Microsoft has continued to make investments in Microsoft Marketplace. And starting May 27, 2026, multiparty offers in Marketplace will be available across 30 European countries. Through this expansion, partners will be able to collaborate more easily on deals, simplify transactions, and scale across borders. Starting July 15, Microsoft will expand its offerings to Australia, Japan,…
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AI, Global Security News, Russia
One Man, One AI, One Fake Persona: Inside the 5-Year Influence and Fraud ‘Patriot Bait’ Campaign
A solo Russian-speaking threat actor ran a 5-year Telegram channel and, starting September 2025, used AI to automate its content, credential theft, and a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting American audiences.
AI, Global Security News
Oracle rolls out monthly security patch updates
Oracle is changing how its security fixes are delivered: starting in May 2026, there will be a monthly Critical Security Patch Update. “Each [monthly] CSPU is smaller and more focused, making it easier to apply critical fixes quickly [to customer-managed deployments],” Oracle says. Quarterly Critical Patch Updates (CPUs) remain in place and will continue to…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Risk Management
Microsoft Urges Partners to Operationalize Copilot, Agents
Microsoft’s tone around AI is starting to change. The emphasis now is on getting systems into production and keeping them running in a way businesses can manage. Microsoft pushes partners and customers toward the next frontier This sentiment is expanded upon in a recent blog from chief partner officer Nicole Dezen, who frames Microsoft’s next…
AI, Global Security News
Windows is getting stronger RDP file protections to fight phishing attacks
Microsoft has introduced new Windows protections starting with the April 2026 security update to reduce phishing attacks that abuse Remote Desktop (.rdp) files. With these updates, the Remote Desktop Connection app displays stronger warning dialogs before a connection is established, shows details about the remote system, and requires users to review any request to share…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Scanning for AI Models, (Tue, Apr 14th)
Starting March 10, 2026, my DShield sensor started getting probe for various AI models such as claude, openclaw, huggingface, etc. Reviewing the data already reported by other DShield sensors to ISC, the DShield database shows reporting of these probes started that day and has been active ever since. Based on what we currently have reported,…
Global Security News
Try the new Gemini for Home voice assistant
Google is starting the early access rollout of the Gemini for Home voice assistant in Australia. Using Gemini for Home in early access means you’re a crucial part of building it. Please share your feedback, either in the Google Home app or by just saying “Hey Google, send feedback,” as we make regular improvements to help us create a…
AI, Global Security News
Weekly Update 499
I’m starting to become pretty fond of Bruce. Actually, I’ve had a bit of an epiphany: an AI assistant like Bruce isn’t just about auto-responding to tickets in an entirely autonomous manner; it’s also pretty awesome at responding with just a little bit of human assistance. Charlotte and I both replied to some tickets today…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
Phishing LNK files and GitHub C2 power new DPRK cyber attacks
DPRK-linked hackers use GitHub C2s, starting attacks via phishing LNK files that drop a PDF and PowerShell script in South Korea. North Korea-linked threat actors target South Korean organizations using GitHub as C2 servers. The attack chain starts with phishing emails carrying obfuscated LNK files that drop a decoy PDF and a PowerShell script to…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management
6 ways attackers abuse AI services to hack your business
Attackers are starting to exploit AI systems to mount attacks in the same way they once relied on built-in enterprise tools such as PowerShell. Instead of relying on malware, cybercriminals are increasingly abusing AI tools enterprises depend on — a trend some experts describe as living off the AI land. “We’re seeing it in things…
Global Security News
Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs
Starting this week, Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11 25H2. […]
Global Security News
iTWire TV – The Enhanced Trust Era is Here: Securing your Digital Future
GUEST INTERVIEW: The CA/Browser Forum has fired the starting gun on a 4-year sprint to 47-day certificate lifespans. For organisations still running on spreadsheets and calendar reminders, the clock is already ticking.
Global Security News
The Enhanced Trust Era is Here: Securing your Digital Future
The CA/Browser Forum has fired the starting gun on a 4-year sprint to 47-day certificate lifespans. For organisations still running on spreadsheets and calendar reminders, the clock is already ticking.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Politics, Risk Management
War-Driven Outages Put MSP Data Center Strategies at Risk
Data centers are no longer insulated from geopolitical conflict, and MSPs are starting to feel the impact. Recent attacks tied to escalating tensions between Iran, the U.S., and Israel have disrupted cloud infrastructure in the Middle East, forcing hyperscalers to shift workloads and exposing new risks to uptime, supply chains, and service agreements. For managed…
AI, Global Security News, privacy
GitHub jumps on the bandwagon and will use your data to train AI
GitHub updated how it uses data to improve AI-powered coding assistance. Starting April 24, interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users may be used to train and improve GitHub’s models unless users opt out. Copilot Business and Copilot Enterprise users are not included in this change. Users who have already opted out do…
Global Security News
Apple starts issuing lightweight security updates between software releases
Apple is delivering small security updates, called Background Security Improvements, starting with iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1. Apple describes Background Security Improvements as lightweight security releases for components such as Safari, the WebKit framework, and other system libraries, delivered through ongoing patches between software updates. “In rare instances of compatibility issues, Background Security…
AI, Global Security News
You’ve Finally Figured Out AI at Work—Now Comes the Bill
Companies that now regularly use artificial intelligence are starting to track their workers’ use of tokens, AI’s unit of measurement.
Global Security News
SSL/TLS Certificate Lifespans Are Decreasing to 200 Days
Sectigo will begin issuing 199-day certificates starting March 12, 2026. Are you ready to handle doubling certificate reissuances? The CA/Browser Forum’s (CABF) Sunday, March 15, 2026 deadline to reduce certificate… The post SSL/TLS Certificate Lifespans Are Decreasing to 200 Days appeared first on InfoSec Insights.
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Weekly Update 494
Since starting HIBP a dozen and a bit years ago, I’ve loaded an average of one breach every 4.7 days. That’s 959 of them to date, but last week it was five in only two days. That’s a few weeks’ worth of breaches in only 48 and a half hours. And that’s the way it…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Chrome to start bi-weekly updates in September
Starting in September, Google’s Chrome browser will receive a new release every two weeks, the company has announced. Since 2021, Chrome has been on a four-week release schedule for new major versions. The rationale for the faster two-week cycle is to enable faster delivery of performance improvements, bug fixes, security updates, and new features to…
AI, Global Security News
Apple announces the iPhone 17e and a new M4-powered iPad Air
Apple promised a big week of new product introductions and seems ready to deliver. Starting the week off are the iPhone 17e and an iPad Air with a powerful M4 chip. Both systems meet the promises we heard during pre-introduction speculation, but perhaps it is even more impressive that Apple has somehow also managed to offer…
AI, Global Security News
Apple’s ‘Affordable’ New iPhone 17e: Why You Should—or Shouldn’t—Get It
The latest member of the iPhone 17 family is available on March 11, starting at $599.
AI, Europe, Global Security News
Consumers feel less judged by AI debt collectors
Debt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help scale outreach, reduce call center staffing demands, and offer 24/7 service. A new study covering 11 European countries found that this shift changes how consumers emotionally experience debt collection, especially around stigma and empathy. The…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Introducing Rubrik Agent Cloud: Control Your Agents With AI
Organisations are graduating from early experiments with AI and starting to allocate multi-million dollar budgets to the development of agentic AI. However, as ambition scales, so does risk. Today, to address that challenge and bring greater trust in enterprise AI, Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) has announced the General Availability (GA) of Rubrik Agent Cloud.
AI, Global Security News
Titan Security Keys now available in more countries
Posted by Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We’re excited to announce that starting today, Titan Security Keys are available for purchase in more than 10 new countries: Ireland Portugal The Netherlands Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Australia New Zealand Singapore Puerto Rico This expansion means Titan Security Keys are now available in 22 markets, including previously…