Cybercrime, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Reveal PromptSpy Leverages AI for Enhanced Device Persistence Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • February 20, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations have unearthed a novel strain of Android malware known as PromptSpy, which harnesses Google’s Gemini generative artificial intelligence model to automate its persistence…
Preliminary Settlement Reached in Flagstar Bank Data Breach Lawsuits On February 20, 2026, a federal judge in Michigan granted preliminary approval for a significant settlement involving Flagstar Bank that totals $31.5 million. This settlement aims to address consolidated class-action claims stemming from two major data breaches that compromised the personal…
High-Severity Flaw in jsonwebtoken Library Poses Remote Code Execution Risk A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in the widely used open-source jsonwebtoken (JWT) library, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on servers processing maliciously crafted JSON web token requests. This issue has been tracked as CVE-2022-23529 and…
In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, a noteworthy malware campaign has emerged, capitalizing on a previously reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office. This particular flaw, identified as CVE-2017-0199, relates to the Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) interface. Although Microsoft issued a patch addressing this vulnerability earlier this year, threat…
Department of Homeland Security Consolidates Biometric Technologies Amid Concerns Over Privacy and Data Security The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking significant steps to streamline its biometric technologies by consolidating various systems into a single platform designed to compare faces, fingerprints, iris scans, and other identity metrics. This initiative…
In a significant cyber incident reported two weeks ago, the computer networks of the Energy Department were compromised by unidentified hackers, leading to the breach of personal information belonging to several hundred employees. The extent of this breach raises serious concerns regarding the security of sensitive data within governmental agencies.…
ATM / POS Fraud, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime FBI Warns of $20 Million Stolen in Malware-Driven Jackpotting Attacks Last Year Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 20, 2026 Criminals employed malware to steal $20 million from ATMs across the U.S. last year through cash-out attacks. (Image: Shutterstock) Last year,…
The Initial Hours That Shape a Cyber Crisis In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the first 48 hours following a cyber incident are critical. Recent findings underscore that these initial hours are not merely a reactive time frame but rather a defining period that dictates the trajectory of the response…
Ransomware continues to pose a significant threat to both individuals and corporations across the globe, increasingly becoming an impediment for various sectors including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Cyber criminals exploit vulnerabilities to siphon millions from their victims, making this a pressing issue for any business owner. In recent months, several…