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We Are At War
Rising geopolitical tensions are reflected (or in some cases preceded) by cyber operations, while technology itself has become politicized. Let’s admit it: we are in the middle of it. Introduction: One tech power to rule them all is a thing of the past The relative safety, peace and prosperity that much of the world has…
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Bearlyfy Hits 70+ Russian Firms with Custom GenieLocker Ransomware
A pro-Ukrainian group called Bearlyfy has been attributed to more than 70 cyber attacks targeting Russian companies since it first surfaced in the threat landscape in January 2025, with recent attacks leveraging a custom Windows ransomware strain codenamed GenieLocker. “Bearlyfy (also known as Labubu) operates as a dual-purpose group aimed at inflicting maximum damage upon…
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World Leaks data extortion: What you need to know
World Leaks is a cyber extortion operation that steals sensitive data from organizations and threatens to leak it via the dark web if a ransom is not paid. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
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ANY.RUN Recognized for Innovations and Market Leadership at Global InfoSec Awards 2026
ANY.RUN has been recognized at Global InfoSec Awards 2026 by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. The award ceremony took place during RSAC 2026 conference. We’re especially proud and grateful that our impact for the industry has been acknowledged in two categories at once: Innovative Malware Analysis for Sandbox Market Leader Threat Intelligence This dual…
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ANY.RUN Recognized for Innovations and Market Leadership at Global InfoSec Awards 2026
ANY.RUN has been recognized at Global InfoSec Awards 2026 by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. We’re especially proud and grateful that our impact for the industry has been acknowledged in two categories at once: Innovative Malware Analysis for Sandbox Market Leader Threat Intelligence This dual recognition reflects the approach to cybersecurity we prioritize: supporting the full SOC…
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What the UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill Means for Security Practitioners
The UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is progressing through Parliament Royal Assent expected later in 2026. The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is working its way through Parliament, and if you haven’t started paying serious attention yet, now is the time. Introduced to the House of Commons in November 2025, the Bill represents…
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Boards under pressure: Why AI is forcing a governance reset
iTWire TV: Australian boardrooms are entering a critical inflection point as AI, cyber risk and geopolitical uncertainty converge to reshape corporate governance.
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Barracuda Advances Cybersecurity Platform and Partner Program
Accelerates Innovation to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Fuel Partner Growth News highlights: Barracuda unveils BarracudaONE cybersecurity platform innovations and modernised global partner program. New BarracudaONE innovations strengthen cyber resilience across email, network access and generative AI usage. The enhanced partner program introduces new benefits, incentives and tools to help MSPs, resellers and hybrid partners accelerate…
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Njordium AI blocks fake invoices and fraudulent payments
Njordium Cyber Group has launched its new AI Fraud Detection Module, a self-learning AI engine integrated into the recently released Vendor Management System (VMS). The module instantly detects and neutralises fake invoices, phantom services or products, and inflated pricing. Fully transparent and compliant with the EU AI Act, it delivers a regulator-aligned solution to Europe’s…
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Checkmarx KICS Code Scanner Targeted in Widening Supply Chain Hit
TeamPCP is the likely cyber threat actor behind attacks on Trivy, Checkmarx’s KICS and VS Code plug-ins, and the LiteLLM AI library — and all signs point to more attacks to come.
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Why Prevention Isn’t Enough: Shifting to True Operational Resilience in 2026
As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale, traditional prevention-first security models are proving insufficient for modern enterprises. This article examines the evolution toward operational resilience, emphasizing the protection of identity systems, rapid containment, and recovery as essential capabilities. It explores how organizations can adopt an “assume breach” mindset, strengthen identity infrastructure, and build recovery-focused…
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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to Address the New Cyber Frontline at Infosecurity Europe
Geopolitics and cyber warfare take center stage at Infosecurity Europe as Dmytro Kuleba discusses Ukraine’s hybrid war experience
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Good Drinks Australia brews stronger network and security with Macquarie Telecom
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Independent Australian brewer improves reliability, efficiency and cyber security with AI powered SASE network solution
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Canada-Based Organization Health Shared Services Accelerates SOC Investigations with ANY.RUN
ANY.RUN spoke with the Interim CISO and Director of Cyber Operations at Health Shared Services, who provided insights into how their team addressed alert fatigue, improved MTTD and MTTR, and strengthened their investigation workflow with ANY.RUN. In this new addition to our success story series, we explore how the healthcare organization’s SOC team improved detection, triage, and response efficiency while maintaining the existing operational processes. Organization Overview Health Shared Services is a healthcare support organization based in Alberta, Canada. Its SOC team consists of 16…
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Canada-Based Organization Health Shared Services Accelerates SOC Investigations with ANY.RUN
ANY.RUN spoke with the Interim CISO and Director of Cyber Operations at Health Shared Services, who provided insights into how their team addressed alert fatigue, improved MTTD and MTTR, and strengthened their investigation workflow with ANY.RUN. In this new addition to our success story series, we explore how the healthcare organization’s SOC team improved detection, triage, and response efficiency while maintaining the existing operational processes. Organization Overview Health Shared Services is a healthcare support organization based in Alberta, Canada. Its SOC team consists of 16…
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Dell expands security stack with quantum-ready protections and AI threat detection
Dell Technologies has introduced new security by design and cyber resilience capabilities to help organizations secure, detect and recover from next-generation threats. The enhancements address emerging risks from quantum computing and AI by hardening device foundations, strengthening cyber resilience when incidents occur and extending threat detection into AI data platforms. Why it matters AI is…
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Experts insist Trump administration’s cyber strategy is already paying off
SAN FRANCISCO — The Trump administration’s two-week old cyber strategy that aims to promote more proactive, offensive actions while bolstering federal networks and critical infrastructure, is a significant shift that’s already materializing in meaningful ways, a group of experts said Monday at the RSAC 2026 Conference. Despite the federal government’s absence from the industry’s largest…
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Dataminr Launches AI-Driven Cyber Defense Platform
Dataminr has launched a new AI-powered cyber defense platform designed to help enterprise security teams detect threats earlier and respond faster. The platform, Dataminr for Cyber Defense, combines real-time external intelligence with internal security data to identify risks, assess financial impact, and automate response workflows before incidents escalate. Dataminr integrates ThreatConnect to power real-time threat…
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Rubrik Data Protection for Google Workspace Helps Enterprise Customers Achieve End-to-End Cyber Resilience
COMPANY NEWS: One of the first unified cyber resilience platforms for Google Workspace; provides customers with comprehensive protection across data, identity, and AI Accelerates recovery of operations to minutes, from days; keeps original data and systems intact
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Reflections from the Second NIST Cyber AI Profile Workshop
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (Cyber AI Profile) Workshop in January! The input we received on the Preliminary Draft during this workshop has been invaluable and is informing the development of the next draft of the NIST Cyber AI Profile. We are working toward publishing a…
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Booz Allen’s Vellox brings AI vs. AI defense to protect critical infrastructure and national security
Booz Allen Hamilton’s new Vellox suite showcases how AI-native cyber defense can counter growing threats to U.S. national security and critical infrastructure. The company’s new threat report, When Cyberattacks Happen at AI Speed, shows that AI is widening the gap between the speed of cyberattacks and time to respond. In 2025, the average breakout time…
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The Agentic Era Arrives: How AI Is Transforming the Cyber Threat Landscape
GUEST OPINION: The cyber security landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Between January and February 2026, we observed a major evolution in how threat actors adopt, weaponise, and operationalise AI. What was once experimental is now mature. What once required coordinated teams can now be executed by a single experienced developer with an AI‑powered IDE. And…
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Are nations ready to be the cybersecurity insurers of last resort?
A senior member of the Cyber Monitoring Center (CMC), an organization formed last year to monitor, define and classify cyber events impacting UK organizations, this week questioned whether a £1.5 billion (about $2 billion) government loan guarantee provided to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) should have happened in the first place. Speaking at an event hosted…
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Terminated contract led to $2.5 million cyber extortion scheme
A federal jury convicted Cameron Curry, 27, a Charlotte resident, of carrying out an extensive cyber extortion scheme targeting a Washington, D.C.-based international technology company. He faces up to two years in prison on each of the six charges. Curry, who worked as a data analyst for about six months with the victim company and…
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ANY.RUN Enters IT-Harvest’s 2026 Cyber 150 for Fast Growth and Industry Impact
We’re thrilled to announce that ANY.RUN has once again been recognized in IT-Harvest’s 2026 Cyber 150, a list of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies. Receiving this recognition for the second year in a row makes this moment especially meaningful and reflects the strong progress our company made over the past year. It also points to a broader shift in the market.…
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The World’s First AI-Powered Scam Detector, Norton Genie, Now in ChatGPT
Get instant scam checks and trusted Cyber Safety advice from Norton without leaving your ChatGPT conversation
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Feds keep eyes peeled for Iran cyberattacks, respond to Stryker breach
Federal cyber officials aren’t seeing a significant change in attacks tied to Iran since the conflict there began, at least not yet, but they are on the lookout for any uptick and are focusing on the Stryker attack in particular. Terry Kalka — director of the Defense Industrial Base Collaborative Information Sharing Environment at The…
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Meet the 2026 Cybersecurity Startups Beating Hackers at Their Own Game
Cyber threats are advancing fast in 2026… and startups are leading the charge to stop them. Startups are racing to counter new threats like AI-powered phishing, deepfake fraud, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply-chain attacks. At the same time, venture capital is returning to cybersecurity, AI is reshaping both offense and defense, and regulators are raising the bar…
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Tracking the Iran War: A Month of Escalation and Regional Impact
Iran war likely prolonged, increasing cyber threats, energy disruption, and instability, with companies in the Middle East facing higher risk. Resecurity (USA) released a strategic intelligence update on the war in Iran, covering nearly a month of military conflict. The conflict has shifted global attention and resources, placing other ongoing conflicts like Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Gaza, and…
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Trump administration isn’t pushing companies to conduct cyber offense, national cyber director says
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said Tuesday that the Trump administration isn’t aspiring to enlist the private sector to conduct offensive cyber operations, but instead to help the government by keeping them abreast of the threats they’re facing. The recently-released national cyber strategy talks about incentivizing companies to disrupt the networks of adversaries. “I’m not…
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CTG unveils cyber resilience scoring dashboard for measurable risk reduction
CTG has announced the launch of a cyber resilience scoring dashboard that helps organizations quantify risk, prioritize remediation, and track measurable improvement over time. The dashboard is part of the Group’s Cegeka Security Advisory Framework (CSAF), a modular approach that combines assessments and advisory services to help organizations continuously improve their security strategy. By translating…
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XM Cyber advances AI security with enhanced exposure and attack path visibility
XM Cyber has enhanced its Continuous Exposure Management Platform to help organizations adopt AI without exposing themselves to new and emerging threats. The release introduces three major capabilities that enable organizations to embrace AI-driven innovation at full speed, without giving attackers a roadmap to their most critical assets. “Rapid AI adoption has created a dilemma…
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Intel 471 debuts integrated platform for external threat management
Intel 471 has announced its latest product offering, the Cyber Threat Exposure Bundle, on its Verity471 platform. This new bundle combines Attack Surface Exposure, Third-Party Exposure, and Brand Exposure into a single solution, providing users with a standardized view to identify, prioritize, and remediate external risks. By integrating these solutions, organizations are better equipped to…
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UK Cyber Monitoring Centre Sets Its Sights on US Expansion One Year After Launch
The US Cyber Monitoring Center should be operational in 2027, said the UK CMC leadership
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Stellar Cyber 6.4.0 reduces alert noise and speeds investigations with Autonomous SOC capabilities
Stellar Cyber has announced he general availability of version 6.4.0 of its platform. With this release, Stellar Cyber delivers new Autonomous SOC capabilities designed to reduce alert noise, accelerate investigations, and transform the day-to-day experience of security analysts. Ushering in the human-augmented Autonomous SOC Security teams are overwhelmed by escalating alert volumes and increasingly complex…
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When insider risk is a wellbeing issue, not just a disciplinary one
Written by Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions Insider risk is still often framed around intent, with the focus placed on malicious employees, disgruntled contractors, or deliberate misuse of access for personal gain.Those cases exist and they matter, but they are rarely where risk first begins, and they do not reflect how…
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KnowBe4 Research Reveals Over Half of Australians Prioritise Work Accounts Over Personal Security
GUEST RESEARCH: New study finds 76% of Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but risky habits like password reuse and credential sharing remain widespread
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Chinese Hackers Target Southeast Asian Militaries with AppleChris and MemFun Malware
A suspected China-based cyber espionage operation has targeted Southeast Asian military organizations as part of a state-sponsored campaign that dates back to at least 2020. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 is tracking the threat activity under the moniker CL-STA-1087, where CL refers to cluster, and STA stands for state-backed motivation. “The activity demonstrated strategic operational…
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CVE-2026-3910: Chrome V8 Zero-Day Used for In-the-Wild Attacks
Chrome zero-days continue to pose a major risk for cyber defenders. Earlier this year, Google patched CVE-2026-2441, the first actively exploited Chrome zero-day of 2026. Now, another emergency update has been released, fixing two more flaws already exploited in the wild, CVE-2026-3910 in Chrome’s V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine and CVE-2026-3909, an out-of-bounds write bug…
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Identity attacks and cloud misconfigurations driving new wave of cyber threats
GUEST RESEARCH: A new security report from Google Cloud warns that cyber attackers are increasingly exploiting identity systems and cloud configuration weaknesses as organisations accelerate their move to cloud-based infrastructure.
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Threat intelligence by ESET is a game changer
Cyber threats have gained the upper hand on many global organizations, attacking through a relentless cycle of new phishing scams, malware attacks and deepfake incidents. As new-age IT and cybersecurity projects continue to proliferate, CIOs, CISOs, and their teams are embracing a variety of cutting-edge strategies to add intelligence to the ever-growing volume of data,…
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FBI says even in an AI-powered world, security basics still matter
Artificial intelligence may be enhancing cyber threats, but the defensive approach to those AI-amplified attacks remains the same, a top FBI official said Tuesday. “We have seen actors both criminal and nation-state, they’re absolutely using AI to their advantage,” said Jason Bilnoski, deputy assistant director at the FBI’s cyber division. “But the way attacks unfold…
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I replaced manual pen tests with automation. Here’s what I learned.
More accreditation and compliance requirements have been added in response to cyber incidents. While these frameworks play an important role in establishing security baselines, true security is more than just achieving a perfect compliance score. As I often say, “policies and procedures won’t stop an attacker, they’ll just have more documents to exfiltrate when they…
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Trump Administration Unveils New Cyber Strategy For America
US national cyber strategy focuses on stronger defenses, countering threats, fostering innovation
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AI Security Startups Dominate New Cyber Innovation Awards
Over one in five winners of IT-Harvest’s 2026 Cyber 150 are AI security companies
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No more soft play, President Trump warns in new cyber strategy
The White House released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America,” a policy framework outlining the administration’s priorities for maintaining U.S. leadership in cyberspace. The seven-page cyber strategy commits to a coordinated, government-wide response to cyber threats that extends beyond cyberspace and relies on close cooperation with allies, industry, and academia. “This strategy builds on President…
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Reading White House President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America (March 2026)
White House released President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America, framing cyberspace as a strategic domain to project power and counter growing cyber threats The White House has released “President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America,” a document that outlines how the United States intends to maintain dominance in cyberspace and confront an increasingly hostile digital landscape.…
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The long-awaited Trump cyber strategy has arrived
President Donald Trump released his administration’s cyber strategy Friday, promoting offense operations in cyberspace, securing federal networks and critical infrastructure, streamlining regulations, leveraging emerging technologies and strengthening the cybersecurity workforce. Trump also signed an executive order Friday directing agencies to take action to combat cybercrime and fraud. A little more than half of the five…
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FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating suspicious cyber activity involving systems used to process surveillance and wiretap warrants, raising concerns about the security of highly sensitive law enforcement infrastructure. Although officials say the issue has been contained, the incident highlights the growing cyber risks facing government networks that store and manage critical investigative…
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CyberProof 2026 Report Warns of Rising Identity and AI Cyberattacks
The global cyber threat landscape shifted in 2025, as attackers increasingly abandoned complex malware in favor of faster, more scalable tactics centered on identity compromise, AI-driven automation, and SaaS ecosystem abuse. According to the CyberProof 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report, attackers are no longer focused on breaking through network perimeters. Instead, they are logging in…
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Backup strategies are working, and ransomware gangs are responding with data theft
Business email compromise (BEC) and funds transfer fraud combined for 58% of all cyber insurance claims filed in 2025, according to data from Coalition covering more than 100,000 policyholders across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. BEC was the single most common claim type at 31%, with frequency rising 15% year…
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The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Hidden cyber risks in remote work include insecure home Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and data exposure, leaving businesses and employees vulnerable to breaches.
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Tycoon 2FA Goes Boom as Europol, Vendors Bust Phishing Platform
The phishing-as-a-service platform was popular among cyber threat actors because of its ability to bypass multifactor authentication defenses.
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APT28-Linked Campaign Deploys BadPaw Loader and MeowMeow Backdoor in Ukraine
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Russian cyber campaign that has targeted Ukrainian entities with two previously undocumented malware families named BadPaw and MeowMeow. “The attack chain initiates with a phishing email containing a link to a ZIP archive. Once extracted, an initial HTA file displays a lure document written in Ukrainian concerning…
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Cork Cyber Unveils Software Installer Scripts
At ThreatLocker Zero Trust World, Cork Cyber announced the launch of Software Installer Scripts within the Cork Vantage Platform, a new capability that enables MSPs to generate dynamic installer scripts for vulnerable and outdated software across Windows environments. Aligning operational security with financial continuity According to Cork Cyber, the release addresses the longstanding problem of…
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Slipstream Cyber included on Atmos First Response and Remediation Panel
COMPANY NEWS : Strengthening rapid cyber incident response through coordinated technical forensics and legal advisory expertise.
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Njordium Vendor Management System eliminates duplicate third-party assessments
Njordium Cyber Group has launched its Vendor Management System (VMS), a platform that eliminates the costly duplication of third-party assessments under Europe’s overlapping regulations. 70% of European organisations suffered a data breach in the past three years, and 77% of those breaches originated with a vendor or third party (Whistic, Third-Party Risk Management 2025 Impact…
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Major Cyber Attacks in February 2026: BQTLock, Thread-Hijack Phishing, and MFA Bypass Evolution
February 2026 brought a surge of sophisticated cyber threats targeting businesses across industries. ANY.RUN’s analysts exposed and explored several major cyber threats this month, providing early visibility into emerging malware families and evolving attack techniques. From new ransomware strains capable of encrypting entire environments in minutes, to fully undetected remote access trojans — the threat…
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ImmuniWeb launches a Cyber Threat Intelligence service
ImmuniWeb Discovery has been enhanced with a dedicated Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) offering. In addition to detecting customer-specific incidents on the dark web and other locations across the internet, the new CTI capability enables customers to stay continuously informed about emerging trends in cybercrime, the regulatory landscape, and supply chain risks. In addition to strategic…
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UK Warns of Heightened Iranian Cyber Risk as Middle East Conflict Intensifies
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging British organizations to brace for potential Iranian-linked cyber activity as tensions escalate in the Middle East. While officials say there is no confirmed spike in direct attacks against the UK, they caution that the situation could shift rapidly. “There is almost certainly a heightened risk…
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News alert: DDoS attacks surge 75% in 2025; Link11 says attacks now sustained, not sporadic
FRANKFURT, Mar. 2, 2026, CyberNewswire — Link11 has published its European Cyber Report 2026, revealing that DDoS attacks reached a new level in 2025 and have become a permanent stress factor for digital infrastructures. The report shows that the number of documented attacks in the Link11 network rose by 75% in 2025, following explosive growth in…
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The FBI’s cyber chief is using Winter SHIELD to accelerate China prep, threat intelligence sharing
The FBI’s cyber chief is prioritizing preparation for stepped-up Chinese threats, enhanced confrontation of adversaries in cyberspace and quicker intelligence sharing with industry as the bureau enters the second and final month of a unique cybersecurity awareness campaign. Brett Leatherman, who took over as assistant director of the FBI’s cyber division last summer, listed those…
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UK warns of Iranian cyberattack risks amid Middle-East conflict
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) alerted British organizations to a heightened risk of Iranian cyberattacks amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. […]
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Expect Iran to Launch Cyber-Attacks Globally, Warns Google Head of Threat Intel
John Hultquist suggests “aggressive” Iranian cyber attackers will target the US and its Gulf allies with plausibly deniable ransomware attacks, hacktivist campaigns and more
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Hybrid Middle East Conflict Triggers Surge in Global Cyber Activity
Military strikes in the Middle East escalate cyber ops, raising spillover risks globally for firms
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Concentric AI Inks ANZ Distribution Deal with Sektor
Concentric AI has signed a distribution agreement with cyber and information security distributor Sektor, marking its latest effort to expand into the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets. Under the agreement, Sektor will serve as Concentric AI’s authorized distributor across the ANZ region, supporting regional channel partners, resellers, MSSPs, and system integrators with enablement, go-to-market…
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Google Disrupts ‘Prolific’ and ‘Elusive’ China-Linked Global Hacking Campaign
UNC2814 hit 53 victims in 42 countries with novel backdoor in decade long cyber espionage operation
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Threat actor leveraged Cisco SD-WAN zero-day since 2023 (CVE-2026-20127)
A “highly sophisticated” cyber threat actor has been exploiting a zero-day authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-20127) in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller (formerly vSmart), Cisco has announced today. The vulnerability was reported by Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre, who said that once the vulnerability was exploited, “the malicious actors add[ed] a rogue peer, and eventually…
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Ex-L3Harris executive sentenced to 87 months for selling stolen cyber-exploit trade secrets
Peter Williams, a former executive of Trenchant, L3Harris’ cyber division, has been sentenced to 87 months in prison by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., after pleading guilty to stealing and selling sensitive cyber-exploit trade secrets to a Russian broker. Williams admitted his actions caused the defense contractor an estimated $35 million in losses. The…
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Chinese group’s ChatGPT use reveals worldwide harassment campaign against critics
A Chinese law enforcement official attempted to use ChatGPT to review its reports on cyber operations, subsequently revealing details of a worldwide online harassment and silencing campaign of China’s critics at home and abroad. In a new threat report released Wednesday, OpenAI said the activity concerned a single account that regularly used ChatGPT to review…
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What are the types of ransomware attacks?
Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these operations like a business and are motivated to keep up profits at any cost. Their tactics range from quickly locking down an entire network to slowly leaking sensitive…
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How to prevent business email compromise
Business email compromise (BEC) is the cyber equivalent of an expertly forged handwritten note—no malware fireworks, no flashing warnings, just a convincing request that tricks someone into wiring money or handing over sensitive data. Knowing how to prevent BEC should sit at the top of every security to‑do list because even one fraudulent email can…
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Know the red flags: Business email compromise signs to look out for
When it comes to cyber threats, business email compromise (BEC) is one of the sneakiest, most costly scams out there. These digital predators don’t rely on brute force, but are patient, tactical, and they exploit one weakness above all: human trust. If you’re in the cybersecurity game, spotting a BEC attack can mean the difference…
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Index Engines: Ransomware Shifting To Polymorphism & Wiper Attacks
Cyber resilience solutions provider Index Engines has released a new study from its CyberSense Research Lab, finding that threat actors are increasingly using polymorphism, shadow encryption, and directory corruption in their attacks. Four ransomware developments observed in Q4 2025 According to the company, these techniques were used specifically to bypass traditional defenses, increase dwell time,…
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Stopping real-world attacks: Lessons for business leaders from the 2026 cyber frontline
Practical steps to reduce business cyber risk based on analysis of 661 incidents remediated by Sophos X-Ops as detailed in the Sophos Active Adversary Report 2026 Categories: Products & Services Tags: MDR., Identity Security, ITDR, Secure by Design, XDR
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Data Breaches in 2026: What’s old, what’s new?
Data breaches in 2026 explained, new cyber threats, AI driven attacks, common breach causes, and practical security strategies for individuals and businesses
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FBI: Threats from Salt Typhoon are ‘still very much ongoing’
A top FBI cyber official said Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage group behind the widespread compromise of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure in 2024, continues to pose a broad threat to both America’s private and public sectors. Michael Machtinger, deputy assistant director for cyber intelligence at the FBI, touted improved partnerships between the telecommunications industry and…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: OpenSSL RCE, Foxit 0-Days, Copilot Leak, AI Password Flaws & 20+ Stories
The cyber threat space doesn’t pause, and this week makes that clear. New risks, new tactics, and new security gaps are showing up across platforms, tools, and industries — often all at the same time. Some developments are headline-level. Others sit in the background but carry long-term impact. Together, they shape how defenders need to…
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UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses
The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. Serious cyber incidents cost businesses an average of £195,000, with about half of small firms experiencing one in the past 12 months, officials say. “No business is out of reach…
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Cloud Range launches AI Validation Range to safely test and secure AI before deployment
Cloud Range has introduced its AI Validation Range, a secure, contained virtual cyber range that enables organizations to test, train, and validate AI models, applications, and autonomous agents without risking exposure of sensitive production data. AI adoption is accelerating faster than most organizations can meaningfully validate its security. Security teams are asked to integrate and…
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Record Number of Ransomware Victims and Groups in 2025
Searchlight Cyber reports a 30% annual increase in ransomware victim numbers in 2025
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Cloud Range Rolls Out Validation Range for Secure AI Testing
Cloud Range on Tuesday launched its AI Validation Range, a cyber range platform designed to help organizations securely test, train, and validate AI models and agentic AI before deployment in production environments. Balancing AI security and human judgment According to Cloud Range, its new platform is designed to address the rapid adoption of unmanaged AI…
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The defense industrial base is a prime target for cyber disruption
Cyber threats against the defense industrial base (DIB) are intensifying, with adversaries shifting from traditional espionage toward operations designed to disrupt production capacity and compromise supply chains. In this Help Net Security interview, Luke McNamara, Deputy Chief Analyst, Google Threat Intelligence Group, explains how attackers target the broader defense ecosystem and why identity has become…
AI, APAC, Apps, china, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Network Security
Chinese hackers exploited a Dell zero-day for 18 months before anyone noticed
Researchers uncovered more worrying details about a long-running cyber espionage campaign suspected to be backed by the Chinese government, exemplifying how such attacks often go undetected until they’ve already caused significant damage. Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant said the Chinese threat group UNC6201 has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual…
Global Security News, Government & Policy
NSW’s cyber strategy reflects a broader shift, security is becoming an enabler of progress
GUEST OPINION: The NSW Government’s new cyber security strategy is a strong point of reference, not just because it applies to government, but because it reflects a broader shift we are seeing across Australian organisations.
AI, Apps, Cloud Security, Compliance, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Building an AI-powered defense-in-depth security architecture for serverless microservices
Enterprise customers face an unprecedented security landscape where sophisticated cyber threats use artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and evade detection at machine speed. Traditional perimeter-based security models are insufficient when adversaries can analyze millions of attack vectors in seconds and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities before patches are available. The distributed nature of serverless architectures…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Finding a common language around risk
Here’s what nobody tells you about risk management: your cyber team speaks Klingon, your operations folks speak Elvish and your strategy people speak ancient Greek. And somehow, you expect them all to protect the same castle. We’ve watched this play out more times than we care to count. The CISO warns about ransomware threats. Operations…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
It’s 2026. Why are the basics still being missed?
Written by Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security, and Gavin Wilson, Director of Physical Security and Risk, at Toro Solutions After spending years working with organisations on security, one thing becomes hard to ignore. When something serious happens, the root causes are sadly rarely surprising and there is often a sense of inevitability to them. Access…
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management as the Backbone of Enterprise Security
In this post, I will talk about cyber risk management as the backbone of enterprise security. Enterprise security has evolved far beyond perimeter defenses and reactive incident response. In an era defined by cloud computing, remote work, interconnected supply chains, and increasingly sophisticated threat actors, organizations face a level of cyber exposure that is both…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Munich Security Conference: Cyber Threats Lead G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Ranks Third
G7 countries ranked cyber-attacks as the top risk, while BICS members placed cyber threats only as the eighth most pressing risk
AI, china, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, malware, Risk Management, Russia
Google: state-backed hackers exploit Gemini AI for cyber recon and attacks
Google says nation-state actors used Gemini AI for reconnaissance and attack support in cyber operations. Google DeepMind and GTIG report a rise in model extraction or “distillation” attacks aimed at stealing AI intellectual property, which Google has detected and blocked. While APT groups have not breached frontier models, private firms and researchers have tried to…
Global Security News, Network Security
How Emerging Threats Are Forcing a Reboot of Defence Industrial Base Security Policy
Cyber threats to the defence industrial base are no longer theoretical or confined to classified systems; they are an operational reality affecting personnel, contractors and supply networks worldwide. A newly published Google Threat Intelligence Group report positions the DIB as a contested environment where state-sponsored operations and criminal actors alike apply relentless pressure on digital infrastructure…
Global Security News, Security
Proactive strategies for cyber resilience with Wazuh
Cyber resilience means anticipating threats, detecting them early, and recovering fast when incidents occur. Wazuh shows how its open source SIEM and XDR unify visibility, detection, and automated response to strengthen proactive defense. […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, News, Risk Management, Threats
Picus Red Report 2026 Shows Attackers Favor Stealth Over Disruption
Cyber attackers are quietly changing how they operate — and the latest Picus Red Report shows that disruption is no longer the goal. Rather than encrypting systems or triggering immediate disruption, Picus Security found that adversaries are prioritizing stealth, persistence, and long-term access within enterprise environments. “The 2026 Red Report confirms that the era of…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, dark web, Global Security News, Security
New Cybercrime Group 0APT Accused of Faking Hundreds of Breach Claims
Researchers reveal the new 0APT cyber group is fabricating attacks on large organisations. Learn how they use fake data to trick companies into paying.
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Singapore telcos breached in China-linked cyber espionage campaign
Singapore’s four major telecommunications companies were hit by a coordinated cyber espionage campaign last year, the country’s Cyber Security Agency (CSA) has revealed. An advanced persistent threat group known as UNC3886 has probed deep into the networks of M1, SIMBA Telecom, Singtel, and StarHub, spurring Singapore’s security agencies to mount a large cyber defence operation.…
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Singapore Takes Down Chinese Hackers Targeting Telco Networks
Operation Cyber Guardian was Singapore’s largest and longest running anti-cyber threat law enforcement operation
Apps, Global Security News, Risk Management
Armis Launches Armis Centrix for Application Security to Secure the Code that Runs Organisations
Solution helps security teams reduce cyber risk exposure, operate more efficiently and streamline their security stack
Apps, Global Security News, Risk Management
Armis Launches Armis Centrix for Application Security to Secure the Code that Runs Organisations
Solution helps security teams reduce cyber risk exposure, operate more efficiently and streamline their security stack