New Ransomware CACTUS Exploits VPN Vulnerabilities in Ongoing Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new strain of ransomware, dubbed CACTUS, which exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain entry into targeted networks. This ransomware variant has primarily targeted…
Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Reaches 1.7 Tbps In a striking demonstration of escalating cyber threats, a staggering 1.7 Tbps distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack has recently been recorded, setting a new benchmark just four days after a previous record of 1.35 Tbps…
Recent research has uncovered a global campaign involving the hijacking of DNS settings in outdated home routers, which redirected web traffic through servers operated by Aeza International, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider sanctioned by the United States. Infoblox released findings…
Data Breach Exposes Credit Card Information for Albertsons and SuperValu Customers Albertsons and SuperValu, two of the most prominent supermarket chains in the United States, recently disclosed a significant data breach that may have compromised customer credit and debit card…
Agentic AI, Data Security Datadog’s Yrieix Garnier Discusses AI in Production: Trust, Costs, and Failure Modes Yamini Kalra • February 5, 2026 Yrieix Garnier, Vice President, Products at Datadog Product teams are increasingly challenged to integrate artificial intelligence into established…
Godent, a digital dental laboratory service provider, has emerged as a significant player in transforming dental clinics into integrated digital operations. The firm offers a comprehensive end-to-end service that streamlines workflows from initial scanning to final production and delivery. By…
In May 2023, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 38 security vulnerabilities, including two major zero-day flaws that are currently being exploited. The updates aim to fortify Windows systems against active threats that pose significant risks to users and…
Compromise of Notepad++ Infrastructure Alerts Users to Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities In a significant breach of security, the update infrastructure for Notepad++, a popular text editor for Windows, was reportedly compromised for six months by hackers believed to be affiliated with the…
Massive Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Millions in South Korea A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of over 27 million individuals in South Korea, affecting more than half of the country’s 50 million population aged 15…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Government, Industry Specific Modernization Priorities at Southern Connecticut State University: Insights from CIO Tom Armstrong Jennifer Lawinski • February 4, 2026 Tom Armstrong, CIO, Southern Connecticut State University Tom Armstrong assumed the role of Chief…
