An open-source firewall provides network security by monitoring and controlling traffic based on predefined rules, offering transparency, flexibility, and cost savings through accessible source code that users can modify to suit specific needs. These firewalls function through essential mechanisms like…
10 Best Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) Tools in 2026
Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) tools form the cornerstone of any cybersecurity toolkit, enabling organizations to identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities across systems, networks, applications, and IT infrastructure. These tools empower proactive security by exposing weaknesses and attack vectors…
Forcepoint DLP Vulnerability Enables Memory Manipulation and Arbitrary Code Execution
A critical security flaw in Forcepoint One DLP Client has been disclosed, allowing attackers to bypass vendor-implemented Python restrictions and execute arbitrary code on enterprise endpoints. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-14026, undermines the data loss prevention security controls designed to…
Top 10 Best Dynamic Malware Analysis Tools in 2026
Dynamic malware analysis tools execute suspicious binaries in isolated sandboxes to capture runtime behaviors file modifications, network traffic, registry changes, and persistence mechanisms. This top 10 list details each tool’s features, strengths, and limitations to guide your selection. ANY.RUN’s Interactive…
Crimson Collective Claims to have Disconnected Many Brightspeed Home Internet Users
Crimson Collective, an emerging extortion group, claims to have breached U.S. fiber broadband provider Brightspeed, stealing data on over 1 million residential customers and disconnecting many from home internet service. The group posted screenshots on Telegram detailing the alleged compromise…
Securing the Knowledge Layer: Enterprise Security Architecture Frameworks for Proprietary Data Integration With Large Language Models
A practical overview of security architectures, threat models, and controls for protecting proprietary enterprise data in retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems. The post Securing the Knowledge Layer: Enterprise Security Architecture Frameworks for Proprietary Data Integration With Large Language Models appeared first on…
Why attackers are phishing on LinkedIn (and how to stop it)
Phishing isn’t just an email problem anymore. Attackers now use social media, search results, and messaging apps to reach victims, and research suggests that about… The post Why attackers are phishing on LinkedIn (and how to stop it) appeared first…
DeepSeek Launches Multi-Stage ‘Thinking’ Feature
Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek ads ‘interleaved thinking’ for complex, multi-stage tasks, as it sees popularity jump This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: DeepSeek Launches Multi-Stage ‘Thinking’ Feature
School Shuts Down For Days After Cyber-Attack
Secondary school in Nuneaton forced to shut down for several days after cyber-attack disables IT systems This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: School Shuts Down For Days After Cyber-Attack
Hackers Create Fake DocuSign Login Page to Steal User Credentials
Phishing attacks continue to dominate the cybercrime landscape as threat actors refine their social engineering tactics to evade detection systems. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recorded 193,407 phishing and spoofing complaints in 2024, making it the year’s top…
Court Demands OpenAI Hand Over 20M Anonymized ChatGPT Chats in AI Copyright Dispute
A federal judge has ordered OpenAI to turn over 20 million anonymized ChatGPT conversation logs in a major copyright lawsuit, rejecting the company’s arguments that privacy concerns should limit the disclosure. District Judge Sidney H. Stein upheld a ruling by…
Google Warns of High-Risk WebView Vulnerability That Breaks Security Controls
Google released Chrome versions 143.0.7499.192/.193 on January 6, 2026, to patch a high-severity vulnerability in WebView that could allow attackers to bypass important security policies. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0628, represents a significant threat to users whose browsers rely on…
Black Cat Hacker Group Uses Fake Notepad++ Websites to Distribute Malware and Steal Data
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign orchestrated by the notorious “Black Cat” criminal gang has been uncovered by CNCERT and Microstep Online, revealing a coordinated effort to compromise internet users through weaponized fake Notepad++ download websites. The operation exploits search engine optimization…
Veeam Backup Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Root-Level Remote Code Execution
Veeam has released a critical security update for its Backup & Replication software to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. The most concerning of these flaws could allow attackers to execute remote code with root-level privileges, potentially granting them full control over affected systems. …
WWT introduces ARMOR, a vendor-agnostic framework for secure AI readiness
World Wide Technology (WWT) announced its AI Readiness Model for Operational Resilience (ARMOR), a vendor-agnostic solution, delivered by WWT, leveraging a jointly developed framework with NVIDIA. Refined with real-world feedback from The Texas A&M University System, ARMOR is among the…
UK cyber reset, no MFA is a problem, US cyberattacks on display
The UK hits reset on cybersecurity No MFA, Know Problems US may have coordinated cyberattacks with Maduro’s arrest Huge thanks to our sponsor, Hoxhunt A small tip for CISOs: if you’re unsure whether your security training is actually reducing phishing…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-07 09h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 8:2 : Hyundai To Deploy Humanoid Robots In Factories 8:2 : Fake Booking.com lures and BSoD scams spread DCRat in European hospitality sector 8:2 : Hexnode XDR unifies detection, investigation, and response…
Hyundai To Deploy Humanoid Robots In Factories
South Korean car manufacturer looks to push into physical AI trend with broad deployment of Boston Dynamics humanoid Atlas This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Hyundai To Deploy Humanoid Robots In Factories
Fake Booking.com lures and BSoD scams spread DCRat in European hospitality sector
PHALT#BLYX targets European hotels with fake Booking emails and BSoD lures, tricking staff into installing the DCRat remote access trojan. Researchers uncovered a late-December 2025 campaign, dubbed PHALT#BLYX, targeting European hotels with fake Booking-themed emails. Victims are redirected to bogus…
Hexnode XDR unifies detection, investigation, and response in one platform
Hexnode has launched Hexnode XDR, its new extended detection and response platform, taking an important step toward making enterprise-level security more accessible for IT teams of all sizes. The platform brings detection, investigation, and response together in one place, laying…
Exabeam helps teams assess their security posture around AI usage and agent activity
Exabeam announced it is the first to deliver a connected system of AI-driven security workflows to protect organizations from the risks of AI usage and AI agent activity. This release extends the company’s user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) to…
Chrome “WebView” Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Bypass Security Restrictions
Google has released an urgent security update for the Chrome browser to address a high-severity vulnerability in the WebView tag component that could allow attackers to bypass critical security restrictions. Google rolled out Chrome version 143.0.7499.192/.193 for Windows and Mac,…
Keysight empowers engineering teams to build trustworthy AI systems
Keysight Technologies introduced Keysight AI Software Integrity Builder, a new software solution designed to transform how AI-enabled systems are validated and maintained to ensure trustworthiness. As regulatory scrutiny increases and AI development becomes increasingly complex, the solution delivers transparent, adaptable,…
When AI agents interact, risk can emerge without warning
System level risks can arise when AI agents interact over time, according to new research that examines how collective behavior forms inside multi agent systems. The study finds that feedback loops, shared signals, and coordination patterns can produce outcomes that…