Fake ChatGPT desktop app ads pushed password-stealing malware by abusing trusted AI links, hiding from scanners, and tricking users into downloads.
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Content Delivery Exploit Opens Websites to Brand Hijacking
The Underminr domain-fronting attack allows threat actors to modify Web requests and leverage trusted websites to cloak malicious activity.
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7 hard truths security pros should know: 2026 DevOps Threats Report
In 2025, trusted Git hosting platforms became a playground for cyber criminals. This is the main conclusion from the latest “DevOps Threat Unwrapped Report 2026” by GitProtect. If you want to effectively counter attacks targeted at your code (and business), you need security measures, good practices, and knowledge. Strengthen your organization’s security posture. Learn about…
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Developer Workstations Are Now Part of the Software Supply Chain
Supply chain attackers are not only trying to slip malicious code into trusted software. They are trying to steal the access that makes trusted software possible. Recently, three separate campaigns hit npm, PyPI, and Docker Hub in a 48-hour window, and all three targeted secrets from developer environments and CI/CD pipelines, including API keys, cloud…
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The Next Cybersecurity Challenge May Be Verifying AI Agents
AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity. Learn why verification, trusted identity standards, and runtime controls are now essential.
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Google Launches Android Spyware Forensics Tool for High-Risk Users
Google’s Android Advanced Protection Mode is getting a new feature allowing trusted security experts to investigate potential spyware infections
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⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Rootkit, macOS Crypto Stealer, WebSocket Skimmers and More
Rough Monday. Somebody poisoned a trusted download again, somebody else turned cloud servers into public housing, and a few crews are still getting into boxes with bugs that should’ve died years ago — the same old holes, same lazy access paths, same “how the hell is this still open” feeling. One report this week basically…
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OpenAI To Extend Cyber Program to Government Agencies
OpenAI announced its intention to expand the Trusted Access for Cyber program for cyber defenders at the federal, state and local government levels
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Other World Computing Launches OWC Express 4M2 Ultra
Other World Computing (OWC®), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced from NAB 2026, OWC Booth #N2373, the launch of the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra, the first certified Thunderbolt 5 four-slot NVMe M.2 SSD enclosure.
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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…
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The State of Trusted Open Source Report
In December 2025, we shared the first-ever The State of Trusted Open Source report, featuring insights from our product data and customer base on open source consumption across our catalog of container image projects, versions, images, language libraries, and builds. These insights shed light on what teams pull, deploy, and maintain day to day, alongside the vulnerabilities and
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Axios npm Attack Deploys Cross-Platform RAT
A brief compromise of the popular Axios npm package shows how quickly a trusted dependency can become a widespread threat. Attackers hijacked a maintainer account and published malicious versions that silently installed a remote access trojan (RAT) during routine package installs, putting developer environments and CI/CD pipelines at risk. “While traditional risks like manual dependency…
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Cloud Security Alliance Wins 2026 SC Award for AI Security Certification
The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) has won the 2026 SC Award for Best Professional Certification Program for its Trusted AI Security Expert (TAISE) credential, a training program focused on the secure development, deployment, and governance of generative AI systems. The recognition comes as organizations continue adopting AI tools at a rapid pace, often while security,…
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Rubrik Rolls Out Industry’s First Semantic AI Governance Engine
Domain-Specific Small Language Model Accelerates Trusted AI Agent Deployment and Control
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HP launches TPM Guard to help defeat physical TPM attacks
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM), developed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), is a mandatory security component in any computer running Windows 11. It stores sensitive information such as encryption keys in a separate, secure chip, passing it to the CPU as required. However, there’s a problem. If an attacker can get physical access to…
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HP launches TPM Guard to help defeat physical TPM attacks
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM), developed by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG), is a mandatory security component in any computer running Windows 11. It stores sensitive information such as encryption keys in a separate, secure chip, passing it to the CPU as required. However, there’s a problem. If an attacker can get physical access to…
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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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Teleport announced Beams, wants to remove major barrier to agentic AI
Teleport today announced Beams, a trusted runtime designed to solve the security and IAM challenges blocking teams from designing and running AI agents in production infrastructure. Beams runs each agent in an isolated Firecracker VM with built-in identity. Each Beam is connected to infrastructure and inference services without secrets, with audit and access control. Beams…
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Hackers Target Cybersecurity Firm Outpost24 in 7-Stage Phish
The cyberattackers leveraged trusted brands and domains in an attempt to redirect a C-suite executive at Outpost24 to give up his credentials.
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New XWorm 7.1 and Remcos RAT Attacks Abuse Windows Tools to Evade Detection
New XWorm 7.1 and Remcos RAT campaigns abuse trusted Windows tools to evade detection. The attacks exploit a WinRAR flaw and use process hollowing to spy on victims.
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Report: AI Accelerates Attacks on Trusted Identities
A recent report from ConnectWise found that attackers are increasingly exploiting trusted identities, along with remote access infrastructure and software supply chains, while AI continues to accelerate in speed and scale. 2026 MSP Threat Report shows trusted identities and legitimate tools are top targets The research, ConnectWise’s 2026 MSP Threat Report, provides global threat intelligence…
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Your Signal account is safe – unless you fall for this trick
Signal, the encrypted messaging app trusted by security-savvy users around the world, has confirmed that hackers have managed to takeover accounts – with government officials and journalists among those being targeted. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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12 ways attackers abuse cloud services to hack your enterprise
Attackers are increasingly abusing trusted SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and identity systems to blend malicious activity into legitimate enterprise traffic. Adversaries are pushing command and control (C2) through high-reputation services, including OpenAI and AWS, to blend in with normal business traffic and evade blocklists. The shift from “living off the land” to “living off the…
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Pakistan-Linked APT36 Floods Indian Govt Networks With AI-Made ‘Vibeware’
Bitdefender research reveals Pakistani group APT36 is using AI-generated vibeware and trusted cloud services like Google Sheets to target Indian officials.
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Commvault Expands Unified Resilience with Bi-Directional Integration with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Shared telemetry accelerates data integrity validation and supports clean and trusted recoveries after cyberattacks
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News alert: One Identity fills CFO-COO role to strengthen operating discipline amid expansion
ALISA VIEJO, Calif., Feb. 25, 2026, CyberNewswire—One Identity, a trusted leader in identity security, today announced the appointment of Michael Henricks as Chief Financial and Operating Officer. This decision reflects the continued growth of the business and a focus on aligning financial leadership with operational objectives as One Identity scales. “As One Identity accelerates its growth, the addition of a Chief Financial and Operating Officer will strengthen how we plan, operate, and invest…
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G2 Recognizes ANY.RUN as a Top Security Software Provider
G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, has recognized ANY.RUN among the Best EMEA Software Companies. In the ranking, the company was acknowledged in both Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence categories. The ranking is based on verified reviews from companies actively using ANY.RUN’s solutions, underscoring our impact across global cybersecurity markets. Impact with…
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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…