AI-Directed Cloud Breach Following Exposed AWS Credentials in Just 8 Minutes Notice: Function WP_Scripts::add was called incorrectly. The script with the handle “powerkit” was enqueued with dependencies that are not registered: tippy. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.9.1.) in on…
Cloud Security, Regulation, Security Operations Civil Society Organizations Express Concerns Over Potential Impact of Google-Wiz Deal on Cloud Security Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 30, 2026 A coalition of civil society organizations has voiced significant concerns regarding Google’s proposed acquisition of Wiz, arguing that it could severely diminish competition in…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Detection Agents Enhance Digital Risk Protection and Open-Source Intelligence in Regulated Environments Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • January 29, 2026 Alex Dhillon, founder and CEO of Outtake (Image: Outtake) A startup founded by a former Palantir engineer has secured $40…
Leadership & Executive Communication, Training & Security Leadership Scenario Planning: Enhancing Cyber Resilience Amid Geopolitical Disruptions Jennifer Lawinski • January 14, 2026 CIOs and technology leaders need to understand their organizations’ responses to geopolitical disruptions, emphasizing scenario planning as a vital strategy. (Image: Shutterstock) While IT organizations have established plans…
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking framework known as VoidLink that targets Linux systems, deploying a diverse array of over 30 modules that significantly enhance the capabilities available to cybercriminals. This newly identified framework enables attackers to tailor their methods, offering functionalities such as enhanced stealth, reconnaissance tools, privilege escalation, and…
Agentic AI, Data Security Blackstone-Backed Funding Round Boosts R&D and Partnerships to Tackle AI Security Challenges Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • January 8, 2026 Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer, Cyera (Image: Cyera) A data security startup, founded by a former leader of Israeli Military Intelligence, has secured $400 million to confront…
Recent developments reveal a significant cyber breach affecting ASUS customers, attributed to a sophisticated supply chain attack. Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity company, disclosed parts of this incident last week, though it withheld the complete list of hardcoded MAC addresses embedded in the malicious code targeting specific users. In lieu of…
Viacom Exposes Sensitive Data on Unsecured Amazon S3 Server: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Viacom, the globally recognized entertainment conglomerate behind notable brands such as Paramount Pictures, MTV, and Nickelodeon, faced a significant cybersecurity breach due to exposed credentials on an unsecured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 server. Security researcher…
In a troubling evolution of cybercrime tactics, malicious actors are now embedding harmful code within the metadata of image files, notably targeting payment card data entered on compromised websites. This technique, identified as a form of steganography, was recently highlighted by researchers at Malwarebytes, who discovered that cybercriminals have effectively…
