Microsoft has released an emergency security update to address a serious zero-day vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer (IE). This critical flaw, which is actively being exploited, poses significant risks to Windows systems worldwide. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2018-8653, was identified by Clement Lecigne from Google’s Threat Analysis Group. It is a…
Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…
Sandiya Ramamoorthy • January 8, 2026 Security operations center (SOC) teams are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Cyber threats are not only proliferating but also evolving, which places considerable strain on analysts who are inundated with alerts. Within this environment, SOC leaders are under…
Potential Instagram Data Exposure Linked to Dark Web Activity Recent surveillance of the dark web by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes unveiled concerns regarding unauthorized access to sensitive Instagram user information. During their monitoring, the firm discovered potential misuse of data, particularly involving Instagram’s password reset functionalities. Despite these findings, Meta, the…
In a significant cybersecurity concern, a high-severity vulnerability has been revealed in N-Able’s Take Control Agent, a product utilized for remote management. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-27470 and assigned a CVSS score of 8.8, could be exploited by local unprivileged attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, potentially compromising system…
Major Cybersecurity Breach Affects Over 100 German Politicians Germany has experienced one of the most significant hacks in its history, impacting the personal data of more than 100 politicians, including notable figures such as Chancellor Angela Merkel and Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke. This cyber event has raised substantial concerns…
Dropbox has confirmed a serious data breach affecting over 68 million accounts, stemming from a notorious security incident in 2012. This breach has led to the exposure of credentials, including email addresses and hashed passwords, leading to heightened concerns regarding user security. Following the revelations, Dropbox has proactively notified its…
Webinar Announcement: Securing AI and Cloud in Operational Technology A webinar titled “Securing AI and Cloud in OT: Why IT/OT Convergence Is Mission-Critical for Smart Manufacturing” aims to address the pressing challenges posed by the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the manufacturing sector. This initiative…
Meta Denies Data Breach Amid Alarm from Instagram Users New Delhi | January 11, 2026: Meta has firmly rejected allegations of a significant data breach that purportedly endangered nearly 17 million Instagram accounts. The tech giant asserts that their systems were not compromised, insisting that user accounts continue to be…
