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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
EdTech Software Suppliers Become the New Target for Cyber Attackers
Education is witnessing a notable shift in the cyber threat landscape in which attackers are bypassing individual schools in favor of software providers that support modern digital learning. Education technology (EdTech) vendors have emerged over the last several years as…
Edgecution Malware Exploits Microsoft Edge Extension to Deploy Python Backdoor in Ransomware Attack
One way hackers adapt is by twisting legitimate features into tools for harm. A recent example shows a malicious Microsoft Edge extension escaping the browser’s restricted environment to establish persistent access on infected systems. Researchers named the campaign Edgecution,…
FBI Warns Russian-Linked Hackers Have Shifted Signal Phishing Campaign to Steal Backup Recovery Keys
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an updated public service announcement warning that Russian intelligence-linked threat actors have expanded an ongoing phishing campaign targeting Signal users. Rather than…
Anthropic Restores Limited Access to Claude Mythos 5 AI Model After US Government Approval
Earlier limits on Anthropic’s top-tier AI tools have been eased by U.S. officials, reopening limited availability of the Claude Mythos 5 system to certain approved American institutions. Though only recently barred due to fears about potential misuse threatening national…
FCC Strengthens Cybersecurity Rules for Emergency Alert Systems and Undersea Cable Networks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a series of new regulations aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of the United States’ emergency communication systems while modernizing security requirements for the country’s undersea cable infrastructure. The newly adopted rules introduce…
Anthropic Tests Mobile Version of Desktop Like Claude Cowork
Claude Cowork, an auto-assisted desktop assistant designed to handle long-running knowledge work with minimal user intervention, has been tested on mobile devices by Anthropic, extending the reach of its agentic AI ecosystem. A mobile application is not reported to…
CISA Orders Immediate Patch for Actively Exploited Cisco Unified CM SSRF Flaw
CISA has moved quickly against a serious Cisco vulnerability because the issue is already being exploited and could expose government and enterprise communications systems to deeper compromise. The flaw, CVE-2026-20230, affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Unified CM…
Inside India’s AI Boom: Workers Training Robots to Replace Human Jobs
Indian workers are increasingly being paid to record themselves performing everyday tasks so AI systems can learn how to do those jobs — a trend that’s creating short-term income but raising serious long-term questions about automation and worker displacement. …
AI Credential Security Emerges as Critical Risk in Modern Enterprise Infrastructure
Surprisingly, artificial intelligence alters how companies build their internal systems. Yet warnings emerge – not about flawed code, but about access methods growing more dangerous by the day. Credentials like API keys, login tokens, or automated service IDs now…
Poland arrests four suspects in international SIM-swapping operation linked to multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency thefts
Polish law enforcement authorities have arrested four suspected members of an organized cybercrime group accused of orchestrating intricate SIM-swapping attacks that allegedly enabled the theft of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from victims. The coordinated operation was led by…
The Growing Call for a CISO Code of Ethics
CISOs today are no longer measured solely by the effectiveness of an organization’s cyber defenses. With the increase of cyber threats, the acceleration of offensive capabilities with artificial intelligence, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, the role of enterprise-wide risk management, strategic…
India Removes Spectrum Barriers to Fast‑Track ADAS and Self‑Driving Tech
India has taken a significant step toward modernizing road safety by removing licensing requirements for radar sensors used in crash-avoidance and self-driving technologies. Reuters reports that the move is meant to reduce barriers for automakers and encourage the adoption…
Anthropic Alleges Alibaba Conducted Massive AI Capability Extraction Campaign Against Claude
Anthropic has accused Chinese technology conglomerate Alibaba and its AI research division, Qwen, of carrying out a large-scale effort to extract capabilities from its Claude family of artificial intelligence models, describing the incident as the most extensive distillation operation…
Microsoft, Europol and Industry Partners Disrupt Amadey and StealC Cybercrime Infrastructure
Surprisingly, global police forces took down two key cybercrime systems at once – unusual given past efforts typically focused on one threat. Backing came from Microsoft, adding weight to actions targeting Amadey, a program that loads malicious software. Meanwhile,…
Ubiquiti UniFi OS Flaw Under Active Exploitation CISA Alerts Users
A new focus on network infrastructure devices has been drawn after the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) flagged several security vulnerabilities in Ubiquiti’s UniFi OS platform. Following evidence of active exploitation, the KEV catalog was updated to…
Tata Electronics Confirms Cybersecurity Incident, Says Business Operations Remain Unaffected
Tata Electronics has acknowledged that it recently experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting certain parts of its IT infrastructure. However, the company stated that the event did not disrupt its business activities or day-to-day operations. Addressing the incident, a company…
US Authorities Seize Infrastructure Tied to Huione Fraud Network
The U.S. government has taken another step in its ongoing campaign against large-scale cyber fraud operations, announcing the seizure of online infrastructure allegedly used to support one of the world’s most active criminal marketplaces while simultaneously expanding financial restrictions against…
Opendoor Shuts India Operations as AI Reshapes Offshore Work Economics
Surprisingly quiet since its launch, Opendoor’s Indian venture now halts – barely twenty-four months after setting up hubs in Bengaluru and Chennai. Though framed as a digital frontier play, the retreat fuels debate: could smarter machines quietly reshape rules…
Europol Dismantles AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Network Used by Ransomware Gangs
Europol has disrupted a major cryptocurrency laundering operation known as AudiA6, which investigators say acted as a financial backbone for ransomware gangs and other cybercriminal networks. According to the agency, the service laundered more than EUR 336 million between…