Tag: cybersecurity
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Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP Phones Exposed to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
Tags: control, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, flaw, phone, remote-code-execution, voip, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed a critical security flaw in the Grandstream GXP1600 series of VoIP phones that could allow an attacker to seize control of susceptible devices.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2329, carries a CVSS score of 9.3 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as a case of unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow…
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New backdoor found in Android tablets targeting users in Russia, Germany and Japan
In a report released this week, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said it uncovered a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed Keenadu that is built directly into a device’s core software, allowing it to load into every application launched on the tablet. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/new-backdoor-found-in-android-russia-japan-brazil
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Palo Alto Networks CEO: AI Won’t Replace Security Tools ‘Any Time Soon’
Investor fears that AI poses more of a risk than an opportunity for cybersecurity vendors are unfounded, with LLMs unlikely to become capable of displacing security products in the foreseeable future, Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora said Tuesday. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/palo-alto-networks-ceo-ai-won-t-replace-security-tools-any-time-soon
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Sumo Logic Extends AWS Data Center Reach to Europe
Sumo Logic today announced it will extend the regions its security software can be accessed on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud service to Europe. Cybersecurity teams will be able to run Sumo Logic software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud and AWS Swiss Data Center deployments. Eric Avery, global head of infrastructure..…
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EdTech Magazine – What Minimum Viable Cybersecurity Looks Like for K12 Districts
This article was originally published in EdTech Magazine on 02/11/26 by Didi Gluck. As ransomware and phishing attacks grow more sophisticated, districts can’t rely on perimeter defenses alone. Cybersecurity has become a top priority for K12 districts, not just to keep students safe online but to ensure continuity across devices, systems and end user accounts.…
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Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in four popular Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to steal local files and execute code remotely.The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and First seen…
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Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in four popular Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to steal local files and execute code remotely.The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and First seen…
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Cybersecurity Tech Predictions for 2026: Operating in a World of Permanent Instability
In 2025, navigating the digital seas still felt like a matter of direction. Organizations charted routes, watched the horizon, and adjusted course to reach safe harbors of resilience, trust, and compliance.In 2026, the seas are no longer calm between storms. Cybersecurity now unfolds in a state of continuous atmospheric instability: AI-driven threats that adapt in…
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Cybersecurity Tech Predictions for 2026: Operating in a World of Permanent Instability
In 2025, navigating the digital seas still felt like a matter of direction. Organizations charted routes, watched the horizon, and adjusted course to reach safe harbors of resilience, trust, and compliance.In 2026, the seas are no longer calm between storms. Cybersecurity now unfolds in a state of continuous atmospheric instability: AI-driven threats that adapt in…
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Discipline is the new power move in cybersecurity leadership
Tags: automation, cyber, cybersecurity, data, group, incident response, intelligence, metric, risk, risk-management, service, siem, soc, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementHow to do more with less: 1. Review contracts, renegotiate them or change the operations to a new partner Scope, service-level agreements and performance metrics should be revisited because many contracts were established under different risk profiles, urgency and pricing conditions. Modernizing contracts to focus on outcomes rather than activities, revalidating pricing and service assumptions…
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U.S. CISA adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
Tags: cisa, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, infrastructure, kev, microsoft, ransomware, vulnerability, windowsU.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws…
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Top Security Incidents of 2025: Chrome Browser 0-Day Vulnerability Exploitation
Tags: apt, attack, browser, chrome, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, google, group, network, security-incident, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayBackground In March 2025, cybersecurity researchers disclosed a highly sophisticated targeted attack campaign named “Operation ForumTroll.” Orchestrated by an unidentified state-sponsored APT group, the operation leveraged a Google Chrome 0-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-2783) as its core weapon. This vulnerability enabled sandbox escape, allowing arbitrary code execution on victims’ Windows systems and granting full control over the targeted…The…
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A new approach for GenAI risk protection
Solution 1: GenAI enterprise model: Implement enterprise licenses for approved GenAI solutions (such as ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft CoPilot 365, which is integrated into existing O365 tenants). Enterprise GenAI solutions typically include a robust set of built-in security tools that allow organizations to secure their data and implement DLP controls within the enterprise GenAI solution…
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CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Google Chromium 0″‘Day Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially added a critical vulnerability affecting the Google Chromium engine to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracking as CVE-2026-2441, this security flaw is currently being actively exploited in the wild. The agency’s inclusion of this bug serves as a mandate for federal agencies to apply necessary…
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CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update
Tags: browser, chrome, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, infrastructure, kev, update, vulnerabilityThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added four security flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the wild.The list of vulnerabilities is as follows -CVE-2026-2441 (CVSS score: 8.8) – A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome that could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit…
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Cybersecurity in cross-border logistics operations
In this Help Net Security video, Dieter Van Putte, CTO at Landmark Global, discusses how cybersecurity has become a core part of global supply chain operations. He explains … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/global-supply-chain-cybersecurity-video/
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Are the investments in Agentic AI security systems justified?
What Are Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes when machines communicate securely with one another? The answer resides in a concept known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), which are critical for modern cybersecurity. These machine identities are not unlike human passports, paired with encrypted credentials or “secrets”……
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Cyber attacks enabled by basic failings, Palo Alto analysis finds
Changing the paradigm: Unit 42’s answer to this endless cycle of attackers always being one step ahead of defenders is to change the paradigm: cybersecurity has become so specialized, it says, that the answer is to use a managed service built from the ground up to counter real rather than abstract threats.With that in mind,…
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News alert: Award nominations reveal a shift from AI hype to a sharper focus on governing agentic AI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026, CyberNewswire: The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders,… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/news-alert-award-nominations-reveal-a-shift-from-ai-hype-to-a-sharper-focus-on-governing-agentic-ai/
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Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection.The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok First seen on…
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Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates
A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky.The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor, dubbed Keenadu, in the firmware of devices associated with various brands, including Alldocube, with the compromise occurring during the firmware build…
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MCSC 2026: ‘Politik und Wirtschaft müssen zusammenarbeiten”
Tags: bsi, china, conference, control, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, cyersecurity, north-korea, office, usaDas Motto der Munich Cybersecurity Conference 2026: “Command Control, Really? Confronting The Illusion Of Deterrence In The Age Of Relentless Cyber Threats.” Julia MutzbauerAuch in diesem Jahr waren wieder zahlreiche internationale Institutionen auf der Münchner Cybersicherheitskonferenz (MCSC) vertreten. Darunter das Weiße Haus, FBI, Europol, OECD, BSI, BND und die Europäische Kommission sowie das National Cybersecurity…
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The 2026 Security 100
From cybersecurity giants to fast-growing startups, CRN has narrowed the field from thousands of cybersecurity vendors to identify the 100 companies leading the way on security innovation and partner opportunity in 2026. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/the-2026-security-100
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Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Reveal Nomination Shift from AI Hype to Governance Execution
Washington DC, USA, February 17th, 2026, CyberNewswire The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders, the analysis draws on more than 200 submissions received ahead of RSA Conference…
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Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Reveal Nomination Shift from AI Hype to Governance Execution
Washington DC, USA, 17th February 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/cybersecurity-excellence-awards-reveal-nomination-shift-from-ai-hype-to-governance-execution/
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Cybersecurity Excellence Awards Reveal Nomination Shift from AI Hype to Governance Execution
Washington DC, USA, 17th February 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cybersecurity-excellence-awards-reveal-nomination-shift-from-ai-hype-to-governance-execution/
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SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new SmartLoader campaign that involves distributing a trojanized version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server associated with Oura Health to deliver an information stealer known as StealC.”The threat actors cloned a legitimate Oura MCP Server a tool that connects AI assistants to Oura Ring health data and…
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Proofpoint Boosts Deal Protection, Profitability With Launch Of New Partner Program
Proofpoint unveiled an updated partner program Tuesday that aims to better enable solution and service providers to drive consolidation on the cybersecurity vendor’s platform, according to Channel Chief Stan de Boisset. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/proofpoint-boosts-deal-protection-profitability-with-launch-of-new-partner-program
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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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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…