In a significant cybersecurity incident, Germany has reported the largest data breach in its history, involving the compromise of approximately 18 million email accounts. This breach, executed by unauthorized hackers, has led to the theft of usernames and passwords, raising…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Nation-State Hackers Escalate Attacks on U.S. Defense Industrial Base, Report Finds Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • February 10, 2026 Image: Ramunas Bruzas/Shutterstock A recent threat intelligence report by Google reveals a concerning trend…
Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 54 Vulnerabilities, Including Six Zero-Day Flaws In a significant update, Microsoft has rolled out its February 2026 Patch Tuesday, which addresses 54 vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, six of which qualify as critical zero-day…
The recent resurgence of IoT malware variants, specifically those derived from the infamous Mirai botnet, presents a significant cybersecurity threat. Although the original creators of Mirai have been apprehended, its code remains publicly accessible, enabling cybercriminals to exploit its vulnerabilities.…
Cybersecurity Alert: TxTag Exposes 1.2 Million Credit Card Details In a troubling development within the cybersecurity realm, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has come under scrutiny for its electronic toll collection system, TxTag, which has allegedly exposed sensitive personal…
Endpoint Security Microsoft Introduces Two New Desktop Security Initiatives Greg Sirico • February 10, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Microsoft has announced significant updates to its Windows operating system aiming to bolster runtime security and enhance user awareness regarding app permissions on…
Security Breach at Colorado Children’s Eye Care Clinic: Data Vulnerability Exposed On February 10, 2026, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed in Colorado’s federal district court, alleging that a children’s eye care clinic in Colorado, along with its medical billing…
On Thursday, Google announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the vulnerability management landscape and enhancing transparency regarding exploitation. The company underscored the ongoing risks associated with vulnerabilities, emphasizing that even after being discovered and patched, threats can linger…
Cybersecurity Incident: Hacking of Washington D.C. Police Surveillance Cameras In a significant cybersecurity breach, a pair of Romanian nationals successfully compromised approximately 70% of the computers controlling the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s surveillance camera network earlier this year. This…
Although Pride Month does not officially start until June 1, 2026, cybersecurity experts have already noted a rise in phishing attacks targeting employees with Pride-themed emails, indicating that scammers are capitalizing on upcoming events well ahead of time. Organizations are…
