08Mar 2026

Pentagon’s Chief Tech Officer Says He Clashed With AI Company Anthropic Over Autonomous Warfare

Pentagon CTO Emil Michael said the military is developing procedures for enabling different levels of autonomy in warfare depending on the risk posed. The post Pentagon’s Chief Tech Officer Says He Clashed With AI Company Anthropic Over Autonomous Warfare appeared first on SecurityWeek.

08Mar 2026

Over 100 GitHub Repositories Distributing BoryptGrab Stealer

The malware targets browser and cryptocurrency wallet data, along with system information and user files. The post Over 100 GitHub Repositories Distributing BoryptGrab Stealer appeared first on SecurityWeek.

08Mar 2026

US Cyber Strategy Targets Adversaries, Critical Infrastructure, and Emerging Technologies

Trump’s Cyber Strategy calls for stronger deterrence against cyber adversaries, modernization of federal networks, protection of critical infrastructure, and investment in technologies such as AI and post-quantum cryptography. The post US Cyber Strategy Targets Adversaries, Critical Infrastructure, and Emerging Technologies appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

Iranian APT Hacked US Airport, Bank, Software Company

The attacks, observed since February, show that Iranian hackers already have a presence in the networks of US organizations. The post Iranian APT Hacked US Airport, Bank, Software Company appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

James ‘Aaron’ Bishop Tapped to Serve as New Pentagon CISO

Bishop replaces David McKeown, who will take on a role in the private sector after 40 years of government service.  The post James ‘Aaron’ Bishop Tapped to Serve as New Pentagon CISO appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

Rockwell Vulnerability Allowing Remote ICS Hacking Exploited in Attacks

The vulnerability was disclosed and mitigated in 2021 but its in-the-wild exploitation has only now come to light. The post Rockwell Vulnerability Allowing Remote ICS Hacking Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

CISA Adds iOS Flaws From Coruna Exploit Kit to KEV List

The nation-state-grade iOS exploit kit targets 23 vulnerabilities affecting iOS 13 to 17.2.1. The post CISA Adds iOS Flaws From Coruna Exploit Kit to KEV List appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

In Other News: FBI Hacked, US Security Pro Killed in Iran War, Hijacked Cameras Used in Khamenei Strike

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Avira antivirus vulnerabilities, Transport for London data breach affects 10 million, Gaming cheat exposes North Korean hacker. The post In Other News: FBI Hacked, US Security Pro Killed in Iran War, Hijacked Cameras Used in Khamenei Strike appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

FBI Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The bureau is working to determine the scope and impact of the problem, according to a notification sent to members of Congress. The post FBI Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information appeared first on SecurityWeek.

07Mar 2026

ArmorCode Raises $16 Million for Exposure Management Platform

The company will accelerate platform development, expand go-to-market efforts, and invest in product innovation. The post ArmorCode Raises $16 Million for Exposure Management Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

06Mar 2026

Reclaim Security Raises $20 Million to Accelerate Remediation

The company will expand its engineering team, deepen integrations, and accelerate go-to-market initiatives. The post Reclaim Security Raises $20 Million to Accelerate Remediation appeared first on SecurityWeek.

06Mar 2026

Cisco Warns of More Catalyst SD-WAN Flaws Exploited in the Wild

The networking giant has added the recently patched CVE-2026-20128 and CVE-2026-20122 to the list of exploited vulnerabilities. The post Cisco Warns of More Catalyst SD-WAN Flaws Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek.

06Mar 2026

Russian Ransomware Operator Pleads Guilty in US

Evgenii Ptitsyn was extradited to the United States from South Korea in November 2024. The post Russian Ransomware Operator Pleads Guilty in US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

06Mar 2026

Google: Half of 2025’s 90 Exploited Zero-Days Aimed at Enterprises

Less than half of the total zero-days have been attributed to a threat actor, but spyware vendors and China are in the lead.  The post Google: Half of 2025’s 90 Exploited Zero-Days Aimed at Enterprises appeared first on SecurityWeek.

06Mar 2026

Data Security Firm Evervault Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding

The company has raised a total of $46 million in funding for its developer-focused encryption and orchestration platform. The post Data Security Firm Evervault Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

LeakBase Cybercrime Forum Shut Down, Suspects Arrested

The stolen credential marketplace had been active since 2021 and in late 2025 it counted 142,000 users.  The post LeakBase Cybercrime Forum Shut Down, Suspects Arrested appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Networking Products

Cisco has rolled out patches for 48 vulnerabilities in Firewall ASA, Secure FMC, and Secure FTD products. The post Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Networking Products appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

Nation-State iOS Exploit Kit ‘Coruna’ Found Powering Global Attacks

Google and iVerify analysis reveals a powerful exploit kit originally used by Russian state actors that is now appearing in broader criminal campaigns. The post Nation-State iOS Exploit Kit ‘Coruna’ Found Powering Global Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Dismantled in Global Takedown

The phishing-as-a-service platform was used to send fraudulent emails to over 500,000 organizations every month. The post Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Dismantled in Global Takedown appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

New LexisNexis Data Breach Confirmed After Hackers Leak Files

The hackers claim to have stolen 2GB of files, including 400,000 personal information records.  The post New LexisNexis Data Breach Confirmed After Hackers Leak Files appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

Hacker Conversations: Inti De Ceukelaire, Raging Against the Machine Creatively

A Belgian national, De Ceukelaire’ did not set out to be a hacker. Like many hackers he was born with the potential to become one and only gradually realized he is one. The post Hacker Conversations: Inti De Ceukelaire, Raging Against the Machine Creatively appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

How Pirated Software Turns Helpful Employees Into Malware Delivery Agents

Employees seeking free versions of paid software may unknowingly install malware-laced “cracked” apps that can steal credentials, deploy cryptominers, or open the door to ransomware. The post How Pirated Software Turns Helpful Employees Into Malware Delivery Agents appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

AI Security Firm JetStream Launches With $34 Million in Seed Funding

The startup aims to provide organizations with visibility into how AI operates across their environment. The post AI Security Firm JetStream Launches With $34 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

LastPass Warns of New Phishing Campaign

The attackers are sending out fake alerts claiming unauthorized access or master password changes. The post LastPass Warns of New Phishing Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek.

05Mar 2026

Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance

The deal awaits final shareholder and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. The post Zurich Acquires Beazley in $11 Billion Deal to Lead Cyberinsurance appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Global Coalition Publishes 6G Security and Resilience Principles

The principles cover security, resilience against attacks and disasters, AI, and openness and interoperability. The post Global Coalition Publishes 6G Security and Resilience Principles appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Critical FreeScout Vulnerability Leads to Full Server Compromise

A patch bypass for an authenticated code execution bug, the flaw leads to zero-click remote code execution attacks. The post Critical FreeScout Vulnerability Leads to Full Server Compromise appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

VMware Aria Operations Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild

The recently patched CVE-2026-22719 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker for remote code execution.  The post VMware Aria Operations Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Iranian Strikes on Amazon Data Centers Highlight Industry’s Vulnerability to Physical Disasters

Two AWS data centers in the United Arab Emirates were “directly struck” and another facility in Bahrain was also damaged after a drone landed nearby. The post Iranian Strikes on Amazon Data Centers Highlight Industry’s Vulnerability to Physical Disasters appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Fig Security Launches With $38 Million to Bolster SecOps Resilience

The company was founded in March 2025 and it has now emerged from stealth mode. The post Fig Security Launches With $38 Million to Bolster SecOps Resilience appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Quantum Decryption of RSA Is Much Closer Than Expected

For decades, the quantum threat to RSA and ECC encryption has been tied to Shor’s algorithm and the assumption that we would need million-qubit quantum computers to make it practical. A newly announced algorithm challenges that assumption and suggests the breaking point could arrive far sooner than expected. The post Quantum Decryption of RSA Is […]

04Mar 2026

New ‘AirSnitch’ Attack Shows Wi-Fi Client Isolation Could Be a False Sense of Security

Researchers have uncovered a Wi-Fi vulnerability that allows nearby attackers to intercept sensitive data and execute machine-in-the-middle attacks against connected devices. The post New ‘AirSnitch’ Attack Shows Wi-Fi Client Isolation Could Be a False Sense of Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

1.2 Million Affected by University of Hawaii Cancer Center Data Breach

Hackers stole names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, voter registration records, and health-related information. The post 1.2 Million Affected by University of Hawaii Cancer Center Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day

An integer overflow or wraparound in the Qualcomm graphics component, the bug leads to memory corruption. The post Android Update Patches Exploited Qualcomm Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek.

04Mar 2026

Honeywell, Researcher Clash Over Impact of Building Controller Vulnerability

The researcher says he has identified thousands of internet-exposed IQ4 building management controllers. The post Honeywell, Researcher Clash Over Impact of Building Controller Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Nick Andersen Appointed Acting Director of CISA

Madhu Gottumukkala has been assigned to a new role within the Department of Homeland Security. The post Nick Andersen Appointed Acting Director of CISA appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Vulnerability in MS-Agent AI Framework Can Allow Full System Compromise

Improper input sanitization in the framework can be exploited through the Shell tool, allowing attackers to modify system files and steal data. The post Vulnerability in MS-Agent AI Framework Can Allow Full System Compromise appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

Using low-cost receivers deployed along roads, academic researchers tracked drivers and their movement patterns. The post Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Vulnerability Allowed Hijacking Chrome’s Gemini Live AI Assistant

Malicious extensions could hijack the Gemini Live in Chrome feature to spy on users and steal their files. The post Vulnerability Allowed Hijacking Chrome’s Gemini Live AI Assistant appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

OpenClaw Vulnerability Allowed Websites to Hijack AI Agents

Malicious websites could open a WebSocket connection to localhost on the OpenClaw gateway port, brute force passwords, and take control of the agent. The post OpenClaw Vulnerability Allowed Websites to Hijack AI Agents appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Madison Square Garden Data Breach Confirmed Months After Hacker Attack

The company is one of the many victims of the 2025 Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) hacking campaign. The post Madison Square Garden Data Breach Confirmed Months After Hacker Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

AWS Expands Security Hub Into a Cross-Domain Security Platform

The AWS Security Hub Extended plan aims to reduce security tool sprawl by correlating findings across multiple security domains. The post AWS Expands Security Hub Into a Cross-Domain Security Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

North Korean APT Targets Air-Gapped Systems in Recent Campaign

Using Windows shortcut files, the APT deployed a new implant, a loader, a propagation tool, and two backdoors. The post North Korean APT Targets Air-Gapped Systems in Recent Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

Google Working Towards Quantum-Safe Chrome HTTPS Certificates 

The internet giant is developing an evolution of the certificates based on Merkle Tree Certificates (MTCs). The post Google Working Towards Quantum-Safe Chrome HTTPS Certificates  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

03Mar 2026

US-Israel and Iran Trade Cyberattacks: Pro-West Hacks Cause Disruption as Tehran Retaliates

Both sides conduct hacking and other attacks, including the deployment of wiper malware, DDoS, and disruptions to critical infrastructure.  The post US-Israel and Iran Trade Cyberattacks: Pro-West Hacks Cause Disruption as Tehran Retaliates appeared first on SecurityWeek.

02Mar 2026

Hackers Weaponize Claude Code in Mexican Government Cyberattack

The AI was abused to write exploits, create tools, and automatically exfiltrate over 150GB of data. The post Hackers Weaponize Claude Code in Mexican Government Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

01Mar 2026

Canadian Tire Data Breach Impacts 38 Million Accounts

Names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and encrypted passwords were compromised in the attack. The post Canadian Tire Data Breach Impacts 38 Million Accounts appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

Chilean Carding Shop Operator Extradited to US

The 24-year-old suspect has been accused of trafficking over 26,000 cards from a single brand. The post Chilean Carding Shop Operator Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

Aeternum Botnet Loader Employs Polygon Blockchain C&C to Boost Resilience

Aeternum operates on smart contracts, making its command-and-control (C&C) infrastructure difficult to disrupt. The post Aeternum Botnet Loader Employs Polygon Blockchain C&C to Boost Resilience appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

Anthropic Refuses to Bend to Pentagon on AI Safeguards as Dispute Nears Deadline

Anthropic said it sought narrow assurances from the Pentagon that Claude won’t be used for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons. The post Anthropic Refuses to Bend to Pentagon on AI Safeguards as Dispute Nears Deadline appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

900 Sangoma FreePBX Instances Infected With Web Shells

The attacks exploited a post-authentication command injection vulnerability in the endpoint manager’s interface. The post 900 Sangoma FreePBX Instances Infected With Web Shells appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

38 Million Allegedly Impacted by ManoMano Data Breach

Hackers stole personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and other information. The post 38 Million Allegedly Impacted by ManoMano Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

In Other News: ATT&CK Advisory Council, Russian Cyberattacks Aid Missile Strikes, Predator Bypasses iOS Indicators

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: cyber valuations surge, OpenAI disrupts malicious AI use, ShinyHunters claims Odido breach. The post In Other News: ATT&CK Advisory Council, Russian Cyberattacks Aid Missile Strikes, Predator Bypasses iOS Indicators appeared first on SecurityWeek.

28Feb 2026

Trump Orders All Federal Agencies to Phase Out Use of Anthropic Technology

OpenAI and Google, along with Elon Musk’s xAI, also have contracts to supply their AI models to the military. The post Trump Orders All Federal Agencies to Phase Out Use of Anthropic Technology appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerability in Many Device Models

The issue impacts the UPnP function of multiple device models and could be exploited for remote code execution. The post Zyxel Patches Critical Vulnerability in Many Device Models appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Gambit Security Emerges From Stealth With $61 Million in Funding

The seed and Series A investment will enable the startup to accelerate product development and expand sales and customer success teams. The post Gambit Security Emerges From Stealth With $61 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Claude Code Flaws Exposed Developer Devices to Silent Hacking

Anthropic has patched vulnerabilities whose impact was demonstrated by Check Point via malicious configuration files. The post Claude Code Flaws Exposed Developer Devices to Silent Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise

The goal isn’t about preventing every attack but about keeping the business running when attacks succeed. The post Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Apple iPhone and iPad Cleared for Classified NATO Use

The devices have been added to the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue (NIAPC). The post Apple iPhone and iPad Cleared for Classified NATO Use appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Critical Flaws Exposed Gardyn Smart Gardens to Remote Hacking

CISA has released an advisory to warn about four vulnerabilities discovered by a researcher in Gardyn Home and Gardyn Studio. The post Critical Flaws Exposed Gardyn Smart Gardens to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek.

27Feb 2026

Juniper Networks PTX Routers Affected by Critical Vulnerability 

An out-of-band security update for Junos OS Evolved patches the remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-21902. The post Juniper Networks PTX Routers Affected by Critical Vulnerability  appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

CarGurus Data Breach Impacts Over 12 Million Users

Hackers claim to have stolen personally identifiable information and internal corporate data from the automotive firm. The post CarGurus Data Breach Impacts Over 12 Million Users appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

SolarWinds Patches Four Critical Serv-U Vulnerabilities

The four security defects could be exploited for remote code execution but require administrative privileges. The post SolarWinds Patches Four Critical Serv-U Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

Medical Device Maker UFP Technologies Hit by Cyberattack

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.

26Feb 2026

Ex-US Defense Contractor Executive Jailed for Selling Exploits to Russia

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.

26Feb 2026

SecurityWeek Report: 426 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2025

SecurityWeek’s M&A data indicates that today’s market is more disciplined, and it seems to favor GRC, data protection, and identity. The post SecurityWeek Report: 426 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

Google Disrupts Chinese Hackers Targeting Telecoms, Governments

The UNC2814 threat actor has been active since at least 2017, targeting organizations across 42 countries.  The post Google Disrupts Chinese Hackers Targeting Telecoms, Governments appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

The Blast Radius Problem: Stolen Credentials Are Weaponizing Agentic AI

More than half (56%) of the 400,000 vulnerabilities IBM X-Force tracked in 2025 required no authentication before exploitation. The post The Blast Radius Problem: Stolen Credentials Are Weaponizing Agentic AI appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

Cisco Patches Catalyst SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited by Highly Sophisticated Hackers

Already added to CISA’s KEV catalog, the flaw allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges. The post Cisco Patches Catalyst SD-WAN Zero-Day Exploited by Highly Sophisticated Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

Trend Micro Patches Critical Apex One Vulnerabilities

TrendAI has fixed eight critical and high-severity issues in Windows and macOS endpoint security products. The post Trend Micro Patches Critical Apex One Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.

26Feb 2026

US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Operation Zero

The broker acquired eight zero-day exploits from a US defense contractor executive jailed for his actions. The post US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Operation Zero appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

CISO Conversations: Timothy Youngblood; 4x Fortune 500 CISO/CSO

Timothy Youngblood was CISO at Dell, CISO at Kimberley-Clark, VP & CISO at McDonald’s, and SVP, CSO & Product Security Officer at T-Mobile. The post CISO Conversations: Timothy Youngblood; 4x Fortune 500 CISO/CSO appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

Astelia Raises $35 Million for Exposure Management

The company will expand its AI-based analysis capabilities, grow its employee base, and scale deployments. The post Astelia Raises $35 Million for Exposure Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

Reddit Hit With $20 Million UK Data Privacy Fine Over Child Safety Failings

Britain’s data privacy watchdog slapped online forum Reddit on Tuesday with a fine worth nearly $20 million for failures involving children’s personal information. The post Reddit Hit With $20 Million UK Data Privacy Fine Over Child Safety Failings appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

Claude’s New AI Vulnerability Scanner Sends Cybersecurity Shares Plunging

The stocks of major cybersecurity companies have fallen sharply over fears that AI is disrupting the industry. The post Claude’s New AI Vulnerability Scanner Sends Cybersecurity Shares Plunging appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

Ad Tech Company Optimizely Targeted in Cyberattack

The company says the attackers accessed internal business systems such as Zendesk and Salesforce. The post Ad Tech Company Optimizely Targeted in Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut

Written in C++ and Python, the malware exfiltrates system information, browser data, and steals files. The post ‘Arkanix Stealer’ Malware Disappears Shortly After Debut appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

VMware Aria Operations Vulnerability Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Broadcom has patched several vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations, including high-severity flaws. The post VMware Aria Operations Vulnerability Could Allow Remote Code Execution appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

New ‘Sandworm_Mode’ Supply Chain Attack Hits NPM

The malicious code propagates like a worm, poisons AI assistants, exfiltrates secrets, and contains a destructive dead switch. The post New ‘Sandworm_Mode’ Supply Chain Attack Hits NPM appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover

Attackers can inject malicious instructions in a GitHub Issue that are automatically processed by Copilot when launching a Codespace from that issue. The post GitHub Issues Abused in Copilot Attack Leading to Repository Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek.

25Feb 2026

Taiwan Security Firm Confirms Flaw Flagged by CISA Likely Exploited by Chinese APTs

The vulnerability in TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware was recently added to CISA’s KEV catalog. The post Taiwan Security Firm Confirms Flaw Flagged by CISA Likely Exploited by Chinese APTs appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

US Healthcare Diagnostic Firm Says 140,000 Affected by Data Breach

The Everest ransomware group has taken credit for a hacker attack on Vikor Scientific, now called Vanta Diagnostics. The post US Healthcare Diagnostic Firm Says 140,000 Affected by Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

Ukrainian Gets 5 Years in US Prison for Aiding North Korean IT Fraud

Oleksandr Didenko sold the stolen identities of US citizens, allowing North Koreans to get hired using freelance work platforms. The post Ukrainian Gets 5 Years in US Prison for Aiding North Korean IT Fraud appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

Autonomous AI Agents Provide New Class of Supply Chain Attack

While this campaign targets crypto wallets and steals money, the methodology has far wider potential that could be used by other attackers.  The post Autonomous AI Agents Provide New Class of Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

Romanian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to US State Network

Catalin Dragomir admitted in a US court to selling access to an Oregon state government office’s network. The post Romanian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Selling Access to US State Network appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

Hundreds of FortiGate Firewalls Hacked in AI-Powered Attacks: AWS

Threat actors relying on AI have been exploiting exposed ports and weak credentials to take over FortiGate devices. The post Hundreds of FortiGate Firewalls Hacked in AI-Powered Attacks: AWS appeared first on SecurityWeek.

24Feb 2026

Anonymous Fénix Members Arrested in Spain

The group’s administrator and moderator were arrested last year, and two other members were arrested this month. The post Anonymous Fénix Members Arrested in Spain appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

PayPal Data Breach Led to Fraudulent Transactions

PayPal blamed an application error for the exposure of customer personal information for nearly 6 months.  The post PayPal Data Breach Led to Fraudulent Transactions appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics around the state and cancel elective procedures. The post Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Recent RoundCube Webmail Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks

Patched in December 2025, the exploited flaw leads to XSS attacks via the animate tags in SVG documents. The post Recent RoundCube Webmail Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management

Formerly named Valkyrie, the company’s funding includes $25 million raised in a Series A round.  The post Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

NIST’s Quantum Breakthrough: Single Photons Produced on a Chip

NIST’s single photon chip will likely make QKD an option for a wider range of companies.  The post NIST’s Quantum Breakthrough: Single Photons Produced on a Chip appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

In Other News: Ransomware Shuts US Clinics, ICS Vulnerability Surge, European Parliament Bans AI

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Axonius lays off employees, Abu Dhabi conference data leak, HackerOne addresses AI concerns. The post In Other News: Ransomware Shuts US Clinics, ICS Vulnerability Surge, European Parliament Bans AI appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

BeyondTrust Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

CISA has updated its KEV entry for CVE-2026-1731 to alert organizations of exploitation in ransomware attacks. The post BeyondTrust Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

FBI: $20 Million Losses Caused by 700 ATM Jackpotting Attacks in 2025

The FBI has confirmed that the Ploutus malware, which has been around for over a decade, is still being used in the wild. The post FBI: $20 Million Losses Caused by 700 ATM Jackpotting Attacks in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Chip Testing Giant Advantest Hit by Ransomware

The company is investigating whether any customer or employee data was stolen by hackers. The post Chip Testing Giant Advantest Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI at Runtime for Persistence

The malware leverages Gemini to analyze on-screen elements and ensure that it remains on the device even after a reboot. The post PromptSpy Android Malware Abuses Gemini AI at Runtime for Persistence appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

French Government Says 1.2 Million Bank Accounts Exposed in Breach

The Ministry of Economy reported discovering unauthorized access to the national bank account registry FICOBA. The post French Government Says 1.2 Million Bank Accounts Exposed in Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Nearly 1 Million User Records Compromised in Figure Data Breach

The blockchain-based lender has confirmed a data breach after ShinyHunters leaked over 2GB of data allegedly stolen from the company. The post Nearly 1 Million User Records Compromised in Figure Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.

23Feb 2026

Critical Grandstream Phone Vulnerability Exposes Calls to Interception

The flaw tracked as CVE-2026-2329 can be exploited without authentication for remote code execution with root privileges.  The post Critical Grandstream Phone Vulnerability Exposes Calls to Interception appeared first on SecurityWeek.