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Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 hour ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
Information security
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
6 hours ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
20 hours ago

Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

Degrees and certifications in cybersecurity indicate foundational knowledge but hands-on experience and skills are more critical for success.
Software development
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Claude Opus wrote a Chrome exploit for $2,283

Anthropic withheld its Mythos model due to security concerns, while Opus 4.6 was used to create a functional exploit for Chrome's V8 engine.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
12 hours ago

Hackers Fail to Exploit Flaw in Discontinued TP-Link Routers

Hackers have targeted a vulnerability in discontinued TP-Link routers for a year without successful exploitation, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 hours ago

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

2026's Breach List So Far: FBI Hacked, 1B Androids at Risk, 270M iPhones Vulnerable

2026 has seen significant cyber threats, including a major FBI hack and the discovery of the DarkSword iPhone exploit framework.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.
fromSecurityWeek
11 hours ago

Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, exposing enterprises and end users to avoidable risks.
Privacy professionals
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
48 minutes ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
DevOps
fromwww.bankingdive.com
20 hours ago

How proactive DEX strengthens IT compliance in financial services

Proactive DEX management helps financial services organizations address compliance challenges by continuously monitoring and improving the digital workplace.
#cisco
European startups
fromTechzine Global
9 hours ago

Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure now available in Europe

Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure across EMEA, enabling organizations to innovate while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Cisco Patches Four Critical Identity Services, Webex Flaws Enabling Code Execution

Cisco has released patches for four critical security vulnerabilities in Identity Services and Webex Services that could allow unauthorized access and code execution.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Webex, ISE

Cisco patched 15 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in Webex and Identity Services Engine, allowing potential unauthorized access and command execution.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
9 hours ago

Cisco Sovereign Critical Infrastructure now available in Europe

Cisco launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure across EMEA, enabling organizations to innovate while maintaining control over their data and infrastructure.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Cisco Patches Four Critical Identity Services, Webex Flaws Enabling Code Execution

Cisco has released patches for four critical security vulnerabilities in Identity Services and Webex Services that could allow unauthorized access and code execution.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Webex, ISE

Cisco patched 15 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws in Webex and Identity Services Engine, allowing potential unauthorized access and command execution.
Mental health
fromSmashing Magazine
20 hours ago

Session Timeouts: The Overlooked Accessibility Barrier In Authentication Design - Smashing Magazine

Poor session timeouts create significant accessibility barriers for users with disabilities, impacting their online experiences and tasks.
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

The military is now broadening its use of Anthropic's tools while simultaneously arguing in court that using those tools threatens U.S. national security.
Intellectual property law
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.
#data-breach
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
7 hours ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
12 hours ago

Storage implications of a modern IT architecture | Computer Weekly

Organizations are increasingly using containers to modernize applications and manage both cloud-native and traditional workloads with Kubernetes.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
#microsoft
Information security
fromZero Day Initiative
6 days ago

Zero Day Initiative - The April 2026 Security Update Review

Several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products require attention, particularly those related to Office, RDP, Active Directory, and .NET Framework.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft faces fresh Windows Recall security concerns

A new tool, TotalRecall Reloaded, extracts data from Microsoft's redesigned Recall feature, raising ongoing security and privacy concerns.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days

Microsoft released a significant security update addressing 165 vulnerabilities, including two critical zero-days, marking one of the largest updates in its history.
Information security
fromZero Day Initiative
6 days ago

Zero Day Initiative - The April 2026 Security Update Review

Several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products require attention, particularly those related to Office, RDP, Active Directory, and .NET Framework.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Microsoft Patches Exploited SharePoint Zero-Day and 160 Other Vulnerabilities

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates address 165 vulnerabilities, including a critical SharePoint zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-32201.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#vercel
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 hours ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 hours ago

Vercel Confirms Major Security Incident as Hacker Claims $2M Ransom Demand

Vercel confirmed a security incident involving unauthorized access to internal systems, with a threat actor claiming to sell stolen company data.
fromSecurityWeek
9 hours ago

Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

The attack is impacting our application, with users experiencing intermittent interruptions in service for their feeds, notifications, threads and search.
Information security
#microsoft-defender
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Three new security flaws in Microsoft Defender are actively exploited, with only one patched, allowing full SYSTEM-level access to attackers.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Threat actors are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for elevated privileges, with one flaw already addressed by Microsoft.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 hours ago

Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Three new security flaws in Microsoft Defender are actively exploited, with only one patched, allowing full SYSTEM-level access to attackers.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Threat actors are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for elevated privileges, with one flaw already addressed by Microsoft.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Aikido Endpoint offers developers additional protection against supply chain attacks

Aikido Endpoint protects developers' endpoints from supply chain attacks by blocking high-risk installations before they reach the system.
#vulnerabilities
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

April Patch Tuesday Fixes Critical Flaws Across SAP, Adobe, Microsoft, Fortinet, and More

Critical vulnerabilities in Adobe, Fortinet, Microsoft, and SAP products were highlighted in April's Patch Tuesday releases.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

April Patch Tuesday Fixes Critical Flaws Across SAP, Adobe, Microsoft, Fortinet, and More

Critical vulnerabilities in Adobe, Fortinet, Microsoft, and SAP products were highlighted in April's Patch Tuesday releases.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.
Science
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
#nist
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

CISA tells feds to patch 13-year-old Apache ActiveMQ bug

CISA warns of a critical Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability requiring federal agencies to patch within two weeks to prevent exploitation.
Information security
fromDevOps.com
3 days ago

The Open Source Trap: Why Trust Isn't a Security Strategy - DevOps.com

The software supply chain is vulnerable due to reliance on under-resourced open source maintainers, requiring active organizational support for security.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
#malware
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago
Information security

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Splunk Enterprise Update Patches Code Execution Vulnerability

Splunk has released fixes for high and medium-severity vulnerabilities in its products, including Splunk Enterprise, Cloud Platform, and MCP Server.
Information security
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

ICS Patch Tuesday: 8 Industrial Giants Publish New Security Advisories

Multiple industrial giants have released new ICS security advisories addressing various vulnerabilities since the last Patch Tuesday.
#fortinet
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Critical Fortinet sandbox bugs allow auth bypass and RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's sandbox allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication or execute unauthorized code.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Critical Fortinet sandbox bugs allow auth bypass and RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's sandbox allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication or execute unauthorized code.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Ancient Excel bug comes out of retirement for active attacks

A 17-year-old critical Excel vulnerability is actively being exploited, prompting CISA to issue a patch deadline for federal agencies.
#adobe
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Adobe Patches 55 Vulnerabilities Across 11 Products

Adobe's Patch Tuesday updates address 55 vulnerabilities across 11 products, with critical ColdFusion flaws requiring immediate attention.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Adobe Patches 55 Vulnerabilities Across 11 Products

Adobe's Patch Tuesday updates address 55 vulnerabilities across 11 products, with critical ColdFusion flaws requiring immediate attention.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Dozens of Vendors Patch Security Flaws Across Enterprise Software and Network Devices

SAP released security updates for two critical vulnerabilities enabling arbitrary code execution: CVE-2019-17571 in Quotation Management Insurance and CVE-2026-27685 in NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Administration.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across OS, Cloud, and Network Platforms

Vendors released critical security patches across Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, and Intel TDX, addressing actively exploited zero-days, code-injection, authorization flaws, and multiple other vulnerabilities.
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