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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Fortinet Announces Winners of Australia Partner of the Year Awards for 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet recognises partners driving cybersecurity innovation and delivering outstanding customer outcomes
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Fortinet Announces Winners of Australia Partner of the Year Awards for 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet recognises partners driving cybersecurity innovation and delivering outstanding customer outcomes
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Cyber Attack Hits European Commission Staff Mobile Systems
The European Commission reports a cyber attack on its central mobile infrastructure that may have exposed staff names and phone numbers.
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Cyber Attack Hits European Commission Staff Mobile Systems
The European Commission reports a cyber attack on its central mobile infrastructure that may have exposed staff names and phone numbers.
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Cyber Attack Hits European Commission Staff Mobile Systems
The European Commission reports a cyber attack on its central mobile infrastructure that may have exposed staff names and phone numbers.
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Banana Gun Tames the 100,000 TPS Beast: MegaETH Mainnet Live with “Best Crypto Trading Bot” Infrastructure from Day One
In the latest development, Banana Gun tames the 100,000 TPS beast with the MegaETH Mainnet Live as the “Best Crypto Trading Bot” infrastructure from day one. The speed limit of decentralized finance (DeFi) has been shattered. With the Mainnet launch of MegaETH today, on-chain trading has entered the real-time era. Banana Gun has confirmed that…
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Banana Gun Tames the 100,000 TPS Beast: MegaETH Mainnet Live with “Best Crypto Trading Bot” Infrastructure from Day One
In the latest development, Banana Gun tames the 100,000 TPS beast with the MegaETH Mainnet Live as the “Best Crypto Trading Bot” infrastructure from day one. The speed limit of decentralized finance (DeFi) has been shattered. With the Mainnet launch of MegaETH today, on-chain trading has entered the real-time era. Banana Gun has confirmed that…
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Banana Gun Tames the 100,000 TPS Beast: MegaETH Mainnet Live with “Best Crypto Trading Bot” Infrastructure from Day One
In the latest development, Banana Gun tames the 100,000 TPS beast with the MegaETH Mainnet Live as the “Best Crypto Trading Bot” infrastructure from day one. The speed limit of decentralized finance (DeFi) has been shattered. With the Mainnet launch of MegaETH today, on-chain trading has entered the real-time era. Banana Gun has confirmed that…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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BridgePay Ransomware Causes Widespread Payment Outages
A ransomware attack on BridgePay Network Solutions on Feb. 6, 2026, caused payment processing disruptions across the U.S., affecting merchants, local governments, and service providers. The outage temporarily forced some businesses to rely on cash-only transactions while payment services were unavailable. “No card data was compromised and any file that may have been accessed was…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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Claude Opus 4.6 Exposes Hundreds of Open-Source Vulnerabilities
Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic says its newest large language model, Claude Opus 4.6, has identified more than 500 previously unknown high-severity vulnerabilities across widely used open-source libraries. It “… reads and reasons about code the way a human researcher would — looking at past fixes to find similar bugs that weren’t addressed, spotting patterns that…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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OpenClaw Adds VirusTotal Scanning to AI Agent Marketplace
OpenClaw has moved to strengthen security across its fast-growing agent ecosystem by integrating VirusTotal into its ClawHub skill marketplace. The change follows reports that hundreds of malicious skills were circulating undetected. We “… upload full skill bundles for Code Insight analysis, giving the AI a complete picture of the skill’s behavior rather than just matching…
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BeyondTrust Vulnerability Allows Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution
A vulnerability in BeyondTrust remote access products allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands, potentially granting full control over affected systems. The flaw impacts BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and carries a CVSS score of 9.9. “Successful exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction and may lead to system…
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BeyondTrust Vulnerability Allows Pre-Auth Remote Code Execution
A vulnerability in BeyondTrust remote access products allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands, potentially granting full control over affected systems. The flaw impacts BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) and carries a CVSS score of 9.9. “Successful exploitation requires no authentication or user interaction and may lead to system…
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European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform
The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Friday. The intrusion was detected on January 30, 2026, by CERT-EU, the cybersecurity team protecting all European Union institutions, bodies, and agencies. “The Commission’s swift response ensured…
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European Commission hit by cyberattackers targeting mobile management platform
The European Commission’s mobile device management platform was hacked but the incident was swiftly contained and no compromise of mobile devices was detected, EU’s executive branch announced on Friday. The intrusion was detected on January 30, 2026, by CERT-EU, the cybersecurity team protecting all European Union institutions, bodies, and agencies. “The Commission’s swift response ensured…
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European Commission probes cyberattack on mobile device management system
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack after detecting signs that its mobile device management system was compromised. The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack on its mobile device management platform after detecting intrusion traces. Attackers may have accessed some staff data, including names and phone numbers, but so far they have not compromised any…
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European Commission probes cyberattack on mobile device management system
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack after detecting signs that its mobile device management system was compromised. The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack on its mobile device management platform after detecting intrusion traces. Attackers may have accessed some staff data, including names and phone numbers, but so far they have not compromised any…
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European Commission probes cyberattack on mobile device management system
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack after detecting signs that its mobile device management system was compromised. The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack on its mobile device management platform after detecting intrusion traces. Attackers may have accessed some staff data, including names and phone numbers, but so far they have not compromised any…
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European Commission probes cyberattack on mobile device management system
The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack after detecting signs that its mobile device management system was compromised. The European Commission is investigating a cyberattack on its mobile device management platform after detecting intrusion traces. Attackers may have accessed some staff data, including names and phone numbers, but so far they have not compromised any…
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Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
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Apptio: Rising IT Spend Meets Growing ROI Uncertainty
Global IT budgets are climbing again in 2026, but confidence in the returns on those investments is lagging, according to new research from Apptio, an IBM company. The 2026 Technology Investment Management report shows IT budgets will climb once again In Apptio’s 2026 Technology Investment Management Report, nearly three-quarters (74%) of surveyed organizations said they…
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What Integris’ AIOps Framework Signals for MSPs & SMBs
As MSPs race to turn AI experimentation into repeatable business value, Integris is betting that disciplined internal operations, and not tooling alone, are the key to making AI work for SMBs. In an interview with Channel Insider, Integris CIO Dr. Brian Luckey and Chief Transformation Officer Kris Laskarzewski described how more than a year of…
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What Integris’ AIOps Framework Signals for MSPs & SMBs
As MSPs race to turn AI experimentation into repeatable business value, Integris is betting that disciplined internal operations, and not tooling alone, are the key to making AI work for SMBs. In an interview with Channel Insider, Integris CIO Dr. Brian Luckey and Chief Transformation Officer Kris Laskarzewski described how more than a year of…
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What Integris’ AIOps Framework Signals for MSPs & SMBs
As MSPs race to turn AI experimentation into repeatable business value, Integris is betting that disciplined internal operations, and not tooling alone, are the key to making AI work for SMBs. In an interview with Channel Insider, Integris CIO Dr. Brian Luckey and Chief Transformation Officer Kris Laskarzewski described how more than a year of…
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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The Myth of “Known APIs”: Why Inventory-First Security Models Are Already Obsolete
You probably think the security mantra “you can’t protect what you don’t know about” is an inarguable truth. But you would be wrong. It doesn’t hold water in today’s threat landscape. Of course, it sounds reasonable. Before you secure APIs, you must first discover, inventory, and document them exhaustively. The problem is that this way…
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The Myth of “Known APIs”: Why Inventory-First Security Models Are Already Obsolete
You probably think the security mantra “you can’t protect what you don’t know about” is an inarguable truth. But you would be wrong. It doesn’t hold water in today’s threat landscape. Of course, it sounds reasonable. Before you secure APIs, you must first discover, inventory, and document them exhaustively. The problem is that this way…
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Hackers Use Signal QR Codes to Spy on Military and Political Leaders
Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
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Hackers Use Signal QR Codes to Spy on Military and Political Leaders
Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
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Hackers Use Signal QR Codes to Spy on Military and Political Leaders
Hackers are using Signal QR codes and fake support scams to spy on military and political leaders, German security agencies warn.
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
OpenClaw, the viral open-source AI agent that security firms warn is “insecure by default,” has integrated VirusTotal’s malware scanning into its ClawHub skills marketplace following weeks in which security researchers documented malicious extensions and widespread unauthorized deployments in enterprises. The integration automatically scans all published skills before making them available for download, according to the…
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OpenClaw integrates VirusTotal malware scanning as security firms flag enterprise risks
OpenClaw, the viral open-source AI agent that security firms warn is “insecure by default,” has integrated VirusTotal’s malware scanning into its ClawHub skills marketplace following weeks in which security researchers documented malicious extensions and widespread unauthorized deployments in enterprises. The integration automatically scans all published skills before making them available for download, according to the…
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Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations
The start of a new year means a fresh start for everyone, including cybersecurity teams. With budgets and plans now finalized, it’s time for CISOs and their teams to execute their strategies. But that doesn’t mean that innovation stops when the plan is finalized. In 2026, CISOs should focus on going beyond cybersecurity compliance standards…
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Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations
The start of a new year means a fresh start for everyone, including cybersecurity teams. With budgets and plans now finalized, it’s time for CISOs and their teams to execute their strategies. But that doesn’t mean that innovation stops when the plan is finalized. In 2026, CISOs should focus on going beyond cybersecurity compliance standards…
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Bloody Wolf Targets Uzbekistan, Russia Using NetSupport RAT in Spear-Phishing Campaign
The threat actor known as Bloody Wolf has been linked to a campaign targeting Uzbekistan and Russia to infect systems with a remote access trojan known as NetSupport RAT. Cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky is tracking the activity under the moniker Stan Ghouls. The threat actor is known to be active since at least 2023, orchestrating spear-phishing…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Most security leaders quietly live with a paradox they rarely name out loud. Until you truly look inside the box of your environment, your organization is both secure and compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you…
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Schrödinger’s cat and the enterprise security paradox
Most security leaders quietly live with a paradox they rarely name out loud. Until you truly look inside the box of your environment, your organization is both secure and compromised. The dashboards might be green and the audit reports reassuring, but the uncomfortable reality is that you do not know your actual state until you…
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Gartner-Prognose: Die sechs wichtigsten Cybersicherheits-Trends für 2026
Lesen Sie, mit welchen Cybersecurity-Trends sich Unternehmen in diesem Jahr beschäftigen sollten. Who is Danny – shutterstock.com Auch im Jahr 2026 bleibt die Cybersicherheitslage angespannt. Doch was sind die wichtigsten Themen, Risiken und Chancen, mit denen sich Security-Entscheider aktuell befassen sollten? Das Marktforschungsunternehmen Gartner hat dazu folgende sechs Trends ermittelt: Trend 1: Agentic AI erfordert…
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Gartner-Prognose: Die sechs wichtigsten Cybersicherheits-Trends für 2026
Lesen Sie, mit welchen Cybersecurity-Trends sich Unternehmen in diesem Jahr beschäftigen sollten. Who is Danny – shutterstock.com Auch im Jahr 2026 bleibt die Cybersicherheitslage angespannt. Doch was sind die wichtigsten Themen, Risiken und Chancen, mit denen sich Security-Entscheider aktuell befassen sollten? Das Marktforschungsunternehmen Gartner hat dazu folgende sechs Trends ermittelt: Trend 1: Agentic AI erfordert…
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Romania’s national oil pipeline firm Conpet reports cyberattack
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its main role is to transport oil from domestic production fields and import points to refineries…
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Romania’s national oil pipeline firm Conpet reports cyberattack
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its main role is to transport oil from domestic production fields and import points to refineries…
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Romania’s national oil pipeline firm Conpet reports cyberattack
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its main role is to transport oil from domestic production fields and import points to refineries…
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Romania’s national oil pipeline firm Conpet reports cyberattack
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its main role is to transport oil from domestic production fields and import points to refineries…
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TeamPCP Worm Exploits Cloud Infrastructure to Build Criminal Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a “massive campaign” that has systematically targeted cloud native environments to set up malicious infrastructure for follow-on exploitation. The activity, observed around December 25, 2025, and described as “worm-driven,” leveraged exposed Docker APIs, Kubernetes clusters, Ray dashboards, and Redis servers, along with the recently disclosed
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NIS2: Supply chains as a risk factor
Many companies today invest significant resources to secure their internal IT. Firewalls, monitoring, incident response plans, and awareness programs are well-established. At the same time, a dangerous illusion is growing: the assumption that risks can be controlled within the boundaries of one’s own system. The reality is quite different. Modern business models are virtually inconceivable without…
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NIS2: Supply chains as a risk factor
Many companies today invest significant resources to secure their internal IT. Firewalls, monitoring, incident response plans, and awareness programs are well-established. At the same time, a dangerous illusion is growing: the assumption that risks can be controlled within the boundaries of one’s own system. The reality is quite different. Modern business models are virtually inconceivable without…
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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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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…
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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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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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Features, Pros, and Pricing for The 7 Best Mapping Platforms
In this post, I will talk about the features, pros, and pricing for the 7 best mapping platforms. Pinning a few addresses on a map takes about five minutes. Building a system that helps a sales team cover territory efficiently, or one that shows customer density alongside income data, takes planning and the right platform.…
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Features, Pros, and Pricing for The 7 Best Mapping Platforms
In this post, I will talk about the features, pros, and pricing for the 7 best mapping platforms. Pinning a few addresses on a map takes about five minutes. Building a system that helps a sales team cover territory efficiently, or one that shows customer density alongside income data, takes planning and the right platform.…
Cybersecurity, Editor's Pick, Global Security News
Features, Pros, and Pricing for The 7 Best Mapping Platforms
In this post, I will talk about the features, pros, and pricing for the 7 best mapping platforms. Pinning a few addresses on a map takes about five minutes. Building a system that helps a sales team cover territory efficiently, or one that shows customer density alongside income data, takes planning and the right platform.…
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8 Top MDR Providers for Mid-Market Companies
Top 8 MDR providers for mid-market firms needing expert detection, faster response, and reduced noise without building full in-house SOCs.
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8 Top MDR Providers for Mid-Market Companies
Top 8 MDR providers for mid-market firms needing expert detection, faster response, and reduced noise without building full in-house SOCs.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, mdr, Security, SOC, Threat Intelligence
8 Top MDR Providers for Mid-Market Companies
Top 8 MDR providers for mid-market firms needing expert detection, faster response, and reduced noise without building full in-house SOCs.
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.
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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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. […]
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Digital Fingerprinting in 2026: What Platforms Know About You Before You Click
Platforms don’t need cookies to track you. Learn how digital fingerprinting works across four layers and practical steps to reduce your exposure. You cleared your cookies. You’re using incognito mode. Maybe you even have a VPN running. None of that matters as much as you think. Modern platforms don’t need cookies to identify you. They’ve…
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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, 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
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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, 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, 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, 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…
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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,…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management, Vendor Leadership & Partner Programs
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…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
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…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Data Tool to Triage Exploited Vulnerabilities Can Make KEV More Useful
A disconnect exists between the organization’s cybersecurity needs and lists like CISA’s KEV Catalog. KEV Collider combines data from multiple open-source vulnerability frameworks to help security teams quickly assess which are important, based on their priorities.