Author: Andy Stern
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Status-quo und Ausblick zur Cloud Security – Trend 2026: Wohin sich Cloud-Sicherheit entwickeln wird
Tags: cloudFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/trend-2026-wohin-sich-cloud-sicherheit-entwickeln-wird-a-52d7c302edf0e67ac43e34b7e1b95d17/
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Black Duck Expands Polaris Integrations to Streamline Enterprise DevSecOps Across Major SCM Platforms
Black Duck has expanded the integration capabilities of its Polaris Platform to help enterprises embed automated, frictionless application security across large, complex development environments. The update introduces enhanced, native integrations with leading source code management (SCM) platforms, including GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Bitbucket. The move is designed to support enterprises that manage hundreds or thousands…
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How to Securely Edit and Redact Sensitive PDFs: A Cybersecurity Guide
PDF security guide covering redaction, metadata risks, compliance standards, and safe editing of password-protected files to prevent data leaks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/securely-edit-redact-sensitive-pdfs-cybersecurity-guide/
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Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with identity abuse
Palo Alto Network’s incident response firm said identity-based attacks are exploding as poor security controls stretch across a widening mosaic of integrated tools and systems. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/attackers-abuse-identity-unit42-palo-alto-networks-incident-response-report/
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Why ‘secure-by-design’ systems are non-negotiable in the AI era
Trillions in AI infrastructure face systemic failure unless security begins at the chip and ends with the grid. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/data-center-security-ai-infrastructure-investment-op-ed/
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Encrypted RCS messaging support lands in Apple’s iOS 26.4 developer build
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in a future update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple notes that E2EE is not…
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UK.gov launches cyber ‘lockdown’ campaign as 80% of orgs still leave door open
Digital burglaries remain routine, and data shows most corps still don’t stick to basic infosec standards First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/govt_launches_cyber_lockdown_push/
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Poland arrests suspect linked to Phobos ransomware operation
Polish police have detained a 47-year-old man suspected of ties to the Phobos ransomware group and seized computers and mobile phones containing stolen credentials, credit card numbers, and server access data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poland-arrests-suspect-linked-to-phobos-ransomware-operation/
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New ‘ClickFix’ Malware Payload Targets Browser Cache, Warns Cybersecurity Experts
Threat actors on underground forums are now promoting a new “ClickFix” payload-delivery technique that hides malware in the browser cache to evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. The seller pitches the method as an evolution of existing ClickFix/FileFix social”‘engineering chains, claiming it can execute malicious code via Windows File Explorer without generating obvious network…
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Erpressungsversuch: Polizei leakt versehentlich Daten und verhaftet Empfänger
Tags: unclassifiedEin Polizist vertauscht Upload- mit Download-Link und gewährt einem Hinweisgeber damit vertrauliche Einblicke. Es folgt ein unangenehmer Besuch. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hausdurchsuchung-polizei-leakt-versehentlich-daten-und-verhaftet-empfaenger-2602-205485.html
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Ireland joins regulator smackdown after X’s Grok AI accused of undressing people
Tags: aiSocial media platform’s legal eagles prepare to fight ever-growing number of countries First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/ireland_dpc_x_grok_probe/
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Citizen Lab links Cellebrite to the hacking of a Kenyan presidential candidate’s phone
The research lab says forensic evidence suggests the phone-cracking technology was used against Boniface Mwangi after his July arrest. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/citizen-lab-kenya-cellebrite-phone-cracking-boniface-mwangi-forensic-evidence/
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Sicherheitslücken: Passworttresore über kompromittierte Server geknackt
Tags: passwordPasswortmanager wie Bitwarden, Lastpass und Dashlane versprechen, nicht einmal selbst an die Nutzer-Passwörter zu kommen. Forschern ist es dennoch gelungen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/sicherheitsluecken-passworttresore-ueber-kompromittierte-server-geknackt-2602-205493.html
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Information Stored in European Passports
Discover how European biometric passports work. Explore RFID chips, Data Groups (DG1-DG3), MRZ encryption, and the tech behind the Schengen Entry/Exit System. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/information-stored-in-european-passports/
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Ireland now also investigating X over Grok-made sexual images
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), the country’s data protection authority, has opened a formal investigation into X over the use of the platform’s Grok artificial intelligence tool to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ireland-now-also-investigating-x-over-grok-made-sexual-images/
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Microsoft Finds “Summarize with AI” Prompts Manipulating Chatbot Recommendations
New research from Microsoft has revealed that legitimate businesses are gaming artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots via the “Summarize with AI” button that’s being increasingly placed on websites in ways that mirror classic search engine poisoning (AI).The new AI hijacking technique has been codenamed AI Recommendation Poisoning by the Microsoft Defender Security Research Team. The tech…
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New security research finds governance determines trust in AI
As AI adoption deepens, governance determines whether security teams can trust it. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/new-security-research-finds-governance-determines-trust-in-ai/811962/
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Hausdurchsuchung: Polizei leakt versehentlich Daten und verhaftet Empfänger
Tags: unclassifiedEin Polizist vertauscht Upload- mit Download-Link und gewährt einem Hinweisgeber damit vertrauliche Einblicke. Es folgt ein unangenehmer Besuch. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hausdurchsuchung-polizei-leakt-versehentlich-daten-und-verhaftet-empfaenger-2602-205485.html
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Hackers steal OpenClaw configuration in emerging AI agent threat
Researchers found an infostealer stole a victim’s OpenClaw configuration, marking a shift toward targeting personal AI agents. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new information stealer that exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration environment, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the case highlights a new shift in infostealer activity, moving beyond…
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Phobos ransomware affiliate arrested in Poland
Officers from Poland’s Central Bureau for Combating Cybercrime (CBZC) detained a 47-year-old man suspected of creating, acquiring, and sharing computer programs used to … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/17/phobos-ransomware-affiliate-arrested-in-poland/
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What Is a Single Sign-On (SSO) Code?
Tags: loginLocked out? Learn what an SSO code actually is, where to find your company domain, and how to solve common login errors in Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/what-is-a-single-sign-on-sso-code/
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New Sophisticated ‘Carding-as-a-Service’ Marketplaces Fuel Surge in Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud has matured into a service-based criminal economy where stolen cards, malware, and support are bundled and sold like commercial products. Underground “dump shops” such as Findsome, UltimateShop, and Brian’s Club now operate as full-fledged carding-as-a-service (CaaS) marketplaces, mirroring legitimate e”‘commerce platforms in usability, scale, and customer focus. At the core of this ecosystem is…
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Zentrale Verarbeitung von Ereignisdaten in Serverumgebungen und Event-Management mit Windows-Ereignisweiterleitung
Tags: windowsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/logfile-event-management-windows-ereignisweiterleitung-a-5c188f29e16a1840658b6b55dd9a9f98/
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When AI agent security controls are enough and when they’re not
Not all AI agents carry the same risk. Four zones that help determine when built-in controls are enough. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/when-ai-agent-security-controls-are-enough-and-when-theyre-not/811700/
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With CISOs stretched thin, re-envisioning enterprise risk may be the only fix
Tags: access, ai, application-security, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, fraud, governance, grc, group, identity, infrastructure, jobs, monitoring, privacy, RedTeam, risk, soc, supply-chain, vulnerabilityStructural changes necessary: Flavio Villanustre, CISO for the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Group, says many organizations have already made the structural changes necessary to address the rising importance, and specialization, of cybersecurity and risk functions.”The breadth and depth of information security and cybersecurity have increased so significantly over the past two decades that it drove a…
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MoD ticks shopping list as PM considers weapons budget boost
Tags: unclassifiedTop brass splash cash on acoustic targeting, hypersonic missiles”¦and Red Hat First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/17/mod_weapons_budget/
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Is Your ISO Certificate Truly Valid
Tags: unclassifiedObtaining an ISO certificate is an important milestone for organisations committed to quality, security, and operational excellence. However, not all ISO certificates carry equal weight. The validity and acceptance of an ISO certificate depend significantly on whether it was issued by an accredited certification body or a non-accredited one. Understanding the distinction between the two……
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Firefox v147.0.3 Released with Critical Fix for Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Mozilla has released an emergency security update for Firefox, addressing a critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the libvpx library. The update, version 147.0.4, was announced on February 16, 2026, alongside corresponding patches for Firefox ESR 140.7.1 and ESR 115.32.1. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2447, was discovered by security researcher jayjayjazz and affects the libvpx…
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Advancements in Passkey Authentication in Europe
Explore how passkey authentication is revolutionizing security in Europe through FIDO2 standards, NIS2 compliance, and the European Digital Identity Wallet. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/advancements-in-passkey-authentication-in-europe/