AI has come a long way in the pentesting world. We are now seeing open-source tools that can genuinely mimic how a human tester works, not just fire off scans. I dug into three of them, BugTrace-AI, Shannon, and CAI,…
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eScan Antivirus Update Servers Compromised to Deliver Multi-Stage Malware
The update infrastructure for eScan antivirus, a security solution developed by Indian cybersecurity company MicroWorld Technologies, has been compromised by unknown attackers to deliver a persistent downloader to enterprise and consumer systems. “Malicious updates were distributed through eScan’s legitimate update…
What boards need to hear about cyber risk, and what they don’t
In this Help Net Security video, Rishi Kaushal, CIO at Entrust, explains how security leaders should talk to the board about cyber risk. He focuses on what matters to board members and what does not. He links cryptography, certificates, and…
Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js
Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle untrusted file uploads. An open-source project called Pompelmi aims to insert malware scanning and policy checks directly into Node.js applications before files reach storage or business…
Google’s Proxy Network Takedown, AI Agent Hijack, and More: Cybersecurity Today for February 2, 2026
Cybersecurity Today: Google’s Proxy Network Takedown, AI Agent Hijack, and More In today’s episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley covers major cybersecurity stories, including Google’s disruption of the massive residential proxy network IP Idea, the hijacking vulnerability of AI…
State-Sponsored Actors Hijacked Notepad++ Update to Redirect Users to Malicious Servers
The developer of Notepad++ has confirmed that a targeted attack by a likely Chinese state-sponsored threat actor compromised the project’s former shared hosting infrastructure between June and December 2025. The breach allowed attackers to intercept and selectively redirect update traffic…
Why Gen Z is Ditching Smartphones for Dumbphones
Younger generations are increasingly ditching smartphones in favor of “dumbphones”—simpler devices with fewer apps, fewer distractions, and less tracking. But what happens when you step away from a device that now functions as your wallet, your memory, and your security…
AI is flooding IAM systems with new identities
Most organizations view AI identities through the same lens used for other non-human identities, such as service accounts, API keys, and chatbots, according to The State of Non-Human Identity and AI Security report by the Cloud Security Alliance. AI identities…
Open VSX Supply Chain Attack Used Compromised Dev Account to Spread GlassWorm
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a supply chain attack targeting the Open VSX Registry in which unidentified threat actors compromised a legitimate developer’s resources to push malicious updates to downstream users. “On January 30, 2026, four established Open VSX…
2026-02-01: Seven days of scans and probes and web traffic hitting my web server
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Web Single Sign-on with WS-Federation
Deep dive into Web Single Sign-on with WS-Federation. Learn how to implement secure federated identity, manage STS, and bridge legacy apps with modern CIAM. The post Web Single Sign-on with WS-Federation appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
OAuth User-Managed Access Protocol Overview
Deep dive into OAuth User-Managed Access (UMA) for CTOs. Learn how UMA 2.0 improves CIAM, delegated authorization, and enterprise SSO security. The post OAuth User-Managed Access Protocol Overview appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, February 2nd, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9790, (Mon, Feb 2nd)
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Open-source AI is a global security nightmare waiting to happen, say researchers
Also, South Korea gets a pentesting F, US Treasury says bye bye to BAH, North Korean hackers evolve, and more Infosec in Brief As if AI weren’t enough of a security concern, now researchers have discovered that open-source AI deployments…
How powerful is AI in managing non-human identities
How Can Organizations Secure Machine Identities? Did you know that non-human identities (NHIs) are increasingly becoming a critical component of cybersecurity infrastructure across various sectors? As much as 68% of IT security incidents involve machine identities, highlighting the urgent need…
Can Agentic AI handle complex cloud-native security tasks
How Do Non-Human Identities Fit into Cloud-Native Security? Is your current cybersecurity strategy equipped to handle the complexities posed by cloud-native environments and machine identities? Cloud computing’s rapid growth has invited a unique set of security challenges that organizations must…
Are cloud secrets safe with automatic rotation systems
Are Cloud Secrets Truly Secure with Automated Rotation Systems? What assures you that your cloud secrets are safe? Where organizations increasingly migrate operations to the cloud, safeguarding machine identities—referred to as Non-Human Identities (NHIs)—becomes paramount. These NHIs are the machine…
What new technologies are boosting Agentic AI capabilities
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cybersecurity? Did you know that machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs), are becoming pivotal? With digital continues to expand, the need for robust security measures grows in parallel. NHIs, a crucial component, are…
Cloud Storage Scam Uses Fake Renewal Notices to Trick Users
Cybercriminals are running a large-scale email scam that falsely claims cloud storage subscriptions have failed. For several months, people across different countries have been receiving repeated messages warning that their photos, files, and entire accounts will soon be restricted or…
NDSS 2025 – Alba: The Dawn Of Scalable Bridges For Blockchains
Session 11A: Blockchain Security 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Giulia Scaffino (TU Wien), Lukas Aumayr (TU Wien), Mahsa Bastankhah (Princeton University), Zeta Avarikioti (TU Wien), Matteo Maffei (TU Wien) PAPER Alba: The Dawn of Scalable Bridges for Blockchains Over the…