Tag: cyber
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Two Petabytes Worth Data of Israeli’s Siphoned, Says Cyber Head
Two petabytes, or two quadrillion bytes of information, has been stolen from Israelis in recent years, according to Yossi Karadi, head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD). Speaking to The Jerusalem Post, Karadi described the scope of the Israel data breach incidents as unprecedented. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/israel-data-breach-incd-head/
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LLM-Generated Passwords Expose Security Risks with Predictability and Weakness
LLM-generated passwords may look complex and “high entropy,” but new research shows they are highly predictable, frequently repeated, and far weaker than traditional cryptographic password generators. At the core of a secure password generator is a CSPRNG, which produces characters from a uniform, unpredictable distribution, making each position in the password hard to guess. Large…
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Google Rushes Out Critical Chrome Update to Address Serious PDFium and V8 Vulnerabilities
Google has rushed out a vital security patch for Chrome, fixing three flaws that could let attackers run malicious code on users’ devices. The Stable Channel update bumps versions to 145.0.7632.109/.110 for Windows and Mac, and 144.0.7559.109 for Linux. High-severity issues in PDFium, the engine that handles PDF files in Chrome and V8, the speedy…
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Hackers Exploit Critical BeyondTrust Vulnerability to Deploy VShell and SparkRAT
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s remote support software to deploy the VShell backdoor and SparkRAT remote access trojan, enabling full compromise of exposed systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731, is being used in real-world attacks against multiple industries across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific. BeyondTrust is an identity and access management…
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PromptSpy: First Android AI Malware Leverages Google’s Gemini for Decision-Making
PromptSpy is a newly discovered Android malware family that abuses Google’s Gemini generative AI model to make real”‘time decisions on how to manipulate the user interface and stay active on infected devices. PromptSpy’s AI”‘assisted functionality is focused on persistence rather than initial infection or data theft. Instead of relying on hardcoded tap coordinates or fragile…
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ICO wins appeal over data protection obligations in Currys cyber attack
The ICO has won an important appeal relating to data protection obligations arising from a 2017-18 cyber attack at electronics retailer Currys PC World. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639299/ICO-wins-appeal-over-data-protection-obligations-in-Currys-cyber-attack
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How are new AI secrets vaulting methods empowering better security?
How Can Organizations Leverage Non-Human Identities for Better Security? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are reshaping cybersecurity? With cyber threats evolve, organizations must prioritize the management of NHIs, especially when operating in cloud environments. NHIs serve as the machine identities within digital and are pivotal for modern security strategies. Understanding their role……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……
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How can Agentic AI improve cybersecurity in financial services
Is Your Organization Ready for Agentic AI in Cybersecurity? Where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, the use of Agentic AI in cybersecurity is transforming how industries like financial services handle their security protocols. But what exactly does this mean for your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, especially when integrating Non-Human Identities (NHIs) into your security framework?……
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FBI: Threats from Salt Typhoon are ‘still very much ongoing’
A top FBI cyber official said Salt Typhoon, the Chinese cyber espionage group behind the widespread compromise of U.S. telecommunications infrastructure in 2024, continues to pose a broad threat to both America’s private and public sectors. Michael Machtinger, deputy assistant director for cyber intelligence at the FBI, touted improved partnerships between the telecommunications industry and…
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ONCD official says Trump administration aims to bolster AI use for defense without increasing risk
Alexandra Seymour also talked about cyber workforce goals, including emulating Israel’s Unit 8200. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/trump-administration-ai-cybersecurity-oncd-strategy/
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Crims hit a $20M jackpot via malware-stuffed ATMs
FBI warns these cyber-physical attacks are on the rise First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/19/crims_atm_jackpotting/
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Findings From The Tidal Cyber 2025 Threat-Led Defense Report
<div cla The Tidal Cyber 2025 Threat-Led Defense Report represents a groundbreaking shift in cybersecurity analysis by placing real adversary behavior at the forefront of defense strategies. Read the Full Report, or an overview of our findings below. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/findings-from-the-tidal-cyber-2025-threat-led-defense-report/
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The Cloud and AI Velocity Trap: Why Governance Is Falling Behind Innovation
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, flaw, framework, governance, grc, iam, identity, least-privilege, malicious, malware, radius, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustAI adoption is outpacing traditional cyber governance. The “Tenable Cloud and AI Security Risk Report 2026” reveals how overprivileged identities and unmonitored supply chain dependencies leave orgs exposed. We offer 10 tactics to shut down your most critical attack paths. Key takeaways The velocity trap: Security teams are fighting “machine-speed” threats with manual processes; you…
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The Cloud and AI Velocity Trap: Why Governance Is Falling Behind Innovation
Tags: access, ai, attack, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, data, flaw, framework, governance, grc, iam, identity, least-privilege, malicious, malware, radius, risk, risk-management, service, supply-chain, tactics, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustAI adoption is outpacing traditional cyber governance. The “Tenable Cloud and AI Security Risk Report 2026” reveals how overprivileged identities and unmonitored supply chain dependencies leave orgs exposed. We offer 10 tactics to shut down your most critical attack paths. Key takeaways The velocity trap: Security teams are fighting “machine-speed” threats with manual processes; you…
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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AI Under Control: Link11 Launches AI Management Dashboard for Clean Traffic
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, February 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Link11 launches its new “AI Management Dashboard”, closing a critical gap in how companies manage AI traffic. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing internet traffic. But while many companies are already feeling the strain of AI crawlers on their infrastructures, they often lack clarity, reliable data, and operational…
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Forescout research points to record number of ICS vulnerabilities in 2025
Forescout has released new research warning that industrial control systems (ICS) are facing unprecedented levels of cyber risk, with 2025 marking the highest number of recorded vulnerabilities to date. The report, ICS Cybersecurity in 2026: Vulnerabilities and the Path Forward, reveals that 508 ICS advisories were published in 2025, covering a total of 2,155 vulnerabilities,…
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: OpenSSL RCE, Foxit 0-Days, Copilot Leak, AI Password Flaws & 20+ Stories
The cyber threat space doesn’t pause, and this week makes that clear. New risks, new tactics, and new security gaps are showing up across platforms, tools, and industries, often all at the same time.Some developments are headline-level. Others sit in the background but carry long-term impact. Together, they shape how defenders need to think about…
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China’s Parallel CVE Systems Expose Alternate Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline
Beyond CVE, China’s dual vulnerability databases, CNVD and CNNVD, show that vulnerability disclosure is not a single, global, unified process but a set of parallel systems with different rules, incentives, and timelines. China runs two national vulnerability databases: CNNVD, operated under the Ministry of State Security, and CNVD, operated by CNCERT as a defender”‘focused coordination…
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The Caracas operation suggests cyber was part of the plan just not the whole operation
Tags: cyberA “precision cyber strike” makes for a clean narrative. The available evidence in the wake of the operation suggests something harder to label and harder to learn from. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/venezuela-blackout-cyberattack-vs-kinetic-damage-operation-absolute-resolve/
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UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses
The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/uk-government-businesses-cyber-campaign/
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UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses
The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/uk-government-businesses-cyber-campaign/
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UK sounds alarm on rising cyber risks to businesses
The UK government launched a national campaign urging businesses to strengthen basic cyber defenses. The initiative follows new figures highlighting the scale of the threat. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/19/uk-government-businesses-cyber-campaign/
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Citizen Lab Finds Evidence of Mobile Data Extraction from Detained Kenyan Activist
Citizen Lab says it found forensic evidence that Cellebrite’s mobile extraction technology was used on a Samsung Android phone belonging to detained Kenyan activist and politician Boniface Mwangi while the device was in police custody in July 2025. The group warns the case highlights how high-powered forensic tools can be used to access sensitive personal…
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Researchers Uncover DoS Vulnerabilities in Socomec DIRIS M-70 IIoT Power Meter via Thread Emulation Fuzzing
Selective thread emulation and coverage-guided fuzzing have exposed six denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities in the Socomec DIRIS M-70 IIoT power-monitoring gateway, all of which are now patched under Cisco’s Coordinated Disclosure Policy. The Socomec DIRIS M-70 gateway is a central communications node for energy monitoring, supporting RS485 and Ethernet plus protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus…
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Microsoft Defender Introduces Centralized Script Library Powered by Copilot for Live Response
Microsoft has unveiled a significant enhancement to its Defender platform: centralized library management for live response operations, powered by Microsoft Security Copilot. This new capability addresses a critical workflow limitation that previously required security analysts to upload scripts and tools during active investigation sessions. The library management feature transforms how Security Operations Center (SOC) teams…