Discord has protected voice and video calls in DMs, group DMs, voice channels, and Go Live streams with end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default. The company began experimenting with E2EE for voice and video in 2023, starting a long-term effort. End-to-end encryption allows only participants in a call to access its content, while Discord does not…
Tag: channels
AI, Global Security News
Compromised Site Management Panels are a Hot Item in Cybercrime Markets
Compromised cPanel credentials are being sold in bulk across underground channels as plug-and-play phishing and scam infrastructure. Flare explains how analyzing 200,000 underground posts reveals a commoditized market for hacked site management panels. […]
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Pakistan’s Top News Channels Hacked and Hijacked With Anti-Military Messages
Major Pakistani TV channels, including Geo News and ARY News, were hit by a coordinated cyberattack on 1 March 2026. Hackers took control of live satellite feeds to display unauthorised messages. Read more about the breach, the regional impact, and the reported counter-cyber response.
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Kiteworks VP: Sovereignty Gap Fuels Channel Growth
David Byrnes is the vice president of global channels at Kiteworks, where he works at the intersection of data sovereignty, channel strategy, and cross-border compliance. The company recently shared findings from its 2026 Data Sovereignty report, showing where gaps remain for Canadian firms and how channel partners can meet those needs while expanding their own…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Telegram channels expose rapid weaponization of SmarterMail flaws
Underground Telegram channels shared SmarterMail exploit PoCs and stolen admin credentials within days of disclosure. Flare explains how monitoring these communities reveals rapid weaponization of CVE-2026-24423 and CVE-2026-23760 tied to ransomware activity. […]
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware
AI Assistants Used as Covert Command-and-Control Relays
AIs like Grok and Microsoft Copilot can be exploited as covert C2 channels for malware communication