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How CIOs Are Steering Through the AI-Fueled Software Market Downturn

Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Revolutionizes Economics Amid Persistent Challenges in Enterprise IT Architecture Jennifer Lawinski, Sandhya Michu • February 11, 2026 Anthropic’s recent upgrade of its Claude platform has stirred significant turmoil in the software market. (Image: Shutterstock) This month saw…

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Healthcare Tops Target List for Ransomware Groups with 49% Year-Over-Year Attack Increase – The HIPAA Journal

Healthcare Sector Faces a Surge in Ransomware Attacks: 49% Increase Year-Over-Year Recent data reveals a troubling trend in cybersecurity as the healthcare sector continues to be the most targeted industry for ransomware attacks, with incidents surging by 49% over the past year. This alarming increase underscores the evolving threat landscape,…

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Microsoft Sounds Alarm on Hidden Outlook Vulnerability Targeted by Russian Hackers

Microsoft recently released important guidance for its users following the discovery of a significant vulnerability in Outlook, designated as CVE-2023-23397, which carries a high CVSS score of 9.8. This critical flaw primarily involves privilege escalation, enabling attackers to exploit it for the theft of NT LAN Manager (NTLM) hashes, potentially…

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Android Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Inject Malware into Apps Without Modifying Signatures

A newly uncovered vulnerability dubbed “Janus” poses a significant threat to millions of Android devices, allowing attackers to overwrite legitimate applications with harmful malware without altering their signature verification. This critical flaw enables malicious updates to be distributed that maintain the appearance and functionality of the original applications. The vulnerability,…

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The Surge of Human Trafficking Funded by Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency’s Role in Human Trafficking Exposed by Chainalysis Research Cryptocurrency’s promise of seamless, cross-border transactions has increasingly attracted nefarious activities, including the alarming rise of human trafficking operations. Recent findings from Chainalysis, a leading crypto-tracing firm, reveal that transactions linked to human trafficking—particularly those involving forced labor and sexual exploitation—grew…

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Vega Secures $120M in Series B Funding for AI-Driven Security Operations

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Network Detection & Response, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Accel-Led Funding Round Fuels AI-Driven Detection and Response , Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 11, 2026 Shay Sandler, co-founder and CEO, Vega (Image: Vega) A New York-based security analytics startup, founded by the former research lead…

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Intel 471 Reports 63% Surge in Extortion Breaches in 2025, Anticipates Continued Activity in 2026

Intel 471 has published its annual threat report, highlighting that the 2025 cyber landscape experienced acceleration rather than disruption, primarily driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. While this technological enhancement has increased the efficiency of cybercriminals, it has not significantly transformed profit-oriented cybercrime dynamics. The report identifies DarkForums as the…

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