Executive Summary Today’s edition covers critical developments in artificial intelligence security, emerging cyber threats, and industry responses to rapidly evolving attack vectors. Key stories include: AI Security: New research on LLM-based malware detection and adversarial attacks on transformer models Cyber Threats: Zero-day vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure and ransomware-as-a-service platforms Industry Response: Major cybersecurity vendors releasing…
Welcome to my monthly tech roundup! June 2026 has brought some incredible innovations, from screenless AI wearables to laptops pushing the boundaries of mobile gaming. If you’re looking to upgrade your gear this summer, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Fitbit Air Google has officially disrupted the wearable market with the new Fitbit Air.…
Report Date: June 5, 2026Whynot Score: 72/100 (Moderate-High Avoidance Recommended) What’s a Why-Not Report? It hearkens back to the days of old. When we could read about the downside of vendors, instead of regurgitating marketing. A whynot report is a negative intelligence report focused on negative historical vendor events, weaknesses, failure patterns, and competitive disadvantages,…
SUMMARY What’s a WhyNot Report? It hearkens back to the days of old. When we could read about the downside of vendors, instead of regurgitating marketing. A whynot report is a negative intelligence report focused on negative historical vendor events, weaknesses, failure patterns, and competitive disadvantages, essentially answering “why not” this vendor as a curiosity…
Executive Summary Total Capital Raised: $940M across 15 funding rounds– Average round size: $62.7M– Median round size: $35M– Top valuation: Exaforce at $725M Key Trends:– AI security is no longer a feature – it’s a platform– Agentic AI for SOC automation is the next category– AI safety/testing is becoming a regulated category– Strategic investors (Accenture,…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY June 2026 represents a pivotal month in the technology landscape, marked bythe continued dominance of AI-integrated devices, the resurgence of foldablesmartphones, and the maturation of smart home ecosystems. Despite globalheadwinds including memory cost pressures and economic uncertainty, consumertech spending reached $836 billion in 2026 (Gartner), with June showingstrong performance across wearable AI devices,…
Date: June 3, 2026Prepared for: Strategic Technology AssessmentAnalyst: IRG lurch-bot agent farmSubject: Cybersecurity and IT Statistics, Projections, and Deeper Analysis Classification: Classified (Public) Executive Summary This 2026 update provides a comprehensive landscape-level analysis of cybersecurity and IT statistics, combining current 2026 data with forward-looking projections through 2030. The global cybersecurity market is experiencing unprecedented growth,…
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Top Tech Toys for May in 2026, including detailed descriptions of their key features and practical benefits. The tech landscape of 2026 has moved past the era of empty vaporware, pivoting instead toward gadgets that offer tangible, everyday utility. From AI-driven wellness monitors to precision hobbyist tools, the current market prioritizes seamless integration and sophisticated…
The Limits of YouTube’s Built-in Protections While YouTube offers two primary safety tools—Restricted Mode (for pre-teens and teens) and YouTube Kids (for younger children)—the article stresses that these are not enough on their own. The Best Solution: Third-Party Parental Control Apps To effectively protect children, the author strongly recommends using premium parental control apps alongside…
As of April 2026, the tech landscape is dominated by a shift toward highly specific, problem-solving gadgets rather than general-purpose devices. Here are 10 of the most noteworthy gadgets gaining traction this month: Gadget Category Why It’s Notable O-Boy Satellite Smartwatch Wearable A satellite-connected watch built for true off-grid emergencies where cell service is non-existent.…
Hackers accessed data from 6.2 million Odido accounts, exposing names, contacts, bank details, and ID numbers. Subsidiary Ben also warned customers. Hackers broke into Dutch telecom firm Odido and accessed data from 6.2 million accounts. The company confirmed the breach and said attackers took names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, bank account details, dates of…
Bitdefender reports a surge in LummaStealer activity, showing the MaaS infostealer rebounded after 2025 law enforcement disruption. Bitdefender observed renewed LummaStealer activity, proving the MaaS infostealer recovered after 2025 takedowns. Active since 2022, it relies on affiliates, social engineering, fake cracked software, and fake CAPTCHA “ClickFix” lures. CastleLoader plays a key role in spreading it.…
Ivanti patched over a dozen Endpoint Manager flaws, including a high-severity auth bypass that let attackers steal credentials remotely. Ivanti released patches for more than a dozen vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager, including flaws disclosed in October 2025. The update addresses a high-severity authentication bypass, tracked as CVE-2026-1603 (CVSS score of 8.6), that attackers could exploit…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2026 fix six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2026 fix 58 new security flaws across Windows, Office, Azure, Edge, Exchange, Hyper-V, WSL, and other components, rising to 62 CVEs when third-party updates are included. Five vulnerabilities are Critical, two Moderate, and most…
Based on the 2025–2026 evaluation of the Thunderbird ecosystem, here is the table of the top 20 security add-ons, ranked by their effectiveness in forensic analysis, threat mitigation, and privacy preservation. Rank Add-On Name Primary Security Function Key Effective Security Feature 1 DKIM Verifier Forensic Authentication Verifies cryptographic signatures (DKIM) to ensure message integrity and…
The Feb 2026 list highlights a blend of technical deep-dives and career-focused education from some of the most respected voices in the industry. These creators cover the full spectrum of the field, from John Hammond’s forensic malware analysis and IppSec’s legendary Hack The Box walkthroughs for advanced practitioners, to the highly accessible networking and Linux…
Substack confirmed a data breach after a hacker leaked data from nearly 700,000 users, including email addresses and phone numbers. Substack is an online platform for publishing email‑based newsletters and blogs, with built‑in paid subscriptions and basic analytics. It’s free to start; creators pay a fee on paid plans. In 2026 it’s estimated to serve…
Best-Selling Used Phones of 2026 Ranked by Sales Volume The following table ranks the top-selling used smartphones as of February 2026 based on market data from the Swappa marketplace. Apple devices heavily dominate the list, occupying 18 of the top 20 positions, with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 serving as the primary volume drivers…
More than a year after national security officials revealed that Chinese hackers had systematically infiltrated U.S. telecommunications networks, the top Senate Democrat on the committee overseeing the industry is calling for hearings with executives from the nation’s biggest telecom companies. In a public letter released Tuesday, Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called for the CEOs of…
The Trump administration needs help from industry to reduce the cybersecurity regulatory burden and to back important cyber legislation on Capitol Hill, among other areas, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said Tuesday. “You know your regulatory scheme better than I do: Where there’s friction, where there’s frustration with information sharing, what sort of information is…
Based on data regarding the most searched products on Amazon for January 2026, consumer electronics dominated user interest, accounting for approximately 24% of the top 100 searched items. The following table highlights the top-ranking electronics by search volume, serving as a key indicator of sales demand for the month. Top Searched Electronics on Amazon (January…
(Feb 2 2026) Based on the industry analysis from early 2026, the hardware requirements for OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot) depend heavily on whether you intend to run the AI models locally (requiring massive RAM and NPU/GPU power) or use cloud APIs (requiring efficient always-on capabilities). The following table outlines the top-rated AI PCs and workstations for…
You can use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory as your primary Active Directory Forest for hosting your users’ identities. Your IT teams can continue using existing skills and applications while your organization benefits from the enhanced security, reliability, and scalability of AWS managed services. You can also run AWS Managed Microsoft AD as…
You can use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory as your primary Active Directory Forest for hosting your users’ identities. Your IT teams can continue using existing skills and applications while your organization benefits from the enhanced security, reliability, and scalability of AWS managed services. You can also run AWS Managed Microsoft AD as…
You can use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory as your primary Active Directory Forest for hosting your users’ identities. Your IT teams can continue using existing skills and applications while your organization benefits from the enhanced security, reliability, and scalability of AWS managed services. You can also run AWS Managed Microsoft AD as…
You can use AWS Directory Service for Microsoft Active Directory as your primary Active Directory Forest for hosting your users’ identities. Your IT teams can continue using existing skills and applications while your organization benefits from the enhanced security, reliability, and scalability of AWS managed services. You can also run AWS Managed Microsoft AD as…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw impacting Cisco Unified Communications products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Cisco Unified Communications products vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20045 (CVSS score of 8.2), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Cisco patched a critical zero-day…
Four years ago, the Department of Justice announced it would no longer seek criminal charges against independent and third-party security researchers for “good faith” security research under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Now, a prominent bug bounty platform is attempting to build a framework for industry to offer similar protections to researchers who study…
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Gogs 0-Day Exploited in the Wild SHADOW#REACTOR – Text-Only Staging, .NET Reactor, and In-Memory Remcos RAT Deployment “Untrustworthy Fund”: targeted UAC-0190 cyberattacks against SOU using PLUGGYAPE (CERT-UA#19092) Hiding in Plain Sight: Deconstructing the Multi-Actor…
A cyberattack on Central Maine Healthcare exposed the personal, medical, and insurance data of about 145,000 patients. Central Maine Healthcare notified patients affected by a data security incident. The organization detected unusual activity on June 1, 2025, secured its systems, and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts while notifying law enforcement.…
Americans are being taught to trust propaganda. Often, it’s not intentional. A classic bit of advice for separating propaganda from real research is “Check the citations.” If the sources support the analysis, the material can be trusted. But AI is changing the rules of the game. In December, the White House announced new guidance to…
Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that could be exploited without authentication to leak configuration data or enable code execution. The first vulnerabilty, tracked as CVE-2025-64155 (CVSS score…
Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, including two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that could be exploited without authentication to leak configuration data or enable code execution. The first vulnerabilty, tracked as CVE-2025-64155 (CVSS score…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
For the third year in a row, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is named as a Leader in the Information Services Group (ISG) Provider LensTM Quadrant report for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure Services (EU), published on January 9, 2026. ISG is a leading global technology research, analyst, and advisory firm that serves as a trusted business partner…
Attackers exploit misconfigured email routing to spoof internal emails, using PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA to steal credentials. Attackers exploit misconfigured email routing and spoof protections to send phishing emails appearing internal, using PhaaS platforms like Tycoon2FA to steal credentials. “Phishing actors are exploiting complex routing scenarios and misconfigured spoof protections to effectively spoof organizations’ domains…
For too long, fraud – an illicit economy rivaling the GDP of G20 nations – has been seen as a cost of doing business, a nuisance to be absorbed by banks and consumers. That perception is a dangerous relic. Modern fraud blends geopolitics with advanced technical tactics, carried out through criminal proxies to target businesses…
GreyNoise observed thousands of attacks targeting about a dozen Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities during the Christmas 2025 holiday. GreyNoise reports a coordinated campaign exploiting about a dozen Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities, with thousands of attack attempts observed during the Christmas 2025 holiday. “GreyNoise observed a coordinated exploitation campaign targeting Adobe ColdFusion servers over the Christmas 2025 holiday period.” reads…
RondoDox botnet exploits the critical React2Shell flaw (CVE-2025-55182) to infect vulnerable Next.js servers with malware and cryptominers. CloudSEK researchers warn that the RondoDox botnet is exploiting the critical React2Shell flaw (CVE-2025-55182) to drop malware and cryptominers on vulnerable Next.js servers. “CloudSEK’s report details a persistent nine-month RondoDoX botnet campaign targeting IoT devices and web applications. Recently, the…
Federal prosecutors in Michigan say they have dismantled online infrastructure tied to an alleged money laundering operation that moved tens of millions of dollars in proceeds from ransomware and other cybercrime, along with indicting the service’s creator. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan announced a coordinated action with international partners and…
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A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Attackers launch dual campaign on GlobalProtect portals and SonicWall APIs Maximum-severity XXE vulnerability discovered in Apache…
Array Networks AG gateways have been under active exploitation since August 2025 due to a command injection flaw, JPCERT/CC warns. A command injection flaw in Array Networks AG Series gateways, affecting DesktopDirect, has been exploited in the wild since August 2025; it was patched in May 2025. An attacker can exploit the flaw to execute…
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Analysis of ShadowPad Attack Exploiting WSUS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2025-59287) Shai-Hulud 2.0 Supply Chain Attack: 25K+ npm Repos Exposed Spyware Allows Cyber Threat Actors to Target Users of Messaging Applications Morphisec Thwarts Russian-Linked…
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday dropped its case against SolarWinds and its chief information security officer over its handling of an alleged Russian cyberespionage campaign uncovered in 2020, an incident that penetrated at least nine federal agencies and hundreds of companies. The SEC’s decision brings to a halt one of the more divisive…
The Washington Post said it, too, was impacted by the data theft and extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite customers, compromising human resources data on nearly 10,000 current and former employers and contractors. The company was first alerted to the attack and launched an investigation when a “bad actor” contacted the media company Sept. 29…
With a 4M cybersecurity worker shortage, agentic AI helps SOCs move beyond triage, enabling proactive security once thought impossible. With a deficit of 4 million cybersecurity workers worldwide, it’s no surprise that most SOCs are still stuck in triage mode. That’s why agentic AI is stepping in to fill the gap. And this boost to…
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. BadCandy Webshell threatens unpatched Cisco IOS XE devices, warns Australian government China-linked UNC6384 exploits Windows zero-day…
Hackers exploited old RCE flaws in WordPress GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins. Wordfence firm blocked 8.7M attacks in two days. In September and October 2024, submissions revealed Arbitrary Plugin Installation vulnerabilities in GutenKit and Hunk Companion WordPress plugins, with 40,000 and 8,000+ installs, respectively. These flaws allow unauthenticated attackers to install plugins and achieve RCE.…
In recent years, the cybersecurity industry has made significant strides in securing endpoints with advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, and we have been successful in making life more difficult for our adversaries. While this progress is a victory, it has also produced a predictable and dangerous consequence where threat actors are shifting their…
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Oracle, Windows, Kentico, and Apple flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Oracle, Windows, Kentico, and Apple flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. CVE-2022-48503 Apple Multiple Products Unspecified Vulnerability CVE-2025-2746 Kentico Xperience Staging Sync Server Digest Password Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE-2025-2747 Kentico…
A new campaign targets Russia’s auto and e-commerce sectors using a previously unknown .NET malware called CAPI Backdoor. Cybersecurity researchers at Seqrite Labs uncovered a new campaign, tracked as Operation MotorBeacon, that targeted the Russian automobile and e-commerce sectors with a previously unknown .NET malware dubbed CAPI Backdoor. “SEQRITE Labs Research Team has recently uncovered a…
Medusa ransomware hit SimonMed Imaging, stealing 200 GB of data and impacting over 1.2 million people in a major healthcare data breach. SimonMed Imaging suffered a ransomware attack by the Medusa group, which claimed to have stolen 200 GB of data. SimonMed Imaging is one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers in the U.S.,…
Spain’s Guardia Civil dismantled the cybercrime group “GXC Team” and arrested its 25-year-old Brazilian leader. Spanish Guardia Civil dismantled the “GXC Team” cybercrime group, arresting its 25-year-old Brazilian leader “GoogleXcoder.” The gang sold AI-powered phishing kits, Android malware, and voice-scam tools via Telegram and Russian forums, becoming a major supplier of credential theft tools in…
The Trump administration wants your voter data. Since President Donald Trump took office in January, the Department of Justice has made an ambitious effort to collect sensitive voter data from all 50 states, including information that one election expert described as “the holy trinity” of identity theft: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers and dates…
The Future of Secure Investigations and Anonymity White Paper Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape with Cutting-Edge Security As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, traditional tools like VPNs and anonymity networks are no longer enough to protect sensitive data and investigative efforts. This white paper details how organizations, investigators, and security teams can protect identities,…
White Paper Eliminate dropped calls, lagging video, and fragile collaboration networks for good. Your collaboration tools aren’t the problem, your network is. Learn how Dispersive Stealth Networking re-architects connectivity to make voice, video, and cloud collaboration invisible, resilient, and high-performance. Enterprises are spending millions on UCaaS, CCaaS, and collaboration tools — yet still suffer from…
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Emerging Tech: Enabling Preemptive Cybersecurity Through Zero Trust With AMTD Gartner White Paper This white paper explores how Automated Moving Target Defense (AMTD), in conjunction with Zero Trust principles, is revolutionizing cybersecurity, enabling preemptive defense against advanced threats. https://dispersive.io/gartner-emerging-tech-enabling-preemptive-cybersecurity-through-zero-trust-with-amtd #gartner #zerotrust #preemptive #amtd #movingtarget #defense
The Trusted Cloud Edge (TCE) Modernizes SASE to Address Distributed Environment Challenges White Paper Enterprise networks are shifting away from centralized architectures toward dynamic, distributed environments optimized for cloud and edge computing. Traditional WAN and VPN models are struggling to meet the agility, performance, and security demands of today’s hybrid enterprise. In this new white…
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Apple has unveiled a comprehensive security system called Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) that represents a five-year engineering effort to combat sophisticated cyberattacks targeting individual users through memory corruption vulnerabilities. The technology is built into Apple’s new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air devices, as well as the A19 and A19 Pro chips. It combines custom-designed hardware…
Varonis has acquired SlashNext, an AI-driven email security company, for up to $150 million in a move that reflects the rising role of artificial intelligence in both attack and defense. The acquisition, announced Tuesday, brings together Varonis’ focus on data-centric security and threat detection with SlashNext’s technology for blocking phishing and social engineering attacks across…
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter The Resurgence of IoT Malware: Inside the Mirai-Based “Gayfemboy” Botnet Campaign Your Connection, Their Cash: Threat Actors Misuse SDKs to Sell Your Bandwidth The Silent, Fileless Threat of VShell Android backdoor spies on…
Election officials should brace for direct attacks from the Trump administration and its state GOP allies on the integrity of U.S. elections — and plan for the possibility that federal agencies once charged with protecting elections will leverage their authorities to interfere in the process, a voting rights nonprofit warned. In a report released Wednesday,…
During a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing earlier this month in which lawmakers considered if Sean Plankey is fit to become director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, ranking member Gary Peters asked the CISA nominee how he would ensure the agency meets all of its statutory requirements, including those in…
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In a congressional hearing on state voter registration practices Tuesday, Republicans on the House Administration Committee were united around common sentiments: It is too easy for citizens to register to vote and too easy for them to stay on voter rolls, states aren’t doing enough to remove ineligible voters, and it’s all led to the…
The British government announced plans to prohibit public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to combating ransomware attacks that have disrupted essential services and cost the economy millions of pounds annually. The proposed measures would prevent the National Health Service, local councils,…
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft SharePoint flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft SharePoint flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 (“ToolShell”) (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Microsoft released emergency SharePoint updates for two zero-day flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771,…
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Microsoft SharePoint flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Microsoft SharePoint flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 (“ToolShell”) (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This week, Microsoft released emergency SharePoint updates for two zero-day flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771,…
Singapore says China-linked group UNC3886 targeted its critical infrastructure by hacking routers and security devices. Singapore accused China-linked APT group UNC3886 of targeting its critical infrastructure. UNC3886 is a sophisticated China-linked cyber espionage group that targets network devices and virtualization technologies using zero-day exploits. Its primary focus is on defense, technology, and telecommunications sectors in…
As the Department of Homeland Security seeks to transform a federal database for immigrant benefits into a supercharged database to search for noncitizen voters, a trio of Democratic senators are pressing the department for more information. Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on…
When news broke that an AI agent named XBOW was leading the HackerOne bug bounty leaderboards, it quickly raised several concerning questions for the cybersecurity industry. Have large language models evolved enough to partially or fully replace human bug hunting? How precisely does XBOW — built by a startup with the same name — work?…
Russian basketball player arrested in France over alleged ties to a ransomware group accused of targeting U.S. firms and federal institutions. Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin (26) was arrested in France in June at the request of the U.S. over alleged ties to a ransomware group targeting hundreds of U.S. companies and federal entities. He…
Since March 2025, fake contract emails have been spreading Batavia spyware in targeted attacks on Russian organizations. Since March 2025, a targeted phishing campaign against Russian organizations has used fake contract-themed emails to spread the Batavia spyware, a new malware designed to steal internal documents. The attack, ongoing since July 2024, begins with links to…
A data breach at Kelly Benefits has impacted 550,000 people, with the number of affected individuals growing as the investigation continues. Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits has confirmed that a recent data breach has affected 550,000 individuals. As the investigation continued, the scale of the impact expanded, revealing that more people were affected…
Security-First Culture (SFC) is an organization-wide commitment where security considerations influence decision-making at every level, from strategic planning to daily operational tasks. It’s not just about having fancy tech or a dedicated IT team; it’s about making security a core part of how the company thinks and acts. A mindset where every decision, from coding…
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Data management company Rubrik announced plans Wednesday to acquire artificial intelligence startup Predibase, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption of agentic AI in enterprise settings and pushing efficient AI deployments from pilot programs into full production. The terms of the deal were not made public, but sources familiar with the situation told CNBC the…
OpenAI just published its annual report on malicious uses of AI. By using AI as a force multiplier for our expert investigative teams, in the three months since our last report we’ve been able to detect, disrupt and expose abusive activity including social engineering, cyber espionage, deceptive employment schemes, covert influence operations and scams. These…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Cisco fixed a critical flaw in the Identity Services Engine (ISE) that could allow unauthenticated attackers to conduct malicious actions. A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-20286 (CVSS score 9.9) in cloud deployments of Cisco ISE on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access sensitive data, perform limited administrative actions, modify…
Software powers the world, and soon, the bulk of the work making it may be done by machines. As generative AI tools have gotten more proficient at coding, their use in software development has exploded. Proponents say the tools have made it dramatically easier for individual entrepreneurs or companies to create the kind of slick,…
Software powers the world, and soon, the bulk of the work making it may be done by machines. As generative AI tools have gotten more proficient at coding, their use in software development has exploded. Proponents say the tools have made it dramatically easier for individual entrepreneurs or companies to create the kind of slick,…
Software powers the world, and soon, the bulk of the work making it may be done by machines. As generative AI tools have gotten more proficient at coding, their use in software development has exploded. Proponents say the tools have made it dramatically easier for individual entrepreneurs or companies to create the kind of slick,…
