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AI-powered threats target 2026 election communications
The report highlights a significant trend where threat actors are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to amplify the scale and effectiveness of their attacks.
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California sues 23andMe over 2023 data breach
The lawsuit stems from a credential-stuffing attack in October 2023, where threat actors exploited weak user credentials to access accounts.
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The High-Stakes Hunt for the Next Amazon in the AI Haystack
With AI winners and losers changing places so quickly, it isn’t just about where to invest, but also when.
Global Security News, Government & Policy
Latin American Cybercriminals Hoover Up Government Data
A purported leak exposing 5.8 million records of Uruguayan citizens is the latest incident where cybercriminals targeted government agencies to monetize citizen data.
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Novee launches Agentic Fix to automate vulnerability remediation
Agentic Fix addresses a critical bottleneck in the software development lifecycle where vulnerability discovery has been significantly accelerated, but the subsequent steps of triage, assignment, patching, and retesting remain largely manual.
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Cybercriminals increasingly use AI for deepfake-based KYC bypass, report finds
New research from Flashpoint highlights a significant trend where threat actors are not focused on developing novel AI tools but rather on refining existing ones.
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Smart Contracts for C&C: How ClearFake Hid in Plain Sight on BSC Testnet
TrendAI™ Research analyzed an intrusion where threat actors used the EtherHiding technique to route ClearFake payload delivery through smart contracts on the BNB Smart Chain testnet. The attack chain ended with two simultaneously deployed stealers, SectopRAT and ACRStealer alongside an on-chain execution tracker that confirmed each victim compromise in real time.
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How Much Do You Know About Data Centers? Take Our Quiz
Where are data centers concentrated in the U.S.? How much water and electricity do they consume? It’s time to test your knowledge.
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Arxiv: Researchers who submit AI-generated junk could get 1-year suspension
Arxiv, the open-access repository where researchers publish scientific articles before they have undergone formal peer review, is introducing stricter rules against AI-generated articles containing obvious errors and fabricated content. Researchers who submit texts with clear signs of so-called “AI slop” can now be banned from the platform for a year, according to 404 Media. Red…
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Is 2026 the Year AI Bills of Materials Get Real?
Understanding AI BOMs and where they fit into risk management for artificial intelligence.
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AI coding is fueling a secrets-sprawl crisis few CISOs are containing
When Matt Schlicht built Moltbook, the social network where AI agents talk to one another, he didn’t write the code himself. He “just had a vision,” and vibe-coded it. The social network launched on Jan. 28, 2026, and within days, security researchers started to see serious security flaws. Experts at cloud security company Wiz and,…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Simple bypass of the link preview function in Outlook Junk folder, (Thu, May 14th)
Besides serving as a place where Microsoft Outlook places suspected spam, the Outlook Junk folder has one additional function that can be quite helpful when it comes to identifying malicious messages. Any e-mail placed in this folder is stripped of all formatting, and destinations of all links included in the message become visible to the…
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Proxying the Unproxyable? Sending EXE traffic to a Proxy, (Wed, May 13th)
.. if “unproxyable” is a word that is .. I had a recent engagement where I had to look at the network traffic generated by a Windows executable. Unfortunately, it was all TLS, and all TLS1.3 to boot. So from a PCAP all I got was a whole lot of “yup, that’s encrypted”, and since…
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Tech Can’t Stop These Threats — Your People Can
Security controls can do only so much. Here are four attacks where your employees are usually your first, and only, line of cyber defense.
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Hackers Hijack JDownloader Site to Deliver Malware Through Installers
JDownloader confirms a security breach where hackers manipulated official download links to distribute malicious files between 6 and 7 May 2026.
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The Browser Is Breaking Your DLP: How Data Slips Past Modern Controls
Your security controls aren’t failing, they’re missing where most of today’s work actually happens. Keep Aware shows how browser activity like copy/paste and AI prompts bypass traditional protections. […]
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ServiceNow Pushes AI from Assistant to Operator
ServiceNow used its Knowledge 2026 conference to make a pretty direct case for where it thinks enterprise AI is headed. The company does not want AI sitting off to the side as a helpful assistant waiting to be called upon. It wants AI agents inside the systems where work actually happens, with enough governance to…
Data Breaches, Global Security News
Trellix Source Code Breach Highlights Growing Supply Chain Threats
Info is scant, but such breaches can reveal where a security product’s controls are located and how detections are designed, giving attackers a leg up.
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Ask Jeeves bites the dust
Ask Jeeves, the popular search engine where users could enter questions using natural language, launched on June 1, 1997. Nine years later, it was rebranded as Ask.com — and ever since, the number of users has declined with each passing year. On Friday, the service shut down for a good — a move made necessary…
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Cisco Introduces Model Provenance Kit to Strengthen AI Supply Chain Security
Organizations are rapidly adopting AI models, but many still lack visibility into where those models come from or how they’ve been modified along the way. Cisco is aiming to close that gap with the release of its open-source Model Provenance Kit, a tool designed to verify the origins of AI models and improve trust across…
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Microsoft fixes Entra ID flaw enabling privilege escalation
Microsoft fixed a Microsoft Entra ID flaw where the Agent ID Administrator role could enable privilege escalation and account takeover. Microsoft addressed a flaw in Microsoft Entra ID that could let attackers take over service accounts. The issue involved the Agent ID Administrator role, which manages AI agent identities and access, and could be abused…
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Your IAM was built for humans, AI agents don’t care
Identity and access management was built for a simpler world. One where the hardest problem was a human logging in, and where “Who are you?” was sufficient to decide what someone could do. That model served enterprises well for decades. It was not built for a world where non-human identities now account for more than…
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Optus’ Digital Thumbprint program, now reaching more than 725,000 Australian students – recognition that connectivity requires education
.In an era where children are immersed in digital environments from primary school, the question is no longer whether they will engage online—but whether they will do so safely, critically, and respectfully.
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Luxury cosmetics giant Rituals discloses data breach impacting member personal details
Rituals disclosed a breach where hackers accessed and downloaded some My Rituals members’ data, including names and addresses. Luxury cosmetics giant Rituals disclosed a data breach impacting My Rituals members after attackers gained unauthorized access to its systems and downloaded part of the database. The security breach occurred earlier this month, and the company is…
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[Webinar] Mythos Reality Check: Beating Automated Exploitation at AI Speed
Imagine a world where hackers don’t sleep, don’t take breaks, and find weak spots in your systems instantly. Well, that world is already here. Thanks to AI, attackers are now launching automated, large-scale exploits faster than ever before. The time you have to fix a vulnerability before it gets attacked is shrinking to zero. We…
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Your old phone is worth more than you think, and a $262 billion market knows it
Somewhere between your last phone upgrade and the drawer where your old one now sits, a quarter-trillion-dollar market is humming along. The circular tech economy, the business of refurbishing, reselling and redistributing pre-owned devices, has quietly grown into one of the most consequential shifts in global electronics.
AI, Global Security News, Government & Policy
Vehicle tracking is no longer just about finding a vehicle
GUEST OPINION: Vehicle tracking used to mean knowing where a vehicle was. That idea is still the core, but the job has expanded well beyond a dot on a map. In government fleet programs, telematics now reaches into real-time location, trip history, geofencing, driver coaching, maintenance reminders, fault data, and even accident reconstruction. That is…
AI, Endpoint, Global Security News, Network Security
Zero trust at year two: What nobody planned for
In this Help Net Security video, Jim Alkove, CEO of Oleria, walks through where zero trust programs typically stand one to two years in. Most organizations have made gains in endpoint security and network segmentation, but identity remains the stubborn problem. Identity sprawl, legacy system exceptions, and workforce friction each contribute to stalls that few…
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April 2026 Patch Tuesday forecast: Spring-cleaning of a preview
I just blinked and the first quarter of the year is GONE. Where does the time go? I looked back at my article from last month where I touched on the use of AI and some of the vulnerabilities associated with it and realized it was good precursor to some themes at RSAC this year.…
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Adobe Reader Zero-Day Exploited to Steal Data via Malicious PDFs
A Adobe Reader zero-day is being exploited via malicious PDFs since 2025 where hackers steal data without user interaction, no patch available yet.
AI, Global Security News, Network Security
6G network design puts AI at the center of spectrum, routing, and fault management
Wireless network operators are preparing for a generation of infrastructure where AI is built into the architecture from the start. Sixth-generation networks, expected to reach commercial development over the coming decade, are being designed with AI at the center of how spectrum is allocated, traffic is routed, and failures are detected. A paper by researchers…
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Strategic convergence in the Australian professional landscape
The modern Australian workplace is currently undergoing a period of profound transition where the initial rush toward total digitisation is being replaced by a more nuanced and sustainable hybrid operational model. Success in this environment is no longer defined by the abandonment of traditional systems but by the seamless integration of advanced digital tools with…
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AI-Assisted Supply Chain Attack Targets GitHub
PRT-scan is the second in recent months where a threat actor appears to have leveraged AI for automated targeting of a widespread GitHub misconfiguration.
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How LiteLLM Turned Developer Machines Into Credential Vaults for Attackers
The most active piece of enterprise infrastructure in the company is the developer workstation. That laptop is where credentials are created, tested, cached, copied, and reused across services, bots, build tools, and now local AI agents. In March 2026, the TeamPCP threat actor proved just how valuable developer machines are. Their supply chain attack on
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Authentication is broken: Here’s how security leaders can actually fix it
Authentication keeps breaking where it matters most: On regulated front lines such as healthcare, government, aerospace and travel. The core issue is not a lack of innovation. Instead, it is a brittle and fragmented ecosystem of cards, readers, middleware and software that rarely work together under real-world pressure. Even today’s “passwordless” solutions can be undermined…
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Meta’s AI‑agent Data Leak
The recent incident at Meta, where an AI agent exposed sensitive internal data following a routine query, is a timely reminder that AI risk is already operational.
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Ransomware Groups Exploit Legit IT Tools to Bypass Antivirus
New research from Seqrite explains the ‘dual-use dilemma,’ where ransomware attackers repurpose legitimate IT tools like IOBit Unlocker…
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Report: Many Orgs Still Rely on Traditional OS Deployment Workflows
Recently, Recast surveyed IT professionals to attempt to understand where organizations stand with ConfigMgr, Intune, and OS Deployment. With Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) retiring in January 2026, cloud-only isn’t enough for the industry, and SysAdmins are actively seeking tools to make their jobs easier. Recast says replacement planning for MDT is crucial in 2026 IT…
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Smartsheet MCP Server Achieves Exceptional Customer Adoption in First Week; 4,000 Users with 1.74 Million Total Actions Since Launch
Smartsheet brings AI to where complex work actually lives, connecting the most critical systems and data sources across the enterprise ChatGPT and Gemini integrations to follow next month
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U.S. Government’s Ban on Anthropic Looks Like Punishment Attempt, Judge Says
The judge spoke at a hearing where the AI company sought to challenge its designation by the Pentagon as a national security risk.
AI, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
The phone call is the new phishing email
Voice-based phishing, a form of social engineering where attackers call employees or IT help desks under false pretenses in an attempt to gain access to victim networks, surged in 2025, Mandiant said Monday in its annual M-Trends report. These points of intrusion, which have been a hallmark of attacks attributed to members of the cybercrime…
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The Trillion Dollar Race to Automate Our Entire Lives
The AI sprint is hurtling toward a world where anyone can build personal concierges to do everything from executive presentations to March Madness brackets.
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New Phishing Scam Uses LiveChat to Pose as Amazon and PayPal in Real Time
Cofense researchers warn of a phishing scam where attackers use LiveChat to impersonate Amazon and PayPal agents and steal credit card and MFA codes.
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Adobe to Pay $150 Million Over Hidden Fees and Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions
The Justice Department says Adobe buried the real cost of cancelling a subscription where most customers would never think to look.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Cyber fallout from the Iran war: What to have on your radar
The cybersecurity implications of the war in the Middle East extend far beyond the region. Here’s where to focus your defenses.
AI, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, malware, Risk Management
AI-Powered Cybercrime Surges 1,500%, Report Finds
Cybercrime is entering a new phase where machines, not humans, increasingly run the attacks. A new 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report from Flashpoint suggests that threat actors are rapidly adopting AI-powered automated systems to execute entire cyberattack chains with minimal human input. Threat actors adopt AI tools as cyberattacks become cheaper to automate One of…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
FortiGate Devices Exploited to Breach Networks and Steal Service Account Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign where threat actors are abusing FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) appliances as entry points to breach victim networks. The activity involves the exploitation of recently disclosed security vulnerabilities or weak credentials to extract configuration files containing service account credentials and network topology
AI, Apps, Global Security News, Government & Policy
FBI alert: scammers target zoning permit applicants
The FBI warns of phishing attacks where crooks impersonate U.S. city and county officials to target people requesting planning and zoning permits. The FBI warns that scammers are impersonating U.S. city and county officials in phishing campaigns targeting businesses and individuals applying for planning or zoning permits. Using publicly available information, attackers craft messages that…
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What cybersecurity actually does for your business
The ability to continue operating safely in an unsafe environment where competitors cannot is a competitive advantage that is rarely measured or discussed
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How SMBs use threat research and MDR to build a defensive edge
We speak to Director of ESET Threat Research Jean-Ian Boutin about where solutions that blend advanced technology with human expertise provide the most practical value for businesses
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⚡ Weekly Recap: SD-WAN 0-Day, Critical CVEs, Telegram Probe, Smart TV Proxy SDK and More
This week is not about one big event. It shows where things are moving. Network systems, cloud setups, AI tools, and common apps are all being pushed in different ways. Small gaps in access control, exposed keys, and normal features are being used as entry points. The pattern becomes clear only when you see everything…
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North Korean Hackers Publish 26 npm Packages Hiding Pastebin C2 for Cross-Platform RAT
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new iteration of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign, where the North Korean threat actors have published a set of 26 malicious packages to the npm registry. The packages masquerade as developer tools, but contain functionality to extract the actual command-and-control (C2) by using seemingly harmless Pastebin content as a dead…
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Kiteworks VP: Sovereignty Gap Fuels Channel Growth
David Byrnes is the vice president of global channels at Kiteworks, where he works at the intersection of data sovereignty, channel strategy, and cross-border compliance. The company recently shared findings from its 2026 Data Sovereignty report, showing where gaps remain for Canadian firms and how channel partners can meet those needs while expanding their own…
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Kalshi Fines Former Gubernatorial Candidate, MrBeast Employee on Prediction Wagers
The prediction-market platform is cracking down on potential instances where users may have traded on inside information or manipulated markets.
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Innovative printing solutions: Empowering tech brands in a digital world
GUEST OPINION: In the fast-paced realm of information technology, where innovation drives every breakthrough, printing solutions have evolved far beyond basic document output. Today, they serve as strategic tools for branding, prototyping, and sustainable operations. For tech companies—from startups prototyping circuit boards to enterprises launching global campaigns—advanced printing integrates seamlessly with digital workflows, boosting efficiency…
AI, Global Security News, malware
Infostealer Found Stealing OpenClaw AI Identity and Memory Files
Researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a live infection where an infostealer exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration. The discovery highlights a shift in malware behaviour toward harvesting personal AI identity files.
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How Can AI Improve Industrial Inventory Management (Practical Use Cases)
AI can improve industrial inventory management where traditional systems struggle most. This includes forecasting intermittent demand, positioning inventory across multiple sites, improving execution accuracy, and moving surplus inventory from planning to action. In each case, the value comes from better decisions grounded in data. The post How Can AI Improve Industrial Inventory Management (Practical Use…
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Webinar: Power up your exam prep!
Ready to get certified but not sure where to start? Get insider tips and tricks on what to do from day one to test day. Join ISC2-certified instructors and an audience of your peers for this live interactive webinar on February 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM CET. Find out what to do in the months,…
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Building an AI-powered defense-in-depth security architecture for serverless microservices
Enterprise customers face an unprecedented security landscape where sophisticated cyber threats use artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and evade detection at machine speed. Traditional perimeter-based security models are insufficient when adversaries can analyze millions of attack vectors in seconds and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities before patches are available. The distributed nature of serverless architectures…
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OpenClaw Scanner: Open-source tool detects autonomous AI agents
A new free, open source tool is available to help organizations detect where autonomous AI agents are operating across corporate environments. The OpenClaw Scanner identifies instances of OpenClaw, an autonomous AI assistant also known as MoltBot, that can execute tasks, access local files, and authenticate to internal systems without centralized oversight. OpenClaw gained usage in…
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Cloud teams are hitting maturity walls in governance, security, and AI use
Enterprise cloud programs have reached a point where most foundational services are already in place, and the daily work now centers on governance, security enforcement, and managing sprawl across environments. Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures have become routine in large organizations, bringing new operational pressures around consistency and control. A new survey of cloud architects and…
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Telstra’s plan to move up to 209 roles offshore as part of its AI joint venture with Accenture deserves more than a passing glance
This isn’t just another line in a restructuring update. It goes to the heart of how and where Australia builds its digital future. Let’s be clear: global partnerships are not new, and they’re not inherently bad. India is a powerhouse in IT services and AI talent. Accenture operates at enormous global scale. From a cost…
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Telstra’s plan to move up to 209 roles offshore as part of its AI joint venture with Accenture deserves more than a passing glance
This isn’t just another line in a restructuring update. It goes to the heart of how and where Australia builds its digital future. Let’s be clear: global partnerships are not new, and they’re not inherently bad. India is a powerhouse in IT services and AI talent. Accenture operates at enormous global scale. From a cost…
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SAP Transformation Needs a Toolbox, Not a Hammer
Organizations must rethink SAP transformation in the age of AI through the lens of Maslow’s Hammer, where companies over-rely on a familiar tool or method, leading them to see every problem as solvable with that single solution. The post SAP Transformation Needs a Toolbox, Not a Hammer appeared first on RTInsights.
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SAP Transformation Needs a Toolbox, Not a Hammer
Organizations must rethink SAP transformation in the age of AI through the lens of Maslow’s Hammer, where companies over-rely on a familiar tool or method, leading them to see every problem as solvable with that single solution. The post SAP Transformation Needs a Toolbox, Not a Hammer appeared first on RTInsights.
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How to govern agentic AI so as not to lose control
This year will mark the turning point where artificial intelligence will stop assisting and start acting. We will witness a qualitative leap towards agent-based or agentive AI, capable of making autonomous decisions, managing complex workflows, and executing end-to-end tasks without constant intervention. However, this autonomy carries with it a serious warning for businesses: the ability…
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Attackers abuse SolarWinds Web Help Desk to install Zoho agents and Velociraptor
Huntress confirmed active SolarWinds Web Help Desk exploits, where attackers installed Zoho tools for persistence, and used Velociraptor for control. On February 7, 2026, Huntress investigated an active attack abusing SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaws. Attackers exploited unpatched versions to run code remotely, then quickly installed Zoho ManageEngine tools for persistent remote access and Cloudflare…
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Attackers abuse SolarWinds Web Help Desk to install Zoho agents and Velociraptor
Huntress confirmed active SolarWinds Web Help Desk exploits, where attackers installed Zoho tools for persistence, and used Velociraptor for control. On February 7, 2026, Huntress investigated an active attack abusing SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaws. Attackers exploited unpatched versions to run code remotely, then quickly installed Zoho ManageEngine tools for persistent remote access and Cloudflare…
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Attackers abuse SolarWinds Web Help Desk to install Zoho agents and Velociraptor
Huntress confirmed active SolarWinds Web Help Desk exploits, where attackers installed Zoho tools for persistence, and used Velociraptor for control. On February 7, 2026, Huntress investigated an active attack abusing SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaws. Attackers exploited unpatched versions to run code remotely, then quickly installed Zoho ManageEngine tools for persistent remote access and Cloudflare…
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Attackers abuse SolarWinds Web Help Desk to install Zoho agents and Velociraptor
Huntress confirmed active SolarWinds Web Help Desk exploits, where attackers installed Zoho tools for persistence, and used Velociraptor for control. On February 7, 2026, Huntress investigated an active attack abusing SolarWinds Web Help Desk flaws. Attackers exploited unpatched versions to run code remotely, then quickly installed Zoho ManageEngine tools for persistent remote access and Cloudflare…
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AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business
Ethical adoption of AI creates a workplace where human performance can be enhanced by AI and remain central to business success. The post AI as a Co-Pilot, Not a Replacement: The Ethical Path to Integrating AI into Business appeared first on RTInsights.
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7 Logo Design Tips for Startups
In this post, I will discuss 7 logo design tips for startups. In a world where a new startup surfaces every other day, it takes a lot to thrive in the market. You need to cut through the noise and make a mark on the prospects, and an impressive logo is one way to do…
AI, Apps, Compliance, Data Breaches, Data Security, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, Risk Management
The silent security gap in enterprise AI adoption
Most security leaders believe they know where their sensitive data lives and how it is protected. That confidence is increasingly misplaced. As enterprises deploy AI across customer support, software development, legal analysis and internal operations, a new data exposure surface has quietly emerged. It does not sit in databases, file systems or network links. It…
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How to hack a prison, and the hidden threat of online checkouts
A literal insider threat: we head to a Romanian prison where “self-service” web kiosks allowed inmates to run wild. Then we head to the checkout aisle to ask why JavaScript on payment pages went feral, and how new PCI DSS rules are finally muzzling Magecart-style skimmers. Plus: Graham reveals his new-found superpower with Keyboard Maestro,…