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Japan just took a major leap forward in its defense capabilities with the successful launch of a Tomahawk missile from a warship in the Pacific Ocean, marking a significant milestone in the country's pursuit of stand-off defense. This impressive live-fire test showcases the nation's steady progress in advancing its military technology.
Australia's reliance on imports leaves it alarmingly vulnerable, with just 30 days of net-import cover - a far cry from the 90 days recommended by the International Energy Agency. A government-led national audit could be the key to identifying and fixing these weaknesses before it's too late.
Understaffed public agencies are struggling to deliver efficient citizen services, but AI and automation can help bridge the gap by accelerating effective processes and exposing areas for improvement. By leveraging AI, governments can optimize operations and make the most of limited resources.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is stepping up to help manage open-source software security risks with a new guidebook titled "Open Source Software: Security Principles and Practices". This move aims to enhance the nation's cybersecurity by providing federal agencies with essential security recommendations.
Indonesia's bold move to acquire combat aircraft from China and Pakistan is testing its delicate balance of military ties with ASEAN and beyond. With its bebas aktif foreign policy, President Prabowo Subianto is walking a tightrope, seeking to stay free and active without taking sides.
Broadcom has just released emergency security patches to tackle critical flaws in VMware's vCenter, ESX, Workstation, and Fusion - and it's urging admins to act fast, treating affected systems as immediately vulnerable. Three critical vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-59309, CVE-2026-59310, and CVE-2026-47876, are among the five patched across these products and others that contain vCenter or ESX.
Amazon uncovered a shocking supply-chain attack linked to North Korean hackers, Sapphire Sleet, which compromised popular npm packages like debug, chalk, and axios, infecting nearly 10% of cloud environments within just two hours. The alarming campaign, which began in March 2025, highlights the growing threat of supply-chain attacks on cloud environments.
In a case of payback, a vandal who targeted Flock cameras in Monterey County has been arrested and will face the consequences, sending a strong message that damaging public safety equipment won't be tolerated. The suspect, 40-year-old Marcus Bee, caused thousands of dollars in damage before being taken into custody.
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Google is supercharging Chrome's security with AI, and the results are staggering: a whopping 1,072 security bugs were squashed in Chrome 149 and 150, outpacing the total fixed in the previous 23 milestones combined. The tech giant is now using large language models to turbocharge its vulnerability management process, from sniffing out flaws to generating patches.
Cyber attackers are impersonating IT helpdesk staff on Microsoft Teams to trick employees into installing ransomware, with one financially motivated operation deploying Chaos ransomware in a matter of minutes. They use convincing voice calls and chats to gain remote access, often within just 2-3 minutes.
Brinks Home recently disclosed a security breach, with an extortion group claiming to have exposed millions of customer records, prompting the company to activate its incident response procedure and work with leading forensics experts to contain the damage. The breach, identified on July 20, thankfully didn't impact alarm monitoring and system functionality.
Cyber threats are escalating with the rise of AI-powered hacking and credential stuffing attacks, where malicious agents exploit trust in everyday interactions to compromise security. Attackers are now using AI-enabled autonomous campaigns to scan for vulnerabilities, generate exploit code, and launch attacks with minimal human intervention.
Microsoft patched a vulnerability in Azure Cosmos DB, dubbed CosmosEscape, which exposed a platform-wide key to all databases, but fortunately, no customer data was accessed and no action is required. The flaw was discovered by security firm Wiz, which detailed the exploit chain that could be used to take advantage of the vulnerability.
Analog Devices recently uncovered a data breach, swiftly springing into action to contain the incident and minimize damage after detecting unauthorized access to its systems on June 23. The company has launched a thorough investigation, working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to understand the breach and prevent future threats.
Nearly a quarter of organizations have been hit with AI-powered attacks, exposing significant security gaps in their defenses. Are your company's critical business platforms protected from the growing threat of artificial intelligence-driven exploitation?
Attackers often find an open door in our defenses, exploiting weaknesses like SQL injection vulnerabilities to gain a foothold - and then manipulate systems to wreak havoc. A recent incident revealed how an unvalidated input field on a webpage led to a full-blown breach of a Microsoft SQL Server host.
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A shocking 100% of AI applications tested harbored security vulnerabilities, with prompt injection flaws being the most common and damaging threat. This critical weakness, found in 28% of tested apps, highlights a glaring vulnerability that attackers are exploiting to manipulate model inputs.
Cyber attackers have found a sneaky new way to steal corporate accounts by exploiting Microsoft's authentication process, making it harder to spot fake requests. They've been sending emails that look like Microsoft Teams notifications, leading victims to a legitimate Microsoft URL that tricks them into granting access.
As networks evolve into intelligent control planes for AI security, innovative solutions like the AI Network Firewall are emerging to safeguard AI-driven environments. Check Point's cutting-edge technology converts existing firewalls into intent-aware enforcement layers that detect, inspect, and control AI activity across entire networks.
A security researcher recently uncovered a sneaky vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot that allows hidden instructions to be embedded in Word documents, potentially putting sensitive data at risk. This loophole remains open for exploitation, even after Microsoft deployed partial mitigations.
Sysadmins' hopes for AI-driven automation have fallen short, with a significant gap between expected and actual adoption rates in critical areas like patch management, CPU/memory monitoring, and vulnerability prioritization. Despite comfort with AI's analytical capabilities, sysadmins remain cautious, aware that incorrect decisions can have serious consequences.
Meet the sneaky SilverFox hackers who've been exploiting new drivers to launch BYOVD attacks on a Japanese industrial manufacturer, using clever tactics like DLL sideloading and defense evasion to stay one step ahead. Their attack began with a simple yet effective invoice-themed phishing lure, delivered via popular Chinese services QQ and Tencent Cloud.
Cyber attackers have cleverly exploited a flaw in popular South Korean security software, AnySign4PC, by hijacking legitimate websites to deliver backdoors to unsuspecting users at 72 organizations. The vulnerability, affecting software versions 1.1.4.4 through 1.1.4.6, allows hackers to execute remote code without users even clicking a download prompt.
Russian spies have set their sights on Microsoft Outlook Web Access, exploiting a cross-site scripting flaw to launch targeted email attacks, just days after being called out for their abuse of a zero-day vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite. The notorious group, tracked as TA488 or Laundry Bear, has adapted their sneaky half-click technique to compromise on-premises Exchange Servers.