Cybersecurity

Keep up with cybersecurity threats, data privacy, hacking incidents, and digital protection strategies. Learn about security tools, expert insights, and best practices to safeguard your online presence.

From Plain Language to Firewall Rules: A Practical Guide

New research introduces a system that translates natural language requests into structured firewall rules, aiming to reduce misconfiguration by bridging…

Read More »

Generative AI Supercharges Active Directory Attacks

Generative AI is making sophisticated password attacks cheaper, faster, and more accessible, fundamentally shifting the cybersecurity landscape by enabling highly…

Read More »

Navigating the Shift to Quantum-Safe Cryptography

The research analyzes the transition to quantum-safe cryptography as a socio-technical process, using a Dutch case study to map the…

Read More »

UK Launches Cyber Unit to Strengthen National Security

The UK government has launched a new Cyber Action Plan, establishing a Government Cyber Unit and a Software Security Ambassador…

Read More »

Logitech Mice Glitched Due to Expired Security Certificate

A widespread issue disabled customization for Logitech mice on Macs due to an expired security certificate in Logitech's configuration software,…

Read More »

Copilot Prompt Injection: Flaws or AI Limits?

A security engineer's findings on Microsoft Copilot, which Microsoft dismissed as not meeting vulnerability criteria, highlight a growing divide between…

Read More »

Fake Windows BSOD Screens Deliver ClickFix Malware

A sophisticated phishing campaign targets the European hospitality industry by impersonating Booking.com, using a fake website and a fabricated Windows…

Read More »

The Hidden Vulnerabilities in Email Security

Email is the primary cyberattack vector, with malware, scams, and phishing attempts surging by over 130%, 30%, and 20% respectively,…

Read More »

Corporate Data Theft: Cloud File-Sharing Sites Under Attack

A cybercriminal group named Zestix is selling sensitive data stolen from dozens of organizations by exploiting compromised employee credentials on…

Read More »

Brightspeed Probes Data Breach Claims

Brightspeed, a major US fiber broadband provider, is investigating a potential data breach after the Crimson Collective cybercriminal group claimed…

Read More »

VVS Stealer Malware Hijacks Discord Accounts Using Python

A new, affordable Python-based malware called **VVS Stealer** is actively compromising Discord accounts by stealing tokens and data, using obfuscation…

Read More »

Agentic AI: A CISO’s Identity Crisis and Accountability

Agentic AI introduces a new, complex identity class that shatters traditional security assumptions, combining autonomous, decentralized operation with human-like intent…

Read More »

Beware: VSCode Forks Risk “Recommended Extension” Attacks

A security flaw in popular AI-assisted IDEs (like Cursor and Windsurf) stems from their inherited "recommended extension" lists pointing to…

Read More »

New Zealand Launches Probe Into Manage My Health Data Breach

The New Zealand government has launched a formal review after a major cybersecurity breach at the Manage My Health patient…

Read More »

NordVPN refutes breach, calls leaked data “dummy”

NordVPN denies a recent data breach claim, stating leaked information is fabricated "dummy data" from an isolated, third-party testing environment…

Read More »

US Army Tests 20,000-Watt Laser to Destroy Drones

The U.S. Army is testing a second-generation, vehicle-mounted LOCUST laser weapon system, a 20,000-watt-class laser designed to counter drone swarms…

Read More »

Unmasking Compliance Risk: Privacy & Email Laws Today

The U.S. lacks a comprehensive federal privacy law, forcing businesses to navigate a complex and growing patchwork of conflicting state…

Read More »

Anti-Surveillance Design: A Guide to Digital Privacy

Facial recognition technology, used by authorities with vast image databases, creates pervasive public surveillance that can feel invasive and overwhelming.…

Read More »

ESA Server Breach Confirmed: Data Security Alert

The European Space Agency (ESA) is investigating a security breach of external servers, which appears limited to unclassified scientific collaboration…

Read More »

Hack Your QingPing Air Monitor for Local MQTT

The QingPing Air Quality Monitor 2 is an Android device with a touchscreen that provides real-time air quality data and…

Read More »