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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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Heightened Caution Recommended Following Online Leak of Anti-Islamist Group Members’ Information

An anti-Islamist organization, the English Defence League (EDL), has issued a warning to its members following a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information online. This incident saw the release of hundreds of names and addresses belonging to the group’s supporters after hackers successfully infiltrated a site associated with the…

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Identifying North Korean Job Applicants: A Guide

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Remote Workforce Encouraging Thorough Verification of Candidates’ Identities Greg Sirico • February 20, 2026 An AI-manipulated image showcasing the deceptive capabilities used by certain North Korean workers. (Image: KnowBe4) Remote IT workers from North Korea present an intricate challenge for employers. Known…

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