Linux botnets persist, ransomware hits SmarterMail, telecom and energy firms face attacks, staff data leaks, nations expand cyber powers, and age checks spark backlash. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.11
Windows Patch Fixes Exploited RasMan DoS Flaw
Microsoft patched an exploited RasMan flaw that can crash VPN services and disrupt remote access. The post Windows Patch Fixes Exploited RasMan DoS Flaw appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
Rewiring Democracy Ebook is on Sale
I just noticed that the ebook version of Rewriring Democracy is on sale for $5 on Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Google Play, Kobo, and presumably everywhere else in the US. I have no idea how…
Securing Every Identity in the Age of AI
Securing every identity in the age of AI is foundational. Discover how Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk redefine identity security for the modern enterprise. The post Securing Every Identity in the Age of AI appeared first on Palo Alto Networks…
Black Duck Signs MSSP Agreement with Accenture
Black Duck has announced a managed security service provider (MSSP) agreement with Accenture, in a move designed to strengthen the delivery of enterprise-grade application security services worldwide. Under the agreement, Accenture’s Application Security Practice will standardise on the Black Duck…
Prioritizing AI Security Risks With Quantification | Kovrr
Articles related to cyber risk quantification, cyber risk management, and cyber resilience. The post Prioritizing AI Security Risks With Quantification | Kovrr appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Prioritizing…
Black Hat Researcher Proves Air Gaps Fail to Secure Data
Air gaps, long hailed as the ultimate defense for sensitive data, are under siege according to Black Hat researcher Mordechai Guri. In a compelling presentation, Guri demonstrated multiple innovative methods to exfiltrate information from supposedly isolated computers, shattering the…
AI and Network Attacks Redefine Cybersecurity Risks on Safer Internet Day 2026
As Safer Internet Day 2026 approaches, expanding AI capabilities and a rise in network-based attacks are reshaping digital risk. Automated systems now drive both legitimate platforms and criminal activity, prompting leaders at Ping Identity, Cloudflare, KnowBe4, and WatchGuard to…
CodeHunter expands behavioral intent analysis to secure the software supply chain
CodeHunter is expanding its behavioral intent technology beyond traditional malware analysis to address supply chain risk and security decision-making across the software development lifecycle (SDLC). According to a recent Gartner report, “software supply chains transcend organizational boundaries and consist of…
Microsoft begins Secure Boot certificate update for Windows devices
Microsoft has begun updating Secure Boot certificates originally issued in 2011 to ensure that Windows devices continue to verify boot software as older certificates reach the end of their lifecycle and begin expiring in June 2026. How Secure Boot certificate…
Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across OS, Cloud, and Network Platforms
It’s Patch Tuesday, which means a number of software vendors have released patches for various security vulnerabilities impacting their products and services. Microsoft issued fixes for 59 flaws, including six actively exploited zero-days in various Windows components that could be…
GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security
The secrets security company has raised more than $100 million since its creation in 2017. The post GitGuardian Raises $50 Million for Secrets and Non-Human Identity Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Kong launches Context Mesh to turn enterprise APIs into agent-ready tools
Kong has announced Kong Context Mesh, a product that automatically discovers enterprise APIs, transforms them into agent-consumable tools, and deploys them with runtime governance. “Organisations have spent years building APIs as the nervous system of the enterprise. Context Mesh allows…
SSHStalker Botnet Hijacks Linux via IRC
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered SSHStalker, a unique botnet that utilizes the Internet Relay Chat protocol for command and control while focusing on long-term persistent access. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: SSHStalker Botnet Hijacks Linux…
Warlock Ransomware Hits SmarterMail
SmarterTools recently confirmed that the Warlock ransomware group breached its network on January 29, 2026, by exploiting an unpatched SmarterMail instance on a forgotten virtual machine. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Warlock Ransomware Hits…
Irish Consumers Warned of Compromised Devices
Irish residents are being alerted that common household electronics and streaming devices may have been hijacked following a massive global cyberattack. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Irish Consumers Warned of Compromised Devices
Romania Oil Pipeline Firm Hit by Cyberattack
Romania’s state-owned pipeline operator, Conpet, recently suffered a cyberattack that targeted its business IT systems and took its official website offline. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Romania Oil Pipeline Firm Hit by Cyberattack
WAF Security Test Results 2026: Why Prevention-First Matters More Than Ever
Introduction: Security Testing Must Evolve with Attacks As cyber threats rise, web applications, GenAI workloads, and APIs have become prime targets. WAFs remain a critical first line of defense, but as attackers move beyond basic OWASP Top 10 techniques, WAF…
The game is over: when “free” comes at too high a price. What we know about RenEngine
We disclose new details about campaigns involving RenEngine and HijackLoader malware. Since March 2025, attackers have been distributing the Lumma stealer in a complex chain of infections, and in February 2026, ongoing attacks using ACR Stealer became known. This article…
Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed
The Conduent data breach affects at least 25 million individuals, up from 10 million estimated a few months ago. The post Conduent Breach Hits Volvo Group: Nearly 17,000 Employees’ Data Exposed appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-11 15h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 13:36 : WSL in the Malware Ecosystem, (Wed, Feb 11th) 13:36 : EU Commission Breach – The Importance of Upholding Strong Device Management Infrastructure 13:36 : Security in the Dark: Recognizing the…
WSL in the Malware Ecosystem, (Wed, Feb 11th)
WSL or “Windows Subsystem Linuxâ€[1] is a feature in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem that allows users to run a real Linux environment directly inside Windows without needing a traditional virtual machine or dual boot setup. The latest version, WSL2, runs…
EU Commission Breach – The Importance of Upholding Strong Device Management Infrastructure
Last week, the European Commission launched an investigation after finding evidence that its mobile device management platform was hacked. The Commission reported that it discovered “traces of a cyberattack” that targeted infrastructure that manages its staff’s mobile devices. The breach…
Security in the Dark: Recognizing the Signs of Hidden Information
Security failures don’t always start with attackers, sometimes they start with missing truth. The post Security in the Dark: Recognizing the Signs of Hidden Information appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…