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Chrome Extensions Infect 500K Users to Hijack VKontakte Accounts

A long-running Chrome extension malware campaign has silently hijacked more than 500,000 VKontakte (VK) accounts, forcing users into attacker-controlled groups, resetting their settings every 30 days, and abusing VK’s own infrastructure as command-and-control. What appeared to be harmless VK customization…

Hackers probe, exploit newly patched BeyondTrust RCE flaw (CVE-2026-1731)

Attackers are exploiting a recently patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-1731) in internet-facing BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access instances. “Attackers are abusing get_portal_info to extract the x-ns-company value before establishing a WebSocket channel,” Ryan Dewhurst, Head of Threat Intelligence at…

The Law of Cyberwar is Pretty Discombobulated

This article explores the complexities of cyberwarfare, emphasizing the need to reconsider how we categorize cyber operations within the framework of the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). It discusses the challenges posed by AI in transforming traditional warfare notions and…

Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to secure AI and agent-driven workflows

Proofpoint has acquired Acuvity, strengthening its platform with AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection for AI and agent-driven workflows. As generative AI reshapes how work gets done, organisations are deploying AI copilots, autonomous agents, and model-connected applications across every function,…