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Proofpoint Acquires Startup Acuvity to Enhance AI Security Solutions

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 move to enhance its AI security capabilities, Proofpoint announced its…

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Dutch Telecom Giant Odido Hit by Data Breach Exposing 6.2 Million Records

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 accessed its customer contact system and extracted a considerable volume…

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Major Vulnerability in Cisco IP Phone Series Opens Door to Command Injection Attacks

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 response to the discovery of a severe flaw, identified as…

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BankBot Makes Its Comeback on the Play Store: The Ongoing Android Malware Saga

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 of the notorious **BankBot** trojan that mimics legitimate banking applications…

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Point-of-Sale Malware ‘ChewBacca’ Utilizes Tor to Steal Credit Card Data Across 11 Countries

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 over 110 million and 1.1 million customers, respectively, underscoring the…

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Intrusive Hackers Target Systems via Remote Monitoring Software

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 only advantageous for management but has also become a valuable…

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Kurd Hacker Forum: Emerging Dark Web Risks to Data Security in the Middle East – iZOOlogic

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 growing trend—cybercriminals are leveraging online platforms to coordinate attacks and…

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Critical Vulnerability in FortiOS and FortiProxy May Allow Hackers Remote Access

Fortinet Issues Critical Security Patches Addressing Major Vulnerabilities Fortinet has announced the release of patches to rectify 15 significant security vulnerabilities, including one labeled as critical, affecting both FortiOS and FortiProxy. This particular vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-25610, has been rated with a severity score of 9.3 out of 10, indicating…

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Can AI-Powered Ads Cover the Costs?

OpenAI Explores Advertising Strategy as Monetization Challenges PersistAmidst increasing operational costs, OpenAI is facing a significant challenge: a majority of users do not subscribe to paid versions of ChatGPT. In response, the organization is venturing into digital advertising—a strategy commonly adopted by tech companies navigating similar financial dilemmas. However, the…

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