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3 hours ago

Information security

CISA Adds 8 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets April-May 2026 Federal Deadlines

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Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

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CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

19 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.

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.

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

3 hours ago

CISA Adds 8 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets April-May 2026 Federal Deadlines

CISA added eight new vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including critical flaws in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, indicating active exploitation.

Careers

Advance Your Cybersecurity Career

Degrees and certifications in cybersecurity indicate foundational knowledge but hands-on experience and skills are more critical for success.

Careers

CISO Conversations: Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos

Ross McKerchar transitioned from IT to cybersecurity, becoming CISO at Sophos, emphasizing leadership skills and the growing cybersecurity profession.

19 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.

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.

10 Data Security Stories to Know About (March 2026)

March saw significant data security incidents including cyberattacks, data purchases by the FBI, and breaches affecting millions of customers.

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.

#ai-security

15 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

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

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

Miscellaneous

Rolling out AI? 5 security tactics your business can't get wrong - and why

15 hours 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.

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

Miscellaneous

Rolling out AI? 5 security tactics your business can't get wrong - and why

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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.

Software development

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Security by Design prevents higher bills

Incorporating security during design reduces costs significantly compared to retrofitting security measures after development.

EU data protection

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

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.

Healthcare

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

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.

Privacy technologies

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.

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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.

Privacy technologies

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.

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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.

58% of Organizations Spend Over 10 Hours a Month Securing AI-generated Code

31% of organizations using AI-generated code spend 10 hours or less per month on validation and auditing, raising security concerns.

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11 hours ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

Vercel Breach Originated from an Employee's AI Tool

Vercel confirmed a data breach caused by a third-party AI tool used by an employee, impacting a limited subset of customers.

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.

11 hours ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

Vercel Breach Originated from an Employee's AI Tool

Vercel confirmed a data breach caused by a third-party AI tool used by an employee, impacting a limited subset of customers.

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.

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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.

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.

2 hours ago

Adaptavist Group breach: Ransomware crew claims mega-haul

Adaptavist Group is investigating a security breach involving stolen credentials, while a ransomware group claims to have accessed extensive data.

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

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.

Top 3 Cyber Insurance Incident Claims

Cyber incidents are increasing claims in the insurance industry despite decreasing premiums, indicating a more active risk environment.

22 hours ago

Hackers Abuse QEMU for Defense Evasion

Threat actors are exploiting QEMU for ransomware and remote access tool deployment, with increased activity observed since late 2025.

Women in technology

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Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.

Podcast

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

Outstanding security leaders often come from non-traditional backgrounds, with 40% of recent CSO-CISO Hall of Fame honorees starting in the private sector.

1 hour ago

The cookbook for safe, powerful agents

Capability without control in AI agents creates vulnerabilities, necessitating a structured control architecture for safe deployment.

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The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

Server-room lock was nothing but a crock

A security vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to a server room due to a flaw in the two-factor authentication lock.

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

Server-room lock was nothing but a crock

A security vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to a server room due to a flaw in the two-factor authentication lock.

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.

#software-supply-chain

fromInfoQ

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.

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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.

fromInfoQ

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.

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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.

4 weeks ago

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

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.

17 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.

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14 hours ago

Developer tooling provider Vercel discloses breach that exposed some users' data - SiliconANGLE

Vercel experienced a security breach through Context.ai, compromising limited customer data and employee information.

21 hours ago

Hackers exploit Vercel's trust in AI integration

Sensitive secrets should be treated as potentially exposed and rotated as a priority.

Next.js Creator Vercel Hacked

Vercel confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to internal systems and compromised customer credentials.

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Vercel experienced a security breach due to a compromised third-party AI tool, leading to the exposure of customer data.

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19 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.

17 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.

fromSiliconANGLE

14 hours ago

Developer tooling provider Vercel discloses breach that exposed some users' data - SiliconANGLE

Vercel experienced a security breach through Context.ai, compromising limited customer data and employee information.

21 hours ago

Hackers exploit Vercel's trust in AI integration

Sensitive secrets should be treated as potentially exposed and rotated as a priority.

Next.js Creator Vercel Hacked

Vercel confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to internal systems and compromised customer credentials.

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Vercel experienced a security breach due to a compromised third-party AI tool, leading to the exposure of customer data.

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23 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

18 hours ago

Serial-to-IP Converter Flaws Expose OT and Healthcare Systems to Hacking

Serial-to-IP converters have serious vulnerabilities that can expose critical systems to remote attacks.

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.

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#nist

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

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.

Cursor AI Vulnerability Exposed Developer Devices

A vulnerability in Cursor AI allows attackers to hijack developer machines via malicious repositories without user interaction.

How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology

CSOs must effectively frame gunshot detection technology to gain executive support and align it with corporate risk priorities.

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.

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.

6 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.

'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.

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.

$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.

Two Vulnerabilities Patched in Ivanti Neurons for ITSM

Ivanti resolved two medium-severity vulnerabilities in Neurons for ITSM affecting on-premises and cloud deployments.

fromTechzine Global

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.

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.

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.

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.

4 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

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.

4 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

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Critical Flowise Vulnerability in Attacker Crosshairs

A critical vulnerability in Flowise allows remote code execution, posing severe security risks to systems and sensitive data.

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Security Strategy Is Redefining Cyberattack Recovery

Combining Zero Trust principles with AI enhances resilience, reduces downtime, and maintains strict access controls.

Beyond integration theatre: Building stronger cyber platforms | Computer Weekly

Integration layers between security platforms, not the platforms themselves, have become the primary enterprise security risk requiring rigorous governance of delegated trust.

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.

Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality? | Computer Weekly

Bug bounty programs face sustainability challenges due to increased low-quality submissions, prompting cURL founder Daniel Stenberg to shut down his HackerOne program and switch to GitHub for vulnerability reporting.

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.

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.

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.

fromBusiness Matters

Security Convergence and The Human Error

Human error causes the majority of data breaches, driven by skill- and decision-based mistakes, employee negligence, and basic security vulnerabilities like weak passwords.

Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going

Red teaming and offensive security must accelerate and expand to proactively find and harden system weaknesses against increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and damaging attacks.

Threat intelligence supply chain is full of weak links

China's ban on foreign security software threatens the global threat intelligence ecosystem by risking data fragmentation and weakening international cybersecurity collaboration.

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