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House Democrats are pushing for a comprehensive review of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's workforce to ensure America's cyber defenses are equipped to tackle growing threats. The proposed assessment would determine if the agency has the right personnel, training, and certifications to succeed.
In a fascinating hack, experts got their hands on a Flock camera and uncovered a treasure trove of data, including over a million images captured over several weeks, revealing the surprising extent of its surveillance capabilities. The recovered data showed that the camera's software can detect not just license plates, but also people, vehicles, and bicycles.
In today's cybersecurity landscape, identity has become the new perimeter - and Active Directory and Entra ID are the control centers that keep it all connected, making them prime targets for attackers. Compromising these identity infrastructures can give hackers access to an entire environment, not just a single system.
Google's careless handling of location data has landed it a hefty €403 million fine for GDPR violations, sparking concerns that users may have unknowingly surrendered control over their personal info to influence ad targeting and infer interests.
The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Google a whopping €403m for mishandling users' location data, violating the EU's strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. This hefty penalty comes after a two-year investigation into how Google handled location information from 2018 to 2020.
Meet TASK#STOMP, a sneaky PowerShell backdoor that's quietly harvesting sensitive business data, including documents, Wi-Fi passwords, and clipboard contents, while also taking screenshots and allowing remote control. This stealthy campaign uses a clever VBS-driven framework to evade detection and keep its operators informed.
Cisco is warning of a critical zero-day flaw in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) that's being actively exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access with just a crafted request. This severe vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-76460, has been assigned a maximum CVSS score of 10.0.
Malware operators are sounding the alarm: detections of the Exvicy Malware Framework are on the rise, with one seller warning that daily detections are making their service less effective. The Russian-speaking actor behind Exvicy is now charging $2,000 a month for the malware-as-a-service framework, up from $1,200 just a few months ago.
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Microsoft has fixed a frustrating issue in Excel where copying and pasting data would fail silently, leaving users none the wiser - until now, that is! The problem, which emerged after September's security updates, affected various versions of Excel, including 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2024, as well as Excel Online.
The FBI's latest update to the CJIS Security Policy, version 6.1, strengthens encryption rules and closes security gaps, building on the December 2024 modernization. Key changes include upgraded encryption requirements, now mandating 256-bit strength for SC-13 and SC-28.
Malicious actors have cleverly exploited npm's trusted publishing feature to unleash a supply-chain attack, using a hijacked maintainer account to distribute a sneaky loader called GHAPPIER. They got away with it by hiding behind a valid provenance attestation, highlighting a loophole in the system.
Beware: the latest September 2026 Windows security updates may have an unexpected side effect - disrupting the File History backup feature and leaving you unable to create or update your backups. If you rely on File History, you may want to hold off on installing these updates until the issue is resolved.
Microsoft is sounding the alarm: by February 1, 2027, admins must migrate Entra ID users to phishing-resistant auth methods, as the company will retire SMS and voice authentication, leaving users vulnerable to cyber threats if they don't make the switch.
In a bold move, ShinyHunters infiltrated and defaced Clop's dark web leak site, claiming to have stolen sensitive private keys and server data that could dismantle the notorious ransomware gang's operations. This daring cyber heist has sent shockwaves through the ransomware underworld.
A rival hacking crew, ShinyHunters, has hijacked Clop's dark-web leak site, posting a bold takeover message and demanding an eight-figure payout in a shocking display of cyber power. The group claimed to have exploited a vulnerability in Clop's software to seize control of the site.
Scammers are tricking people into installing malware or executing malicious commands by posing as potential employers or clients on video calls, often under the guise of a job interview or contract opportunity. They set up fake company profiles and LinkedIn pages to make their ruse appear legitimate.
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Hackers are taking advantage of a recent data breach at Revolut to ramp up phishing attacks, with scammers sending convincing smishing messages to customers in an attempt to harvest more account information. These attacks are getting more sophisticated, with scammers even collecting selfies or videos to fuel further identity fraud or scams.
A staggering 490 million metadata records were exposed in a Gyazo data breach, putting sensitive information at risk of being exploited by attackers. This massive leak, triggered by a vulnerability in an upload server, could allow hackers to uncover hidden details and track users' online activities.
Malicious ads masqueraded as legitimate software, spreading malware like ChainScript RAT through blockchain infrastructure via ClickFix lures, targeting both macOS and Windows users. Security researchers uncovered 108 fake ads from a hijacked Reddit account that seeded multiple malware families over just 48 hours.
North Korean-aligned threat actor Jade Sleet has launched a targeted attack on an Indian IT provider, using FLATROOF and ROOFDECK backdoors to gain long-term access to high-value targets by exploiting developer workflows and supply-chain tooling. The attack, detected as early as March 18, 2026, is part of a persistent campaign that highlights the group's evolving tactics.
As warfare evolves with the integration of thousands of drones, autonomous boats, and ground robots, it's clear that while machines are taking on more roles, humans remain indispensable on the battlefield. The rapid advancement of AI, sensors, and robotics is accelerating machine adoption, but not replacing the need for human involvement.
A fishing charter off the Florida coast made an unexpected catch: a delta-wing drone from Eglin Air Force Base, which had apparently gone missing during a test. The surprising haul was pulled from the water along with a sizable mahi-mahi that had been sheltering underneath the uncrewed aerial vehicle.
As new US defence procurement rules take effect in 2027, Australia is pushing to reduce its reliance on critical minerals from uncertain foreign sources by exploring substitutes that can perform the same function. By finding alternative materials, Australia can build a more resilient supply chain - and fast.
The Air Force is embracing AI decision-making, with Secretary Troy Meink urging his team to lean into the technology, despite some understandable trepidation. By combining human judgment with AI speed, the service aims to unlock cost-effective combat power and make autonomy a key part of its future strategy.