Yubico announced its significant role in securing the AI frontier as OpenAI mandates the use of passkeys for individuals that are part of their Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program. As a leading global AI research and development company, OpenAI is setting a precedent for empowering its users to take control of their own security…
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AI, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
Carnival Data Breach Impacts Nearly 6 Million Customers
A data breach at Carnival Corporation has exposed the personal information of nearly six million individuals, showing the continued effectiveness of social engineering attacks against large enterprises. The company confirmed that threat actors gained access to portions of its network in Apr. 2026, resulting in the theft of customer data. “On April 14, 2026, the…
Global Security News, malware
Facebook scam targets users over 40 with fake Aldi meat box offers
Malwarebytes has identified a phishing scheme circulating on Facebook that preys on individuals aged 40 and above.
Global Security News
INTERPOL ‘Operation Ramz’ seizes 53 malware, phishing servers
More than 200 individuals were arrested for cybercrime activities during INTERPOL’s Operation Ramz, which focused on the Middle East and North Africa. […]
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, Risk Management
World Password Day 2026: Why Strong Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough
Every year, World Password Day reminds individuals and organizations to create stronger passwords, avoid password reuse, and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). While these practices remain important, new research from Proton suggests that traditional password security advice is no longer enough to protect modern businesses from cyber threats. Key Takeaways Despite 92% of small businesses investing…
AI, Apps, Global Security News, privacy, Risk Management
Designing trust and safety into Amazon Bedrock powered applications
Generative AI brings promising innovation, transforming how individuals and organizations approach everything from customer service to content creation and more. As AI continues to expand its capabilities, organizations are increasingly focused on how they can integrate the responsible AI concepts into the development lifecycle of their AI applications. Research from Accenture and Amazon Web Services…
AI, Global Security News
Hackers arrested for hijacking and selling 610,000 Roblox accounts
The Ukrainian police have arrested three individuals who hacked more than 610,000 Roblox gaming accounts and sold them for a profit of $225,000. […]
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Home security giant ADT data breach affects 5.5 million people
The ShinyHunters extortion group stole the personal information of 5.5 million individuals after breaching the systems of home security giant ADT earlier this month, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. […]
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Tropic Trooper Uses Trojanized SumatraPDF and GitHub to Deploy AdaptixC2
Chinese-speaking individuals are the target of a new campaign that uses a trojanized version of SumatraPDF reader to deploy the AdaptixC2 Beacon post-exploitation agent and ultimately facilitate the abuse of Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) tunnels for remote access. Zscaler ThreatLabz, which discovered the campaign last month, has attributed it with high confidence to…
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News
OpenAI expands Trusted Access for Cyber program with new GPT 5.4 Cyber model
OpenAI said it is expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program to “thousands of individuals and organizations,” who will use the company’s technology to root out bugs and vulnerabilities in their products. The program will also incorporate GPT 5.4 Cyber, a new variant of ChatGPT that OpenAI says is specifically optimized for cybersecurity tasks. OpenAI’s…
AI, Global Security News
AI and cryptocurrency scams are costing Americans billions, FBI reports
The fraud landscape has been changed by AI and cryptocurrency in a way that should concern organisations and individuals alike. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
NCSC Issues Security Alert Over Hackers Targeting WhatsApp and Signal Accounts
The UK’s cybersecurity agency offered advice to “high-risk’ individuals” on how to protect against social engineering and cyber-attacks
AI, china, Global Security News
Mission to smuggle $170 million worth of AI tech to China collapsed for three men
Three individuals, Stanley Yi Zheng, Matthew Kelly, and Tommy Shad English, have been charged with conspiracy to commit smuggling and export control violations after allegedly attempting to procure millions of dollars’ worth of restricted computer chips from a California-based hardware company. In October 2023, Tommy Shad English, claiming to represent a Thailand-based company, ordered 750…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Darktrace Introduces Darktrace / Adaptive Human Defence, a New Generation of Personalised, Real-Time Security Training and Protection
The first solution that uses an understanding of each individual’s behavior to integrate email security controls with personalised security awareness training; training is personalised based on your inbox activity, and its outcomes used to further strengthen the email security controls in place Unique adaptive coaching tailors the difficulty and content of phishing simulations to each…
AI, Global Security News, malware
The Importance of Behavioral Analytics in AI-Enabled Cyber Attacks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how individuals and organizations conduct many activities, including how cybercriminals carry out phishing attacks and iterate on malware. Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate personalized phishing emails, deepfakes and malware that evade traditional detection by impersonating normal user activity and bypassing legacy security models. As a result,
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Navia discloses data breach impacting 2.7 million people
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc. (Navia) is informing nearly 2.7 million individuals of a data breach that exposed their sensitive information to attackers. […]
AI, Global Security News
OFAC Sanctions DPRK IT Worker Network Funding WMD Programs Through Fake Remote Jobs
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their involvement in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) worker scheme with an aim to defraud U.S. businesses and generate illicit revenue for the regime to fund its weapons of mass…
AI, china, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian actors over cyberattacks on critical infrastructure
EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian firms and individuals for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and over 65,000 devices across member states. The Council of the European Union has imposed sanctions on three companies and two individuals linked to cyberattacks against EU countries and partners. “The Council adopted today restrictive measures against three entities and two individuals responsible for cyber-attacks carried…
AI, Europe, Global Security News
Europe sanctions Chinese and Iranian firms for cyberattacks
The European Union Council has announced sanctions against three entities and two individuals for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the region. […]
AI, china, Global Security News
EU sanctions Chinese company behind 65,000-device hack
The EU Council has sanctioned companies from China and Iran, along with two individuals, over cyberattacks targeting its member states and partners. “Those listed are subject to an asset freeze, while EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing them with funds or economic resources. Individuals also face travel bans that prevent entry into or…
Data Breaches, Global Security News, Network Security
Bell Ambulance Confirms Data Breach Affecting 237,830 Individuals
Bell Ambulance disclosed a data breach impacting 237,830 individuals after unauthorized access to its network exposed personal and medical data.
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Data Security, Global Security News, Risk Management
7 factors impacting the cyber skills gap
Individuals with strong cybersecurity skills are in high demand. That’s no secret. What’s most important is the fact that the shortage is preventing many enterprises from building sustainable cybersecurity talent pipelines. According to World Economic Forum statistics, only 14% of organizations are confident they have the people and skills required to meet their cybersecurity objectives.…