Microsoft has threatened legal action against an anonymous security researcher who published multiple Windows exploits, including a critical vulnerability affecting BitLocker encryption. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Microsoft Threatens Security Researcher
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Cyber Briefing: 2026.06.01
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in the WP Maps Pro WordPress plugin to seize administrative control of websites, while a data breach at Edmunds has publicly exposed the personal… This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the…
Critical WP Maps Pro Flaw Actively Exploited
A critical security vulnerability in WP Maps Pro, a popular WordPress plugin sold over 15,000 times on the Envato Market, is being actively exploited by threat actors to create malicious administrator accounts on vulnerable websites. This article has been indexed…
Edmunds breach exposes 178k user records
Edmunds, a major automotive research and car-shopping platform, has been compromised in a data breach that exposed personal information belonging to 178,000 users. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Edmunds breach exposes 178k user records
Dragos acquires Phosphorus for OT security
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has acquired Phosphorus in a move to extend protection across the billions of connected devices now embedded in critical infrastructure and operational networks. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Dragos acquires…
UK proposes tougher subsea cable protection laws
The British government has announced plans to strengthen legal protections for undersea internet cables following increased Russian naval activity near UK waters. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: UK proposes tougher subsea cable protection laws
OWASP Launches Agentic Research Council
OWASP will formally announce the Agentic Research Council at Infosecurity Europe on June 4, 2026, establishing a coordinated research effort to address the growing disparity between fast-moving agentic AI capabilities and conventional security research timelines. This article has been indexed…
Silent Ransom Group
The Rise of Human-Driven Extortion: How Silent Ransom Group Is Changing Cyberattacks This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Silent Ransom Group
Cyber Briefing: 2026.05.29
Critical infrastructure and developer workflows are under sustained pressure from a combination of high-volume software vulnerabilities, supply chain credential theft, and state-sponsored attacks. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.05.29
CyCOS Expands UK SME Cybersecurity Support
A UK pilot program designed to provide peer-led cybersecurity support to small and medium enterprises is preparing for significant expansion. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: CyCOS Expands UK SME Cybersecurity Support
Typosquatted npm Packages Steal Cloud Secrets
A supply chain attack targeting the npm ecosystem has been discovered, with malicious actors deploying typosquatted packages designed to steal sensitive credentials from developers. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Typosquatted npm Packages Steal Cloud…
Trusted Dev Tools Abused in Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity authorities are warning of an escalating threat to software development environments as attackers increasingly abuse trusted developer tools to breach supply chains. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Trusted Dev Tools Abused in Supply…
Iranian Hackers Hit LA Transit Network
A cyberattack that disrupted Los Angeles public transit systems in March 2024 has been linked to Iranian intelligence services, according to research published by Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity firm Gambit Security. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original…
Email Deliverability Tools Market Growth
Email deliverability has become a critical infrastructure challenge as global inbox placement rates fell to 83.5% in 2024, according to Validity’s annual benchmark. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Email Deliverability Tools Market Growth
Google engineer charged with insider trading
Federal authorities have charged a Google security engineer with insider trading after the individual allegedly used confidential company information to win approximately $1.2 million on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform that operates using cryptocurrency. This article has been indexed…
Ask Me Anything Cyber: Who is behind Cloud Village?
A recording from CyberMaterial’s live video This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ask Me Anything Cyber: Who is behind Cloud Village?
Cyber Briefing: 2026.05.28
Global security is currently challenged by a combination of credential-vault hijacking, malicious software impersonating popular AI tools This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.05.28
CISOs Need Real Incident Experience, Survey Shows
Cybersecurity professionals place significant value on CISOs who have led organizations through major security incidents, according to new research from ISC2. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: CISOs Need Real Incident Experience, Survey Shows
VaultJacking: Google Password Manager PIN Compromise
A new phishing technique named VaultJacking has been disclosed by security researchers, demonstrating a critical vulnerability in how Google Password Manager protects stored credentials. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: VaultJacking: Google Password Manager PIN…
Fake ChatGPT site delivers malware to Windows/Mac
A sophisticated phishing operation is targeting users searching for ChatGPT downloads, distributing platform-specific malware through a fake website that closely mimics OpenAI’s official download page. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Fake ChatGPT site delivers…