Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A sophisticated "Vishing-as-a-Service" (VaaS) platform named ATHR has surfaced, utilizing high-fidelity AI voice clones to automate large-scale credential theft and bank fraud. SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Security researchers have uncovered a potent new threat in the social engineering landscape: ATHR, a specialized vishing (voice
IoT Security
The classic Mirai botnet has evolved, weaponizing a critical RCE vulnerability in TBK-brand DVR devices to scale its destructive volumetric traffic capabilities. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated new variant of the notorious Mirai botnet, dubbed Nexcorium, which is rapidly expanding its footprint by exploiting unpatched
National Security
New mandates for the Marine Transportation System (MTS) transition from guidance to enforcement, requiring vessel owners and port operators to implement rigorous cyber-risk reporting and governance. Updated August 26, 2026: The compliance dates in this article have been reviewed against the Federal Register final rule (90 FR 6298) and
Cyber Crime
The Russia-linked exchange halts all operations after a high-precision attack empties its hot wallets, with leadership blaming Western intelligence services for the collapse. MOSCOW, RUSSIA — Grinex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange previously blacklisted by international regulators for its alleged role in money laundering and sanctions evasion, has officially suspended
Vulnerabilities
A disgruntled security researcher has publicly released proof-of-concept code for three critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender, leaving over a billion users exposed as two flaws remain unpatched. REDMOND, WA — The global cybersecurity community is on high alert following the unauthorized leak and subsequent exploitation of three zero-day
Cyber Attacks
The decentralized social network faces its first major infrastructure test as malicious traffic floods its servers, causing intermittent outages for millions of users. SEATTLE, WA — Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform often viewed as the primary alternative to X (formerly Twitter), has confirmed that a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Critical Infrastructure
Darktrace's analysis of ZionSiphon — OT malware engineered to sabotage Israeli water systems — found the analyzed sample effectively non-functional: its own target-country check can never match, so the malware self-deletes instead of arming. No successful attack was observed.
Cyber Crime
The sentencing of Nathan Latka’s co-conspirator highlights the severe legal repercussions for "credential stuffing" and the lucrative black market for stolen digital identities. NEW YORK, NY — A second individual involved in the massive November 2022 cyberattack against the sports betting giant DraftKings has been sentenced to
Vulnerabilities
The "Jolokia" vulnerability allows for unauthenticated Remote Code Execution, posing a significant risk to the message-brokering infrastructure that underpins global finance and logistics. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially added a critical input validation vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ to its Known
Policy & Government
As Congress passes a last-minute, 10-day extension for key spy powers, the cybersecurity industry watches closely to see if the "backdoor search" debate will fundamentally change data privacy for US enterprises. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a temporary, short-term
Policy & Government
In a significant legislative push, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has cleared two critical cybersecurity bills aimed at hardening U.S. space infrastructure and accelerating the transition to quantum-resistant encryption. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers have taken a major step toward addressing "next-frontier"
Mobile Security
The theft of a high-profile artist's retirement fund highlights a persistent vulnerability in mobile app marketplaces and the rising sophistication of "brand impersonation" attacks. SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Garrett Dutton, better known as the alternative hip-hop musician G. Love, has gone public with the loss