Workplace AI assistants have mostly waited for a prompt before doing anything. A user asks, the tool answers, and the exchange ends there. Microsoft is putting a different kind of agent inside its Office applications, one designed to keep operating in the background once a person stops paying attention. The company introduced Microsoft Scout, calling…
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AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management
Attack targeting OpenAI Codex users exposes AI software supply chain risks
A malicious npm package posing as a remote user interface for OpenAI Codex exfiltrated developer authentication tokens, after attackers allegedly published code to npm that was not visible in the project’s public GitHub repository. Researchers at Aikido said the package, called codexui-android, appeared to offer legitimate functionality while collecting authentication tokens and sending them to…
AI, Global Security News
Brute-force attack triggers Dashlane account lockouts
Password manager Dashlane has confirmed that a brute-force attack targeting user accounts triggered temporary account suspensions and authentication issues. The company first acknowledged the incident on May 31 after users reported receiving account suspension emails and experiencing login problems. “Your account has been temporarily suspended for security reasons as someone has attempted to register a…
Apps, Global Security News, Risk Management
Cisco Secure Access and Island Browser Enable Zero Trust Everywhere
The integration between Cisco Secure Access and Island enterprise browser improves the user experience while reducing risk by connecting and protecting user access to private applications from unmanaged devices.
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OnlyFans user data advertised on cybercrime forum, seller claims no direct breach
A user on a cybercrime forum is selling a database of 340 million records allegedly linked to OnlyFans users for approximately $76,000.
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Hacker Selling 340 Million OnlyFans User Records Built From Old Breaches
A hacker is selling a 340M OnlyFans user database allegedly built by matching old breach data and public profiles to real OnlyFans accounts.
AI, Global Security News
Meet Fractal, an OS made for microarchitecture reverse engineering
Probing how a CPU isolates user code from kernel code is messy work. Researchers patch kernels, write drivers, or boot stripped-down bare-metal programs, and any of those choices change variables they were trying to hold still. Fractal, a new operating system from MIT CSAIL, was built to take that mess out of the loop, and…
AI, Apps, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Network Security
SHub Reaper impersonates Apple, Google, and Microsoft in one MacOS attack chain
A newly disclosed macOS infostealer campaign is exploiting user trust in some of the biggest names in tech to slip past defenses. Researchers at SentinelOne have detailed a new variant of the SHub malware family, dubbed “Reaper,” that impersonates Apple, Google, and Microsoft at different stages of a single attack chain targeting Mac users. The…
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Microsoft blames undismissible Teams location prompts on macOS update
Microsoft has confirmed user reports that the Teams team collaboration app is displaying non-dismissible location prompts on some macOS systems. […]
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Cisco zero-day under ongoing attack by persistent threat group
Attackers returned once again to a common target with a massive user base by exploiting a max-severity zero-day vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager. The threat group behind the “limited” number of attacks Cisco is aware of thus far are also linked to a series of previously disclosed vulnerabilities in the vendor’s firewalls…
Data Breaches, Global Security News
NVIDIA confirms GeForce NOW data breach affecting Armenian users
NVIDIA has confirmed in a statement for BleepingComputer that GeForce NOW user information has been exposed in a data breach. […]
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A DOD contractor’s API flaw exposed military course data and service member records
A defense technology company with Department of Defense contracts exposed user records and military training materials through API endpoints that lacked meaningful authorization checks, according to an account published by Strix, an open-source autonomous security testing project. The issue affected Schemata, an AI-powered virtual training platform used in military and defense settings. According to Strix,…
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
ShinyHunters’ Instructure Canvas LMS and Vimeo Breaches Impact Millions of Users
ShinyHunters breached Instructure and Vimeo, exposing millions of student and user records through direct and supply chain attacks.
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Copy Fail: New Linux bug enables Root via page‑cache corruption
Linux flaw CVE‑2026‑31431, ‘Copy Fail,’ lets any local user write four bytes into page cache files, enabling easy escalation to root on major distros. Xint Code researchers warn of a serious Linux flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS score of 7.8), dubbed Copy Fail. It lets any local, unprivileged user write four controlled bytes into the…
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Cursor Extension Flaw Exposes Developer API Keys
Cursor flaw lets extensions steal API keys and session tokens without user interaction, according to researchers at LayerX
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82 Chrome Extensions Found Selling User Data, 6.5 Million Users Affected
LayerX research finds 82 Chrome extensions collecting and selling user data, affecting at least 6.5 million users through disclosed but concerning practices.
Global Security News, privacy
Widely Used Browser Extensions Selling User Data
Dozens of browser extensions openly sell user data via privacy policy disclosures
Global Security News, Network Security
Stopping Fraud at Each Stage of the Customer Journey Without Adding Friction
Fraud prevention and user experience don’t have to be a tradeoff. IPQS shows how combining identity, device, and network signals stops fraud without adding friction. […]
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Transform security logs into OCSF format using a configuration-driven ETL solution
Security logs capture essential security-related activities, such as user sign-ins, file access, network traffic, and application usage. These logs are important for monitoring, detecting, and responding to potential security events. The Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) addresses this challenge by providing a standardized format to represent security events, ensuring consistent and efficient data handling across…
AI, Global Security News, privacy
Google Blocks 8.3B Policy-Violating Ads in 2025, Launches Android 17 Privacy Overhaul
Google this week announced a new set of Play policy updates to strengthen user privacy and protect businesses against fraud, even as it revealed it blocked or removed over 8.3 billion ads globally and suspended 24.9 million accounts in 2025. The new policy updates relate to contact and location permissions in Android, allowing third-party apps…
Global Security News, privacy
Google Play is changing how Android apps access your contacts and location
Google’s new set of Google Play policy updates and account transfer feature strengthen user privacy and protect businesses from fraud. Google is also expanding features for managing new contact and location policy changes to support a smoother, more predictable app review experience. By October, Play policy insights in Android Studio can help developers identify if…
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Researchers Say Fiverr Left User Files Open to Google Search
Private Fiverr user documents, including tax records and IDs, were reportedly found in Google search results due to a storage configuration issue. Read more about the findings and the company’s response to the data exposure.
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Data breach at edtech giant McGraw Hill affects 13.5 million accounts
The ShinyHunters extortion group has leaked data from 13.5 million McGraw Hill user accounts, stolen after breaching the company’s Salesforce environment earlier this month. […]
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
Hackers access Booking.com user data, company secures systems
Hackers accessed some Booking.com user data, including names, emails, phone numbers, and booking details. The issue is now contained. Booking.com warned that hackers may have accessed customer data linked to travel reservations. Exposed details could include names, email addresses, phone numbers, and information shared with accommodations. Booking.com is one of the world’s leading online travel agencies…
AI, Global Security News, privacy
ExpressVPN launches ExpressAI, an AI platform built for true privacy
ExpressAI is independently audited by Cure53, and is built on confidential computing to ensure user messages can’t be accessed or viewed by anyone
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Secureframe expands Comply with User Access Reviews for automated governance
Secureframe has announced the launch of User Access Reviews, a new capability within Secureframe Comply. Access reviews are the primary mechanism organizations use to validate that the right people have the appropriate access, but the process has historically been manual, fragmented, and difficult to audit. Most teams still conduct access reviews using exported spreadsheets and…
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Playnance Introduces Participation-First Model for Social Gaming with New Protocol Launch
Playnance launches social gaming protocol powered by GCOIN, enabling user participation in ecosystem value, transparency, and shared digital growth.
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Yubico Expands Enrolment Services to Accelerate Enterprises to Phishing Resistance and Passwordless
New enrollment options simplify user enrollment for YubiKeys, fast-tracking Microsoft and Ping Identity customers to passwordless authentication
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Understanding Ad Blocker: The Ultimate Guide to Blocking Ads Online
Here is an ultimate Ad Blocker guide. Read on! As an avid internet user, I’m sure you’ve encountered pop-up ads, banner ads, and other forms of advertising while browsing the web. While advertising is an essential part of the internet, it can be invasive, distracting, and even harmful. This is where ad blockers come in.…
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‘Overly Permissive’ Salesforce Cloud Configs in the Crosshairs
Some customers have mishandled guest user configurations otherwise intended to allow third-party access to important — and sensitive — client data.
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Federal judge blocks Perplexity’s AI browser from making Amazon purchases
A federal judge has blocked Perplexity, makers of the Comet AI browser, from accessing user Amazon accounts and making purchases on their behalf. In an March 9 order, Judge Maxine Chesney of the Northern District Court of California said the temporary injunction reflects the likelihood that Amazon “will succeed on the merits” of its claim…
Exploits, Global Security News
WordPress membership plugin bug exploited to create admin accounts
Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability in the User Registration & Membership plugin, which is installed on more than 60,000 WordPress sites. […]
Global Security News
How to Protect Your SaaS from Bot Attacks with SafeLine WAF
Most SaaS teams remember the day their user traffic started growing fast. Few notice the day bots started targeting them. On paper, everything looks great: more sign-ups, more sessions, more API calls. But in reality, something feels off: Sign-ups increase, but users aren’t activating. Server costs rise faster than revenue. Logs are filled with repeated…
Exploits, Global Security News, privacy
Bug in Google’s Gemini AI Panel Opens Door to Hijacking
Attackers could have exploited the vulnerability to escalate privileges, violate user privacy while browsing, and access sensitive resources.
AI, Apps, Data Breaches, Global Security News
PayPal discloses extended data leak linked to Loan App glitch
PayPal disclosed a six-month data breach that exposed sensitive user data, including Social Security numbers, due to a software error. PayPal has disclosed a data breach caused by a software bug in its PayPal Working Capital loan app. The flaw exposed sensitive customer information, including customers’ business contact details (name, email, phone number, address), along…
AI, Global Security News
‘God-Like’ Attack Machines: AI Agents Ignore Security Policies
Microsoft Copilot recently summarized and leaked user emails; but any AI agent will go above and beyond to complete assigned tasks, even breaking through their carefully designed guardrails.
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better-auth Flaw Allows Unauthenticated API Key Creation
A vulnerability in the better-auth library could allow attackers to take over user accounts without ever logging in. The flaw affects the library’s API keys plugin and enables unauthenticated attackers to mint privileged API keys for arbitrary users. Exploitation of the vulnerability grants “… full authenticated access as the targeted user and, depending on the…
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Keenadu: Android malware that comes preinstalled and can’t be removed by users
There’s too little a user can do when hit with a complex Android malware that comes preinstalled on their new smartphone or tablet. Security researchers at Kaspersky have flagged a multifaceted Android malware dubbed Keenadu that can ship preinstalled via device firmware, compromising users before they even complete setup. “Keenadu serves as a reminder that…
Compliance, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Risk Management
Passwork 7.4 enhances enterprise security with centralized User vault restrictions
Passwork has released version 7.4, introducing restrictive settings for User vaults along with enhancements to improve security and user experience. The update enables administrators to enforce stricter controls over password sharing and distribution, reducing data breach risks and supporting compliance with strong security policies. Key features of Passwork 7.4 Restrictive settings for User Vaults: Administrators…
Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. […]
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Flickr Notifies Users of Data Breach After External Partner Security Flaw
Flickr says a third-party email vendor flaw may have exposed user names, emails, IP data, and activity logs,…
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Substack Breach: 662,752 User Records Leaked on Cybercrime Forum
Substack confirms a breach after hacker accessed internal user records now circulating on crime forums, exposing emails, phone numbers, and account metadata.
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n8n Flaw Puts Hundreds of Thousands of Enterprise AI Systems at Risk
A flaw in the n8n platform allowed any authenticated user to fully compromise the underlying server, exposing credentials, secrets, and AI-driven workflows across enterprise environments. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 10.0 and allows attackers to break out of n8n’s JavaScript sandbox to execute arbitrary commands, effectively transforming routine workflow logic into complete control…