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Today's cyber news highlights several key threats and trends. Hackers are increasingly targeting AI systems, as demonstrated by a recent incident where credentials were stolen, leading to $740,000 in unauthorized compute usage for a cloud provider. Microsoft researchers revealed vulnerabilities in AI models, showing that attackers can create backdoors by manipulating just a few neurons. Additionally, recent updates for Slackware address critical security issues, including remote code execution and memory errors in their httpd and Git packages. The ongoing risk of vehicle hacking is underscored by a podcast discussing how attackers can gain control over car systems. As cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize robust security measures against these emerging vulnerabilities.
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Former Trenchant manager profited millions from cyber tools reserved for the US The former general manager of L3Harris's cyber arm will spend the next seven years behind bars for selling trade secrets to Russia.…
UFP Technologies appears to have been targeted in a ransomware attack that involved data theft and file-encrypting malware.
The post Medical Device Maker UFP Technologies Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
USN-5376-1 fixed a vulnerability in Git. It was discovered that the safety
checks introduced in the update were not able to be set using the command
line, contrary to expectations. This update fixes the problem.
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Too many defenders and researchers are paying attention to defects and unsubstantiated exploit concepts that aren’t worth their time, VulnCheck’s Caitlin Condon said.
The post Vulnerabilities grew like weeds in 2025, but only 1% were weaponized in attacks appeared first on CyberScoop.
Compromised Active Directory credentials allow attackers to log in without exploits, driving modern authentication-based initial access.
The post The Real Initial Access Vector: Compromised Active Directory Credentials appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Master WS-Federation for legacy enterprise apps. Learn RP, STS, and Passive Requestor Profiles in this 2026 survival guide for ADFS and SharePoint.
The post Understanding WS-Federation: A Modern Primer appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Malicious NuGet package mimicking Stripe's library targeted developers
Peter Williams was sentenced to 87 months in prison for selling cyber exploits to a Russian broker.
The post Ex-US Defense Contractor Executive Jailed for Selling Exploits to Russia appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Taiwan networking provider Zyxel has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability affecting over a dozen router models that can allow unauthenticated attackers to gain remote command execution on unpatched devices. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered four malicious NuGet packages that are designed to target ASP.NET web application developers to steal sensitive data.
The campaign, discovered by Socket, exfiltrates ASP.NET Identity data, including user accounts, role assignments, and permission mappings, a...
If you're using the free DNS Blocklists (DNSBLs) through the Public Mirrors while running on Oracle’s network, you'll need to make a few small adjustments to your email setup. These changes are simple to apply, but if you don’t take action, you risk having some - or even all - of your email blocked...
Anthropic has introduced a new Claude Code feature called Remote Control, allowing developers to continue a local coding session from a phone, tablet, or any web browser. The feature is rolling out as a research preview to Max users. This is another in a series of additions the company has introduce...
Security pros question assurances as company offers staff credit monitoring Wynn Resorts has confirmed that employee data was stolen from its servers, and is taking the hackers' word that they've since deleted it.…
It was discovered that Protocol Buffers incorrectly handled recursion when
the Python google.protobuf.json_format.ParseDict() function is being used.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Protocol Buffers to
consume resources, resulting in a denial of service.
Hackers claim to have stolen personally identifiable information and internal corporate data from the automotive firm.
The post Over 12 Million Users Impacted by CarGurus Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Introduction: The Evolution of Browser Security For two decades, the web browser served as the primary security frontier for digital interactions. The logic was clear: the browser represented the lens through which humans accessed the internet. Robust protections—such as sandboxing, Same-Origin Poli...
Content Filter & Classroom Manager Win 2025 Awards of Excellence in the Primary Education Category BOULDER, Colo.—February 26, 2026—ManagedMethods, the leading provider of cybersecurity, safety, web filtering, and classroom management solutions for K-12 schools, is pleased to announce that Class...
Several security issues were fixed in the Linux kernel.
Practical lessons from security practitioners at Visma and Schibsted on building efficient workflows, empowering engineering teams, and staying sane when you're outnumbered.
The post How Small Security Teams Scale and Optimize Workflows in Decentralized Environments appeared first on Security Boulev...
All it takes to poison AI training data is to create a website:
I spent 20 minutes writing an article on my personal website titled “The best tech journalists at eating hot dogs.” Every word is a lie. I claimed (without evidence) that competitive hot-dog-eating is a popular hobby among tech reporter...