Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they believe is the first ransomware attack conducted by an autonomous artificial intelligence agent which they named JADEPUFFER. It is notable because the AI performed all stages of the attack, from targeting and compromising…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Rogue Agent Bug Could Have Let Attackers Hack AI Conversations
A critical vulnerability in Google’s Dialogflow could have let a hacker exploit other Code-Block-enabled agents via one Code Block-power agent, in one Google Cloud project. After this, the attacker could read chats, steal user data, and command bots to send…
Accenture Confirms Cyber Breach as Hacker Lists Alleged Company Data
Accenture, a global IT services firm, has confirmed experiencing a cybersecurity breach as a threat actor claimed to have stolen company data and was offering it for sale on a cybercrime forum. The breach claim was made in relation…
Romania’s Hospital Cyberattack Highlights Growing Ransomware Threats to Healthcare Systems
A large-scale ransomware attack that took place in the healthcare system of Romania in February 2024 makes for textbook material on how to respond to such incidents, as well as the challenges they present. The ransomware attack scenario started…
ED Charge Sheet Maps Sriki’s Darknet Crypto Laundering Network
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a sprawling 3,500-page prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Bengaluru, laying out what it calls a “sophisticated network” blending high-level hacking, darknet operations, cyber extortion and multi-crore cryptocurrency laundering. The charge…
Business Threat Management: Moving from Isolated to Unified Approach
Shifting away from isolated, technical data, to a continuous risk lifecycle can assist organizations in balancing security controls with actual business impact. A CVSS score of 9.5 may not be significant to a CFO, but when it demonstrates a flaw…
Phishing Campaign Targets Marketing Professionals Using Fake Job Interviews from Top Global Brands
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting marketing professionals by posing as recruiters from more than 30 globally recognized brands, including Adobe, Netflix, Coca-Cola, OpenAI, Adidas, and Marriott. The attackers aim to steal Google account credentials by luring victims into…
BeyondTrust Patches Four Vulnerabilities in Remote Support and PRA
BeyondTrust has released security updates to remediate four vulnerabilities affecting its Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) solutions, including two Critical authentication bypass flaws that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable appliances under specific…
WhatsApp Appoints CRED Founder Kunal Shah as New Global Head
In a landmark move for the global tech industry, WhatsApp announced in June 2026 that its long-serving head Will Cathcart will step down, with Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah appointed as his successor. This transition marks the first time…
India Considers Separate AI Regulatory Framework as Government Signals Policy Shift
The Indian government is considering a law to govern artificial intelligence (AI) systems, signaling a shift from its previous approach of relying solely on existing information technology laws. Senior officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)…
Centre Orders Blocking of Battery Management Apps Exploited to Disable E-Rickshaws
After the Central Government discovered that seven battery management system (BMS) mobile applications were being misused to remotely disable batteries in electric vehicles and e-rickshaws, the Central Government has ordered the blocking of those applications. In multiple locations across India,…
Flipper Zero Firmware Continues With New Community Rules
Flipper Devices said it will continue the development of the Flipper Zero firmware, with more reliance on community contributions and a smaller internal team. New devices The announcement came after Flipper decided on building new devices such as Flipper One…
Five Eyes Warn AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Outpace Defenses Within Months
A Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued an urgent warning, warning that advanced artificial intelligence could soon allow cyberattacks capable of overwhelming government and enterprise defenses. They urge companies to strengthen their cybersecurity before these threats become reality. The…
Chinese AI Model GLM 5.2 Pushes Open-Weight AI Forward
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai, formerly known as Zhipu AI, has introduced GLM 5.2, an open-weight large language model that is attracting attention among developers for combining advanced AI capabilities with the flexibility to run on privately owned hardware.…
Sovereign File Architecture Gains Importance as Enterprises Rethink Cloud Data Control
Cloud computing changed enterprise IT by enabling organizations to achieve significant storage scalability and cost savings. Companies quickly embraced the idea of storing data in the cloud because of its flexibility and accessibility. However, because information remains on physical…
Proxy Servers Power More Than Cybersecurity, Emerging as a Backbone for AI and Digital Businesses
Proxy servers are commonly linked with cybersecurity and online privacy, with much of the public conversation focusing on their association with cybercrime. However, beyond these concerns, proxy servers have become an essential part of modern business operations, research activities…
Free VPNs and Streaming Apps Turn Your Device Into a Criminal Proxy
Free VPNs and streaming apps are quietly transforming everyday devices into tools for cybercriminals. Unwitting users are allowing their internet connections to be hijacked and used to mask illegal activity, exposing them to serious security and legal risks. While not…
Critical Bugs In Cursor IDE via Zero-Click Prompt Injection Can Launch RCE
CATO AI labs discovered two critical flaws in the famous AI code editor ‘Cursor’ that could result in remote code execution (RCE) outside the IDE’s sandbox. Duneslide The IDE is employed by more than half of the Fortune 500. Both…
Council of Europe Data Breach Exposes Records of 10000 Employees After ShinyHunters Leak
Council of Europe is investigating a major data breach following the public release of approximately 297 GB of sensitive employee data by cybercriminal group ShinyHunters following the expiration of a ransom deadline. An archive has been leaked that contains…
AI-Powered Antivirus: How Next-Gen Software Predicts and Stops Threats
Antivirus software has undergone a profound transformation, shifting from reactive signature matching to proactive behavior prediction. Where traditional tools once relied on databases of known malware fingerprints, modern solutions now leverage machine learning, behavioral analysis, and real-time monitoring to…