Category: SecurityNews
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Poland bans camera-packing cars made in China cars from military bases
Dell, however, is welcome to help build a local-language LLM First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/19/poland_china_car_ban/
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Consumers feel less judged by AI debt collectors
Tags: aiDebt collection agencies are starting to use automated voice systems and AI-driven messaging to handle consumer calls. These systems help scale outreach, reduce call center … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/consumer-ai-debt-collection/
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Attackers keep finding the same gaps in security programs
Attackers keep getting in, often through the same predictable weak spots: identity systems, third-party access, and poorly secured perimeter devices. A new threat report from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/managed-xdr-threat-report-security-programs/
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Critical MCP Server Enables Arbitrary Code Execution and Sensitive Data Exfiltration
MCP servers can silently turn AI assistants into powerful attack platforms, enabling arbitrary code execution, large”‘scale data exfiltration, and stealthy user manipulation across both local machines and cloud environments. New research and recent real”‘world incidents show that this emerging ecosystem is already being abused in the wild, including a malicious Postmark MCP server that quietly…
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Burnout im digitalen Schutzraum: Die stille Krise der Cyberbranche
Tags: unclassifiedBurnout kommt nicht nur dort, wo es offensichtlich ist. Selbst wenn die Arbeit erfüllend ist, können Überlastung und ständiger Druck die Motivation zersetzen. Engagement verwandelt sich in Erschöpfung, Begeisterung in Zynismus. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/burnout-im-digitalen-schutzraum-die-stille-krise-der-cyberbranche/a43757/
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Burnout im digitalen Schutzraum: Die stille Krise der Cyberbranche
Tags: unclassifiedBurnout kommt nicht nur dort, wo es offensichtlich ist. Selbst wenn die Arbeit erfüllend ist, können Überlastung und ständiger Druck die Motivation zersetzen. Engagement verwandelt sich in Erschöpfung, Begeisterung in Zynismus. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/burnout-im-digitalen-schutzraum-die-stille-krise-der-cyberbranche/a43757/
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Eurail und Interrail: Gestohlene Passagier-Daten im Darknet feilgeboten
Tags: dark-webFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/eurail-interrail-diebstahl-passagier-daten-darknet-verkauf
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Adidas investigates third-party data breach after criminals claim they pwned the sportswear giant
‘Potential data protection incident’ at an ‘independent licensing partner,’ we’re told First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/18/adidas_investigates_thirdparty_data_breach/
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Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation
A high-severity Windows Admin Center vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119) could allow privilege escalation in enterprise environments. Here’s what to know and how to mitigate risk. The post Microsoft: Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-admin-center-privilege-escalation-february-2026/
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A Busy Week for Cybersecurity Speaking Engagements
I have a busy week with podcasts, webinars, and a keynote! Communicating and sharing is vital to the cybersecurity industry. It is how we leverage shared knowledge and experiences to make more informed decisions and gain better positions against our adversaries. Yesterday (Tuesday Feb 17th) I was speaking on Convene Chats webinar with the amazing…
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Adaptive HEAL Security for Multi-Agent Semantic Routing
Learn how to secure multi-agent semantic routing in MCP environments with Adaptive HEAL security, post-quantum cryptography, and zero-trust AI architecture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/adaptive-heal-security-for-multi-agent-semantic-routing/
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Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in prison for running phony tax refund scheme
Tags: networkMatthew Akande was living in Mexico when he and at least four co-conspirators broke into the networks of tax preparation firms and filed more than 1,000 fraudulent tax returns seeking tax refunds. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/nigerian-matthew-akande-tax-refund-fraud/
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Smashing Security podcast #455: Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch
Could America turn off Europe’s internet? First seen on grahamcluley.com Jump to article: grahamcluley.com/smashing-security-podcast-455/
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Why I Finally Made Peace With the Term Zero Trust
Tags: zero-trustSeveral weeks ago, I had a chance to sit down with John Kindervag and discuss FireMon’s new partnership with Illumio. During that conversation, John shared a story about the origins… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/why-i-finally-made-peace-with-the-term-zero-trust/
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From Firewall Management to Adaptive Security: What IDC’s 2026 Report Means for Security Leaders
Last year, IDC called firewall policy management a foundation organizations could no longer ignore. This year, the message is more direct. In its 2026 report, Building on Enforcement: Network Security… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/from-firewall-management-to-adaptive-security-what-idcs-2026-report-means-for-security-leaders/
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Notepad++ author says fixes make update mechanism ‘effectively unexploitable’
Tags: access, attack, backdoor, china, control, credentials, dns, espionage, exploit, group, infrastructure, intelligence, malicious, monitoring, network, risk, risk-management, service, software, supply-chain, threat, ukraine, update, vulnerabilityCSOonline, Ho said that no system can ever be declared absolutely unbreakable, “but the new design dramatically raises the bar.”An attacker must now compromise both the hosting infrastructure and the signing keys, he explained, adding that the updater now validates both the manifest and the installer, each with independent cryptographic signatures. And any mismatch, missing…
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Dragos’ Cybersecurity Report 2026 zur OT-Bedrohung: Ransomware-Angreifer erhöhen operativen Druck auf industrielle Infrastrukturen und KRITIS
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/dragos-cybersecurity-report-2026-ot-bedrohung-ransomware-angreifer-erhoehung-operativer-druck-industrielle-infrastrukturen-kritis
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Texas Sues TP-Link for Covering Up Chinese Manufacturing
Router Maker Accuses Rivals, Competitors of Smear Campaign. The Texas attorney general invoked state consumer protection law to sue Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link Systems for misrepresenting its connections to mainland China and the security of its ubiquitous devices. The suit says TP-Link should be forced to declare that their products are made in China. First…
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Chronosphere Deal Signals Security-Observability Convergence
Founder, CEO Martin Mao: AI-Driven Remediation, Data Optimization at Core of Deal. Palo Alto Networks’ acquisition of Chronosphere will help unify observability and security operations. The integration with Cortex AgentiX and Cortex XSIAM aims to automate remediation, optimize telemetry pipelines and help enterprises manage soaring data volumes from cloud-native and AI workloads. First seen on…
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Koi Purchase Bolsters Palo Alto’s AI Attack Surface Defense
$300M Acquisition Strengthens Palo Alto Networks’ XDR and AI Governance Platform. Palo Alto Networks plans to acquire Koi Security for $300 million to address growing AI-driven endpoint risks. The startup’s technology adds deep visibility into AI agents plug-ins and nonbinary code, enhancing Cortex XDR and Prisma AIRS as enterprises confront a growing unmanaged AI attack…
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French Ministry confirms data access to 1.2 Million bank accounts
A hacker accessed data from 1.2 million French bank accounts using stolen official credentials, the Economy Ministry said. A hacker gained access to data from 1.2 million French bank accounts using stolen credentials belonging to a government official, according to the French Economy Ministry. French authorities said affected account holders will be notified in the…
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Norton Healthcare to Pay $11M to Settle BlackCat Lawsuit
Cybercrime Gang Allegedly Stole 4.7 Terabytes of Data, Affecting 2.5M. Norton Healthcare, which operates nine hospitals and other care facilities in Kentucky and Indiana, has agreed to pay $11 million to settle class action litigation stemming from a 2023 data theft attack by ransomware-as-a-service gang Alphv/BlackCat that affected nearly 2.5 million people. First seen on…
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Scam Abuses Gemini Chatbots to Convince People to Buy Fake Crypto
A convincing presale site for phony Google Coin features an AI assistant that engages victims with a slick sales pitch, funneling payment to attackers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/scam-abuses-gemini-chatbots-convince-people-buy-fake-crypto
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Critical Grandstream VoIP Bug Highlights SMB Security Blind Spot
CVE-2026-2329 allows unauthenticated root-level access to SMB phone infrastructure, so attackers can intercept calls, commit toll fraud, and impersonate users. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/grandstream-bug-voip-security-blind-spot
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Are cloud environments truly protected by NHIs?
What Makes Non-Human Identities Critical for Cloud Security? Have you considered how essential Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are when it comes to securing cloud environments? From the financial services industry to healthcare, these machine identities play a pivotal role in bolstering an organization’s cloud security infrastructure. While we delve into their significance, let’s explore the strategic……
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Are cloud environments truly protected by NHIs?
What Makes Non-Human Identities Critical for Cloud Security? Have you considered how essential Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are when it comes to securing cloud environments? From the financial services industry to healthcare, these machine identities play a pivotal role in bolstering an organization’s cloud security infrastructure. While we delve into their significance, let’s explore the strategic……
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How is secrets sprawl management getting better with AI?
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered how the intricate dance between security and innovation is managed? The answer is effective oversight of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and secrets security management. With the increasing complexity of digital, the introduction of machine identities has paved the way in cybersecurity, particularly in cloud-driven infrastructures. Understanding……
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What techniques in NHI management offer maximum reassurance?
Is Your Organization Ready for Maximum Security with Non-Human Identities? Where security breaches are a common news headline, managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is more crucial than ever. These machine identities, which are akin to digital passports used by software agents, have become a staple for organizations operating in cloud environments. You understand the importance of……