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Your MFA isn’t broken, it’s being bypassed, and your employees can’t tell the difference

Mar 19, 2026 11:09 AM

Tags: access, attack, authentication, awareness, breach, credentials, cryptography, defense, detection, email, fido, finance, google, Hardware, identity, jobs, linkedin, login, malicious, mfa, microsoft, monitoring, passkey, password, phishing, service, theft, threat, vulnerability

Three failures that keep showing up: Through my research into adversary-in-the-middle attacks and reviewing industry incident reports, I have identified three consistent failures that make these attacks successful. 1. We trained our people for the wrong threat Most security awareness programs still teach the same things: Look for misspellings, check the sender address, hover over…
DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit Uses 6 Flaws, 3 Zero-Days for Full Device Takeover

Mar 19, 2026 11:09 AM

Tags: apple, data, exploit, flaw, google, group, intelligence, threat, zero-day

A new exploit kit for Apple iOS devices designed to steal sensitive data from is being wielded by multiple threat actors since at least November 2025, according to reports from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), iVerify, and Lookout.According to GTIG, multiple commercial surveillance vendors and suspected state-sponsored actors have utilized the full-chain exploit kit, codenamed…
New iOS Exploit Uses Advanced iPhone Hacking Tools to Steal Personal Data

Mar 19, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: apple, cyber, data, exploit, google, group, hacking, intelligence, iphone, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered a highly sophisticated iOS full-chain exploit dubbed DarkSword. Active since November 2025, this exploit leverages multiple zero-day vulnerabilities to compromise Apple devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.7 fully. DarkSword is highly unusual because it relies entirely on JavaScript throughout its exploit chain, thereby mitigating the need for a…
State snoops and spyware vendors planting info-stealing malware on iPhones, Google warns

Mar 18, 2026 11:10 PM

Tags: exploit, google, iphone, malware, spyware

Darksword is the second iOS exploit chain in a month First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/18/darksword_exploit_kit_steals_iphone/
“Claudy Day” Flaws Allow Data Theft via Fake Claude AI Ads, Report

Mar 18, 2026 7:10 PM

Tags: ai, data, flaw, google, theft

Researchers detail “Claudy Day” flaws in Claude AI that could enable data theft using fake Google Ads, hidden… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/claudy-day-flaws-data-theft-fake-claude-ai-ads/
‘Claudy Day’ Trio of Flaws Exposes Claude Users to Data Theft

Mar 18, 2026 6:10 PM

Tags: attack, data, flaw, google, injection, theft, vulnerability

A prompt injection vulnerability paired with other flaws can turn a Google search into a full attack chain that could threaten enterprise networks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/claudy-day-trio-flaws-claude-users-data-theft
Google’s $32B Wiz Bet: Why Security Consolidation Means You’re Losing Negotiating Power

Mar 18, 2026 6:10 PM

Tags: google

Google’s $32B pursuit of Wiz shows security market consolidating. When hyperscalers own security vendors, customers lose pricing leverage and choice. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/googles-32b-wiz-bet-why-security-consolidation-means-youre-losing-negotiating-power/
Second iOS exploit kit now in use by suspected Russian hackers

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: exploit, google, hacker, russia

The kit, named DarkSword, has a variety of possible implications, the research from iVerify, Lookout and Google suggests. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/second-ios-exploit-kit-emerges-from-suspected-russian-hackers-using-possible-u-s-government-developed-tools/
Malware-Kampagne gegen Entwickler-Umgebungen

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: ai, cyberattack, google, hacker, malware

Hacker nutzen zunehmend Angebote für agentische, künstliche Intelligenz, um Nutzer mit hohen IT-Privilegien anzugreifen. Nach angeblich von Google gesponserten Suchergebnissen rund um den KI-gestützten Codierassistenten Claude-Code von Anthropic, warnen die Bitdefender Labs nun vor einer bösartigen, vermeintlichen Erweiterung der agentischen KI-IDE (Integrated-Development-Environment) Windsurf. Die Angriffe richten sich gezielt gegen Entwickler als attraktive Ziele: Diese verfügen…
Second iOS exploit kit emerges from suspected Russian hackers using possible U.S. government-developed tools

Mar 18, 2026 4:10 PM

Tags: exploit, google, government, hacker, russia, tool

The kit, named DarkSword, has a variety of possible implications, the research from iVerify, Lookout and Google suggests. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/second-ios-exploit-kit-emerges-from-suspected-russian-hackers-using-possible-u-s-government-developed-tools/
Big tech companies step in to support the open source security ecosystem

Mar 18, 2026 11:11 AM

Tags: github, google, linux, microsoft, open-source, openai

The Linux Foundation announced $12.5 million in grant funding backed by Anthropic, AWS, GitHub, Google, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and OpenAI to strengthen open source … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/18/linux-foundation-open-source-security-12-5-million-funding/
prompted: Key Insights from the AI Security Practitioners Conference FireTail Blog

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, conference, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, google, infrastructure, injection, LLM, malicious, malware, monitoring, openai, risk, strategy, theft, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-day

Mar 17, 2026 – Jeremy Snyder – The State of AI Security: Moving Beyond TheoryThe biggest shift evident at the [un]prompted AI Security Practitioners Conference was the move from purely theoretical discussions about “what could go wrong” to concrete, battle-tested methodologies for “what is going wrong and how we fix it.” It’s clear that AI…
prompted: Key Insights from the AI Security Practitioners Conference FireTail Blog

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, automation, conference, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, google, infrastructure, injection, LLM, malicious, malware, monitoring, openai, risk, strategy, theft, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, zero-day

Mar 17, 2026 – Jeremy Snyder – The State of AI Security: Moving Beyond TheoryThe biggest shift evident at the [un]prompted AI Security Practitioners Conference was the move from purely theoretical discussions about “what could go wrong” to concrete, battle-tested methodologies for “what is going wrong and how we fix it.” It’s clear that AI…
FAQ on CVE-2026-21514: OLE bypass N-Day in Microsoft Word

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, awareness, backdoor, cctv, cisa, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, flaw, fortinet, google, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, kev, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, office, phishing, remote-code-execution, risk, technology, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

An N-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word exposes nearly 14 million assets. Attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass security prompts, enabling deployment of malware and establishing persistent access without triggering user warnings. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-21514 is a Microsoft Word n-day that bypasses OLE and Mark-of-the-Web protections, executing payloads silently without triggering user security prompts Tenable’s…
FAQ on CVE-2026-21514: OLE bypass N-Day in Microsoft Word

Mar 18, 2026 5:10 AM

Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, awareness, backdoor, cctv, cisa, cloud, control, cve, cyber, cyberattack, data, data-breach, detection, email, endpoint, exploit, flaw, fortinet, google, government, group, healthcare, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iran, kev, malicious, malware, microsoft, mitigation, network, office, phishing, remote-code-execution, risk, technology, theft, threat, training, unauthorized, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day

An N-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word exposes nearly 14 million assets. Attackers can exploit this flaw to bypass security prompts, enabling deployment of malware and establishing persistent access without triggering user warnings. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-21514 is a Microsoft Word n-day that bypasses OLE and Mark-of-the-Web protections, executing payloads silently without triggering user security prompts Tenable’s…
Anton’s Vibe Coding Experience: A Reflection on Risk Decisions

Mar 18, 2026 12:11 AM

Tags: access, ai, application-security, authentication, business, compliance, corporate, credentials, data, google, linkedin, LLM, risk, tool

Look, I’m not a developer, and the last time I truly “wrote code” was probably a good number of years ago (and it was probably Perl so you may hate me). I am also not an appsec expert (as I often remind people). Below I am describing my experience “vibe coding” an application. Before I go…
ClickFix Attack Targets Devs with MacSync Malware via Fake Claude Tools

Mar 17, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: ai, attack, cybersecurity, data, fraud, google, hacker, malware, tool

Cybersecurity researchers at 7AI have revealed a new Claude Fraud campaign in which hackers use fake AI extensions and Google ads to steal data from tech professionals. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/clickfix-attack-devs-macsync-malware-fake-claude-tools/
Geopolitische Konflikte – Google untersucht Risiken für Rüstungsunternehmen

Mar 17, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: google, risk

First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberspionage-ruestungsindustrie-russland-china-google-analyse-a-1a7c4bf42688d3316667d1451f1329a8/
Dank Googles System-Update: Neue praktische Funktion auf allen Android-Geräten

Mar 17, 2026 5:10 PM

Tags: android, google, update

First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/google-system-update-android-wlan-synchronisierungsfunktion-1734332/
Google Warns Ransomware Groups Shift to Data Theft as Profits Decline

Mar 17, 2026 2:10 PM

Tags: attack, backup, business, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, extortion, google, group, ransomware, strategy, theft

Google is warning that ransomware gangs are reinventing their business model as traditional encryption”‘for”‘ransom attacks become less profitable and data”‘theft extortion surges.”‹ Better cybersecurity controls, improved backup strategies, and stronger recovery capabilities mean more victims can restore their systems without paying, directly eroding criminal revenue. Public reporting also shows that both ransom payment rates and average demand…
Google cracks down on Android apps abusing accessibility

Mar 17, 2026 12:11 PM

Tags: android, google, malware

Malware has been abusing Android’s accessibility features for years. Google just made that a lot harder. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/google-cracks-down-on-android-apps-abusing-accessibility/
Gmail Verified vs Google Verified: What’s the Difference?

Mar 17, 2026 12:11 PM

Tags: google

Confused about Gmail verified vs Google verified? Learn the key differences between Gmail sender verification and Google account verification. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/gmail-verified-vs-google-verified-whats-the-difference/
Google cracks down on Android apps abusing accessibility

Mar 17, 2026 12:11 PM

Tags: android, google, malware

Malware has been abusing Android’s accessibility features for years. Google just made that a lot harder. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/google-cracks-down-on-android-apps-abusing-accessibility/
Heading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales!

Mar 17, 2026 10:09 AM

Tags: access, ai, application-security, attack, communications, compliance, conference, container, control, cybersecurity, data, defense, firewall, framework, GDPR, google, HIPAA, iam, ibm, injection, LLM, malicious, risk, tool, vulnerability

Heading to RSA Conference 2026? Mark your Calendar and Meet Thales! madhav Tue, 03/17/2026 – 05:14 The countdown is on. From March 2326, the cybersecurity community will gather once again at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and Thales will be at the heart of it. Cybersecurity Chad Couser – Director Marketing Communications Thales More…
CISA Alerts Users to Exploited Chrome 0-Day Flaws

Mar 17, 2026 7:10 AM

Tags: browser, chrome, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, google, infrastructure, kev, malicious, vulnerability, zero-day

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding two highly critical zero-day vulnerabilities. These flaws, which primarily affect Google Chrome and its underlying technologies, are currently being exploited in the wild by malicious actors. As a result, CISA has added both security issues to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog,…
Big Tech Unites: Industry Giants Sign Global Accord to Combat AI-Driven Scams

Mar 16, 2026 10:10 PM

Tags: adobe, ai, defense, google, linkedin, microsoft, network, openai, scam, service, technology

In a rare display of unified defense, eight of the world’s most powerful technology firms have signed a landmark pact to disrupt the global scam networks currently siphoning billions of dollars from consumers. The Online Services Accord Against Scams signed by Google, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., OpenAI, LinkedIn, Adobe Inc., and Match..…
Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact

Mar 16, 2026 8:09 PM

Tags: google, microsoft, openai, scam

Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI, and others join a new voluntary accord to share signals, tighten safeguards, and fight online scams across platforms. The post Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Others Unite Under New Anti-Scam Pact appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-big-tech-anti-scam-accord/
Fake-App stiehlt Einmalpasswörter und Krypto-Wallets: So schützt du dich vor dem Google-Betrug

Mar 16, 2026 7:10 PM

Tags: crypto, fraud, google

First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/fake-app-einmalpasswoerter-google-1732410/
The ransomware economy is shifting toward straight-up data extortion

Mar 16, 2026 12:10 PM

Tags: cybercrime, data, extortion, google, ransomware

Google’s research report on ransomware activity last year underscores how cybercrime is evolving and clouding a collective understanding of its full impact and scale. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/google-threat-intelligence-group-ransomware-report-2026/
Google Unveils Android 17 Advanced Protection Mode to Stop Malicious Services

Mar 16, 2026 12:10 PM

Tags: android, cyber, cyberattack, google, malicious, privacy, service

Google is preparing to launch Android 17, introducing a comprehensive suite of new features aimed at fundamentally improving device security, user privacy, and performance debugging. At the forefront of this release is the highly anticipated Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM), a powerful new feature designed to safeguard users from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks and stop malicious…