Palo Alto Networks has warned that a recently disclosed medium-severity security flaw impacting PAN-OS and Prisma Access has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-0257 (CVSS score: 7.8), refers to a case of authentication bypass that could be exploited by bad actors to set up VPN connections. “Authentication bypass vulnerabilities…
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Russia-aligned crime group Greyvibe extensively uses AI in attacks
Researchers have uncovered a previously undocumented Russian group that makes extensive use of large language models (LLMs) in its attacks against private, government, and military organizations in Ukraine. It uses a variety of attack vectors along with custom malware, with the goal of intelligence gathering for the ongoing war. Dubbed Greyvibe by researchers from WithSecure,…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: What Third-Party Domain Registrations Reveal About Emerging Risks
As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals and opportunistic domain registrants are also preparing for one of the world’s most watched sporting events. New research from CSC reveals a significant increase in third-party domain registrations containing FIFA-related keywords, highlighting how major global events create opportunities for fraud, brand abuse, and consumer deception.…
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Meet GREYVIBE, the Russia-Linked Hacking Group Using AI to Target Ukraine and Still Making Rookie Mistakes
GREYVIBE, a Russia-linked group active since 2025, targets Ukraine with AI-assisted malware and five attack chains. Researchers say it’s part spy op, part crime gang. Security firm WithSecure has been tracking a previously unknown Russian-linked APT group called GREYVIBE since at least August 2025. The group targets Ukraine and Ukrainian-related organizations across military, government, civilian,…
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Meta considers becoming a hyperscaler
Meta has raised the possibility that it could be joining the likes of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in offering cloud services at some point in the future — although potential customers shouldn’t be adding the company to their suppliers list just yet. When asked about plans for offering such services at the company’s annual shareholders…
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Certifiably random: Swiss researchers claim perfect random number source
Researchers in Switzerland claim to have built a perfect random number generator from two quantum superconducting chips, a 30-meter-long pipe, and some software. The resulting device could be used to generate cryptographic keys, or to offer a “public randomness service” for lotteries or blockchain applications, they say. They’re not the first to make the claim.…
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Certifiably random: Swiss researchers claim perfect random number source
Researchers in Switzerland claim to have built a perfect random number generator from two quantum superconducting chips, a 30-meter-long pipe, and some software. The resulting device could be used to generate cryptographic keys, or to offer a “public randomness service” for lotteries or blockchain applications, they say. They’re not the first to make the claim.…
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Attackers Use LLM Agent for Post-Exploitation After Marimo CVE-2026-39987 Exploit
An unknown threat actor has been observed using a large language model (LLM) agent to conduct post-compromise actions after obtaining initial access following the exploitation of a publicly-accessible Marimo network using a recently disclosed vulnerability. “The attacker compromised an internet-reachable Marimo notebook via CVE-2026-39987, extracted two cloud credentials from the compromised
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Carnival Data Breach Impacts Nearly 6 Million Customers
A data breach at Carnival Corporation has exposed the personal information of nearly six million individuals, showing the continued effectiveness of social engineering attacks against large enterprises. The company confirmed that threat actors gained access to portions of its network in Apr. 2026, resulting in the theft of customer data. “On April 14, 2026, the…
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The Gentlemen are coming for your files, and then your network
Ransomware operators have spent years refining the art of locking files. Now, some are working harder to get those lockers to every reachable system first. Microsoft’s recent warning of the Gentlemen ransomware revealed its operators using a self-propagating Go-based encryptor capable of moving laterally through compromised environments and deploying itself across additional systems. “Modern ransomware…
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Cybersecurity trends in SEC filings
In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required public companies to include a new section in their 10-K annual filings that is devoted to cybersecurity. This section is meant to address “cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incidents.” I got curious as to what senior cybersecurity executives are conveying about their companies in these…
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Netskope extends data localization capabilities with NewEdge updates
Netskope has enhanced its NewEdge Network infrastructure, expanding data sovereignty capabilities to more regions than any other SASE cloud provider. The NewEdge Network architecture provides national data localization features that address requirements for network transport, data processing, and metadata governance in major regions worldwide, while enabling Netskope to extend this coverage to additional countries. The…
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How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware
CryptoLocker. WannaCry. DarkSide. Conti. MedusaLocker. Qilin. The ransomware threat has exploded over the past decade, and it isn’t going away anytime soon; the news brings constant reports of new waves of this pernicious type of malware washing across the world. Ransomware gained in popularity in large part because of the immediate financial payoff for attackers:…
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The behavioral signals that sharpen Trojan malware detection
Malware analysts spend a lot of time deciding which signals from a sandbox run are worth keeping. A sample executed in a controlled environment can generate hundreds of measurable attributes covering file structure, registry edits, process behavior, and network traffic. Most of those attributes add noise. A recent study works through this problem in detail,…
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Product showcase: TotalAV helps iOS users clean up their digital mess
TotalAV Mobile Security helps protect devices from malicious websites, SMS scams, unsafe public Wi-Fi networks, and exposed credentials. The app is available for Windows, Android, macOS, and iOS devices. After downloading the app from the App Store, users provide an email address, select what they want to scan, and start a Smart Scan. The scan…
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New infosec products of the month: May 2026
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from Alation, AppOmni, Apricorn, ASAPP, Babel Street, Checksum, Cogent, CTERA, Forward, LastPass, Operant AI, Riverbed, Sysdig, Trust3 AI, TrustCloud, VIAVI, Versa Networks, and XM Cyber. Operant AI Endpoint Protector secures AI agents and MCP tools Operant AI has launched Operant Endpoint…
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IBM and Red Hat want to become the ‘security clearinghouse’ for open source applications in the enterprise
Open source code is everywhere in the enterprise; it’s estimated that upwards of 90% of Fortune 500 companies have it in their software supply chains. But open source code is notoriously rife with vulnerabilities, and identifying and patching those bugs can be an endless battle for security teams. IBM and Red Hat are betting that…
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Lack of response to critical vulnerability in Gogs is a reminder of the limits of open source projects
A newly discovered and so far unpatched critical vulnerability in the open source Gogs Git service not only demands immediate action from developers to secure their code, it also puts a spotlight on the potential issues in using self-hosted code platforms from small maintainers. The hole is a critical argument injection vulnerability, discovered by a…
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News alert: TVC Analyst Group names 12 vendors to watch ahead of Gartner’s security summit
NEW YORK, May 28, 2026, CyberNewswire—TVC Analyst Group has released its list of twelve cybersecurity companies identified for their activity and positioning ahead of the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026, where participating vendors are expected to present product updates, strategic initiatives, and technology developments. The annual Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, scheduled…
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Why and how to migrate to a Transit Gateway-attached AWS Network Firewall
AWS Network Firewall now supports native attachment to AWS Transit Gateway. Customers commonly use Transit Gateway to route traffic from Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) networks to a centralized inspection VPC (a VPC dedicated to hosting firewall endpoints for traffic inspection) where their network firewall endpoints are deployed. This centralized deployment model reduces the…
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AI Software Supply Chain Threats Escalate in 2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, but new research from JFrog suggests security teams are struggling to keep pace with the risks that come with it. The Software Supply Chain Security State of the Union 2026 report found that AI-driven development is accelerating malicious package activity, insecure AI tooling, and software supply chain governance…
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HPE Heads to Discover with Wider Networking, Cloud Portfolio
HPE is heading into its annual Discover conference with a broader portfolio than in recent years and a clear push to become a go-to enterprise provider for networking and private cloud operations. The focus will inevitably be on artificial intelligence and the new ways HPE can meet customer demand across the entire networking stack. Its…
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Simplifying policy management with URL and Domain Category filtering on AWS Network Firewall
Network administrators face a persistent challenge: maintaining domain blocklists and allowlists that keep pace with the internet. New websites and services emerge daily, and keeping these lists current requires constant manual updates that leave gaps in coverage. This challenge intensifies when managing access to rapidly evolving categories like AI services, where new tools launch on…
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Browser Threats Expand Across Enterprise Networks
A NordLayer report warns that browsers have become the primary workplace interface, increasing exposure to credential theft, phishing, malware, and session hijacking attacks. The study found that 100% of the 504 analyzed workplace applications supported browser access, while 78.8% were entirely browser-based. According to the report, browser-related incidents are now widespread across organizations. The report…
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Ransomware Negotiations Mirror Aggressive Sales Tactics
A Nord Security study analyzing leaked ransomware negotiation transcripts shows how modern ransomware groups increasingly operate like professional sales organizations. The report found that attackers frequently use discounts, upselling tactics, psychological pressure, and negotiation strategies to maximize payments from victims. The report reviewed 246 leaked negotiation transcripts from 2020 to 2026, covering more than 11,500…
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Resecurity Supports Microsoft DCU in Disrupting Fox Tempest ’s Cybercriminal Code-Signing Ecosystem
Microsoft and Resecurity disrupted Fox Tempest, a malware-signing service that used fake Microsoft certificates to make malware look legitimate. Resecurity supported Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) in its disruption of Fox Tempest, a financially motivated threat actor operating a malware-signing-as-a-service (MSaaS) capability used by cybercriminals to make malicious files appear legitimate. On May 19, 2026,…
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6 Best Cloud Log Management Services Reviewed in 2026
This guide is for security teams, SOC analysts, DevOps engineers, and IT administrators looking to improve cloud visibility, threat detection, and operational monitoring in 2026. It reviews the best cloud log management services, key platform features, and important factors to consider when selecting the right solution for your environment. Key Takeaways of Cloud Log Management…
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Democratizing AI adoption with Tether’s Bitnet LLM fine-tuning framework
“The future of AI should be accessible, available, and open to people and builders everywhere, and it should not require an absurd amount of resources only available to a handful of cloud providers,” Paolo Ardoino, CEO, Tether. About 700 million people use generative AIs like Gemini and ChatGPT weekly, but adoption is far from uniform.…
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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies in 2026
This guide is for cloud security teams, IT leaders, and security administrators looking to improve cloud visibility, data protection, and compliance across modern cloud environments in 2026. It explains how cloud security management works, key cloud security strategies and tools, and best practices for securing cloud infrastructure and operations. Key Points about Cloud Security Management…
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6 Best IT Asset Management (ITAM) Software in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, system administrators, and security teams looking to improve asset visibility, lifecycle management, and endpoint security across their organizations in 2026. It covers the best IT asset management (ITAM) software solutions, key features to evaluate, and how to choose the right platform for your business needs. Key Takeaways on IT…
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Silent Ransom Group Targets Law Firms With IT Impersonation Attacks
Silent Ransom Group is escalating attacks on U.S. law firms by posing as IT staff through phishing emails, phone calls, and in-person visits. The group, also tracked as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, is focusing on data theft and extortion rather than traditional ransomware encryption, making its activity more difficult for organizations to detect…
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U.S. CISA adds Daemon Tools, TanStack, and Nx Console flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Daemon Tools, TanStack, and Nx Console flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Windows Shell and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2026-8398 (CVSS score of ver. 4.0 of…
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Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking Oregon govt network
A Romanian national was sentenced this week to 56 months in federal prison for breaking into an Oregon state government computer network and fr cyberattacks targeting dozens of other U.S. victims. […]
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Webinar: Why network incidents take too long to resolve
Many organizations can detect network issues quickly, but investigations and coordination often slow incident resolution. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams reduce delays and improve response times. […]
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U.S. CISA adds LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin flaw CVE-2026-48172 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. CVE-2026-48172 (CVSS score of 10.0) affects the LiteSpeed User-End cPanel plugin before version 2.4.5 and allows…
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What the industrialization of exploitation means for defenders
For decades, cybersecurity was a battle of skill. Elite attackers versus elite defenders. The rules of engagement were understood, even if the playing field wasn’t level. If you hired better analysts and bought better tools, hopefully you hardened your systems well enough and built detection capabilities that wore out the adversary’s patience. That era is…
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Ketch brings multi-agent AI orchestration to enterprise privacy programs
Ketch has unveiled its vision for agentic privacy with the Ketch Agent Network, a multi-agent orchestration layer for enterprise privacy programs. The platform is designed to continuously reason across legal obligations, internal policies, and operational realities within a unified AI-driven system. Privacy teams today are accountable for more than ever: global regulations, AI governance mandates,…
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Employees are unknowingly inviting tech support impersonators into firms, says FBI
Online or telephone IT support scams have been tricking employees into downloading or clicking on malware for years. But according to the FBI, one group that targets US-based law firms has recently found success in person, by convincing firms to allow a supposed IT support person into the building, where they insert a storage device…
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Another IT governance headache: AI-enabled sanction evasion
Over the next three to five years, both governments and the private sector will need to rapidly adapt identification and mitigation protocols as adversaries move from AI-assisted to AI-enabled sanctions evasion and proliferation financing (PF), a new research paper warns. The report, Algorithms of Evasion: The Rise of AI-Enabled Proliferation Financing, from the Royal United…
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Another IT governance headache: AI-enabled sanction evasion
Over the next three to five years, both governments and the private sector will need to rapidly adapt identification and mitigation protocols as adversaries move from AI-assisted to AI-enabled sanctions evasion and proliferation financing (PF), a new research paper warns. The report, Algorithms of Evasion: The Rise of AI-Enabled Proliferation Financing, from the Royal United…
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ShinyHunters Alleges 42M Records Stolen from Charter Communications
Charter Communications confirmed a cybersecurity incident after the ShinyHunters extortion group claimed it stole customer data and threatened to leak the information unless a ransom was paid. The company, which operates under the Spectrum brand, said it is investigating the incident and coordinating with authorities. “The Charter breach is a reminder that the most sophisticated…
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Romanian Hacker Gets Nearly 5 Years in US Prison Over Network Intrusion
Romanian hacker Catalin Dragomir (45) got 4 years and 8 months in prison for selling access to an Oregon state network. Romanian hacker Catalin Dragomir (45) will spend 4 years and 8 months in a US prison after admitting he sold access to an Oregon state network. ” A Romanian national was sentenced to 56 months…
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Xage Security enhances zero-trust platform for AI agents
The updated platform introduces Xage Agent Sentry and Xage Resource Gateway, which aim to secure AI agents and the resources they access at multiple levels, including network interactions, local events, and operating system calls.
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Cogent Data Center Sale Highlights AI Inference Shift
If you’ve been following AI infrastructure at all over the past year, you know that most of the conversation has been centered around training, which, of course, refers to the massive systems used to build these models in the first place. That’s where all the talk of bigger clusters, more GPUs, and more power has…
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Cisco Live 2026 Preview: AI, Security, and Partner Changes
Ahead of its annual North American conference in Las Vegas, Cisco has spent the last few months rolling out a steady stream of AI-focused announcements touching nearly every corner of its business, from networking and cybersecurity to certifications and channel programs. Recent earnings report shows record revenue due to AI infrastructure demand The company’s latest…
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7 Best Vulnerability Scanning Tools & Software in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and vulnerability management professionals looking to strengthen risk detection and remediation efforts in 2026. It covers the best vulnerability scanning tools and the key capabilities organizations should evaluate to improve visibility across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and web applications. Key points about vulnerability scanning tools in 2026…
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Top 7 Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Tools in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, cloud security teams, and compliance professionals looking to strengthen cloud security posture and reduce configuration risks in 2026. It covers the top cloud security posture management (CSPM) tools and the key capabilities organizations should evaluate to improve visibility, automate remediation, and enforce compliance across cloud environments. Key Takeaways of…
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FastAPI-based AI tools exposed to authentication bypass by flaw in Starlette framework
A single malformed character in a web request can let an unauthenticated attacker slip past the access controls that guard applications built on Starlette, the open-source Python framework that powers FastAPI, researchers said. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-48710 could allow attackers to bypass host-validation protections using malformed Host headers, according to an advisory from cybersecurity…
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ExtraHop, Ignition Bring Agentic SOC Push to North America
ExtraHop, a modern network detection and response (NDR) provider, has expanded its partnership with Ignition, operating under Exclusive Networks, in North America. Providing the ‘definitive’ intelligence layer for SOCs According to ExtraHop, the expanded partnership with Exclusive Networks will make its NDR platform “more accessible than ever,” giving organizations real-time network traffic insights to strengthen…
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CrowdStrike disrupts Glassworm botnet that preyed on open-source supply chain
CrowdStrike has dismantled the Glassworm botnet in an operation aided by Google and Shadowserver, stripping the operators’ access to infrastructure that helped threat actors infect hundreds of pieces of open-source software with malware since early 2025, the company said Tuesday. The coordinated effort involved the simultaneous takedown of four attacker-controlled servers that were designed to…
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Glassworm botnet disrupted after resilient C2 infrastructure takedown
The Glassworm botnet targeting developers in software supply-chain attacks has been disrupted after researchers took down its resilient command-and-control infrastructure relying on Solana blockchain transactions and the BitTorrent DHT network. […]
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10 of the Best Patch Management Service Providers in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and system administrators looking to streamline vulnerability remediation and automate software updates in 2026. It covers the best patch management service providers and the key features organizations should evaluate to improve endpoint security, reduce operational overhead, and strengthen overall IT resilience. Key Points on Patch Management Solutions…
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6 Under-the-Radar Vendors That Supercharge Breach and Attack Simulation in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders and security teams looking to validate their defenses against real-world cyberattacks in 2026. It covers the top breach and attack simulation (BAS) solutions and the key capabilities organizations should evaluate to strengthen endpoint, cloud, and network security resilience. Key Takeaways of BAS Solutions in 2026 Breach and attack simulation…
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6 Best Identity & Access Management (IAM) Software Solutions in 2026
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and identity administrators looking to improve access control and secure distributed workforces in 2026. It covers the best identity and access management (IAM) software solutions and the key features organizations should evaluate when choosing the right platform for cloud, SaaS, and remote access security. Key Takeaways of…
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The 6 Best Email Security Software & Solutions in 2026 (Compared and Reviewed)
This guide is for IT leaders, security teams, and business decision-makers looking to strengthen email protection against phishing, malware, and business email compromise attacks. It covers the best email security software solutions in 2026, along with the key features, pricing considerations, and deployment factors to evaluate before choosing a platform. Key Takeaways for Email Security…
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Apple’s iPhone satellite ambition goes beyond rescuing hikers
Apple has spent billions of dollars to develop satellite connectivity for iPhone; I very much doubt it did so solely to rescue stranded hikers. The company will most certainly have had a bigger prize in its sights when it first began working with GlobalStar (now owned by Amazon). The most logical reason to invest in satellite…
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How cybersecurity firms took down Glassworm botnet in one shot
Glassworm infected developers through poisoned tools and packages until a coordinated takedown killed all four of its C2 channels at once. On May 26, 2026, at 14:00 UTC, CrowdStrike Counter Adversary Operations team, working with Google and the Shadowserver Foundation, killed all four command-and-control channels of the Glassworm botnet at the same time. The timing…
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The NSA, ‘Mythos’ and the quiet emergence of AI cyber doctrine
For most of my career running security operations, the shape of cyber conflict has been defined by who could move faster than the other side. Faster at identifying a vulnerability, faster at patching, faster at detecting, faster at responding. The last few months have made me reevaluate that framing. Speed still matters. It just no…
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DXC, WWT on Dell’s Partner Program & Enterprise AI Growth
At Dell Technologies World 2026, much of the conference focused on partner program enhancements the organization recently made. For partners like DXC and World Wide Technologies (WWT), these enhancements provide even greater opportunities to provide strong customer outcomes. They reinforce what both DXC and WWT already know: Dell’s Partner Program is a major reason their…
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Microsoft SharePoint Has a New RCE Flaw. If You Haven’t Patched Yet, Go Do That.
A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-45659, in Microsoft SharePoint can allow attackers to achieve remote code execution with little effort. Microsoft released security updates to patch a high-severity SharePoint vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-45659 (CVSS score of 8.8), that could allow remote code execution. The flaw does not require complex conditions for exploitation, making it a…
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DSPM buyer’s guide: Top 10 data security posture management tools
Data security posture management (DSPM) explained Data security posture management (DSPM) tools help security teams examine their entire data environment to find shadow data, reducing the risk of data loss. Tracking down sensitive data across both cloud and on-premises systems can be vexing. Each environment presents its own challenges. Given the dynamic and ephemeral nature…
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Microsoft previews automatic device isolation in Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft is previewing a new automatic device isolation capability in Defender for Endpoint’s auto attack disruption tool to help security pros contain cyber attacks in progress on their IT networks. The company announced the capability earlier this month in a column about new features in Defender. There’s no word on when automatic device isolation will…
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Microsoft previews automatic device isolation in Defender for Endpoint
Microsoft is previewing a new automatic device isolation capability in Defender for Endpoint’s auto attack disruption tool to help security pros contain cyber attacks in progress on their IT networks. The company announced the capability earlier this month in a column about new features in Defender. There’s no word on when automatic device isolation will…
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Top 6 UCaaS Providers for Businesses in 2026
Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is essential for modern businesses looking to stay connected in today’s fast-moving work environment. By combining video conferencing, VoIP, messaging, and collaboration tools into a single cloud-based platform, UCaaS helps teams communicate and collaborate in real time from anywhere. As remote and hybrid work continue to evolve in 2026,…
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint to automatically isolate compromised devices
The new feature automatically disconnects compromised endpoints from the network, limiting the risk of further impact while maintaining connectivity to the Defender for Endpoint service for continued monitoring.
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TeamPCP Compromised LiteLLM in AI Supply Chain Attack
A supply chain attack targeting the open-source AI ecosystem shows how threat actors are increasingly abusing developer tools and AI infrastructure to steal credentials and compromise cloud environments. Researchers found that TeamPCP compromised LiteLLM, a widely used open-source Python library that connects applications to more than 100 LLM providers through OpenAI-compatible APIs. The attack reportedly…
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Why Annual Penetration Tests Are No Longer Enough
Traditional annual penetration tests are becoming less effective as organizations rapidly expand cloud, hybrid, and AI-driven environments that change far faster than yearly assessment cycles can keep up with. According to Lydia Zhang, President and Co-Founder of Ridge Security, modern infrastructure, applications, APIs, and dependency chains evolve continuously, creating constantly shifting attack surfaces that static…
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GUEST ESSAY: AI pipelines are shattering network security — most companies haven’t even noticed yet
For the past two decades, enterprise security teams have gotten good at one thing: keeping sensitive data where it belongs. Related: Leaked secrets no. 1 exposure Production data stays in production. Test environments get masked or synthetic data. Access is controlled. Ownership is defined. The system, while imperfect, largely works. Then AI arrived — and…
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Apple open-sources quantum-resistant encryption code
Apple has released quantum-resistant cryptographic code and the mathematical verification tools it developed to prove the code’s correctness, making them publicly available for independent review and broader use across the industry. The release includes implementations of two quantum-secure algorithms, ML-KEM and ML-DSA, along with the formal verification libraries and tools Apple created to validate their…
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How Lineage Reveals Your Data’s Secrets
Imagine this scenario: on an otherwise fine and ordinary Monday morning, your security operations center (SOC) flags a suspicious alert. Files from a confidential vault are transferring to someone’s personal cloud storage account. Halt! An analyst stops the flow, but some files are leaked to who-knows-where. In fact, other than knowing the leak happened, you…
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White House charts new course for federal agencies and cybersecurity logging
The White House has updated rules for federal agencies to keep logs of significant cyber activities in their networks, touting it as a measure to cut back on red tape and focus on how cybersecurity risks have evolved. The Office of Management and Budget memorandum, released Friday, replaces a 2021 memo signed by then-President Joe…
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Welcoming the AWS Customer Incident Response Team
May 26, 2026: This post was originally published in July 2022. It has been updated to reflect current engagement options, new threat intelligence resources such as the Threat Technique Catalog for AWS (TTC), additional open-source tools, and the distinction between AWS CIRT support and the AWS Security Incident Response managed service. Welcome back, or welcome…
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CrowdStrike Disrupts Glassworm Supply Chain Botnet
CrowdStrike announced the coordinated takedown of the Glassworm botnet, a large-scale operation that targeted software developers through compromised open-source packages, malicious VSCode extensions, and poisoned GitHub repositories. The operation, conducted alongside Google and the Shadowserver Foundation, disrupted the botnet’s infrastructure and severed communication between the operators and infected systems. “In collaboration with Google and the…
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Services Revenue Becomes the Channel’s Growth Engine
Halfway into 2026, managed services continue to emerge as one of the industry’s strongest growth engines. Gone are the days when infrastructure deals and one-time product sales dominated partner revenue. Increasingly, the real opportunity lies in the services surrounding technology, from AI advisory and deployment to cybersecurity management and implementation. In this article, we examine…
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ConnectWise Automate Vulnerability Could Allow Security Check Bypass and RCE
ConnectWise has disclosed a vulnerability in its Automate remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform that could allow attackers to bypass integrity verification mechanisms and execute malicious code in affected environments. The flaw impacts on-premises versions of ConnectWise Automate prior to version 2026.5 and carries a CVSS score of 8.8. “Under certain conditions, components obtained during…
AI, Apps, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
CVE-2026-48095: 7-Zip Heap Buffer Overflow Can Lead to Code Execution
CVE-2026-48095 in 7-Zip has raised fresh concerns around malicious archive handling and user-driven exploitation. According to GitHub Security Lab, the flaw is a heap buffer write overflow in 7-Zip’s NTFS archive handler that affects version 26.00 and can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes. The issue was fixed in 7-Zip 26.01, released…
AI, Compliance, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Apple opens its post-Quantum encryption vault
The tech world is rapidly waking up to the security threat posed by future quantum computers, which will be able to break the encryption we now use to protect our internet existences with ease. Against that backdrop, Apple’s decision to share iPhone and Mac post-quantum cryptography code on GitHub speaks volumes. Lost in the fog of reporting over the Memorial…
Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
RondoDox botnet exploits old ASUS router vulnerability
The RondoDox botnet has been exploiting this vulnerability since May 17, as discovered by VulnCheck’s Canary Network.
Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security
Microsoft Defender can now automatically isolate hacked endpoints
Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will automatically isolate compromised endpoints to thwart attackers’ attempts to move laterally across the network. […]
AI, Global Security News, Network Security
Webinar: Too many tools are slowing network incident response
IT teams often need to jump between monitoring dashboards, infrastructure tools, ticketing systems, and communication platforms during network incidents. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help reduce manual coordination and improve incident response times. […]
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Major Cyber Attacks in May 2026: Fake Invitations, Agent Tesla, BlobPhish, and More
May 2026 showed how fast routine business activity can turn into real security exposure. ANY.RUN observed phishing campaigns, fileless malware delivery, credential theft, OTP interception, and remote access abuse targeting organizations across industries. From fake invitations and banking portals to compromised B2B websites and Word Online lures, the month’s attacks had one thing in common: they were built…
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TrapDoor malware campaign puts developer workstations in CISO spotlight
A malicious package campaign across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io has put developer workstations back under scrutiny, after researchers said it targeted developer workflows and AI coding assistant files. Researchers at Socket said the campaign, which they are tracking as TrapDoor, “spans more than 34 malicious packages and 384+ related versions and artifacts” across the three…
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Stop treating AI governance as a review layer. Make it release infrastructure
I’ve spent years building compliance into security products. FedRAMP and Department of War Impact Level authorizations, vulnerability management pipelines: They all follow the same pattern. Build the product, then prove it meets requirements. The compliance layer sits outside the engineering workflow. It reviews what already exists. That model worked when the product stayed static between…
AI, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Lazarus APT unveils fileless remote access Trojan designed to evade detection
North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group is using a stealthy memory-only RAT that leaves almost no forensic traces behind. North Korea-linked APT group Lazarus has never been shy about its ambitions, the threat actor has been tied to some of the most audacious financial heists in recent memory, draining hundreds of millions from cryptocurrency exchanges and…
AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Vulnerabilities have become cyber attackers’ No. 1 door to the enterprise
Patching practices are coming under intense pressure of late, as time-to-exploit windows accelerate — a new reality likely to worsen as AI assistance in attack chains rises. Now cyber defenders have another cause for flaw alarm: Vulnerability exploitation has significantly pulled away from stolen credentials as the most common entry point in security breaches, according…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security
Third-Party Cyberattack Impacts Patient Information at The Oncology Institute
The Oncology Institute disclosed a data breach tied to a third-party vendor, potentially exposing patient information after a 2025 cyberattack. The Oncology Institute has confirmed that patient information was impacted in a cybersecurity incident involving a third-party software provider. The healthcare network first disclosed the security breach in November 2025 while the vendor’s investigation was…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Global Security News, Network Security
Google adds open source Agent Executor to support AI agents in production
Google has introduced Agent Executor, an open source runtime aimed at helping enterprises run AI agents more reliably at scale, as attention shifts from building agent prototypes to managing the operational challenges of putting them into production. To address those production-related challenges, the runtime, according to the company, comes with capabilities that are geared towards…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
Netherlands Seizes 800 Servers, Arrests 2 for Aiding Cyberattacks
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested the co-owners of two related Internet hosting companies for operating IT infrastructure used by Russia to carry out cyberattacks, influence operations and disinformation campaigns inside the European Union. The two men were the focus of a 2025 KrebsOnSecurity story about how their hosting companies had assumed control over the…
AI, china, Compliance, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
DeepSeek’s steep V4-Pro price cut escalates AI pricing war
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has announced a steep price cut for its recently launched flagship AI model, V4-Pro. The company has reduced pricing for the model by 75%, just a month after unveiling the V4 generation, which includes V4 Pro and V4 Flash. Earlier, usage costs ranged from $0.0145 for one million tokens (cache hit)…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security
The Alert Firehose Finally Meets Its Match
Ask a cybersecurity pro about Network Detection and Response (NDR) and you might still hear “Noisy,” “Too much data.” But ask the teams running NDR that includes agentic AI capabilities and you’ll hear they’re actually using it to catch threats earlier, triage faster, and chase fewer false positives. The old complaint lingers in part because…
Global Security News, Network Security, Russia
Netherlands Busts Bulletproof Hosting Network Linked to Disinformation and Cybercrime
Dutch authorities arrested two suspects after dismantling a bulletproof hosting network linked to cybercrime, disinfo, and Russian sanctions evasion.
AI, Data Security, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security
Microsoft Multiparty Private Offerings Available in 30 European Countries
Microsoft has continued to make investments in Microsoft Marketplace. And starting May 27, 2026, multiparty offers in Marketplace will be available across 30 European countries. Through this expansion, partners will be able to collaborate more easily on deals, simplify transactions, and scale across borders. Starting July 15, Microsoft will expand its offerings to Australia, Japan,…
AI, Europe, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Network Security, Russia
Dutch authorities dismantle hosting network allegedly used for cyberattacks and disinformation
Dutch authorities arrested two suspects and seized 800 servers tied to Stark Industries, a hosting firm linked to cyberattacks and disinformation. Dutch financial crime investigators arrested two men and seized 800 servers connected to Stark Industries, a hosting provider accused of enabling cyberattacks, interference operations, and disinformation campaigns. Authorities said the suspects supported Russian and…
AI, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 98
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Popular node-ipc npm Package Infected with Credential Stealer New Actors Deploy Shai-Hulud Clones: TeamPCP Copycats Are Here Active Supply Chain Attack Compromises @antv Packages on npm actions-cool/issues-helper GitHub Action Compromised: All Tags Point to…
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 578 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. CVE-2026-9082: Drupal’s Highly Critical SQL Injection Flaw Is Already Under Active Attack Why pure extortion is…
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Anthropic’s Project Glasswing: 10,000+ Vulnerabilities Found in One Month, and the Patching Problem Has Never Been More Obvious
Anthropic said its AI Project Glasswing found over 10,000 serious vulnerabilities in one month, exposing a growing patching gap. Anthropic announced on Friday that Project Glasswing, its defensive cybersecurity initiative built around Claude Mythos Preview, has uncovered more than 10,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities in the month since the program went live. The number is…
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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Drupal Core to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in Drupal Core to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server, tracked as CVE-2026-9082 (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Drupal issued a highly critical security patch on May…
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Data Sanitization Challenges Are Increasing in the AI Era
Data sanitization has long played an important role in protecting sensitive information, but growing data volumes and stricter compliance requirements are making secure end-of-life data management more critical than ever. The 2026 State of Data Sanitization Report by Blancco highlights growing concerns among organizations regarding data privacy, regulatory pressure, and end-of-life device management. The report…
Europe, Global Security News, Network Security
First VPN Dismantled in Global Takedown Over Use by 25 Ransomware Groups
Authorities in Europe and North America have announced the dismantling of a criminal virtual private network (VPN) service used by criminal actors to obscure the origins of ransomware attacks, data theft, scanning, and denial-of-service attacks. The disruption of First VPN Service was led by France and the Netherlands, with several other nations supporting the investigation…
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Lawmakers Demand Answers as CISA Tries to Contain Data Leak
Lawmakers in both houses of Congress are demanding answers from the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) after KrebsOnSecurity reported this week that a CISA contractor intentionally published AWS GovCloud keys and a vast trove of other agency secrets on a public GitHub account. The inquiry comes as CISA is still struggling to contain…