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Hackers seize on vulnerable IoT devices to spy, pivot and route traffic
Known vulnerabilities with available patches are by far the biggest risk facing connected devices, a new report found.
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CISA, security researchers confirm successful exploitation of PHP flaws
The security community has come under increased scrutiny as earlier threat warnings were slow to materialize.
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US launches program to deliver free cybersecurity help to rural hospitals
Small and rural healthcare organizations are among the most vulnerable critical infrastructure organizations in the nation.
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PwC confirms learning records breached in attack on vendor site
The professional services firm was the subject of a claim by a known ransomware actor.
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CISA promises proactive defense in new strategic plan
The beleaguered agency, still recovering from major workforce cuts, promised to deepen partnerships and stay ahead of evolving threats.
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PHP exploitation moves at slower-than-expected pace, but millions remain at risk
Security researchers flag botnet activity, but successful compromises have yet to break through.
Updated Oct. 26, 2026 -
Large businesses’ cybersecurity insurance claims are now less frequent but more expensive
AI-powered attacks and hidden supply-chain weaknesses are making insurers’ work more difficult, according to a new report.
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China-nexus actor linked to attack on ConnectWise Cloud Backup
Researchers said the hackers employed a powerful AI tool to accelerate and scale the attacks against hundreds of Microsoft 365 users.
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Agentic AI helps hackers level up, even without detailed instructions
Low-skilled hackers are likely to become a lot more dangerous over the next 12 months, CrowdStrike warned.
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Critical PHP vulnerabilities expose most websites to potential compromise
Government agencies urged organizations to take their sites offline until they could be fixed.
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Weak encryption certificates could have let hackers easily spoof websites
Major web browsers blocked the eMudhra TLS certificates to prevent them from being weaponized.
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FBI, CISA warn that SafePay ransomware poses threat to critical infrastructure
The group has been linked to a 2025 attack targeting technology firm Ingram Micro.
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Russia-linked hackers broke into NATO shipbuilder in latest espionage campaign
Symantec, which discovered the operation, urged companies to scan their networks for signs of compromise.
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Ransomware groups expand targeting of Palo Alto Networks vulnerability
Multiple threat actors have exploited a high-severity flaw in the company’s GlobalProtect portal.
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AI security hiring focuses on red-teaming, SOC orchestration and governance
Roles mitigating AI deepfakes and overseeing post-quantum encryption rollouts are on the horizon, according to the SANS Institute.
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Boards confident on cybersecurity, AI oversight, but tech changes outpace readiness
Nearly half of corporate directors think board members need cybersecurity expertise, a new survey found.
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ConnectWise suspends Cloud Backup service as hacker targets Microsoft 365 users
Managed service providers said an attacker used compromised credentials to gain access to tenants.
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China-nexus espionage actor targets BeyondTrust support tool in zero-day campaign
Researchers say the hacker is harvesting credentials and stealing sensitive information.
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Open-source security rests on understanding risks, scaling fixes
Developers should coordinate security work to make the most of their interconnected ecosystem, IBM said in a new report.
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Thousands of refrigerator devices remain exposed following French cyberattack
The investigation points to a much wider risk for industrial systems across the globe.
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Internet exposure of AI tools, ICS devices continues to grow
Vulnerability disclosures and hacking campaigns haven’t made much of a dent in the amount of important infrastructure left online, a new report found.
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Hacker targets Ivanti Connect Secure in chained exploitation
Researchers warn the attacker is taking multiple steps to clean up forensic evidence after an attack.
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Feds crack down on North Korean IT-worker schemes with new raids, charges and arrests
The latest operation targeted “laptop farms” across Texas that allegedly aided North Korea’s moneymaking plots.
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Microsoft, Health-ISAC and partners take down popular phishing kit services
The three marketplaces helped hackers impersonate major businesses and governments. Microsoft now controls the markets’ domain names.
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Dangerous flaws in refrigeration equipment were disclosed months before retail attacks
Hundreds of French supermarkets faced a sophisticated cyberattack, allowing hackers to manipulate industrial controls.
Updated Oct. 13, 2026