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AI-Enhanced Hacker Compromises 600 Fortinet Firewalls in Just 5 Weeks

This article has been updated to include additional technical insights into the hacking campaign. Amazon’s latest security advisory indicates that a Russian-speaking hacker orchestrated a sophisticated cyber campaign utilizing generative AI services, successfully breaching over 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 nations within a short span of five weeks. This alarming…

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5 Common Web App Vulnerabilities and How to Identify Them

As the demand for web applications grows, particularly those delivered as Software as a Service (SaaS), businesses worldwide heavily rely on these platforms. SaaS solutions are pivotal in transforming operational efficiencies across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and education. However, while many Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) in startups grasp the…

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Experts Uncover Cyber Espionage Campaigns by CopyKittens Hackers

Major Cyber Espionage Campaign Identified, Targeting Government and Academic Sectors Security analysts have uncovered a significant cyber espionage initiative primarily directed at personnel within government, defense, and academic institutions across various nations. This campaign is attributed to a threat group connected to Iran, with comprehensive findings detailed in a report…

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No Loyalty Among Ransomware Criminals

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management Also: AI and Machine Identity Risks; Europe’s Push for Digital Sovereignty Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • February 20, 2026 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Tom Field, and Mathew Schwartz This week, a panel of four…

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Microsoft Upgrades SPNEGO Extended Negotiation Security Vulnerability to ‘Critical’ Status

Microsoft has recently escalated the severity rating of a previously patched security vulnerability from September 2022, now classifying it as “Critical.” This update follows findings that the vulnerability poses risks of remote code execution, significantly heightening its threat level. Identified as CVE-2022-37958 with a CVSS score of 8.1, the issue…

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