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Major critical infrastructure supplier reports cyberattack
Itron, which makes devices that measure energy and water use, said its operations were continuing, despite the intrusion.
By Eric Geller • April 27, 2026 -
US, UK authorities warn that Firestarter backdoor malware survives patching
A federal agency was impacted by a hacking campaign that exploited flaws in Cisco devices.
By David Jones • April 27, 2026 -
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China disguises cyberattacks with ‘covert network’ botnets, US and allies warn
A new security advisory highlights Beijing’s stealthy techniques.
By Eric Geller • Updated April 23, 2026 -
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Iran-nexus threat groups refine attacks against critical infrastructure
State-sponsored and hacktivist groups have shown greater determination to damage or disable energy, water and other key sectors.
By David Jones • April 23, 2026 -
Phishing — sometimes with AI’s help — topped initial-access methods in Q1, Cisco says
Hackers can now spin up fake login pages without writing a single line of code.
By Eric Geller • April 22, 2026 -
CISA urges security teams to view environments following axios compromise
A suspected North Korea-linked actor is behind a supply chain attack on the widely used library.
By David Jones • April 21, 2026 -
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Beyond IT: Cybersecurity is a strategic business risk
Why cybersecurity now demands C-suite attention and accountability.
April 20, 2026 -
US joins nearly two dozen other countries in striking back against DDoS-for-hire platforms
Authorities around the world seized more than 50 websites associated with DDoS “booter” services.
By Eric Geller • April 17, 2026 -
FCC exempts Netgear from foreign router ban
The commission did not explain its action beyond citing a Defense Department determination.
By Eric Geller • April 15, 2026 -
Stryker warns of earnings fallout from March cyberattack
The medtech company was targeted in a wiper attack linked to an Iran-sponsored threat group.
By David Jones • April 10, 2026 -
Nearly 4K industrial control devices vulnerable to Iran-linked hacking campaign
A research firm tallied the internet-exposed devices Iran is targeting and recommended mitigations for any infrastructure operator using them.
By Eric Geller • April 10, 2026 -
NERC is ‘actively monitoring the grid’ following Iran-linked cyber threat
Hackers have disrupted critical U.S. infrastructure by targeting programmable logic controllers, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned.
By Robert Walton • April 9, 2026 -
US operation evicts Russia from hacked SOHO routers used to breach critical infrastructure
The newly disclosed cyberattack campaign is the latest evidence of the threat end-of-life routers pose to major organizations.
By Eric Geller • Updated April 9, 2026 -
Iran-linked hackers target water, energy in US, FBI and CISA warn
Nation-state actors have exploited flaws in industrial programmable logic controllers, leading to disruption and financial losses.
By David Jones • April 8, 2026 -
React2Shell vulnerability helps hackers steal credentials, AI platform keys and other sensitive data
The stolen information could help intruders plan follow-up attacks and breach more organizations, Cisco researchers said.
By Eric Geller • April 7, 2026 -
Hims & Hers says limited data stolen in social engineering attack
The telehealth provider said hackers gained access to a third-party customer service platform, but medical records remained secure.
By David Jones • April 6, 2026 -
Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping
The major U.S. toymaker and entertainment company is still working to assess if company data was stolen in the attack.
By David Jones • Updated April 1, 2026 -
Iran-linked actors target Middle Eastern city governments to undermine missile-strike responses
The password-spraying campaign is the latest evidence that Iran is hitting back in cyberspace.
By Eric Geller • April 1, 2026 -
Newly observed malware campaign likely combines AI and ClickFix
Using the techniques in tandem helps hackers evade detection, a security firm said.
By Eric Geller • March 30, 2026 -
Stryker restores most manufacturing after cyberattack
The medtech company has been working to restore manufacturing, ordering and shipping operations since it was hit by a cyberattack on March 11.
By Ricky Zipp • March 30, 2026 -
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How OpenClaw’s agent skills become an attack surface
OpenClaw and similar AI agent ecosystems, present pressing security risks.
March 30, 2026 -
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Why user behavior is the primary entry point for cyberattacks
Human error still drives 60% of breaches — here’s why attackers keep targeting users.
March 30, 2026 -
Identity is the first line of defense, especially in an AI-fueled threat landscape
Two new reports illustrate why companies need to do a better job of scrutinizing what their human employees and AI agents are doing.
By Eric Geller • March 27, 2026 -
‘Do not shift budgets to AI’: How businesses should and shouldn’t respond to evolving threats
Experts said companies rushing to buy AI services risk letting their existing, still-vital defensive measures deteriorate.
By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026 -
Iran-linked ransomware operation targeted US healthcare provider
The Pay2Key group may have shifted its aims from extortion to destruction.
By David Jones • March 25, 2026