Category data-breaches

Vega Secures $120M in Series B Funding for AI-Driven Security Operations

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Network Detection & Response, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Accel-Led Funding Round Fuels AI-Driven Detection and Response , Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2026 Shay Sandler, co-founder and CEO, Vega (Image: Vega) A New York-based security analytics startup, founded by the former research lead…

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Intel 471 Reports 63% Surge in Extortion Breaches in 2025, Anticipates Continued Activity in 2026

Intel 471 has published its annual threat report, highlighting that the 2025 cyber landscape experienced acceleration rather than disruption, primarily driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. While this technological enhancement has increased the efficiency of cybercriminals, it has not significantly transformed profit-oriented cybercrime dynamics. The report identifies DarkForums as the…

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DHS Funding Gap Could Ground Federal Cybersecurity Personnel

Government, Industry Specific Acting Chief Informs Lawmakers of Potential Furloughs Amid Funding Uncertainty Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 11, 2026 In a critical address to Congress, CISA’s acting director, Madhu Gottumukkala, highlighted the severe implications of a funding lapse for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. If Congress fails to…

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Democratic Party Introduces Bill for No-Fault Data Leak Liability – 조선일보

Democratic Party Unveils No-Fault Data Leak Liability Legislation In a recent legislative move aimed at enhancing data privacy and security, the Democratic Party has introduced a no-fault data leak liability bill. This proposed legislation seeks to shift the responsibilities surrounding data breaches from businesses to their actually compromised systems, mitigating…

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AI-Generated Malware Takes Advantage of React2Shell for Small Gains

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime AI-Driven Malware Targets React2Shell Vulnerability, Compromising 91 Hosts Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 11, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has identified artificial intelligence-generated malware leveraging the React2Shell vulnerability, allowing malicious actors to craft exploits without requiring coding expertise. This operation…

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McLaren Health Reaches $14 Million Settlement Following Two Data Breaches

McLaren Health Care Settles Class Action Lawsuit Following Major Data Breaches McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, has reached a $14 million settlement to address a class action lawsuit arising from two significant data breaches that potentially exposed patient information. The organization operates a network that includes 12…

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LinkedIn Hack Tool Reveals Users’ Emails Without Exploiting Vulnerabilities

Concerns Rise Over Email Exposure Tool Affecting LinkedIn Users A recently surfaced browser plugin named ‘Sell Hack’ has raised significant concerns among LinkedIn users and cybersecurity experts alike. Available for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, this plugin purportedly enables users to access the concealed email addresses of any LinkedIn account holder,…

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