Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv that’s designed to facilitate device takeover (DTO) attacks for financial theft. The malware, according to ThreatFabric, masquerades as seemingly harmless IPTV apps to deceive victims, indicating that the activity is primarily singling out users looking for the online TV applications. “This new threat,…
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CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran’s ongoing protests to conduct information theft and long-term espionage. The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) said it observed the activity after January 9, with the attacks designed to deliver a malicious payload that serves as a remote access trojan…
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From in-house CISO to consultant. What you need to know before making the leap
For Nikoloz Kokhreidze, the move into cybersecurity consulting came gradually through a series of small steps. “I accumulated enough experience across different industries, I started my newsletter, and I realized there’s a community of people interested in what I have to say,” he explains. What ultimately crystallized the decision was the thought that his impact…
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Critical infra Honeywell CCTVs vulnerable to auth bypass flaw
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of a critical vulnerability in multiple Honeywell CCTV products that allows unauthorized access to feeds or account hijacking. […]
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Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP Phones Exposed to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw in the Grandstream GXP1600 series of VoIP phones that could allow an attacker to seize control of susceptible devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2329, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of unauthenticated stack-based buffer…
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Essential Cybersecurity Tips For Startups
In this post, I will show you essential cybersecurity tips for startups. Launching a company is exciting, but it also exposes you to risks that can hit your business before it finds its footing. Criminals move fast to exploit weak spots and mistakes in young companies that haven’t built strong security habits yet. Follow these…
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Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in four popular Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to steal local files and execute code remotely. The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and
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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws…
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CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild. The list of vulnerabilities is as follows – CVE-2026-2441 (CVSS score: 8.8) – A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow a remote attacker to…
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Cybersecurity in cross-border logistics operations
In this Help Net Security video, Dieter Van Putte, CTO at Landmark Global, discusses how cybersecurity has become a core part of global supply chain operations. He explains that logistics is now also about data moving between carriers, customs authorities, warehouses, brokers, and customers. That constant flow increases risk and expands the attack surface. Van…
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News alert: Award nominations reveal a shift from AI hype to a sharper focus on governing agentic AI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026, CyberNewswire: The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders, the analysis draws on more than 200 submissions received ahead of RSA Conference 2026. Agentic…
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Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection. The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok
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MCSC 2026: „Politik und Wirtschaft müssen zusammenarbeiten“
Das Motto der Munich Cybersecurity Conference 2026: “Command Control, Really? Confronting The Illusion Of Deterrence In The Age Of Relentless Cyber Threats.” Julia Mutzbauer Auch in diesem Jahr waren wieder zahlreiche internationale Institutionen auf der Münchner Cybersicherheitskonferenz (MCSC) vertreten. Darunter das Weiße Haus, FBI, Europol, OECD, BSI, BND und die Europäische Kommission sowie das National…
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Quest Software Debuts Platform to Deliver Trustworthy AI Data
Data management and cybersecurity company Quest Software has launched the Quest Trusted Data Management Platform, featuring Automated Data Product Factory — a unified SaaS-native solution built to deliver trusted, AI-ready data at speed and scale. Using AI to automate data product creation According to the company, the platform unifies five core capabilities: data modeling data…
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SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new SmartLoader campaign that involves distributing a trojanized version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server associated with Oura Health to deliver an information stealer known as StealC. “The threat actors cloned a legitimate Oura MCP Server – a tool that connects AI assistants to Oura Ring health…
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Proofpoint Launches Revamped Global Partner Network
Proofpoint, Inc., a cybersecurity and compliance provider, has unveiled the Proofpoint Partner Network, an enhanced global partner program designed to help partners grow faster, strengthen margins, and deliver greater value to customers as cyber threats increasingly target people, data, and AI-driven workflows. Proofpoint aligns new partner network with channel growth According to Proofpoint, the new…
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Your encrypted data is already being stolen
Quantum computing is often treated as a distant, theoretical cybersecurity issue. According to Ronit Ghose, Global Head, Future of Finance of Citi Institute, that mindset is already putting financial institutions at risk. The biggest misconception, he says, is that quantum threats begin on a single future Q-day, when quantum machines suddenly crack encryption. In reality,…
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Infostealer Steals OpenClaw AI Agent Configuration Files and Gateway Tokens
Cybersecurity researchers disclosed they have detected a case of an information stealer infection successfully exfiltrating a victim’s OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) configuration environment. “This finding marks a significant milestone in the evolution of infostealer behavior: the transition from stealing browser credentials to harvesting the ‘souls’ and identities of personal AI [
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Vectra AI Report Warns AI Gains Aren’t Boosting Resilience
Cybersecurity provider Vectra AI has published its 2026 State of Threat Detection and Response Report, revealing a persistent gap between security investment and real-world cyber resilience. Lagging confidence amid rising AI adoption Based on a survey of 1,450 security practitioners and leaders worldwide, the report found that while many security teams feel better staffed and…
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New ZeroDayRAT Mobile Spyware Enables Real-Time Surveillance and Data Theft
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new mobile spyware platform dubbed ZeroDayRAT that’s being advertised on Telegram as a way to grab sensitive data and facilitate real-time surveillance on Android and iOS devices. “The developer runs dedicated channels for sales, customer support, and regular updates, giving buyers a single point of access to a…
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Google Ads and Claude AI Abused to Spread MacSync Malware via ClickFix
Cybersecurity experts at Moonlock Lab have discovered a new ClickFix attack. Hackers are using hijacked Google Ads and fake Claude AI guides to trick Mac users into installing the data-stealing MacSync malware.
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CISO Julie Chatman wants to help you take control of your security leadership role
Julie Chatman never planned to get into cybersecurity. In fact, she believes most don’t but are mentored into it, as she was. Chatman started her professional career as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, specializing in medical laboratory science and technology — a core part of medical diagnostics. “I analyzed blood work, monitoring quality control, ensuring accuracy…
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10 years later, Bangladesh Bank cyberheist still offers cyber-resiliency lessons
Ten years on, the Bangladesh Bank cyberheist — a landmark cybersecurity incident that rewrote the rules of nation state–sponsored hacking — continues to offer lessons for the cybersecurity community. Cyberspies hacked into Bangladesh Bank internal network and SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) messaging environment before sending 35 fraudulent SWIFT payment instructions that attempted…
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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in BeyondTrust RS and PRA to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in BeyondTrust RS and PRA to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an BeyondTrust RS and PRA vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week BeyondTrust released security updates to…
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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in BeyondTrust RS and PRA to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in BeyondTrust RS and PRA to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an BeyondTrust RS and PRA vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score of 9.9), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week BeyondTrust released security updates to…
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Battling bots face off in cybersecurity arena
AI agents are increasingly seen as a way to reinforce the capabilities of cybersecurity teams — but which can do the best job? Wiz has developed a benchmark suite of 257 real-world challenges spanning five offensive domains: zero-day discovery, CVE (code vulnerability) detection, API security, web security, and cloud security to find out. Wiz tests…
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Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Business Data, Emails, and Browsing History
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Google Chrome extension that’s designed to steal data associated with Meta Business Suite and Facebook Business Manager. The extension, named CL Suite by @CLMasters (ID: jkphinfhmfkckkcnifhjiplhfoiefffl), is marketed as a way to scrape Meta Business Suite data, remove verification pop-ups, and generate two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.
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U.S. CISA adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SolarWinds Web Help Desk, Notepad++, Microsoft Configuration Manager, and Apple devices flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws…
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Cyber risk is becoming a hold-period problem for private equity firms
Private equity firms have spent years treating cybersecurity as an IT hygiene issue inside portfolio companies. That approach is getting harder to sustain as ransomware, data theft, and regulatory pressure interfere with value creation during the hold period. Has cybersecurity risk had any financial impact on your portfolio companies? (Source: Kroll) A recent Kroll survey…
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Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to tackle the security risks of agentic AI
Proofpoint announced Thursday it has acquired Acuvity, an AI security startup, as the cybersecurity company moves to address security risks stemming from widespread corporate adoption of agentic AI. The acquisition strengthens Proofpoint‘s capabilities in monitoring and securing AI-powered systems that are increasingly handling sensitive business functions across enterprises. Financial terms of the deal were not…
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CISA to host industry feedback sessions on cyber incident reporting regulation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will hold sector-by-sector town halls in the coming weeks to get feedback on a stalled regulation requiring critical infrastructure owners and operators to report when they suffer major cyberattacks. The meeting dates, set to be published in the Federal Register Friday, would “allow external stakeholders a limited additional opportunity…
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Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of malicious packages across npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository linked to a fake recruitment-themed campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. The coordinated campaign has been codenamed graphalgo in reference to the first package published in the npm registry. It’s assessed to be active…
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SecurityBridge Taps Jesper Zerlang to Lead Global Growth
Enterprise ERP systems remain one of the most overlooked attack surfaces in cybersecurity. In an interview with Channel Insider, newly appointed SecurityBridge CEO Jesper Zerlang said closing that SAP security gap will define the company’s next phase of growth as it accelerates global expansion and deepens channel partnerships. Former board member turned executive charts early…
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AI Agents Are Here to Stay, Businesses Say
The AI bots are becoming widespread among large companies, even as a range of cybersecurity and tech governance issues still need to be ironed out.
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World Leaks Ransomware Group Adds Stealthy, Custom Malware ‘RustyRocket’ to Attacks
Accenture Cybersecurity warns over difficult to detect, “sophisticated toolset” being deployed as part of extortion campaigns
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Palo Alto closes privileged access gap with $25B CyberArk acquisition
Cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks has completed its $25 billion acquisition of Israel-based identity security firm CyberArk, bringing privileged access and identity security into the core of its platform strategy. With this acquisition, Palo Alto aims to extend privileged access controls across human, machine, and AI identities, reduce standing privileges, limit lateral movement, and stop…
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Conversation with Prassanna Rao Rajgopal: Shaping AI-Driven Cybersecurity and the Future of Digital Defense
Here is an interview with Prassanna Rao Rajgopal, Head of Cybersecurity Alliances at Black Box. As cybersecurity ecosystems continue to evolve, collaboration, partnerships, and AI-driven services are becoming critical to building resilient security strategies at scale. One leader driving this shift is Prassanna Rao Rajgopal, Head of Cybersecurity Alliances at Black Box, where he focuses…
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Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work
Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala said it could affect everything from responding to threats to finalizing CIRCIA regulations.
The post Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work appeared first on CyberScoop.
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First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild.
In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake Microsoft login page, stealing over 4,000 credentials in the process. The activity has been
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Top 20 Cyber Range Vendors and Platforms
A Cyber Range is a specialized virtual environment designed for cybersecurity training, testing, and research that simulates real-world IT and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures. Functioning as a digital battlefield or flight simulator, it allows security professionals to practice detecting and mitigating attacks in a safe, controlled setting without risking live production systems. These platforms are…
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Top Cyber Industry Defenses Spike CO2 Emissions
Organizations can improve their climate footprints by optimizing two specific cybersecurity protections, without incurring added risks.
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SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet operation called SSHStalker that relies on the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) purposes. “The toolset blends stealth helpers with legacy-era Linux exploitation: Alongside log cleaners (utmp/wtmp/lastlog tampering) and rootkit-class artifacts, the actor keeps a large back-catalog of
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U.S. CISA adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2026-21510 Microsoft Windows Shell Protection Mechanism Failure…
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CISOs must separate signal from noise as CVE volume soars
In 2026, the cybersecurity industry is expected to cross a threshold it has never reached before: More than 50,000 publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities in a single year. According to a new forecast from the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the median projection for 2026 is roughly 59,000 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs).…
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Groupe Rocher CISO on strengthening a modern retail cybersecurity strategy
Global retail and beauty brands manage a unique cybersecurity balancing act. They depend on consumer trust, massive volumes of personal data, and a sprawling network of vendors, while also managing thousands of physical locations and dynamic digital growth. In this Help Net Security interview, Jérôme Etienne, Group CISO, Groupe Rocher shares practical insights on closing…
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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
A recent attempt at a destructive cyberattack on Poland’s power grid has prompted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to publish a warning for U.S. critical infrastructure owners and operators. Tuesday’s alert follows a Jan. 30 report from Poland’s Computer Emergency Response Team concluded the December attack overlapped significantly with infrastructure used by a Russian…
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Reynolds Ransomware Embeds BYOVD Driver to Disable EDR Security Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an emergent ransomware family dubbed Reynolds that comes embedded with a built-in bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) component for defense evasion purposes within the ransomware payload itself. BYOVD refers to an adversarial technique that abuses legitimate but flawed driver software to escalate privileges and disable Endpoint Detection
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How AI is reshaping attack path analysis
Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed with data and short on clarity, while adversaries use AI to move faster and operate at unprecedented scale. Most organizations collect enormous volumes of findings: vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, penetration test results, detection gaps, threat intelligence, and control assessments. Individually, these data points may be accurate, but they don’t always reflect the big…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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European Commission Hit by Mobile Management Data Breach
European Union officials are investigating a cybersecurity incident after attackers breached systems used to manage staff mobile devices, potentially exposing limited personal data. The European Commission said it detected a cyberattack on its central mobile device management infrastructure and moved quickly to contain it. “The EU commission did well to clean systems swiftly and ensure…
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Fortinet Announces Winners of Australia Partner of the Year Awards for 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet recognises partners driving cybersecurity innovation and delivering outstanding customer outcomes
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Fortinet Announces Winners of Australia Partner of the Year Awards for 2025
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet recognises partners driving cybersecurity innovation and delivering outstanding customer outcomes
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Black Hat Europe 2025: A Decade of Cisco Security Cloud Innovation
Building a secure network for thousands of cybersecurity experts in just three days requires intense collaboration. Discover the hardware, software, and engineering behind the Black Hat Europe NOC.
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Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations
The start of a new year means a fresh start for everyone, including cybersecurity teams. With budgets and plans now finalized, it’s time for CISOs and their teams to execute their strategies. But that doesn’t mean that innovation stops when the plan is finalized. In 2026, CISOs should focus on going beyond cybersecurity compliance standards…
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Never settle: How CISOs can go beyond compliance standards to better protect their organizations
The start of a new year means a fresh start for everyone, including cybersecurity teams. With budgets and plans now finalized, it’s time for CISOs and their teams to execute their strategies. But that doesn’t mean that innovation stops when the plan is finalized. In 2026, CISOs should focus on going beyond cybersecurity compliance standards…
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TeamPCP Worm Exploits Cloud Infrastructure to Build Criminal Infrastructure
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a “massive campaign” that has systematically targeted cloud native environments to set up malicious infrastructure for follow-on exploitation. The activity, observed around December 25, 2025, and described as “worm-driven,” leveraged exposed Docker APIs, Kubernetes clusters, Ray dashboards, and Redis servers, along with the recently disclosed
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UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
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UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
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UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics.
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CISA warns of SmarterMail RCE flaw used in ransomware attacks
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. has issued a warning about CVE-2026-24423, an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw in SmarterMail that is used in ransomware attacks. […]
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China-Linked DKnife AitM Framework Targets Routers for Traffic Hijacking, Malware Delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a gateway-monitoring and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) framework dubbed DKnife that’s operated by China-nexus threat actors since at least 2019. The framework comprises seven Linux-based implants that are designed to perform deep packet inspection, manipulate traffic, and deliver malware via routers and edge devices. Its primary targets seem to
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CISA Orders Removal of Unsupported Edge Devices to Reduce Federal Network Risk
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to strengthen asset lifecycle management for edge network devices and remove those that no longer receive security updates from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) over the next 12 to 18 months. The agency said the move is to drive down…
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Data Tool to Triage Exploited Vulnerabilities Can Make KEV More Useful
A disconnect exists between the organization’s cybersecurity needs and lists like CISA’s KEV Catalog. KEV Collider combines data from multiple open-source vulnerability frameworks to help security teams quickly assess which are important, based on their priorities.
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CISA orders US federal agencies to replace unsupported edge devices
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a new binding operational directive aimed at reducing a long-standing cyber risk across federal networks: outdated “edge devices” that are not longer supported by vendors and aren’t receiving timely security updates. By “edge devices”, CISA means load balancers, firewalls, routers, switches, wireless access points, network security…
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CISA gives federal agencies 18 months to purge unsupported edge devices
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has given federal agencies 18 months to remove all end-of-support edge devices from their networks, escalating its response to what security researchers describe as a fundamental shift in nation-state attack tactics, where attackers exploit network infrastructure rather than endpoints. The binding operational directive, BOD 26-02, requires Federal Civilian Executive…
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U.S. CISA adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: CVE-2025-11953 React Native…
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CISA orders federal agencies to replace end-of-life edge devices
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new binding operational directive requiring federal agencies to identify and remove network edge devices that no longer receive security updates from manufacturers. […]
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Compromised dYdX npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new supply chain attack in which legitimate packages on npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have been compromised to push malicious versions to facilitate wallet credential theft and remote code execution. The compromised versions of the two packages are listed below – @dydxprotocol/v4-client-js (npm) – 3.4.1, 1.22.1, 1.15.2,…
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CISA tells agencies to stop using unsupported edge devices
A Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency order published Thursday directs federal agencies to stop using “edge devices” like firewalls and routers that their manufacturers no longer support. It’s a stab at tackling one of the most persistent and difficult-to-manage avenues of attack for hackers, a vector that has factored into some of the most consequential…
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Fortinet reports strong fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results
COMPANY NEWS: Fortinet®, a global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 and full year ended December 31, 2025.
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Building trust with the board through evidence-based proof
Cybersecurity is a boardroom issue, but meaningful dialogue often breaks down at the table. Boards ask about cybersecurity investments and cyber resilience; they need answers rooted in reality, not prognostication. When cybersecurity leaders respond with a list of technologies deployed and potential risks that require additional investment, board members may get frustrated by a lack…
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AI Threats in 2026: A SecOps Playbook
As we enter 2026, the cybersecurity landscape is shifting into unfamiliar territory. Headlines about “deepfake fear” and “AI chaos” reflect a growing recognition that artificial intelligence is no longer just accelerating traditional attack methods. It is opening a new category of threats that were not meaningfully part of the security equation even a few years…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…
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CVE-2025-15467: OpenSSL Vulnerability Leads to Denial-of-Service, Remote Code Execution
Just as organizations were working to patch the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509), the cybersecurity world is confronted with another serious threat. OpenSSL disclosed a high-severity stack buffer overflow issue that can trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions and, under specific circumstances, enable remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2025-15467, the vulnerability was promptly patched by the vendor…