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Machine Learning Decrypts Medieval Ciphers

Researchers are harnessing the power of machine learning algorithms to crack medieval codes, bringing ancient secrets to life with modern technology. By applying these innovative techniques, they're unlocking the mysteries hidden within historical pencil-and-paper ciphers.

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Malware Hidden in Hentai Games Exposes Users to Full System Compromise

Beware of hentai games that seem too good to be true - a new malware campaign has been discovered that hides in these games and can fully compromise your system. Hundreds of users, mainly in Russia, Brazil, Germany, and Vietnam, have already fallen victim to this threat, dubbed Argamal.

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China Mounts High-Energy Laser on Tactical Vehicle

China just took its high-energy laser game to the next level by mounting a 20 kW laser turret on a Dongfeng Mengshi-like 4×4 tactical vehicle - a surprisingly roadworthy ride that looks like it could blend in with civilian traffic. This unusual combo raises eyebrows about its potential uses, beyond just military might.

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Cyber Force Plan Unveils $10 Billion Budget Requirement

The Commission on US Cyber Force Generation is proposing a bold new vision: a separate Cyber Force military service that could require a whopping $10 billion to get off the ground. This game-changing plan outlines what it would take to create a distinct military branch focused on cyber operations.

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GitHub Dev Attack Exploits OAuth Tokens

A single click can be all it takes for an attacker to swipe a GitHub token, giving them free rein to read and write to your private repos. Security researcher Ammar Askar warns that a clever exploit in GitHub.dev's web-based editor can turn a harmless link into a token-stealing threat.

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Identity Visibility Platforms Shrink IAM Attack Surface

Nearly half of all identity activity in enterprises remains invisible to centralized identity and access management, creating a hidden risk that can leave organizations vulnerable to attacks. This "Identity Dark Matter" emerges as identities multiply across apps, teams, and systems, outpacing the ability of security teams to keep control.

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Acer Rushes to Patch Zero-Days in Wave 7 Routers

Acer is urgently patching a critical vulnerability in its Wave 7 routers that allowed hackers to easily access sensitive login credentials, putting your entire network at risk. This flaw let attackers remotely tap into plaintext passwords stored in log archives, no authentication required.

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Boards Urged to Prioritize Cyber Risk Quantification

To make cyber risk more tangible and actionable, boards are advised to prioritize quantifying it in terms of dollar value, allowing managers across the organization to understand and address potential threats more effectively. By translating cyber risk into a clear financial impact, companies like BP are better equipping themselves to manage and mitigate digital threats.

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UK Banks Gain Access to OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Cyber Model

UK banks are now part of an exclusive group gaining early access to OpenAI's cutting-edge GPT-5.5 Cyber model, a powerful AI tool designed to bolster their defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. This move comes as Anthropic's rival program, Project Glasswing, expands to 200 partners, leaving some UK banks to tap into OpenAI's innovative solution instead.

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US Invites AI Developers to Voluntary Cybersecurity Review

The US government is taking a collaborative approach to AI cybersecurity, inviting developers to voluntarily review their most powerful models and give the government a 30-day heads-up before releasing them to trusted partners. This move aims to create accountability and ensure responsible AI development, with experts agreeing that real accountability is key to making voluntary security programs effective.

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Unpatched Windows Search Flaw Exposes User Hashes

A newly discovered vulnerability in Windows' search feature can be exploited to steal user passwords, allowing hackers to gain access to sensitive information. By simply clicking on a malicious link, a user's login credentials can be exposed to attackers.

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Law Enforcement Disrupts Nine Illegal Streaming Crime Groups

In a major crackdown on illegal streaming crime, authorities have dismantled nine organized crime groups and made 29 arrests in a seven-month operation that targeted the entire criminal ecosystem. The coordinated effort, involving 13 countries, identified 86 suspects and referred 59 cases to judicial authorities.

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HTTP/2 Bomb Vulnerability Targets Major Web Servers with Remote DoS Exploit

A newly discovered HTTP/2 Bomb vulnerability can be exploited to launch a remote Denial of Service (DoS) attack on major web servers, taking advantage of a weakness in the default HTTP/2 configuration. This flaw cleverly combines a compression bomb and a Slowloris-style hold to target HPACK, HTTP/2's header-compression scheme.

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Anthropic Widens AI Vulnerability Detection to 200 Organizations

Anthropic's Project Glasswing just got a major boost, expanding its AI-powered vulnerability detection to 200 organizations across 15 countries, helping to safeguard critical software in power, water, healthcare, and more. This significant growth builds on the program's success, with its advanced AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, already uncovering over 10,000 high-priority vulnerabilities.

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CISOs Warned to Treat Cyber Threats as Geopolitical Statecraft

Don't make the rookie mistake of thinking cyber threats are just an IT issue - the truth is, they're a matter of statecraft that requires a much broader perspective. Bharat Thakrar warns that ignoring this reality is like being a turkey blissfully unaware of the farmer's plans.

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AI-Driven Patching Pressures Redefine Vulnerability Response

The window between patch release and exploitation has dramatically shrunk to just six hours and 40 minutes, leaving organizations scrambling to keep up with increasingly rapid vulnerability response. This alarming trend is fueled by the growing power of large language models that can autonomously discover and even fix vulnerabilities.

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Google Bolsters Android Defenses Against AI-Powered Scam Calls

Google's new fake call detection feature sends a silent signal to verify the caller, instantly warning you if a scammer tries to impersonate someone you know. If the signal is missing, your device double-checks with the caller's actual phone to keep you safe.

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AI-Powered Cybercrime Tools Flood Dark Web Marketplaces

The dark web has seen a staggering 3,810% surge in AI-powered cybercrime tools, with posts skyrocketing from 38 in December to 1,486 in February, signaling a new wave of threats. This alarming trend has experts like Cynthia Kaiser, SVP of the Ransomware Research Center at Halcyon, warning that cyber threats have become the "national security challenge of our lifetime."

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Malware Campaigns Target Gamers, 86K Infected by CountLoader

A shocking 86,000 gamers have fallen victim to CountLoader, a sneaky malware campaign that's been targeting players since January 2026, and the masterminds behind it are making it easy for others to join the malicious party with their free, user-friendly malware service.

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VS Code Zero-Day Vulnerability Exposes GitHub Tokens to Theft

A security researcher just revealed a shocking VS Code zero-day vulnerability that lets attackers swipe your GitHub authentication tokens with just one click, exposing your online projects to potential theft. This exploit cleverly abuses VS Code's system to run malicious code and extract sensitive tokens.

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WeedHack Malware Targets 116,000 Minecraft Systems Worldwide

Over 116,000 Minecraft systems worldwide have fallen victim to the WeedHack malware campaign since January, with an alarming rate of 2,000 to 3,000 infections daily. This massive operation has spread its reach across the US, Germany, India, and the UK, affecting a staggering number of users.

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Rheinmetall Secures $6.6 Billion Arms Deal with Romania

Rheinmetall is set to supercharge its Romanian operations with a whopping $6.6 billion arms deal, boosting local production and tech transfer. The massive contract includes 300 Lynx combat vehicles, cutting-edge Skyranger air defense systems, and more.

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US Air Force Designates New Bunker Buster Bomb GBU-76/B

The US Air Force has officially designated its new bunker-busting bomb as the GBU-76/B, and is now seeking industry partners to support its research, development, production, and delivery. The Next Generation Penetrator is set to revolutionize the Air Force's arsenal, and the Air Force is inviting vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in helping to bring it to life.

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Defensive Cyber Evolves to Counter AI-Driven Threats

The cyber threat landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, with AI-driven attacks now unfolding at a breathtaking pace and scale that traditional defenses can't keep up with. This exponential explosion of attacks is ratcheting up the stakes for data availability and integrity, and it's only getting worse.

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