Cybercriminals, notably state-sponsored hackers, have begun exploiting a newly uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft Office that the company has not classified as a security risk nor plans to address with a patch. This vulnerability involves the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) feature…
Recent protests in Iran have laid bare the stark tactics employed by the Tehran regime against demonstrators, with state forces reportedly killing thousands since early January. Additionally, the government has enacted extreme measures to restrict internet access, shutting off connections…
Recent Security Breach at Yahoo Mail Raises Concerns In a troubling development for a major player in the email service market, Yahoo Mail has publicly disclosed a significant security breach affecting its user base. The company reported that a coordinated…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Acquisition Addresses GenAI Risks, Prompt Injection Threats, and Autonomous Agent Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 13, 2026 Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint (Image: Proofpoint) In a strategic…
A substantial breach affecting nearly one-third of the Netherlands’ population. Incident Overview Odido, a prominent Dutch telecom provider, has disclosed a significant data breach impacting the personal details of over 6.2 million customers. The company has confirmed that unauthorized actors…
Cisco Releases Critical Security Updates for Harmed IP Phone Models On Wednesday, Cisco announced significant security patches intended to address a critical vulnerability affecting its IP Phone series, including the 6800, 7800, 7900, and 8800 models. This announcement comes in…
Despite ongoing efforts by Google to secure its Play Store against malware, new threats continue to exploit vulnerabilities in its defenses. Recent investigations by various cybersecurity firms have unveiled two notable malware campaigns, one of which disseminates an updated variant…
The recent surge in cybercrime has brought Point of Sale (POS) systems into the crosshairs of attackers, particularly highlighted by significant data breaches at major U.S. retailers including Target and Neiman Marcus. These incidents exposed the sensitive financial information of…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Ransomware VoidCrypt Ransomware Variant Exploits Remote Monitoring Tools, Reports Huntress Greg Sirico • February 13, 2026 Image: Andrey Popov/Shutterstock Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Huntress reveal that employee monitoring software is not…
Kurdish Hacker Forum: Emerging Dark Web Threat to Middle Eastern Data Security A recent investigation has highlighted the emergence of a Kurdish hacker forum that poses an increasing risk to data security across the Middle East. This development underscores a…
