Apple disclosed a zero-day vulnerability Wednesday that the vendor warned was previously “exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” the company said in a security update. The memory-corruption vulnerability — CVE-2026-20700 — affects iPhones and iPads and was exploited on devices running versions of iOS before iOS 26. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure…
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Google finds state-sponsored hackers use AI at ‘all stages’ of attack cycle
A new report from Google found evidence that state-sponsored hacking groups have leveraged AI tool Gemini at nearly every stage of the cyber attack cycle. The research underscores how AI tools have matured in their cyber offensive capabilities, even as it doesn’t reveal novel or paradigm shifting uses of the technology. John Hultquist, chief analyst…
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Odido confirms massive breach; 6.2 Million customers impacted
Hackers accessed data from 6.2 million Odido accounts, exposing names, contacts, bank details, and ID numbers. Subsidiary Ben also warned customers. Hackers broke into Dutch telecom firm Odido and accessed data from 6.2 million accounts. The company confirmed the breach and said attackers took names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, bank account details, dates of…
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Urgent warnings from UK and US cyber agencies after Polish energy grid attack
A coordinated cyberattack that targeted Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December 2025 has prompted cybersecurity agencies to issue urgent warnings to critical national infrastructure operators on both sides of the Atlantic. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
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macOS Infostealers Fuel Growing Cybercrime Market
For years, some Mac users believed their devices were largely insulated from the malware plaguing Windows environments. That perception is rapidly eroding. Flare researchers found a growing underground economy is now centered on macOS Infostealers — malware designed to extract browser credentials, Apple Keychain data, and cryptocurrency wallet seed phrases at scale. “I remember that…
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CISA to host industry feedback sessions on cyber incident reporting regulation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will hold sector-by-sector town halls in the coming weeks to get feedback on a stalled regulation requiring critical infrastructure owners and operators to report when they suffer major cyberattacks. The meeting dates, set to be published in the Federal Register Friday, would “allow external stakeholders a limited additional opportunity…
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Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of malicious packages across npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository linked to a fake recruitment-themed campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The coordinated campaign has been codenamed graphalgo in reference to the first package published in the npm registry. It’s assessed to be active…
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Apple Patches Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaw
Apple is urging users to update immediately after patching a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in what it described as “extremely sophisticated” attacks against specific individuals. The flaw, which impacts multiple Apple operating systems, allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices. “An attacker with memory write capability may be able to execute arbitrary…
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CVE-2026-20700: Apple Patches Zero-Day Exploited in Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
SOC Prime previously highlighted Apple’s actively exploited WebKit zero-day CVE-2025-14174, a case that showed how quickly weaponized iOS flaws can move from targeted activity to real operational risk for organizations and high-value users. That same case later led to additional fixes, with CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529 both issued in response to it, reinforcing a familiar pattern…
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Operant AI Intros New Partner Program focused on AI Security
Operant AI on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Channel Partner Program to help resellers address growing security risks tied to AI, agentic systems, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments. The San Francisco-based vendor said the program is designed as a full go-to-market initiative, giving partners access to enablement resources, training, incentives, and support…
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SecurityBridge Taps Jesper Zerlang to Lead Global Growth
Enterprise ERP systems remain one of the most overlooked attack surfaces in cybersecurity. In an interview with Channel Insider, newly appointed SecurityBridge CEO Jesper Zerlang said closing that SAP security gap will define the company’s next phase of growth as it accelerates global expansion and deepens channel partnerships. Former board member turned executive charts early…
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Viral AI Caricatures Highlight Shadow AI Dangers
A viral Instagram and LinkedIn trend is turning harmless fun into a potential security headache. Millions of users are prompting ChatGPT to “create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me,” then posting the results publicly — inadvertently signaling how they use AI at work and what access they…
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AI Agents Are Here to Stay, Businesses Say
The AI bots are becoming widespread among large companies, even as a range of cybersecurity and tech governance issues still need to be ironed out.
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World Leaks Ransomware Group Adds Stealthy, Custom Malware ‘RustyRocket’ to Attacks
Accenture Cybersecurity warns over difficult to detect, “sophisticated toolset” being deployed as part of extortion campaigns
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Palo Alto closes privileged access gap with $25B CyberArk acquisition
Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has completed its $25 billion acquisition of Israel-based identity security firm CyberArk, bringing privileged access and identity security into the core of its platform strategy. With this acquisition, Palo Alto aims to extend privileged access controls across human, machine, and AI identities, reduce standing privileges, limit lateral movement, and stop…
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Germany greenlights the EU AI Act, triggering countdown for enterprise compliance
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft legislation to implement the EU’s AI Act, designating the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) as the country’s central AI supervisory authority. Under the draft AI Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act (KI-MIG), Germany will establish its national framework for regulating AI system development and deployment. The draft law…
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Smart Digital Moves for a Borderless Financial Life
In this post, I will talk about the smart digital moves for a borderless financial life. As the world becomes more globalized in terms of work, business, and investing, more people are dealing with money on an international level. Remote workers, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads are using online tools to manage their contracts, invoices, and…
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How to Physically Secure Your Business
In this post, I will show you how to physically secure your business. With a sharp rise in cybersecurity threats, it has never been more important for any business to have a solid cybersecurity strategy. However, this doesn’t mean that you should overlook the importance of physical security! Whether you are the office manager in…
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Fortune 500 Tech Enterprise Speeds up Triage and Response with ANY.RUN’s Solutions
In enterprise SaaS, unclear security decisions carry real cost. False positives disrupt customers, while missed threats expose the business. A Fortune 500 cloud provider addressed this risk by embedding ANY.RUN into SOC investigations, giving analysts the behavioral evidence needed to reduce escalations, improve triage confidence, and make proportionate response decisions at scale. Company Context and Security Scope The organization is a…
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Conversation with Prassanna Rao Rajgopal: Shaping AI-Driven Cybersecurity and the Future of Digital Defense
Here is an interview with Prassanna Rao Rajgopal, Head of Cybersecurity Alliances at Black Box. As cybersecurity ecosystems continue to evolve, collaboration, partnerships, and AI-driven services are becoming critical to building resilient security strategies at scale. One leader driving this shift is Prassanna Rao Rajgopal, Head of Cybersecurity Alliances at Black Box, where he focuses…
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What CISOs need to know about the OpenClaw security nightmare
The new personal AI agent orchestration tool known as OpenClaw — formerly Clawdbot, then Moltbot — is a personal assistant that can do tasks for you without your personal supervision. It can operate across devices, interact with online services, trigger workflows — no wonder the Github repo has seen millions of visits and over 160,000…
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OpenClaw Scanner: Open-source tool detects autonomous AI agents
A new free, open source tool is available to help organizations detect where autonomous AI agents are operating across corporate environments. The OpenClaw Scanner identifies instances of OpenClaw, an autonomous AI assistant also known as MoltBot, that can execute tasks, access local files, and authenticate to internal systems without centralized oversight. OpenClaw gained usage in…
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Entwickler werden zum Angriffsvektor
Softwareentwickler sind gefragt – auch unter kriminellen Hackern. Gorodenkoff | shutterstock.com Statt einfach “nur” Fehler in Applikationen auszunutzen, entdecken kriminelle Hacker zunehmend die Tools und Zugriffskanäle für sich, auf die sich Softwareentwickler regelmäßig verlassen. Dabei kombinieren sie längst auch unterschiedliche Cybercrime-Taktiken und beziehen auch künstliche Intelligenz (KI) ein, um an ihr Ziel zu gelangen. “Angreifer…
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AI was not plotting humanity’s demise. Humans were
AI bots are having existential crises, inventing religions, and allegedly plotting against humanity… or so the internet would have you believe. We dig into Moltbook, the “AI-only” social network that sent Twitter into a meltdown, attracted breathless talk of the singularity, and turned out to be far less Terminator and far more humans role-playing as…
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SSHStalker botnet brute-forces its way onto 7,000 Linux machines
A newly discovered botnet is compromising poorly-protected Linux servers by brute-forcing weak SSH password login authentication. Researchers at Canada-based Flare Systems, who discovered the botnet, got into its staging server and believe at least 7,000 servers had been compromised by the end of January, half of them in the US. The botnet’s weapons include exploits…
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Smashing Security podcast #454: AI was not plotting humanity’s demise. Humans were
AI bots are having existential crises, inventing religions, and allegedly plotting against humanity… or so the internet would have you believe. We dig into Moltbook, the “AI-only” social network that sent Twitter into a meltdown, attracted breathless talk of the singularity, and turned out to be far less Terminator and far more humans role-playing as…
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Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work
Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala said it could affect everything from responding to threats to finalizing CIRCIA regulations.
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Your AI doctor doesn’t have to follow the same privacy rules as your real one
AI apps are making their way into healthcare. It’s not clear that rigorous data security or privacy practices will be part of the package.
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CVE-2026-25646: Legacy Libpng Flaw Poses RCE Risk
A decades-old libpng flaw exposes widely used systems to denial-of-service and potential code execution via crafted PNG files.
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News alert: GitGuardian raises $50M to tackle non-human identities crisis, AI agent security gap
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026, CyberNewswire — GitGuardian, a leading secrets and Non-Human Identity (NHI) security platform and #1 app on GitHub Marketplace, today announced a $50 million Series C funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners… (more…)
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First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild.
In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake Microsoft login page, stealing over 4,000 credentials in the process. The activity has been
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CVE-2026-21514: Actively Exploited Word Flaw Evades OLE Security
Microsoft patched an actively exploited Word flaw that bypasses OLE protections and executes malicious documents without standard warnings.
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White House Draft Executive Order Signals Broader Federal Push on Quantum Strategy
A draft executive order would coordinate federal quantum strategy and accelerate modernization efforts.
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Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P
For the past week, the massive “Internet of Things” (IoT) botnet known as Kimwolf has been disrupting The Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a decentralized, encrypted communications network designed to anonymize and secure online communications. I2P users started reporting disruptions in the network around the same time the Kimwolf botmasters began relying on it to evade…
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Windows Notepad RCE Flaw Exploits Markdown Files
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the modern Windows Notepad app that could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Markdown file. The issue carries a CVSS score of 8.8 and requires user interaction to exploit. The vulnerability “… allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network,” said Microsoft…
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Reynolds ransomware uses BYOVD to disable security before encryption
Researchers discovered Reynolds ransomware, which uses BYOVD technique to disable security tools and evade detection before encryption. Researchers found a new ransomware, named Reynolds, that implements the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable security tools and evade detection before encrypting systems. Broadcom’s cybersecurity researchers initially attributed the attack to Black Basta due…
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Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices
Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the end of their lifecycle and begin expiring in June 2026. How Secure Boot certificate updates work For most individuals and businesses that allow Microsoft to manage updates, the new…
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Windows Patch Fixes Exploited RasMan DoS Flaw
Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RasMan) service that was being exploited to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions on unpatched systems. If exploited, the flaw can cause the remote access service to crash, potentially interrupting VPN connectivity and affecting remote access for users and administrators. The vulnerability “… allows an…
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TheOneSpy Review: Ultimate Monitoring Software
Read on for TheOneSpy review, the ultimate monitoring software. TheOneSpy aims to be your go-to monitoring software for Android, Mac, and Windows. This review is for parents who want their kids to be safe online, bosses who manage remote workers, and people who want to keep track of their own stuff. We’re going to check…
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Top Cyber Industry Defenses Spike CO2 Emissions
Organizations can improve their climate footprints by optimizing two specific cybersecurity protections, without incurring added risks.
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WSL in the Malware Ecosystem, (Wed, Feb 11th)
WSL or “Windows Subsystem Linux”[1] is a feature in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem that allows users to run a real Linux environment directly inside Windows without needing a traditional virtual machine or dual boot setup. The latest version, WSL2, runs a lightweight virtualized Linux kernel for better compatibility and performance, making it especially useful for…
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GOP Congress moves to shape election law in Trump’s image
Republicans in Congress are moving ahead with two pieces of legislation this week that would dramatically reshape the nation’s election laws. Together, the SAVE America Act and MEGA Act would shift key voter certification powers to the executive branch, require stricter proof of citizenship for voter registration, and allow states to more easily access federal…
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CISO Spotlight: Craig Riddell on Curiosity, Translation, and Why API Security is the New Business Imperative
It’s an unusually cold winter morning in Houston, and Craig Riddell is settling into his new role as Wallarm’s Global Field CISO. It’s a position that suits him down to the ground, blending technical depth, empathy, business acumen, and, what Craig believes, the most underrated skill in cybersecurity: curiosity. Like so many of us, Craig…
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Model Context Protocol: Security Risks & Mitigations
AI adoption is moving fast, shifting from pilot projects to the infrastructure-level, day-to-day practice. The budget curve reflects that shift. Gartner expects worldwide AI spending to reach $2.52T in 2026, a 44% year-over-year increase. At the same time, AI cybersecurity spending is expected to grow by more than 90% in 2026, a clear signal that…
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Google Search introduces new ways to remove sensitive personal information and explicit images
Google expanded its “Results about you” tool to give users more control over sensitive personal information and added a way to request removal of non-consensual explicit images from Search. Manage and limit sensitive personal information in Search Users can request the removal of Search results that contain sensitive personal information, such as driver’s license numbers,…
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EU clears Google’s $32B Wiz acquisition, intensifying cloud security competition
Google has secured unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $32 billion acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and paving the way for one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions to date. The decision removes a key uncertainty for enterprise customers and positions Google Cloud to aggressively expand its security portfolio…
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How Digital Training Programs Support Skills in Healthcare Settings
In this post, I will show you how digital training programs support skills in healthcare settings. Healthcare workers should keep updating their information to provide safe and effective care. In such environments, digital training programs have emerged as a critical component of the skill development strategy. Frequent learning opportunities allow staff to build familiarity and…
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SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet operation called SSHStalker that relies on the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) purposes. “The toolset blends stealth helpers with legacy-era Linux exploitation: Alongside log cleaners (utmp/wtmp/lastlog tampering) and rootkit-class artifacts, the actor keeps a large back-catalog of
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Protecting Your Predictive Edge From Digital Threats
In this post, I will talk about protecting your predictive edge from digital threats. Every data-driven decision you make—whether in sports betting, finance, or business—relies on keeping your predictive edge safe from prying eyes and cyberattacks. In 2025, the stakes are higher than ever. Digital threats don’t just target banks or tech firms; anyone using…
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A Player’s Manual to UK Online Casino Banking Options
Here is a player’s manual to UK online casino banking options. The UK online casino landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, with payment methods evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly sophisticated player base. Understanding your banking options is crucial for a seamless gaming experience, whether you’re a seasoned player or just…
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Does VPN Give Free Data Or Internet Access? [Expert Answer]
Does VPN give free data? Read on for the answer. Virtual Private Networks are primarily used to mask your identity online but do they give free data? You will discover this as you read through. ‘Free Data’ in this context can mean free internet access and or be in terms of bandwidth. So, we will…
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Are UK Online Casinos Safe? A Guide to Choosing a Trustworthy Site
In this post, I will answer the question – Are UK online casinos safe? Read on as I give you this guide to choosing a trustworthy site. Online casinos are everywhere these days, and many look impressive at first sight. But when your money, time, and personal details are on the line, design and big…
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Yubico previews passkey-enabled digital signatures in upcoming YubiKey 5.8 firmware
Yubico’s upcoming YubiKey 5.8 firmware introduces standardized APIs that integrate hardware-backed signatures with passkey authentication. To enable privacy-capable digital signatures using passkeys, expanded enterprise IdP support, and next-generation digital wallet use cases, the firmware adds support for FIDO CTAP 2.3 and preview WebAuthn signing extensions. “The adoption of CTAP 2.3, together with enhancements such as…
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The hard part of purple teaming starts after detection
In my recent articles for CSO, I’ve talked about the limits of current SOC models and the importance of rehearsal. This time, I want to focus on something that’s becoming increasingly clear: purple teaming has lost its depth. We’ve turned one of the most powerful tools for resilience into a transactional exercise that feels reassuring…
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Emerging Ransomware BQTLock & GREENBLOOD Disrupt Businesses in Minutes
How long would it take your team to realize ransomware is already running? The newly identified ransomware families are already causing real business disruption. These threats can disrupt operations fast while also reducing visibility through stealth or cleanup activity, shrinking the time teams have to detect and contain the attack. Here’s what you should know about BQTLock and GREENBLOOD, and how your team can detect and contain them before…
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2026-21510 Microsoft Windows Shell Protection Mechanism Failure…
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CISOs must separate signal from noise as CVE volume soars
In 2026, the cybersecurity industry is expected to cross a threshold it has never reached before: More than 50,000 publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities in a single year. According to a new forecast from the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the median projection for 2026 is roughly 59,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs).…
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Groupe Rocher CISO on strengthening a modern retail cybersecurity strategy
Global retail and beauty brands manage a unique cybersecurity balancing act. They depend on consumer trust, massive volumes of personal data, and a sprawling network of vendors, while also managing thousands of physical locations and dynamic digital growth. In this Help Net Security interview, Jérôme Etienne, Group CISO, Groupe Rocher shares practical insights on closing…
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Zen-AI-Pentest: Open-source AI-powered penetration testing framework
Zen-AI-Pentest provides an open-source framework for scanning and exercising systems using a combination of autonomous agents and standard security utilities. The project aims to let users run an orchestrated sequence of reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, exploitation, and reporting using AI guidance and industry tools like Nmap and Metasploit. It is written to support command line, API,…
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No-Contract Internet Plans Georgia Comparison: Speed, Price & Fees Side-by-Side
In this post, I will discuss the no-contract Internet plans Georgia comparison. Also, I will talk about their speed, price & fees side-by-side. Georgia internet shoppers can finally skip the fine print. About 52 percent of the state already sits on fiber lines, and 5G fixed-wireless is filling most remaining gaps, according to BroadbandNow Georgia…
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Best Tools for Test Data Management to Accelerate QA Teams in 2026
Test Data Management tools for 2026 ranked for QA and DevOps teams, comparing speed, self service, masking, CI/CD fit, and enterprise readiness.
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday matches last year’s zero-day high with six actively exploited vulnerabilities
Microsoft’s latest security update is littered with zero-day vulnerabilities, actively exploited defects that account for more than 10% of the total CVEs the vendor addressed in this month’s Patch Tuesday update. The vendor addressed 59 vulnerabilities affecting its various products for business operations and underlying systems, including six defects that were actively exploited prior to…
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FortiOS Authentication Bypass Exposes VPN and SSO Deployments
Fortinet has disclosed an authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiOS. Under certain configurations, the flaw could allow attackers to bypass LDAP-based authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to protected enterprise networks. The vulnerability “… may allow an unauthenticated attacker to bypass LDAP authentication of Agentless VPN or FSSO policy, under specific LDAP server configuration,” said Fortinet…
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FortiSandbox XSS Vulnerability Allows Remote Command Execution
Fortinet has disclosed a vulnerability in its FortiSandbox platform that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The issue involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in the FortiSandbox web interface that may lead to elevated access if exploited. The vulnerability “… may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands via crafted requests,” said Fortinet…
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Picus Red Report 2026 Shows Attackers Favor Stealth Over Disruption
Cyber attackers are quietly changing how they operate — and the latest Picus Red Report shows that disruption is no longer the goal. Rather than encrypting systems or triggering immediate disruption, Picus Security found that adversaries are prioritizing stealth, persistence, and long-term access within enterprise environments. “The 2026 Red Report confirms that the era of…
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Stop comparing safety and cybersecurity, they have very little in common
Nearly a year ago, we hosted Dug Song, the legendary founder of Duo Security, on Inside the Network. During that conversation, Dug shared a powerful analogy that has stuck with me. He explained that in aviation, a plane crashes the same way only once, or maybe twice. Whenever it happens, we get to the bottom…
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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
A recent attempt at a destructive cyberattack on Poland’s power grid has prompted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to publish a warning for U.S. critical infrastructure owners and operators. Tuesday’s alert follows a Jan. 30 report from Poland’s Computer Emergency Response Team concluded the December attack overlapped significantly with infrastructure used by a Russian…
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CVE-2026-21643: Critical FortiClient EMS Vulnerability Enables Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Shortly after our recent coverage of high-impact FortiOS SSO zero-day exploitation (CVE-2026-24858), defenders are facing another urgent patching priority in the Fortinet ecosystem. On February 6, Fortinet released a fix for a critical SQL injection flaw that can be triggered remotely and doesn’t require authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized code or command execution. Although there…
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Bing Ads Abused to Deliver Azure-Hosted Tech Support Scams
A recently identified scam campaign is using Bing search advertisements and Microsoft Azure infrastructure to redirect users to fraudulent tech support pages, demonstrating how legitimate platforms can be misused for social engineering activity. “The tech support scam campaign had a significant initial impact, affecting users across 48 different organizations in the U.S. within a short…
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New Cybercrime Group 0APT Accused of Faking Hundreds of Breach Claims
Researchers reveal the new 0APT cyber group is fabricating attacks on large organisations. Learn how they use fake data to trick companies into paying.
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Microsoft tightens Windows security with app transparency and user consent
Microsoft is strengthening default protections in Windows through two security initiatives, Windows Baseline Security Mode and User Transparency and Consent. User Transparency and Consent User Transparency and Consent introduces a structured approach to how Windows presents security decisions to users. The operating system will prompt users when applications request access to sensitive resources such as…
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Top Business Card Makers of 2026 for Quick, Professional Results Without Design Experience
In this post, I will talk about the top business card makers of 2026 for quick, professional results without design experience. Business cards remain a practical touchpoint in professional settings, even as networking shifts increasingly online. For many individuals and small organizations, the challenge is not deciding whether to create a card, but finding a…
AI, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News
Reynolds Ransomware Embeds BYOVD Driver to Disable EDR Security Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an emergent ransomware family dubbed Reynolds that comes embedded with a built-in bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) component for defense evasion purposes within the ransomware payload itself. BYOVD refers to an adversarial technique that abuses legitimate but flawed driver software to escalate privileges and disable Endpoint Detection
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Channel Insider Announces the 2026 CML100 List
Channel Insider is proud to release the 2026 CML100, our annual list recognizing the organizations and leaders having the greatest impact on the global IT channel. Now in its latest edition, the CML100 (Channel Marketing Leaders 100 List) serves as both a recognition program and an editorial benchmark. It highlights the companies and executives shaping…
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JumpCloud Launches Venture Arm, Releases New AI Research
JumpCloud has launched a new venture capital arm and released research showing AI adoption is improving IT productivity while security, identity, and governance gaps continue to widen. The company this week introduced JumpCloud Ventures, an investment program focused on early-stage identity, security, AI, and IT productivity startups, alongside its Q1 2026 IT Trends Report. The…
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Most Engagement Data Is Compromised and That’s a Major Security Problem
Most engagement data is compromised by bots and spoofing. Datavault AI treats engagement as a security problem, verifying real human actions at the source.
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Palo Alto Networks Revamps NextWave Partner Program
Palo Alto Networks is rolling out a redesigned NextWave Partner Program that reflects how AI and platform-driven security are reshaping partner economics, according to the company. The update moves incentives beyond pure sales volume toward platform adoption, service delivery, and AI-enabled security outcomes, as Palo Alto Networks seeks to align partner growth with enterprise demand…
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How to Build Threat Hunting that Defends Your Organization Against Real Attacks
Threat hunting is widely recognized as one of the most important capabilities of a mature SOC. It uncovers stealthy attackers early, reduces dwell time, and prevents security incidents from impacting the business. Yet, in practice, many organizations find that their threat hunting efforts don’t consistently deliver these outcomes. Let’s take a look at how high-performing security teams make threat hunting more repeatable, measurable, and effective. Why Threat Hunting Programs Often Fail Before They Start …
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Senegal shuts National ID office after ransomware attack
Senegal closed its national ID card office after a ransomware cyberattack disrupted ID, passport, and biometric services. Senegal confirmed a cyberattack on the Directorate of File Automation, the government office that manages national ID cards, passports, and biometric data. After ransomware claims surfaced, authorities temporarily closed the office to contain the incident. The agency warned…
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Single prompt breaks AI safety in 15 major language models
A single benign-sounding prompt can systematically strip safety guardrails from major language and image models, raising fresh questions about the durability of AI alignment when models are customized for enterprise use, according to Microsoft research. The technique, dubbed GRP-Obliteration, weaponizes a common AI training method called Group Relative Policy Optimization, normally used to make models…
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Dutch agencies hit by Ivanti EPMM exploit exposing employee contact data
Dutch agencies confirmed attacks exploiting Ivanti EPMM flaws that exposed employee contact data at the data protection authority and courts. Dutch authorities said cyberattacks hit the Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Council for the Judiciary after hackers exploited newly disclosed flaws in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM). The incidents were reported to parliament, and…
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How AI is reshaping attack path analysis
Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed with data and short on clarity, while adversaries use AI to move faster and operate at unprecedented scale. Most organizations collect enormous volumes of findings: vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, penetration test results, detection gaps, threat intelligence, and control assessments. Individually, these data points may be accurate, but they don’t always reflect the big…
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How to govern agentic AI so as not to lose control
This year will mark the turning point where artificial intelligence will stop assisting and start acting. We will witness a qualitative leap towards agent-based or agentive AI, capable of making autonomous decisions, managing complex workflows, and executing end-to-end tasks without constant intervention. However, this autonomy carries with it a serious warning for businesses: the ability…
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69% of CISOs open to career move — including leaving role entirely
Enterprise CISOs are increasingly willing — and eager — to jump ship, with some frustrated enough to want to leave cybersecurity entirely. A recent survey of security leaders from IANS Research and Artico Search found that 69% of security executives “are open to making a career move within the next year, often targeting CISO roles at…
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What happens when cybersecurity knowledge walks out the door
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrew Northern, Principal Security Researcher at Censys, explains why mentorship matters and what organizations risk losing when senior staff disengage. He argues that institutional memory and judgment under pressure are difficult to rebuild once they disappear. Northern also pushes back on the idea that mentoring makes someone replaceable, saying…
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Apple Sends Alert – iPhones are at Risk
Around 1.6 billion people around the world have iPhones, and while Apple is usually diligent regarding security, there are two major problems that have surfaced. These problems leave iPhone users completely vulnerable to cyber criminal attacks and if users don’t address, they can steal all of your personal data and even your financial information. The…
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AI-driven scams are eroding trust in calls, messages, and meetings
In this Help Net Security video, Miguel Fornés, Governance and Compliance Manager at Surfshark, discusses how AI is changing social engineering attacks. He describes how tasks that once took weeks, such as research and targeting, are now automated and cheap. This shift has lowered the skills and cost needed to run scams and phishing campaigns.…
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Cybersecurity jobs available right now: February 10, 2026
Cloud Security Engineer KPMG | Israel | On-site – View job details As a Cloud Security Engineer, you will establish, secure, and support critical Azure cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on sensitive and regulated environments. You will design and implement secure cloud architectures using infrastructure-as-code practices, maintain and operate cloud systems and servers, and…
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How to Prioritize Vulnerability Remediation (Without Losing Your Mind)
Let’s say you run a vulnerability scan and it finds 100 issues across your environment. Ten are labeled critical Fifteen are high Twenty are medium The rest are low or informational The report helpfully tells you to fix everything immediately. This is where reality kicks in. Most organizations cannot patch every vulnerability the moment it…
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Anthropic’s DXT poses “critical RCE vulnerability” by running with full system privileges
When LayerX Security published a report on Monday describing what it called “a critical zero-click RCE vulnerability in [Anthropic’s] Claude Desktop Extensions (DXT) that allows a malicious Google Calendar invite to silently compromise an entire system,” analysts, consultants, security leaders, and even Anthropic didn’t dispute the facts. But the revelation did reignite the debate about…
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Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market
The Trump administration has made U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence a national priority, but some critics say a light-touch approach to regulating security and safety in U.S. models is making it harder to promote adoption in other countries. White House officials have said since taking office that Trump intended to move away from predecessor Joe…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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Fallout from latest Ivanti zero-days spreads to nearly 100 victims
Ivanti customers, including major government agencies, face mounting pressure as attackers expand their scope of targets to exploit a pair of vulnerabilities the vendor disclosed late January after in-the-wild attacks already occurred. The Netherlands’ Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Council for the Judiciary confirmed both agencies were impacted by attacks linked to the Ivanti…
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Fallout from latest Ivanti zero-days spreads to nearly 100 victims
Ivanti customers, including major government agencies, face mounting pressure as attackers expand their scope of targets to exploit a pair of vulnerabilities the vendor disclosed late January after in-the-wild attacks already occurred. The Netherlands’ Dutch Data Protection Authority and the Council for the Judiciary confirmed both agencies were impacted by attacks linked to the Ivanti…
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10K Claude Desktop Users Exposed by Zero-Click Vulnerability
A newly disclosed flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Desktop Extensions shows how a routine productivity feature can enable zero-click system compromise. LayerX researchers found that a single malicious Google Calendar event can trigger remote code execution on Claude Desktop systems, enabling silent takeover at scale. “If exploited by a bad actor, even a benign prompt (“take…