Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Former Mandiant Executive Bill Robbins Aims to Advance Browser-Based AI Security Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 27, 2026 Bill Robbins, CEO, Menlo Security (Image: Menlo Security) Menlo Security has appointed Bill Robbins, a seasoned leader from Mandiant, as…
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,…
Hacker Behind FireEye Breach Apprehended by Authorities In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the hacker implicated in the July breach of FireEye has been arrested by international law enforcement. FireEye’s CEO, Kevin Mandia, confirmed this news during the company’s Q3 Earnings Results Conference Call, highlighting the ongoing efforts…
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly amassed sufficient evidence to charge several Russian government officials linked to the cyber intrusion that compromised the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 presidential election. This investigation illuminates how cyber operations can potentially impact political outcomes and underscores the risks posed to…
In 2022, a total of 55 zero-day vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild, primarily affecting software developed by major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, and Apple. This figure shows a decrease from the previous year’s alarming count of 81 zero-day exploits, yet it highlights an ongoing trend where threat…
Scattered Lapsus Shiny Hunters: A New Threat in Cyber Extortion A notorious cyber extortion group known as Scattered Lapsus Shiny Hunters (SLSH) has been making headlines for its aggressive tactics in seeking ransoms from compromised organizations. This group employs a unique and harrowing approach that goes beyond conventional ransomware schemes,…
Massive Cyber Breach Targets Sony Pictures Entertainment The holiday season in the U.S. took a detrimental turn for Sony Pictures Entertainment when the company fell victim to a significant cyber attack. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, a group identifying itself as “Guardians of Peace” breached Sony’s computer systems, resulting in a…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Anthem, the nation’s second-largest health insurance provider, disclosed on Wednesday that cybercriminals have compromised the personal information of more than 80 million individuals. This breach surpasses the scale of the infamous Target data breach in 2013, which involved stolen payment card data for 40 million…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations ShinyHunters Campaign Utilizes Voice Phishing to Circumvent MFA and Compromise Corporate Data Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 28, 2026 Image: Oleksandr Yashchuk/Shutterstock Security experts are advising customers of identity provider Okta utilizing its single-sign-on (SSO) services to remain vigilant…
