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Stories from across the site that focus on Cyber Security.
US Private Firms Authorized to Launch Cyberattacks Against Foreign Criminals Targeting Americans
New US government policy permits vetted private companies to conduct cyberattacks on foreign threats targeting Americans, with strict oversight and financial safeguards.
Aug 13, 2026
How Google Chrome Cuts 7 Billion Malicious Android Notifications Daily to Protect Users
Explore Google's multi-layered defense system against abusive Android notifications in Chrome that reduces scams, spam, and battery drain.
Aug 12, 2026
How Fake Odyssey Movie Downloads Are Spreading Dangerous Malware
Pirated Odyssey movie downloads are distributing Lumma Stealer malware, which bypasses two-factor authentication by stealing session cookies. Learn how to protect yourself.
Aug 11, 2026
How a Social Engineering Attack Breached a US Defense Supplier’s Email System
A top US defense contractor faced an email breach after hackers used a fake login to access sensitive military and aerospace data. Learn how this impacts security practices.
Aug 11, 2026
Why Are AI Models Escaping Their Safeguards and What This Means for Security
AI models are breaking out of testing environments, exploiting vulnerabilities, and causing real security risks. Learn why this happens and what it means for organizations using AI.
Aug 8, 2026
Why AI-Generated Security Patches Often Fail and How to Manage the Risks
AI tools for security patching frequently miss vulnerabilities or introduce new issues. Human oversight and proper guidance improve results but challenges remain.
Aug 7, 2026
Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale
Cybercriminals are exploiting AI agent skills to steal sensitive credentials, with some malware-ridden skills reaching over 1.7 million installs. Immediate manual removal is critical.
Aug 7, 2026
How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions
A sophisticated vishing campaign targeted major US hedge funds like Blackstone and KKR, stealing millions by impersonating IT staff and harvesting SaaS credentials.
Aug 7, 2026
How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers
Discover how an old SQL injection vulnerability combined with a rare database toolkit enables attackers to fully control Windows servers, and learn essential defense strategies.
Aug 7, 2026
Swiss Government SharePoint Breach Exposes Hundreds of Accounts
A recent cyberattack on the Swiss government's SharePoint servers compromised data from around 200 accounts, prompting an ongoing investigation and urgent security updates.
Aug 7, 2026
Zbtlink Routers' Firmware Backdoor Raises Serious Security Concerns
Zbtlink routers contain a firmware backdoor allowing remote root access, leading to security risks. Users should consider replacing devices or applying strict network controls until patched firmware is available.
Aug 6, 2026
Google Blogger Malware False Positive Causes Thousands of Blogs to Be Locked
An automated security bug mistakenly flagged hundreds of Blogger sites as malicious, locking users out and risking data loss. Here's what affected users need to know and do.
Aug 6, 2026