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AI Accelerates Cyber Attacks to Minutes, Microsoft Warns

Microsoft warns that AI is supercharging cyber attacks, condensing what once took days into mere minutes - putting defenders on the back foot and giving attackers a disturbing head start. This alarming acceleration is happening during the most critical phases of an attack, including credential discovery, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.

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Browser Attacks Evade Endpoint Telemetry in SaaS-Heavy Environments

In today's SaaS-driven world, a shocking 79% of business apps are accessible only through browsers, creating a blind spot for traditional endpoint security. This makes it alarmingly easy for attackers to launch stealthy browser-based threats that evade detection.

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Dell Urges Admins to Patch CSM Flaws Exploiting Authorization Controls

Dell is urging admins to patch two critical CSM flaws, CVE-2026-63688 and CVE-2026-63692, that allow unauthenticated attackers to gain complete control over storage resources, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation. These maximum-severity vulnerabilities can be exploited to bypass authorization controls and access sensitive storage backend administrator credentials.

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OpenAI Sheds Safety Researchers After Leak of Sensitive Data

OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers, including Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni, after they mishandled sensitive information, sparking concerns about the company's commitment to safety and transparency. The move comes as a surprise, especially given the trio's previous warnings about the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

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CISOs Struggle to Gauge Security Posture

Most security leaders struggle to confidently answer the board's toughest questions: How secure is the organization overall, what's the actual financial exposure, and is our posture improving? The problem isn't a lack of data, but scattered context that's making it hard to provide clear answers.

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Fortinet Warns of Actively Exploited FortiMail Zero-Day Vulnerability

Fortinet is warning users of a critical vulnerability in its FortiMail product that's already being exploited by hackers, posing an immediate threat to security. This zero-day flaw has been actively targeted by attackers, prompting Fortinet to sound the alarm.

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Law Enforcement Disrupts KillSec Ransomware Group with Global Arrests

In a major breakthrough, global law enforcement agencies have joined forces to dismantle the notorious KillSec ransomware group, arresting suspected operators and disrupting their operations. The crackdown, dubbed Operation KillSwitch, targeted the group behind a string of devastating attacks on hospitals, government bodies, and financial institutions.

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Microsoft X Account Hijacked in Crypto Pump-and-Dump Scam

Microsoft's official X account was hijacked by unknown attackers, who used its 13 million followers to promote a cryptocurrency token in a pump-and-dump scam, prompting the company to apologize and vow to take legal action. The account has since been secured and Microsoft is investigating the incident.

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Zero-Days Exploited in Agentic AI Attack on Dutch Vulnerability Disclosure Institute

In a shocking cyberattack, hackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities to hijack sessions, run code remotely, and escalate privileges in mere seconds, targeting the Dutch Vulnerability Disclosure Institute, a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to ethical vulnerability disclosure. The Institute's own expertise and swift incident response actions ultimately thwarted the attack.

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Google Fortifies Android with Tougher Accessibility Service Controls

Google's latest Android update brings an extra layer of security, limiting access to the AccessibilityService API to only trusted apps that serve as assistive tools when Advanced Protection is enabled. This move closes a gaping security hole while ensuring users who rely on assistive tech can still access it.

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Xi Purge Exposes PLA's Loyalty, Control Fault Lines

The Chinese Communist Party has cracked down on two high-ranking military officers, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, accusing them of intertwined political and economic crimes that exposed deep-seated loyalty and control issues within the People's Liberation Army. This purge reveals a web of corruption, patronage, and political disloyalty at the heart of China's military.

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AI Exacerbates Radicalisation of Young Australians Online

The world needs to join forces to tackle the dark side of AI, and fast - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is sounding the alarm, urging global cooperation to mitigate risks like the radicalisation of young Australians online.

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Pentagon Plots Autonomous Warfare Command Overhaul

The Pentagon is shaking things up with a bold new plan to put robots and drones at the forefront of modern warfare, unveiling an Autonomous Warfare Command that will revolutionize the way the military operates. This game-changing initiative, revealed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is already taking shape as an interim office transformation.

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Pentagon Faces 150-Program Delay as CR Halts New Military Starts

A continuing resolution is putting the brakes on over 150 military programs, forcing the Pentagon to hit pause on new initiatives just as threats continue to escalate. This delay comes at a critical time, with Space Force Gen. Douglass Schiess warning that the threat landscape isn't slowing down, but the Pentagon's progress is.

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Australia's Defence Faces Ecosystem Test in Northern Territory

The Northern Territory's unique blend of rugged landscape, diverse communities, and strategic importance demands a bold new approach to defence - one that prioritizes Indigenous partnerships to overcome the challenges of distance, weather, and limited resources. By joining forces with local Aboriginal communities, Australia can unlock the region's full potential and ensure a stronger, more resilient defence presence.

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US Cyber Director Pushes Industry Ties to Curb AI Risks

To stay ahead of rival nations like China and curb AI security risks, US Cyber Director Sean Cairncross says collaboration with private-sector developers is key, prioritizing industry partnership over direct regulation. By working together, the US can optimize innovation and security in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Ukraine Deploys Amphibious Robot for Frontline Logistics

Meet the game-changing amphibious robot that's revolutionizing frontline logistics in Ukraine, navigating treacherous terrain and withstanding enemy fire to deliver crucial supplies to those in need. This uncrewed ground vehicle bravely traveled over 70 kilometers, crossing land and water, to bring food and aid to the frontlines.

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Authorities Disrupt KillSec Extortion Group in Global Operation

In a major breakthrough, law enforcement agencies from 10 countries joined forces to dismantle the notorious KillSec Extortion Group, seizing key infrastructure and arresting three suspects behind the gang's notorious extortion spree that compromised around 500 organizations. This global operation, dubbed "Operation KillSwitch," resulted in the confiscation of 110 terabytes of data and critical servers used by the group.

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Pentagon Obligates $142B in Reconciliation Funding, Leaves Billions at Risk of Cuts

The Pentagon has already secured a whopping $142 billion from last year's reconciliation bill, but $10 billion remains at risk of being slashed by 8.3% if not quickly obligated. Time is ticking to avoid a costly cut that could derail key modernization projects.

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Ukraine Deploys FP-7 Ballistic Missile in Combat for First Time

Ukraine just took a major leap forward in its defense capabilities with the first-ever combat deployment of its homegrown FP-7 ballistic missile, a move President Volodymyr Zelenskyy celebrated as a significant victory. With production now on the horizon, this breakthrough marks a promising new chapter for Ukraine's military.

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Pakistan Air Force Acquires Airbus H125 Helicopters Amid Defence Sourcing Questions

The Pakistan Air Force has taken delivery of Airbus H125 helicopters, with at least one unit, serial 26-001, spotted in service as of March 2026. The exact number of helicopters acquired and their intended roles remain under wraps, sparking questions about Pakistan's defence sourcing strategy.

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Fortinet FortiMail Zero-Day Flaw Exploited in Attacks

A critical Fortinet FortiMail flaw, rated CVSS 9.8, is being actively exploited by attackers, allowing them to write arbitrary files to vulnerable systems without needing authentication. This severe vulnerability combines a path traversal and a NULL-byte handling error, making it a high-risk threat.

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US Navy Bets Big on Boeing for F/A-XX Fighter Program

The US Navy has made a bold move, awarding Boeing a whopping $20 billion contract to develop the cutting-edge F/A-XX fighter jet, beating out Northrop Grumman in the high-stakes competition. This game-changing aircraft is set to replace the F/A-18 Hornet and EA-18 Growler by the mid-2030s, with a production goal of over 30 fighters per year to keep carrier air wings at full strength.

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Connected Cars Expose Driver Data to Wide Array of Companies

Your car's apps may be sharing more than you think - including your name, vehicle ID, and exact location - with a surprisingly wide range of companies, putting your personal info at risk. A recent study by Northeastern University and Consumer Reports uncovered the alarming flow of sensitive data from connected cars to third-party companies.

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