While NIST upgraded the bug to 9.1, experts say teams must focus more on how attackers can exploit this flaw to gain VPN access.
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AI security’s cost bottleneck isn’t tokens – it’s validation
Experts say attempting to replace deterministic tools and human analysts with AI could cost companies more.
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Security experts caution MFA alone can no longer stop threat actors
Cybersecurity experts are warning enterprise admins about an increasing number of phishing campaigns aimed at stealing Microsoft 365 (M365) access tokens to bypass multifactor authentication login protection. Phishing kits aimed at capturing M365 tokens aren’t new; some reports say these kits have been around since 2021. One of the latest is EvilTokens, which researchers at…
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Fuel Tank Breaches Expand Scope of Iran’s Cyber Offensive
Security experts have long warned that insecure automatic tank gauge (ATG) systems exposed on the Internet can be tampered with by threat actors.
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Exchange Server zero-day vulnerability can be triggered by opening a malicious email
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server has experts declaring an emergency and urging CSOs to think about the need to abandon on-premises email solutions. “Because it’s already being exploited in the wild, this isn’t a ‘patch next week situation; it’s a ‘mitigate right now’ emergency,” warned Rob Enderle of the Enderle Group.…
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[Webinar] Why Your AppSec Tools Miss the “Lethal Path” (and How to Fix It)
TL;DR: Stop chasing thousands of “toast” alerts. Join experts from Wiz and Okta/GitLab to learn how hackers connect tiny flaws to build a “Lethal Chain” to your data—and how to break it. Register for the Strategic Briefing Here. Most security tools work like a smoke alarm that goes off every time you burn a piece…
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Apple vs. social engineering: Terminal paste trap blocked
Echoing concerns from other security experts, Orange Cyberdefense (OC) recently warned that employees have become the biggest security threat faced by business. Now, in the latest illustration of its ongoing security response, Apple is putting new protections in place in macOS 26.4 that should help – but employee education remains critical as hackers turn to complex, multi-stage, social engineering…
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CISA mulls new three-day remediation deadline for critical flaws
Experts have mixed reactions to a report that the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is considering reducing the timeline in which government agencies must address critical vulnerabilities from two weeks to only three days. The current 14-day window applies to high-severity flaws dating from 2021 onwards, listed as known to be under exploit…
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Two US cybersecurity experts sentenced in ransomware case, third awaits July ruling
Two US security experts were sentenced to 4 years for helping ransomware attacks. A third accomplice pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Two US cybersecurity professionals, Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, were sentenced to four years in prison for their role in supporting ransomware attacks. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving extortion. A third individual, Angelo…
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2 US Cybersecurity Experts Jailed for Aiding ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware
Two US cybersecurity experts jailed for aiding BlackCat ransomware group, extorting victims worldwide and exploiting insider access for profit.
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Claude Mythos Fears Startle Japan’s Financial Services Sector
Global financial institutions are panicked over Anthropic’s new superhacker AI model. Cyber experts aren’t quite as worried.
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Pack2TheRoot: 12-Year-Old Linux PackageKit Flaw Enables Full Compromise
Security experts have found a high-severity flaw named Pack2TheRoot in PackageKit that allows hackers to gain full root access on multiple Linux distributions.
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Helping Romance Scam Victims Require a Proactive, Empathic Approach
People targeted by confidence schemes find getting help is a lonely road. Experts want law enforcement, financial and government institutions to work together and protect them.
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Bad Memories Still Haunt AI Agents
Cisco found and fixed a significant vulnerability in the way Anthropic handles memories, but experts warn that mishandled memory files will continue threaten AI systems.
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The Race to Quantum-Proof the Internet Has Already Begun
The race to quantum-proof the internet is underway as experts warn of “harvest now, decrypt later” risks and slow migration to post-quantum security.
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CSA: CISOs Should Prepare for Post-Mythos Exploit Storm
Security experts warn of an “AI vulnerability storm” triggered by the introduction of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos in a new paper from the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
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Anthropic’s Project Glasswing Signals Potential AI-Driven Shift in Cybersecurity
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing highlights how advanced AI models may rival top human experts in finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities. Early claims from the company suggest these models, like Claude Mythos Preview, can operate at large scale and find vulnerabilities faster. However, security leaders share mixed views on the claims. “Mythos appears to materially change the…
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A Fiery Re-Entry Awaits the Artemis Astronauts
Plus, experts offer innovation predictions and drone fleets are coming to schools.
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Russia’s ‘Fancy Bear’ APT Continues Its Global Onslaught
Victims don’t need to match the cybercrime group’s technical sophistication, experts say. But patching and some form of zero trust are now non-negotiable.
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Five Amazing Tech Innovations We Should Expect in the Next 25 Years
We asked tech experts to give us their predictions. The world they envision is something to look forward to.
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The College Student—and His Cat Meme—Who Hunted the World’s Biggest Cyberweapon
A flurry of powerful attacks had internet experts baffled. Benjamin Brundage had a few tricks to help solve the mystery.
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AI-Native Security Is a Must to Counter AI-Based Attacks
Attacks by artificial intelligence agents are a reality. Experts at Nvidia’s GTC conference say defenders need to use the same tools to fight them off.
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Can Zero Trust survive the AI era?
For the past decade, cybersecurity experts in the federal government have argued that trust, or a lack of it, was key to developing effective security policies for agency systems and data. But today, cybercriminals and state-sponsored hackers are using artificial intelligence to develop and launch cyberattacks more quickly and efficiently. Governments and businesses are facing…
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Storm-2561 Uses Fake Fortinet, Ivanti VPN Sites to Drop Hyrax Infostealer
In mid-January 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts identified a devious way that cybercriminals are tricking people into giving away…
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Does breastmilk lose nutrients when heated? Understanding heat and milk nutrition
GUEST OPINION: Most experts agree that a baby’s first food – milk from mom – is packed with everything little ones need. Packed full of proteins, good fats, germ-fighting antibodies, natural enzymes, plus key vitamins, it fuels early growth and helps build strong defences. Since its makeup is so sensitive, plenty of caregivers stress over…
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PQC roadmap remains hazy as vendors race for early advantage
Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) has long sat on the periphery of enterprise security, with experts calling it inevitable but not urgent. That posture is beginning to shift. Earlier this year, Palo Alto Networks published a blog announcing a new “quantum-safe security” initiative, framing it as a way for enterprises to assess where quantum-vulnerable cryptography exists across…
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‘Send Us More’: Anthropic’s Claude Sniffs Out Bevy of Bugs
New AI-powered tools are increasingly adept at spotting flaws. Hacking experts worry they will be good at exploiting them, too.
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‘Richter Scale’ Model Measures Magnitude of OT Cyber Incidents
ICS/OT experts have devised a scoring system for rating the severity and effects of cybersecurity events in operational technology environments.
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Munro Footwear Group goes live with Fluent Order Management, Supported by Amblique
COMPANY NEWS: The iconic Australian footwear company, backed by enterprise solutions experts Amblique, has implemented a new distributed Order Management System from Fluent Commerce
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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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SpecterOps Launches BloodHound Scentry to Accelerate the Practice of Identity Attack Path Management
Drawing on years of adversary tradecraft, SpecterOps experts work alongside customers to analyze and eliminate attack paths, protect critical assets, and stay ahead of emerging threats.
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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.