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Browser Threats Are Expanding the SMB Attack Surface 

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing a growing wave of cyberattacks, and according to Palo Alto Networks, many of those threats are now originating directly inside the browser.  During a recent discussion with eSecurityPlanet, Shivam Srivastava, VP of Product Management for Prisma Browser for Business at Palo Alto Networks, discussed the growing cybersecurity challenges…

FIRESIDE CHAT: Geopolitical turmoil, rising AI risk add a new layer to enterprise cyber defense

As if securing the enterprise against a tidal wave of AI tools wasn’t hard enough, it turns out the geopolitical instability of the moment is making things worse. That wasn’t the headline at RSAC 2026 last week — agentic AI dominated the agenda — but the stress was visible at the ground level if you…

Major Cyber Attacks in March 2026: OAuth Phishing, SVG Smuggling, Magecart, and More 

March 2026 brought a wave of cyber attacks that reflected how quickly modern threats can move from subtle early signals to serious business impact. ANY.RUN analysts identified and explored several major threats this month, exposing phishing campaigns, stealthy malware, payment-skimming activity, and resilient botnet infrastructure affecting organizations across industries. From Microsoft 365 token abuse and…

Major Cyber Attacks in March 2026: OAuth Phishing, SVG Smuggling, Magecart, and More 

March 2026 brought a wave of cyber attacks that reflected how quickly modern threats can move from subtle early signals to serious business impact. ANY.RUN analysts identified and explored several major threats this month, exposing phishing campaigns, stealthy malware, payment-skimming activity, and resilient botnet infrastructure affecting organizations across industries. From Microsoft 365 token abuse and…

SAP Concur showcases new AI, integrated travel and expense enhancements, and global partnerships at SAP Concur Fusion 2026

COMPANY NEWS: SAP Concur is accelerating the future of travel and expense management with a new wave of AI-powered innovations, expanded global partnerships, and enhanced capabilities unveiled at SAP Concur Fusion 2026. The announcements highlight SAP’s focus on automating workflows, strengthening compliance, and improving employee experiences.

Top product launches at RSAC 2026

RSAC 2026 showcased a wave of innovation, with vendors unveiling technologies poised to redefine cybersecurity. From AI-powered defense to breakthroughs in identity protection, this year’s conference delivered a glimpse into the future. Here are the most interesting products that caught our attention, and could shape what’s next. Astrix advances AI agent security platform to govern…

Former Germany’s foreign intelligence VP hit in Signal account takeover campaign

Former BND VP Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven was targeted in a Signal cyberattack, part of a wave hitting officials and politicians in Germany. A cyberattack targeting Signal and WhatsApp users has hit high-ranking German officials, including former BND Vice President Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven. The official reported being contacted by someone posing as Signal support…

CVE-2026-21262: SQL Server Zero-Day Fixed in Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday Release

The beginning of 2026 has brought a wave of zero-day vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products, including the actively exploited Windows Desktop Window Manager flaw (CVE-2026-20805), the Microsoft Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509) that prompted an out-of-band fix, and the Windows Notepad RCE bug (CVE-2026-20841). Microsoft’s March Patch Tuesday release keeps defenders busy again, this time shifting attention to…

MG IM5 & IM6 vs Zeekr 7X: Two high-end Chinese EVs redefining premium and quietly challenging Tesla’s dominance

China’s next wave of electric vehicles has arrived in Australia. Unlike early value-focused entrants, these cars aren’t trying to be cheap alternatives to Tesla; they’re trying to be better with tech-heavy luxury-leaning EVs packed with innovation, aggressive pricing, and design philosophies that diverge sharply from Tesla’s minimalist approach.

IRONSCALES Unveils AI Agents to Tackle ‘Phishing 3.0’

A new wave of phishing attacks is forcing security teams to rethink their defenses, and IRONSCALES believes AI agents are the answer. The Atlanta-based email security firm this week unveiled its Winter 2026 Release, introducing three specialized AI agents designed to help organizations counter what it calls “Phishing 3.0,” a new generation of AI-powered impersonation…

Want More XWorm?, (Wed, Mar 4th)

And another XWorm[1] wave in the wild! This malware family is not new and heavily spread but delivery techniques always evolve and deserve to be described to show you how threat actors can be imaginative! This time, we are facing another piece of multi-technology malware. Here is a quick overview: The Javascript is a classic obfuscated one: No need…

CVE-2026-22769: Critical Dell RecoveryPoint Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild

SOC Prime has recently covered a wave of actively exploited zero-days across major ecosystems, including Apple’s CVE-2026-20700 and Microsoft’s CVE-2026-20805, alongside a fresh Chrome zero-day case. But the avalanche of threats keeps marching into 2026. Recently, researchers from Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) detailed the active exploitation of CVE-2026-22769, a maximum-severity hardcoded-credential vulnerability…

Ivanti EPMM exploitation: Researchers warn of “sleeper” webshells

A massive wave of exploitation attempts has followed the disclosure of CVE-2026-1281, a critical pre-authentication Ivanti EPMM vulnerability, the Shadowserver Foundation has warned. Some of it is automated scanning for vulnerable systems, but according to Greynoise and Defused, a suspected initial access broker has been prepping unpatched instances with a “sleeper” webshell for follow-on exploitation…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Guarding your family against the latest online threats

Parents across America face a growing wave of sophisticated online fraud designed to exploit their deepest fears and protective instincts. Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, representing a 25% increase over the prior year, according to new Federal Trade Commission data. Parents represent a particularly vulnerable target because scammers understand…

Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy

Posted by Google GenAI Security Team With the rapid adoption of generative AI, a new wave of threats is emerging across the industry with the aim of manipulating the AI systems themselves. One such emerging attack vector is indirect prompt injections. Unlike direct prompt injections, where an attacker directly inputs malicious commands into a prompt,…