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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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Support is ending for three Windows products released in 2016, with deadlines beginning in October 2026. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB will reach end of support on October 13, 2026, followed by Windows Server 2016 on January 12, 2027. Microsoft states that o...
Learn why identity must be built into SaaS architecture from day one to ensure secure authentication, compliance, and scalable growth.
The post Building Secure SaaS Architecture: Why Identity Must Be Designed from Day One appeared first on Security Boulevard.
We like our surface-to-air weapons affordable Britain has joined a handful of European allies in a program to develop low-cost air defense systems, including autonomous drones or missiles, with project delivery of the first elements scheduled for as early as 2027.âŠ
Russia-linked APT28 targeted European entities with a webhook-based macro malware campaign called Operation MacroMaze. Russia-linked APT28 (aka UAC-0001, aka Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, Sofacy Group, Sednit, BlueDelta, and STRONTIUM) launched Operation MacroMaze, targeting select entities in Western and...
Discord improves collaboration, but a compromised account can expose credentials, customer data and internal plans. Learn the risks and how to reduce exposure.
The post How Discord Can Expose Corporate Data appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Arctic Wolf has acquired Sevco Security, integrating Sevcoâs cloud-native technology into the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform. This integration unifies asset intelligence, vulnerability context, and security control coverage to give organizations a continuous, consolidated view of exposures across hybri...
Everest ransomware claims an attack on diagnostic firm Vikor Scientific (Vanta Diagnostics), exposing data of nearly 140,000 people. The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Vikor Scientific, now operating as Vanta Diagnostics. The healthcare diagnostic firm discl...
Patching alone no longer stops breaches. Learn why CVE-based vulnerability management is failing and how runtime visibility reveals whatâs truly exploitable in your environment.
The post The CVE Treadmill: Why You Canât Patch Your Way to Security appeared first on Security Boulevard.
A convincing fake Avast site displays a âŹ499.99 charge and promises a refund. Instead, it harvests your name, address, and full credit card details.
The average time from intrusion to network movement in 2025 was 29 minutes, a 65% increase in speed from the year prior.
The post CrowdStrike says attackers are moving through networks in under 30 minutes appeared first on CyberScoop.
A report published by CrowdStrike today finds the average breakout time for a cyberattack in 2025 has been reduced to 29 minutes, representing a 65% year-over-year reduction. At the same time, CrowdStrike is also reporting there was a 42% increase in the number of zero-day vulnerabilities being exp...
Master Your Passwordless Future: Introducing Thales Authenticator Lifecycle Manager
madhav
Tue, 02/24/2026 - 07:53
The move to passwordless authentication is no longer a distant goal; it's a present-day necessity. Organizations are rapidly adopting FIDO2 authenticators to defend against phishing a...
Underground forums include long threads about chatbots drafting phishing emails, generating code snippets, and coaching social engineering calls. A new study examined conversations captured between January 1, 2025 and July 31, 2025 across dozens of cybercrime forums to map how AI tools are entering...
Malicious and risky mobile apps are exposing enterprise data. Learn why mobile-first workplaces need behavior-based app security visibility.
The post The Growing Risk of Malicious Apps in a Mobile-First Workplace appeared first on Security Boulevard.
In a recent roundup of strategic initiatives for CISOs, I argued that continuous assurance is the 2026 operating model. Across all ten initiatives, the pattern was clear. Security is no longer being evaluated by effort, itâs being evaluated by outcomes. Boards, customers, and regulators are no longe...
Despite inroads in the C-suite and rising prominence across the business at large, security leaders are still more likely to operate at a remove from the organizationâs executive leadership when it comes to reporting structures.
According to IANS Research and Artico Searchâ...
Explore the complexities of cyber insurance, including common claim denials, coverage disputes, and evolving risks like ransomware, AI fraud, and BEC. Learn how to navigate insurance ecosystems to secure reliable coverage that stands firm in loss situations.
The post So You Think You Have Cyber Ins...
The modern security operations center faces a crisis of scale that human effort cannot fix. With alert volumes exponentially growing and threat actors automating their attacks, organizations must pivot to autonomous SOC strategies. This shift to AI-driven defense is the only way to survive the opera...
Since the earliest days of the internet, there has never been a let-up in adversarial activity. According to CrowdStrikeâs just-released 12th annual Global Threat Report, malicious activity in cyberspace continues to not only accelerate but also expand its scale and increasing...
When Anthropic launched a âlimited research previewâ of its Claude Code Security offering on Friday, Wall Street investors sent the stocks of the largest cybersecurity vendors plunging.
But did the Anthropic rollout warrant such a reaction?Â
After all, those companies,...