Tag: cyber
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UK Cyber Monitoring Centre plans expansion in US amid risk of Category 5 attack
Organisations lulled into a false sense of security after Russian invasion of Ukraine are still at risk of a Category 5 attack in 2026 First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366640484/UK-Cyber-Monitoring-Centre-plans-expansion-in-US-amid-risk-of-Category-5-attack
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Companies know AI is essential for cyber defense but aren’t yet seeing returns
The maturity of organizations’ AI oversight also varies significantly, according to a new EY survey of cybersecurity leaders. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cybersecurity-ai-agentic-governance-ey-survey/815311/
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MIWIC26: Dr. Chidimma Opara, Computer Science Lecturer at Teesside University
Organised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2026’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the…
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Jaguar Land Rover’s cyber bailout sets worrying precedent, watchdog warns
Lack of clear criteria risks encouraging firms to lean on state support instead of worrying about insurance First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/20/jlr_bailout_cmc/
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Terminated contract led to $2.5 million cyber extortion scheme
A federal jury convicted Cameron Curry, 27, a Charlotte resident, of carrying out an extensive cyber extortion scheme targeting a Washington, D.C.-based international … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/20/charlotte-man-cyber-extortion-dc-tech-company/
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Chrome Security Update Fixes 26 Vulnerabilities Enabling Remote Malicious Code Execution
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome desktop web browser, addressing 26 distinct vulnerabilities that could enable attackers to execute malicious code remotely. The Stable channel update introduces versions 146.0.7680.153 and 146.0.7680.154 for Windows and macOS systems, while Linux environments will receive version 146.0.7680.153. This substantial patch cycle is actively rolling out…
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Critical UNISOC T612 Modem Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution via Cellular Calls
A severe security vulnerability has been uncovered in UNISOC modem firmware, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely over cellular networks. UNISOC is a major semiconductor manufacturer providing chipsets for prominent mobile brands such as Motorola, Samsung, Vivo, and Realme. This unpatched flaw leaves millions of devices potentially vulnerable to remote compromise. Vulnerability Overview The…
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The Importance of Behavioral Analytics in AI-Enabled Cyber Attacks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how individuals and organizations conduct many activities, including how cybercriminals carry out phishing attacks and iterate on malware. Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate personalized phishing emails, deepfakes and malware that evade traditional detection by impersonating normal user activity and bypassing legacy security models. As a result, First seen…
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Bamboo Data Center and Server Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution
Atlassian has officially resolved a high-severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability within its Bamboo Data Centre application. Officially tracked as CVE-2026-21570, this critical security flaw introduces severe risks to enterprise continuous integration and continuous deployment environments. Because Bamboo serves as a central hub for automated software builds, testing, and release management, a compromise here could…
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CISA Warns Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center 0-Day Is Being Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, infrastructure, ransomware, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting heavily relied-upon Cisco security products. Tracked officially as CVE-2026-20131, this severe flaw is actively being exploited by cybercriminals in targeted ransomware campaigns. Organizations relying on Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Cisco Security Cloud Control must take immediate…
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CISA Warns Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center 0-Day Is Being Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cisco, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, exploit, firewall, flaw, infrastructure, ransomware, vulnerability, zero-dayThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an urgent warning regarding a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting heavily relied-upon Cisco security products. Tracked officially as CVE-2026-20131, this severe flaw is actively being exploited by cybercriminals in targeted ransomware campaigns. Organizations relying on Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Cisco Security Cloud Control must take immediate…
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Bamboo Data Center and Server Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution
Atlassian has officially resolved a high-severity Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability within its Bamboo Data Centre application. Officially tracked as CVE-2026-21570, this critical security flaw introduces severe risks to enterprise continuous integration and continuous deployment environments. Because Bamboo serves as a central hub for automated software builds, testing, and release management, a compromise here could…
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The espionage reality: Your infrastructure is already in the collection path
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, country, cyber, data, detection, espionage, exploit, governance, government, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, insurance, intelligence, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, spyware, theft, threat, toolCommercial spyware as an intelligence channel: Criminal operators deploying Predator, a spyware suite sold by the sanctioned Intellexa consortium, have been documented across more than a dozen countries. US sanctions haven’t slowed them down an iota. Their targets are not random: journalists, activists, politicians, human”‘rights defenders, government employees and contractors, and other high”‘value individuals. Why?…
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The espionage reality: Your infrastructure is already in the collection path
Tags: access, apt, attack, authentication, breach, ciso, cloud, country, cyber, data, detection, espionage, exploit, governance, government, group, identity, infrastructure, injection, insurance, intelligence, network, risk, risk-assessment, service, spyware, theft, threat, toolCommercial spyware as an intelligence channel: Criminal operators deploying Predator, a spyware suite sold by the sanctioned Intellexa consortium, have been documented across more than a dozen countries. US sanctions haven’t slowed them down an iota. Their targets are not random: journalists, activists, politicians, human”‘rights defenders, government employees and contractors, and other high”‘value individuals. Why?…
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New Critical Jenkins Vulnerabilities Put CI/CD Servers at Risk of RCE Exploits
Tags: advisory, automation, credentials, cyber, exploit, flaw, network, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, vulnerabilityThe Jenkins project released a critical security advisory addressing multiple vulnerabilities in its core automation server and the LoadNinja plugin. These flaws expose continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) environments to severe risks, including arbitrary file creation, credential exposure, and remote code execution (RCE). Because Jenkins controllers often hold elevated privileges across enterprise networks, administrators…
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Navia Confirms Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information of 2.7 Million Users
Navia Benefit Solutions has confirmed a significant data breach impacting nearly 2.7 million individuals. The incident resulted from unauthorised access to the company’s systems, exposing sensitive personal and health plan information. As a prominent administrator of employee benefits for over 10,000 employers in the United States, Navia holds a vast amount of sensitive data, including…
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Microsoft Introduces Teams Upgrades to Improve Windows App Performance on ioS and Android
Microsoft has officially announced the general availability of new Microsoft Teams optimizations designed specifically for the Windows App on both iOS and Android operating systems. This important update introduces the WebRTC Redirector Service to mobile enterprise users. By rolling out this capability, Microsoft aims to significantly enhance the performance of audio and video communications for…
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Authorities Dismantle IoT Botnet Linked to Record-Shattering 30 Tbps DDoS Campaigns
A massive international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled the command and control infrastructure behind four highly destructive Internet of Things (IoT) botnets. These sprawling networks were responsible for launching record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against global targets, with some traffic floods reaching an astonishing 30 Terabits per second (Tbps). The coordinated strike…
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Authorities Dismantle IoT Botnet Linked to Record-Shattering 30 Tbps DDoS Campaigns
A massive international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled the command and control infrastructure behind four highly destructive Internet of Things (IoT) botnets. These sprawling networks were responsible for launching record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against global targets, with some traffic floods reaching an astonishing 30 Terabits per second (Tbps). The coordinated strike…
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How empowered is your secrets scanning system
Are Your Secrets Scanning Systems Truly Empowered for Complete Cybersecurity Protection? Where digital are increasingly complex, organizations must evaluate whether their secrets scanning systems are fully equipped to meet cybersecurity demands. With cyber threats become more sophisticated, unique challenges arise for cybersecurity teams, especially in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ensuring secrets security management. So……
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How empowered is your secrets scanning system
Are Your Secrets Scanning Systems Truly Empowered for Complete Cybersecurity Protection? Where digital are increasingly complex, organizations must evaluate whether their secrets scanning systems are fully equipped to meet cybersecurity demands. With cyber threats become more sophisticated, unique challenges arise for cybersecurity teams, especially in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ensuring secrets security management. So……
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How empowered is your secrets scanning system
Are Your Secrets Scanning Systems Truly Empowered for Complete Cybersecurity Protection? Where digital are increasingly complex, organizations must evaluate whether their secrets scanning systems are fully equipped to meet cybersecurity demands. With cyber threats become more sophisticated, unique challenges arise for cybersecurity teams, especially in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ensuring secrets security management. So……
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How empowered is your secrets scanning system
Are Your Secrets Scanning Systems Truly Empowered for Complete Cybersecurity Protection? Where digital are increasingly complex, organizations must evaluate whether their secrets scanning systems are fully equipped to meet cybersecurity demands. With cyber threats become more sophisticated, unique challenges arise for cybersecurity teams, especially in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ensuring secrets security management. So……
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How empowered is your secrets scanning system
Are Your Secrets Scanning Systems Truly Empowered for Complete Cybersecurity Protection? Where digital are increasingly complex, organizations must evaluate whether their secrets scanning systems are fully equipped to meet cybersecurity demands. With cyber threats become more sophisticated, unique challenges arise for cybersecurity teams, especially in managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and ensuring secrets security management. So……
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FDA Issues Recall for Some GE Imaging Products Due to Cyber
Vulnerability Affects Certain Centricity Medical Imaging Products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall notice for certain GE Healthcare Centricity medical imaging products due to a potential cybersecurity vulnerability that could allow a hacker to manipulate data or impact availability of the affected products. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/fda-issues-recall-for-some-ge-imaging-products-due-to-cyber-a-31090
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Can Zero Trust survive the AI era?
As AI increases the speed of cyber attacks, governments and businesses must weigh the tradeoffs that come with deploying semi-autonomous AI agents to stop them. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ai-zero-trust-security-federal-agencies-elastic-public-sector/
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You have to invite them in
While a garlic and wooden stakes keep the vampires at bay in movies, they won’t save your network once an attacker has been “invited in.” Discover why identity is the new frontier of cyber horror in this week’s edition. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/you-have-to-invite-them-in/
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MIWIC26: Sonia Kumar, Senior Director, Cyber Defence and Cyber Testing at Analog Devices
Tags: cyberOrganised by Eskenzi PR in media partnership with the IT Security Guru, the Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards aim to shed light on the remarkable women in our industry. The following is a feature on one of 2026’s Top 20 women selected by an esteemed panel of judges. Presented in a Q&A format, the…
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Cyber Attacks Hit 93% of UK Critical Infrastructure as AI Threats Accelerate
Cyber attacks have now affected almost every UK critical infrastructure (CNI) organisation, with 93% reporting a cyber incident in the past year, according to new research from Bridewell. The findings, published in Bridewell’s Cyber Security in CNI Report 2026, highlight the growing scale and impact of cyber threats across sectors underpinning the UK economy, including…