The public ledger that underpins cryptocurrency, while enabling transparency, also exposes wealthy holders, known as whales, to identification and targeting by hackers and con artists.
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PAN-OS authentication bypass bug added to list of exploited vulnerabilities
While NIST upgraded the bug to 9.1, experts say teams must focus more on how attackers can exploit this flaw to gain VPN access.
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Risk Management
EU organizations buckle under rising compliance pressure
Cybersecurity governance in the EU is shifting under expanding frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA, while AI raises new questions for security teams. What the future brings is hard to predict, and organizations must find a way to cope. Antonija Vojnović, Governance, Risk and Compliance Department Manager at Span, spoke with Help Net Security at…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News
Tennessee man linked to 764 accused of series of crimes against children dating back to 2022
A Tennessee man accused of abusing and sexually exploiting children while actively participating in 764, a sprawling online nihilistic violent extremist collective affiliated with The Com, pleaded not guilty Thursday to a series of charges that could keep him locked up for 50 years. Zachary Sweeney has allegedly victimized multiple children, on numerous occasions grooming…
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SpaceX’s Rocket Monopoly Gives It an Edge Over OpenAI in the IPO Race
The frontier development of artificial intelligence is crowded, while SpaceX has forged a market of one.
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Deleted Google API keys remain active for up to 23 minutes, study finds
While the Google Cloud Platform console indicates immediate deletion, researchers found that keys take an average of 16 minutes to become fully inactive, with the longest observed delay reaching 23 minutes.
Global Security News
Interpol’s ‘Operation Ramz’ Pioneers Cross-Region Collabs in Middle East
While the numbers are modest, the crackdown on cybercrime involved 13 countries in the MENA region, the largest law enforcement collaboration to date.
AI, Apps, Europe, Global Security News, Risk Management
Why ‘open AI’ models are gaining ground on LLMs
While proprietary AI models such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini remain popular, the tide may be shifting to open models as IT leaders move to customize AI and control costs. Sometimes known as “open-weight models,” the alternatives to large language models (LLMs) can provide decision-makers with better visibility and control over internal AI use,…
AI, Global Security News, privacy
10 Top OSINT Tools Every Investigator Should Know in 2026
Modern OSINT platforms rely more on AI and automation, while older social tracking methods keep losing access due to privacy and API restrictions.
AI, Apps, Global Security News
SmartBear expands ReadyAPI with AI-powered API testing capabilities
SmartBear has announced ReadyAPI’s new AI test generation capability that accelerates API testing by up to 80% while giving teams control to enable or disable AI. While competitors focus on speed alone, ReadyAPI’s AI test generation capability is architected for quality at scale and addresses the testing gap by aligning validation with development velocity without…
AI, Compliance, Global Security News, Risk Management
Workday: AI is Faster, but Making Work Busier
Workday recently released new research that found that while employees are using AI in their work, the technology’s impact is limited, as it has made them busier. Workers report more time connecting systems as AI adoption expands According to the report, titled “The Copy/Paste Economy: Why Task-Oriented AI is Failing the Enterprise,” 8 in 10…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News, Risk Management
Q&A: How MSP Platform Sprawl Strains Operations and Security
As MSPs across the US work to scale profitably while delivering stronger security outcomes, faster response times, and more consistent customer experiences, many are discovering that operational complexity is a major barrier to sustainable growth. We spoke with James Griffin, CEO of CyberSentriq, about why disconnected environments are creating inefficiencies across the channel, how platform…
Global Security News
73 Seconds to Breach, 24 Hours to Patch: The Case for Autonomous Validation
Attackers can compromise systems in minutes while patching and response still take hours or days. Picus Security breaks down why autonomous validation is becoming critical for modern defense strategies. […]
AI, Global Security News
AI Adoption Outpaces Safety Policies, Leaving Organizations Exposed to Cyber Risk
ISACA report warns that while AI has become the norm, many organizations are yet to formally apply safety or security policies around its use
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
We Scanned 1 Million Exposed AI Services. Here’s How Bad the Security Actually Is
While the software industry has made genuine strides over the past few decades to deliver products securely, the furious pace of AI adoption is putting that progress at risk. Businesses are moving fast to self-host LLM infrastructure, drawn by the promise of AI as a force multiplier and the pressure to deliver more value faster.…
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Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Revs Up Automation to Boost Security
While drivers race to shave off seconds on the track, the team’s IT and engineering staff are speeding up how they deliver security.
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AI Has Made Memory Chips One of the World’s Most Profitable Products
Samsung is expected to outearn Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet, while two other memory giants are projected to enter top-10 profit list this year.
AI, Global Security News
Big Tech Strikes Gold With AI, but at a Steep Cost
While Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta and Amazon ride AI to strong earnings, some investors are still worried about the level of spending.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Ransomware negotiator caught secretly assisting BlackCat extortion scheme
Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to helping BlackCat ransomware group while acting as a ransomware negotiator. Another U.S. cybersecurity expert, Angelo Martino, admitted helping the BlackCat ransomware group while working as a ransomware negotiator. Angelo Martino (41) admitted helping the BlackCat ransomware group while working for a U.S. incident response firm. “A Florida man, formerly employed…
Global Security News, Risk Management
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Hit Record High, Critical Flaws Decline, Report Find
Microsoft vulnerabilities hit a record high while critical flaws decline, BeyondTrust report reveals rising risks across Windows, Office, and Azure systems.
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Accor Plus Sees 39% Conversion Growth Within 30 Days of Payments Platform Redesign
COMPANY NEWS: Endava-led payments modernisation delivers immediate results while laying groundwork for next phase of loyalty transformation
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Accor Plus Sees 39% Conversion Growth Within 30 Days of Payments Platform Redesign
COMPANY NEWS: Endava-led payments modernisation delivers immediate results while laying groundwork for next phase of loyalty transformation
Global Security News, Politics
Tim Cook Built Apple Into a $4 Trillion Powerhouse. He Leaves Big Challenges on AI
The Apple CEO navigated shifts between eras in technology and politics while growing the iPhone maker into $4 trillion giant.
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Accor Plus Sees 39% Conversion Growth Within 30 Days of Payments Platform Redesign
COMPANY NEWS: Endava-led payments modernisation delivers immediate results while laying groundwork for next phase of loyalty transformation
AI, Global Security News
Intel Is Making Progress. But It Isn’t Out of the Woods Yet.
A shift in the AI market helps the chip maker, but the stock has already tripled while Intel’s turnaround is far from done.
AI, Data Breaches, Global Security News
6-Year Ransomware Campaign Targets Turkish Homes & SMBs
While enterprises breaches make more headlines, smaller incidents tend to be under-reported, if at all, allowing campaigns to last longer with less disruption.
Global Security News
TSMC Shows Where AI Demand is Headed
Plus, Meta bounces back while Anthropic fuels bug armageddon
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Meta Banks on AI to Clear the Smoke of Social-Media Lawsuits
While the tech giant has the means to fight in court, ongoing legal battles could temper a long-term recovery in its shares.
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The Spiraling Cost of Making AI
Plus, Anthropic seeks more business users while loading up on Broadcom chips
AI, Global Security News
Over $17bn Lost to Cyber Fraud in the Last Year, Warns FBI
Cryptocurrency scams alone cost victims over $7 billion, while AI-enabled fraud threats are on the rise, says FBI
Global Security News, Venture
These AI Whiz Kids Dropped Out of College and Got Investors to Pay Their Bills
Venture capitalists are stepping in to cover expenses like rent while dropouts from Harvard to Stanford chase their startup dreams.
AI, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
What Happens When AI Agents Go Rogue?
Cybersecurity takes a back seat in AI race, while OpenAI makes a tough call with Sora
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Android developers just got a new verification layer
To help prevent malicious actors from spreading harmful apps while hiding behind anonymity, Google is rolling out developer verification to all Android developers. The company is also introducing app registration, which links apps to verified developer identities. Developers can still choose where to distribute their apps (Source: Google) Developers can begin completing verification now through…
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
The Real Risk of Vibecoding
This blog looks at how AI‑driven vibecoding speeds up software development while increasing security risk by outpacing traditional review and ownership. It explains why security needs to move earlier and be built into modern development workflows.
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We Are At War
Rising geopolitical tensions are reflected (or in some cases preceded) by cyber operations, while technology itself has become politicized. Let’s admit it: we are in the middle of it. Introduction: One tech power to rule them all is a thing of the past The relative safety, peace and prosperity that much of the world has…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government & Policy
At RSAC, the EU Leads While US Officials Are Sidelined
While US government sits out this year, EU officials are on the ground in San Francisco leading the conversations on today’s top cybersecurity challenges.
AI, Compliance, Data Security, Endpoint, Europe, Global Security News, Network Security
Broadcom Launches CBX Platform as CISPE Files Complaint
Broadcom has launched a new cloud-based security platform while facing a fresh antitrust complaint in Europe tied to its VMware partner strategy. The company introduced Symantec CBX, an XDR platform combining Symantec and Carbon Black technologies, as the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) filed a competition complaint over Broadcom’s planned changes to its…
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Funding, Global Security News, Network Security
WorldLeaks ransomware group breached the City of Los Angels
WorldLeaks group hit Los Angeles and its Metro system, forcing a shutdown, while two Bay Area cities declared emergencies after ransomware attacks. WorldLeaks group hit Los Angeles and its Metro, forcing a shutdown, while two Bay Area cities declared emergencies after ransomware attacks. This week, local media reported that an unauthorized activity hit Metro’s internal…
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Ex-data analyst stole company data in $2.5M extortion scheme
A North Carolina man was found guilty of extorting a D.C.-based technology company while still being employed as a data analyst contractor. […]
Cybersecurity, Global Security News
How Smart Players Protect Accounts, Wallets, and Devices While Gaming
Learn the smartest ways to protect gaming accounts, payments, and devices in 2026 while keeping every session smooth, fast, and enjoyable. Online gaming works best when it feels fast and light. A stream opens in seconds, a market refreshes on the fly, and a card table or slot lobby is ready almost instantly. That speed…
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The art of personalised gift-giving with Cricut
People love gifts, and thus by extension love gift givers. And, while something off-the-shelf is great, what’s better is something highly personalised. No matter what you’re thinking of, Cricut can make it that bit extra special with a little inspiration.
AI, Global Security News
Zendesk doubles down on AI with Forethought acquisition and it’s a smart play
While much of the SaaS world is tightening its belt, Zendesk is doing the opposite and honestly, it’s hard to argue with the logic.
AI, Apps, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, Risk Management
Fake OpenClaw npm Package Installs GhostClaw Malware
A malicious npm package is targeting developers by posing as a legitimate command-line tool while secretly deploying an infostealer and a remote access trojan (RAT). The package, @openclaw-ai/openclawai, masquerades as an OpenClaw Installer utility but instead initiates a multi-stage malware operation. Once executed, it attempts to steal credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, SSH keys, browser data, and…
Global Security News
Why Ads in Chatbots May Not Click
Plus, Nvidia invests in Thinking Machines while Anthropic presses its case
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
AI-Driven Insider Risk Now a “Critical Business Threat,” Report Warns
Malicious insiders are using misusing AI for nefarious gain, while employees cutting corners also creates risk, warns Mimecast
AI, Global Security News, Risk Management
Webinar: The True State of Security 2026
AI has become the most popular scapegoat in security. While the risk is real, the obsession is costly. Most security failures don’t start with AI. They start with people, access, and security workflows that don’t scale. This webinar aims to reframe the conversation and show why the imbalance is the real threat to modern organizations.…
AI, china, Global Security News, Politics
From fake nudes to fake quotes: AI deepfakes plagued Olympic athletes
While competing for medals and glory in Milan, Italy, U.S. Olympic athletes experienced something that is fast becoming a regular feature of modern public life: the widespread use of AI tools by politicians, trolls and sexual harassers to manipulate their images and voices Users on 4chan and other sites quickly generated and shared “nudified” or…
Global Security News
Report Finds Just 1% of Security Flaws Drive Most Cyberattacks in 2025
New VulnCheck research reveals that while thousands of CVEs are discovered yearly, only 1% drive real-world impact.
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Anthropic Pushes Claude Deeper Into Knowledge Work
While the market remains rattled over how new AI tools threaten traditional software-as-a-service vendors, Anthropic pushes forward with new updates to its Claude Cowork platform.
Global Security News
Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity
Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide iOS recording indicators while secretly streaming camera and microphone feeds to its operators. […]
AI, Global Security News
Workers, bosses, disagree on whether AI will create jobs
Senior executives see AI adoption leading to job cuts, while workers say it will increase employment, according to a new survey published by the US National Bureau of Economic Research. Amid so much speculation about the impact of the new technology, NBER’s study is tantalizingly titled “Firm data on AI” — but the data, which…
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Apple’s iOS adoption data shows consistency
Apple has published its official iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 adoption figures on its developer website. While they do show a slightly slower upgrade pace than in past years, it’s far from the dramatic falloff implied by StatCounter earlier this year following a change in how it gathered this information. What are the latest adoption numbers? The company says…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Exploits, Global Security News, Risk Management
Inside Modern API Attacks: What We Learn from the 2026 API ThreatStats Report
API security has been a growing concern for years. However, while it was always seen as important, it often came second to application security or hardening infrastructure. In 2025, the picture changed. Wallarm’s 2026 API ThreatStats Report revealed that APIs are now the primary attack surface for digital business, and not because bad actors discovered…
AI, Cybersecurity, Endpoint, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
LATAM Businesses Hit by XWorm via Fake Financial Receipts: Full Campaign Analysis
Malware campaigns targeting Latin America (LATAM) are evolving. While the final payloads, often commodity RATs like XWorm, remain consistent, delivery mechanisms are becoming increasingly sophisticated to bypass region-specific defenses and increase the chance of reaching real business users. In this analysis, we dissect a recent campaign targeting Brazilian users. What starts as a deceptive “banking receipt” quickly turns into a multi-stage…
AI, Global Security News
Cleaning up the Slop: Will Backlash to “AI Slop” Increase This Year?
While AI may offer marketing teams the promise of innovation and greater productivity, it also brings with it potential consequences for their public image, particularly among younger consumers who treat AI with a greater level of scrutiny. The post Cleaning up the Slop: Will Backlash to “AI Slop” Increase This Year? appeared first on RTInsights.
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Cleaning up the Slop: Will Backlash to “AI Slop” Increase This Year?
While AI may offer marketing teams the promise of innovation and greater productivity, it also brings with it potential consequences for their public image, particularly among younger consumers who treat AI with a greater level of scrutiny. The post Cleaning up the Slop: Will Backlash to “AI Slop” Increase This Year? appeared first on RTInsights.
Global Security News, Risk Management
Munich Security Conference: Cyber Threats Lead G7 Risk Index, Disinformation Ranks Third
G7 countries ranked cyber-attacks as the top risk, while BICS members placed cyber threats only as the eighth most pressing risk
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Global Security News, News, privacy
DuckDuckGo enables AI voice chat without saving voice data
DuckDuckGo has added voice chat to Duck.ai, allowing users to speak to an AI assistant while keeping audio private, unrecorded, and excluded from AI training. Voice chat is available in the DuckDuckGo browser and most third-party browsers, with support for Mozilla listed as coming soon. According to the company’s help page, “DuckDuckGo limits access to…
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How AI is reshaping attack path analysis
Cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed with data and short on clarity, while adversaries use AI to move faster and operate at unprecedented scale. Most organizations collect enormous volumes of findings: vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, penetration test results, detection gaps, threat intelligence, and control assessments. Individually, these data points may be accurate, but they don’t always reflect the big…
Apple, cyber security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, hacking, mobile devices, Risk Management
Apple Sends Alert – iPhones are at Risk
Around 1.6 billion people around the world have iPhones, and while Apple is usually diligent regarding security, there are two major problems that have surfaced. These problems leave iPhone users completely vulnerable to cyber criminal attacks and if users don’t address, they can steal all of your personal data and even your financial information. The…
Global Security News
Picks and Shovels Still Rule the AI Tech Trade
Investors have punished big-spending tech giants and software companies while betting on memory chips.
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Picks and Shovels Still Rule the AI Tech Trade
Investors have punished big-spending tech giants and software companies while betting on memory chips.
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Apple gets ready to bite at the mid-range
While competitors face increasing component coats and shrinking demand, Apple’s spring 2026 collection seemingly strikes a far more optimistic note. Apple is broadening its market, while others contract, and right now appears focused on delivering faster, better products at mid-range prices. The company is on the cusp of introducing new Macs, tablets, and smartphones aimed…
AI, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security
Apple gets ready to bite at the mid-range
While competitors face increasing component coats and shrinking demand, Apple’s spring 2026 collection seemingly strikes a far more optimistic note. Apple is broadening its market, while others contract, and right now appears focused on delivering faster, better products at mid-range prices. The company is on the cusp of introducing new Macs, tablets, and smartphones aimed…
Global Security News
Movie Night Mission: How to Get the Whole Family to Focus on One Screen
These parents developed hacks to reduce the temptation to scroll on phones while the film is playing—sound advice for kids and grown-ups alike.
AI, CryptoCurrency, dark web, Global Security News, Guest blog, Incognito Market, Law & order
Incognito Market admin sentenced to 30 years for running $105 million dark web drug empire
He promised “the best security there is” to hundreds of thousands of drug buyers, while quietly making the kind of mistake that guaranteed a 30-year sentence. And maybe training police on cryptocurrency while running a running a vast Tor-hidden drug bazaar wasn’t such a good idea. Read more in my article on the Hot for…