in SmarterMail that is used in ransomware attacks. […]
AI, Global Security News
This Tech Turns Loved Ones Into Compost After Death
Plus, families worry about chatbot clinginess and non-tech firms bet big on AI.
AI, Global Security News, privacy
“Encrypt It Already” Campaign Pushes Big Tech to Prioritize E2E Encryption
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is urging major technology companies to follow through on their promises to implement end-to-end encryption by default across their services, as privacy concerns mount amid increased AI use.
AI, Global Security News
Shai-hulud: The Hidden Cost of Supply Chain Attacks
Recent supply chain attacks involving self-propagating worms have spread far, but the damage and long-term impact is hard to quantify.
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Claude AI finds 500 high-severity software vulnerabilities
Anthropic only released its latest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, on Thursday, but it has already been using it behind the scenes to identify zero-day vulnerabilities in open-source software. In the trial, it put Claude inside a virtual machine with access to the latest versions of open source projects, and provided it with a…
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VIDEO: Think Small to Win Big – How Helikai Is Proving That Micro AI Agents Beat the Billion-Dollar Brute-Force Approach
Every CEO in the Fortune 500 has issued some version of the same mandate: We need an AI strategy. Most of them have also experienced the same humbling result – twelve months of well-funded engineering effort that produced little more than a glossy slide deck and a bruised budget. So, how does going micro produce macro results?…
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OpenClaw’s Gregarious Insecurities Make Safe Usage Difficult
Malicious “skills” and persnickety configuration settings are just some of the issues that security researchers have found when installing — and removing — the OpenClaw AI assistant.
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Pretend Disk Format: PDFs harbor new dangers
A particularly insidious phishing campaign is disguising malware pretending to be ordinary PDF documents behind links to virtual hard disks. Because workers are used to receiving purchase orders or invoices in the PDF format, they are likely to open the malicious files unthinkingly, enabling the malware they contain — in this case AsyncRAT, a remote-access…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Pretend Disk Format: PDFs harbor new dangers
A particularly insidious phishing campaign is disguising malware pretending to be ordinary PDF documents behind links to virtual hard disks. Because workers are used to receiving purchase orders or invoices in the PDF format, they are likely to open the malicious files unthinkingly, enabling the malware they contain — in this case AsyncRAT, a remote-access…
AI, Compliance, Endpoint, Global Security News, Risk Management
ScienceLogic Launching AI Advisor to Guide IT Operations
ScienceLogic has announced the launch of Skylar Advisor, an AI-native advisor designed to help IT teams turn overwhelming data into valuable outcomes and proactively guide IT operations. ScienceLogic promises IT teams automated and verifiable guidance Skylar Advisor combines real-time observability data with customer-owned knowledge to reason across IT environments and deliver transparent, explainable, and verifiable…
AI, Breaking News, china, cyber crime, Global Security News, Government & Policy, hacking, malware, Network Security, Security
Record-breaking 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack hits in November 2025, stopped by Cloudflare
AISURU/Kimwolf botnet hit a record 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack lasting 35 seconds in Nov 2025, which Cloudflare automatically detected and blocked. The AISURU/Kimwolf botnet was linked to a record-breaking DDoS attack that peaked at 31.4 Tbps and lasted just 35 seconds. Cloudflare said the November 2025 incident was part of a surge in hyper-volumetric HTTP…
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AI Threats, Botnets, and Cloud Exploits Define This Week’s Cyber Risks
Major Threats & Vulnerabilities Critical Vulnerabilities in AI and Automation Platforms A severe flaw in the n8n automation platform allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands, potentially exposing cloud credentials and AI workflows. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability has been patched and requires immediate update by users. OpenClaw AI agents continue to…
AI, Global Security News, Security
EDR, Email, and SASE Miss This Entire Class of Browser Attacks
Many modern attacks happen entirely inside the browser, leaving little evidence for traditional security tools. Keep Aware shows why EDR, email, and SASE miss browser-only attacks and how visibility changes prevention. […]
AI, china, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware
China-Linked DKnife AitM Framework Targets Routers for Traffic Hijacking, Malware Delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a gateway-monitoring and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) framework dubbed DKnife that’s operated by China-nexus threat actors since at least 2019. The framework comprises seven Linux-based implants that are designed to perform deep packet inspection, manipulate traffic, and deliver malware via routers and edge devices. Its primary targets seem to
AI, cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Security
Flickr Notifies Users of Data Breach After External Partner Security Flaw
Flickr says a third-party email vendor flaw may have exposed user names, emails, IP data, and activity logs,…
AI, APT, Data Breaches, Don't miss, Global Security News, News
Poland’s energy control systems were breached through exposed VPN access
On 29 December 2025, coordinated cyberattacks unfolded across Poland’s critical infrastructure, targeting energy and industrial organizations. The attackers struck numerous wind and solar farms, a private manufacturing company, and a heat and power (CHP) plant, but failed to negatively affect energy generation or distribution. Poland’s national computer emergency response team, CERT Polska, assessed that all…
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Bye to the Beta Phase of AI Agents: How to Succeed in 2026
2025 was the beta phase of AI agents. Today’s new phase of AI agents requires that they designed with surgical precision to resolve specific frictions. The post Bye to the Beta Phase of AI Agents: How to Succeed in 2026 appeared first on RTInsights.
AI, APAC, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Network Security, Risk Management, Venture
January 2026 M&A Recap: Channel Orgs Set to Expand Capabilities
January is now in the book, and channel organizations have made a number of early-year acquisitions to boost their capabilities and to better serve customers. Channel Insider has rounded up key mergers and acquisitions that have highlighted the start of Q1 2026. Service provider consolidation continues across ServiceNow, VMware ecosystems and more CoreX expands ServiceNow…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Infrastructure, Network Security
NWN’s Jim Sullivan on 2026 AI NaaS Opportunity for the Channel
NWN CEO Jim Sullivan says accelerating AI adoption and renewed infrastructure refresh cycles are creating a major opportunity for channel partners heading into 2026—particularly those positioned to deliver AI-enabled networking as a service. In an interview with Channel Insider, Sullivan outlined how legacy infrastructure, return-to-office mandates, and data-intensive AI workloads are pushing enterprises toward network…
AI, Funding, Global Security News
Portal26 Launches AI Value Realization Platform for Enterprises
Portal26 today announced the launch of what it calls the industry’s first AI Value Realization Solution, a new module designed to help enterprises better measure, manage, and improve returns on generative AI investments. The vendor said the new offering builds on its existing GenAI Adoption Platform, which focuses on Shadow AI discovery, GenAI security, and…
AI, Data Breaches, Europe, Global Security News, Security
EU says TikTok faces large fine over “addictive design”
The European Commission said today that TikTok is facing a fine because its addictive features, including infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and personalized recommendation systems, are breaching the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security
CISA Orders Removal of Unsupported Edge Devices to Reduce Federal Network Risk
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to strengthen asset lifecycle management for edge network devices and remove those that no longer receive security updates from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) over the next 12 to 18 months. The agency said the move is to drive down…
AI, Cybersecurity, Editor's Pick, Global Security News
AI-Generated Content vs. Plagiarized Content: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
In this AI-generated content vs plagiarized content comparison, I will show you what’s the difference and why does it matter? The line between original and unoriginal content used to be simple. Either you wrote it yourself, or you copied it from someone else. That was plagiarism, and everyone understood the stakes. Then generative AI arrived,…
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January 2026 Leadership Recap Part 2
The start of Q1 2026 has seen several CEO hires across the channel. Organizations, both large and small, have added new leaders to help drive growth for their enterprises. Take a look at the new hires across the channel below, and be sure to check out Part 1 of the January Leadership Recaps to learn…
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17% of 3rd-Party Add-Ons for OpenClaw Used in Crypto Theft and macOS Malware
Bitdefender Labs reveals that 17% of OpenClaw AI skills analyzed in February 2026 are malicious. With over 160,000…
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CISA orders US federal agencies to replace unsupported edge devices
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a new binding operational directive aimed at reducing a long-standing cyber risk across federal networks: outdated “edge devices” that are not longer supported by vendors and aren’t receiving timely security updates. By “edge devices”, CISA means load balancers, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, network security…
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Ten career-ending mistakes CISOs make and how to avoid them
The Chief Information Security Officer role has become one of the most precarious positions in the C-suite. According to a Hitch Partners study, the average CISO tenure is 39 months — a timeframe that reflects the intense pressure and high stakes of the position. With 77% of CISOs fearing dismissal after a major breach, the…
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Asian State-Backed Group TGR-STA-1030 Breaches 70 Government, Infrastructure Entities
A previously undocumented cyber espionage group operating from Asia broke into the networks of at least 70 government and critical infrastructure organizations across 37 countries over the past year, according to new findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. In addition, the hacking crew has been observed conducting active reconnaissance against government infrastructure associated with…
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CISA gives federal agencies 18 months to purge unsupported edge devices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has given federal agencies 18 months to remove all end-of-support edge devices from their networks, escalating its response to what security researchers describe as a fundamental shift in nation-state attack tactics, where attackers exploit network infrastructure rather than endpoints. The binding operational directive, BOD 26-02, requires Federal Civilian Executive…
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Zscaler extends zero-trust security to browsers with SquareX acquisition
Cloud security company Zscaler has announced the acquisition of SquareX, a Singapore-based browser detection and response (BDR) technology startup. The deal will enable Zscaler to extend its Zero Trust Exchange capabilities directly into standard web browsers, across both managed and unmanaged devices. With Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), the company has been assisting enterprises adopt zero…
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Top Features to Look for in Access Control Systems for Indianapolis Properties
In this post, I will show you the top features to look for in Access Control Systems for Indianapolis properties. The janitor used the emergency exit again. It wasn’t an emergency. He just forgot his badge. Again. And now the entire building’s security system is blinking like it’s under siege. Welcome to the daily chaos…
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Anthropic says no to ads in Claude chats
Anthropic will not put ads in conversations with its AI assistant Claude. It wants ads nowhere near its AI-generated content. “Even ads that don’t directly influence an AI model’s responses and instead appear separately within the chat window would compromise what we want Claude to be: a clear space to think and work,” it announced…
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Ransomware attackers are exploiting critical SmarterMail vulnerability (CVE-2026-24423)
For the third time in two weeks, CISA added a vulnerability (CVE-2026-24423) affecting SmarterTools’ SmarterMail email and collaboration server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and this one is being exploited in ransomware attacks. A glut of SmarterMail vulnerabilities On January 26, the US cybersecurity agency listed CVE-2025-52691 (a unrestricted upload of file with dangerous…
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I’m Signing Off From This Column After 12 Years. Here’s What’s Changed in Tech.
Phones became our everything, cars became computers, and AI became the new interface. In her final dispatch, Joanna Stern looks back at the consumer-tech shifts that reshaped daily life.
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How Samsung Knox Helps Stop Your Network Security Breach
As you know, enterprise network security has undergone significant evolution over the past decade. Firewalls have become more intelligent, threat detection methods have advanced, and access controls are now more detailed. However (and it’s a big “however”), the increasing use of mobile devices in business operations necessitates network security measures that are specifically
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Claude Opus 4.6 improves agentic performance and model safety
Claude Opus 4.6 builds on earlier releases with improved coding performance and more consistent behavior in complex tasks. Opus 4.6 finds real vulnerabilities in codebases better than any other model (Source: Anthropic) According to Anthropic, the model applies more deliberate planning during task execution, sustains agent-driven workflows over longer periods, and operates with greater consistency…
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Nearly 5 Million Web Servers Found Exposing Git Metadata – Study Reveals Widespread Risk of Code and Credential Leaks
A study found nearly 5 million servers exposing Git metadata, with 250,000 leaking deployment credentials via .git/config files. A new 2026 study by the Mysterium VPN research team reveals that nearly 5 million public web servers are exposing Git repository metadata — with over 250,000 of them exposing .git/config files containing deployment credentials. Such misconfigurations…
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Flickr discloses potential data breach exposing users’ names, emails
Photo-sharing platform Flickr is notifying users of a potential data breach after a vulnerability at a third-party email service provider exposed their real names, email addresses, IP addresses, and account activity. […]
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U.S. CISA adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2025-11953 React Native…