Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Nation-State Hackers Sheltering from Bombardment or Offline Due to Internet Disruptions David Perera (@daveperera), Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • March 2, 2026 A U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet launches from an aircraft carrier on Feb. 28, 2026, during Operation Epic Fury, the…
Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development How Claude’s New AI Code Scanning Tool Will Challenge Application Security Leaders Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 23, 2026 The launch of Claude Code Security has positioned Anthropic in direct competition with leading cybersecurity firms, drawing significant attention…
A prominent Russian hacker was apprehended in Barcelona over the weekend, reportedly for orchestrating a significant computer botnet rather than being linked to last year’s U.S. presidential election hacking as initially suggested by Russian media outlets. The suspect, Peter Yuryevich Levashov, a 32-year-old computer programmer, is believed to have managed…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Index Ventures Invests in Comprehensive AI-Driven Vulnerability Management Platform Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 24, 2026 Alon Noy, co-founder and CEO, Astelia (Image: Astelia) Astelia, a startup founded by former leaders of Israel’s National Red Team,…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity AI Code Scanner Disrupts a $200B Industry Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 22, 2026 Image: Samuel Boivin/Shutterstock Security teams have traditionally struggled with preventing cyber threats, often likened to firefighters overwhelmed by relentless fires.…
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…
ATM / POS Fraud, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime FBI Warns of $20 Million Stolen in Malware-Driven Jackpotting Attacks Last Year Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 20, 2026 Criminals employed malware to steal $20 million from ATMs across the U.S. last year through cash-out attacks. (Image: Shutterstock) Last year,…
On Friday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, identifying three flaws currently being actively exploited. This addition underscores the persistent threat landscape faced by organizations, especially those in critical sectors. Among the newly acknowledged vulnerabilities is CVE-2022-24990, which affects TerraMaster network-attached…
In 2017, the cyber landscape was marked by significant data breaches and ransomware incidents. This year, however, there has been a notable surge in cryptocurrency-related malware, indicating a shift in the tactics favored by cybercriminals. Multiple cybersecurity firms are now reporting the emergence of new cryptocurrency mining viruses, many of…
