Tag: cybersecurity
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Why Rising Cybersecurity Spend Still Isn’t Convincing Boards on ROI in APAC
Cybersecurity budgets are rising across APAC, but CIOs and CISOs still face board scrutiny. Here’s why cybersecurity ROI remains hard to prove. The post Why Rising Cybersecurity Spend Still Isn’t Convincing Boards on ROI in APAC appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/cybersecurity-roi-in-apac/
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UK Construction Firm Hit by Prometei Botnet Hiding in Windows Server
Cybersecurity firm eSentire’s TRU break down the Russian Prometei botnet attack on a UK firm, detailing its TOR usage, password theft and decoy tactics. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/uk-construction-firm-prometei-botnet-windows-server/
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‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good
Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity Cybercriminals, the shadowy online figures often depicted in Hollywood movies as hooded villains capable of wiping millions of pounds off the value of businesses at a keystroke, are not usually known for their candour.But in a sixth-form college…
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CISA pushes Federal agencies to retire endsupport edge devices
CISA ordered U.S. federal agencies to improve management of edge network devices and replace unsupported ones within 1218 months. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) instructed U.S. federal civilian agencies to strengthen how they manage edge network devices throughout their lifecycle. According to Binding Operational Directive 26-02,”¯Mitigating Risk From End-of-Support Edge”¯Devices, agencies must…
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Hackers Exploit Cybersquatting Tactics to Spread Malware and Steal Sensitive Information
Digital squatting has evolved from a simple trademark nuisance into a dangerous cybersecurity threat. In 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) handled a record-breaking 6,200 domain name disputes. This figure continues a troubling trend, with cybersquatting cases rising by 68% since the 2020 pandemic. Today, criminal networks use these fake domains not just to…
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CISA warns of SmarterMail RCE flaw used in ransomware attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, flaw, infrastructure, ransomware, rce, remote-code-executionThe Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. has issued a warning about CVE-2026-24423, an unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) flaw in SmarterMail that is used in ransomware attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-smartermail-rce-flaw-used-in-ransomware-attacks/
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AI Threats, Botnets, and Cloud Exploits Define This Week’s Cyber Risks
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/weekly-roundup/ai-threats-botnets-and-cloud-exploits-define-this-weeks-cyber-risks/
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China-Linked DKnife AitM Framework Targets Routers for Traffic Hijacking, Malware Delivery
Cybersecurity researchers have taken the wraps off a gateway-monitoring and adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) framework dubbed DKnife that’s operated by China-nexus threat actors since at least 2019.The framework comprises seven Linux-based implants that are designed to perform deep packet inspection, manipulate traffic, and deliver malware via routers and edge devices. Its primary targets seem to First seen…
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Data Tool to Triage Exploited Vulnerabilities Can Make KEV More Useful
A disconnect exists between the organization’s cybersecurity needs and lists like CISA’s KEV Catalog. KEV Collider combines data from multiple open source vulnerability frameworks to help security teams quickly assess which are important, based on their priorities. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/data-tool-triage-exploited-vulnerabilities-make-kev-catalog-more-useful
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CISA Orders Removal of Unsupported Edge Devices to Reduce Federal Network Risk
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to strengthen asset lifecycle management for edge network devices and remove those that no longer receive security updates from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) over the next 12 to 18 months.The agency said the move is to drive down technical…
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CISA orders US federal agencies to replace unsupported edge devices
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a new binding operational directive aimed at reducing a long-standing cyber risk across federal networks: … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/06/cisa-orders-us-federal-agencies-to-replace-unsupported-edge-devices/
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Claude Opus 4.6 Launches Enhanced Security Capabilities to Validate 500+ Critical Vulnerabilities
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.6, marking a significant leap in the defensive application of artificial intelligence. Released yesterday, the model has already identified and validated over 500 high-severity >>zero-day<< vulnerabilities in open-source software. This development signals a major shift in cybersecurity, moving beyond traditional brute-force testing to intelligent, reason-based analysis that mimics human security…
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Zscaler extends zero-trust security to browsers with SquareX acquisition
Tags: access, ai, ceo, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, edr, endpoint, least-privilege, network, risk, service, strategy, tool, vpn, zero-trustA win-win for customers?: Zscaler has acknowledged that browser runtime behaviour was a missing piece in its zero-trust security, and having SquareX solution in its portfolio can help fill the gap, noted Gogia.For Zscaler customers, this acquisition would mean browser security is no longer an afterthought or a separate tool to evaluate but a native…
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The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Global Cybersecurity Incidents and Policy Shifts
Tags: ai, attack, cyber, cybersecurity, data, government, incident, infrastructure, intelligence, technologyAs the first week of February 2026 concludes, The Cyber Express weekly roundup examines the developments shaping today’s global cybersecurity landscape. Over the past several days, governments, technology companies, and digital platforms have confronted a wave of cyber incidents ranging from disruptive attacks on public infrastructure to large-scale data exposures and intensifying regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence systems. First…
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U.S. CISA adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added SmarterTools SmarterMail and React Native Community CLI flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws added to the catalog: Attackers are…
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Access to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protections
OpenAI has unveiled Trusted Access for Cyber, a new identity- and trust-based framework designed to enhance cybersecurity defenses while mitigating risks posed by its most advanced AI models. The initiative centers on GPT-5.3-Codex, OpenAI’s most cyber-capable frontier-reasoning model, which can operate autonomously for hours or days to complete complex security tasks. Enhanced Capabilities for Defenders…
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Compromised dYdX npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new supply chain attack in which legitimate packages on npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have been compromised to push malicious versions to facilitate wallet credential theft and remote code execution.The compromised versions of the two packages are listed below -@dydxprotocol/v4-client-js (npm) – 3.4.1, 1.22.1, 1.15.2, 1.0.31& First…
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Keyfactor kommentiert neues NIST-Cybersecurity Framework für KI
Natürlich ist der veröffentlichte Entwurf noch nicht in Stein gemeißelt. Prioritäten können sich verschieben, Details werden weiter geschärft. Die grundsätzliche Richtung jedoch ist bereits klar erkennbar First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/keyfactor-kommentiert-neues-nist-cybersecurity-framework-fuer-ki/a43614/
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CISA orders federal agencies to replace endlife edge devices
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new binding operational directive requiring federal agencies to identify and remove network edge devices that no longer receive security updates from manufacturers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-federal-agencies-to-replace-end-of-life-edge-devices/
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New Cyber Startup Programme to Debut at Infosecurity Europe 2026
Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a new Cyber Startup Programme, featuring a dedicated show-floor zone for early-stage cybersecurity companies to showcase innovations, connect with investors and highlight emerging technologies First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-startup-programme/
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The Other Offense and Defense
Alan discovers how the Super Bowl acts as a live-fire exercise in cybersecurity, requiring seamless coordination to manage massive attack surfaces and ensure integrity and trust in real time. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/the-other-offense-and-defense/
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OpenAI Launches Trusted Access for Cyber to Expand AI-Driven Defense While Managing Risk
OpenAI has announced a new initiative aimed at strengthening digital defenses while managing the risks that come with capable artificial intelligence systems. The effort, called Trusted Access for Cyber, is part of a broader strategy to enhance baseline protection for all users while selectively expanding access to advanced cybersecurity capabilities for vetted defenders. First seen…
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CISA Alerts Exploited React Native Community Security Flaw
Tags: cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, injection, kev, risk, vulnerability, windowsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially added a critical security flaw affecting the React Native Community CLI to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Identified as CVE-2025-11953, this vulnerability is an Operating System (OS) command injection flaw that poses severe risks to development environments, particularly those running on Windows infrastructures. The addition to the KEV…
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CISA Advisory Highlights Exploited SmarterTools Vulnerability in Recent Ransomware Attacks
Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, ransomware, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity vulnerability affecting SmarterTools SmarterMail to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracked as CVE-2026-24423, this flaw is actively being weaponized in the wild, with security researchers confirming its use in recent ransomware campaigns. This addition mandates that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies remediate the…
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CISA Advisory Highlights Exploited SmarterTools Vulnerability in Recent Ransomware Attacks
Tags: advisory, attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, ransomware, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity vulnerability affecting SmarterTools SmarterMail to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracked as CVE-2026-24423, this flaw is actively being weaponized in the wild, with security researchers confirming its use in recent ransomware campaigns. This addition mandates that Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies remediate the…
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Four new vulnerabilities found in Ingress NGINX
Tags: access, api, authentication, container, cve, cybersecurity, data, exploit, group, injection, jobs, kubernetes, malicious, risk, service, strategy, vulnerabilitycustom-errors configuration that includes HTTP errors 401 or 403, and if the configured default custom-errors backend is defective and fails to respect the X-Code HTTP header, then an Ingress with the auth-url annotation may be accessed even when authentication fails.CVE-2026-24512 is a configuration injection vulnerability where the rules.http.paths.path Ingress field can be used to inject configuration into nginx.…
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CISA Directs Federal Agencies to Update Edge Devices
Binding Directive Requires Inventories and Replacements. U.S. federal agencies have 12 months to start replacing risky network appliances running past their vendor support cutoff date under a directive published Thursday by U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cisa-directs-federal-agencies-to-update-edge-devices-a-30689
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CrowdStrike Remains In Prime Position Amid AI ‘Software Apocalypse:’ Analyst
While the ‘software apocalypse’ strikes Wall Street due to fears over AI’s impact on the industry, vendors including cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike are well-positioned to see massive opportunities regardless of how AI disruption plays out, according to prominent analyst Daniel Ives. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/crowdstrike-remains-in-prime-position-amid-ai-software-apocalypse-analyst