New Ransomware CACTUS Exploits VPN Vulnerabilities in Ongoing Cyber Attacks Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new strain of ransomware, dubbed CACTUS, which exploits known vulnerabilities in VPN appliances to gain entry into targeted networks. This ransomware variant has primarily targeted large commercial enterprises since its emergence in March 2023. Upon…
Record-Breaking DDoS Attack Reaches 1.7 Tbps In a striking demonstration of escalating cyber threats, a staggering 1.7 Tbps distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack has recently been recorded, setting a new benchmark just four days after a previous record of 1.35 Tbps attacked GitHub. The incident underscores the urgent need for heightened…
Recent research has uncovered a global campaign involving the hijacking of DNS settings in outdated home routers, which redirected web traffic through servers operated by Aeza International, a Russian bulletproof hosting provider sanctioned by the United States. Infoblox released findings on February 3 that reveal how home internet users in…
Data Breach Exposes Credit Card Information for Albertsons and SuperValu Customers Albertsons and SuperValu, two of the most prominent supermarket chains in the United States, recently disclosed a significant data breach that may have compromised customer credit and debit card information across several grocery store locations nationwide. This incident spans…
Agentic AI, Data Security Datadog’s Yrieix Garnier Discusses AI in Production: Trust, Costs, and Failure Modes Yamini Kalra • February 5, 2026 Yrieix Garnier, Vice President, Products at Datadog Product teams are increasingly challenged to integrate artificial intelligence into established enterprise architectures while grappling with observability, cost control, and potential…
Godent, a digital dental laboratory service provider, has emerged as a significant player in transforming dental clinics into integrated digital operations. The firm offers a comprehensive end-to-end service that streamlines workflows from initial scanning to final production and delivery. By leveraging tailored software and robust communication systems specifically designed for…
In May 2023, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, addressing 38 security vulnerabilities, including two major zero-day flaws that are currently being exploited. The updates aim to fortify Windows systems against active threats that pose significant risks to users and businesses. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative has highlighted that this…
Compromise of Notepad++ Infrastructure Alerts Users to Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities In a significant breach of security, the update infrastructure for Notepad++, a popular text editor for Windows, was reportedly compromised for six months by hackers believed to be affiliated with the Chinese government. Developers disclosed this alarming situation on Monday, revealing…
Massive Data Breach Compromises Personal Information of Millions in South Korea A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of over 27 million individuals in South Korea, affecting more than half of the country’s 50 million population aged 15 to 65. The breach came to light following the arrest…