Israeli cybersecurity startup QIZ Security has raised $17 million in seed funding to fuel the development of its cryptographic security management solution and post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) readiness platform. The Israeli cybersecurity company has seen rising demand for its service,…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
AI Agents Built to Detect Malware Can Be Manipulated Into Running It
AI agents capable of identifying malicious software can be manipulated by the AI Now Institute to execute it, according to new research. The proof-of-concept attack, known as “Friendly Fire,” demonstrates that autonomous AI coding agents, such as Claude Code…
GhostApproval Symlink Codes Could Run Malicious Codes in AI Coding Agents
Cyber security experts at Wiz discovered that a bug in six famous AI coding assistants allows a booby-trapped code project to silently take over a developer’s system. The assistant can ask access to edit one innocent-looking file, but the write…
Mount Royal University says hackers stole and deleted files following June cyberattack
Mount Royal University (MRU) has confirmed that threat actors stole data and deleted files after breaching the university’s network in a cyberattack that continues to affect recovery efforts weeks after the incident. In an update published on its website, the…
Fake Paysafe and Skrill SDKs on npm and PyPI Steal Developer Credentials
A coordinated supply-chain attack has compromised developers by distributing 17 malicious packages on npm and PyPI that impersonate legitimate SDKs for Paysafe, Skrill, and Neteller payment services. These packages were designed to silently exfiltrate sensitive credentials, including API keys,…
AI Agent Executes End-to-End Ransomware Attack Without Human Intervention, Researchers Say
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered what they believe is the first ransomware attack conducted by an autonomous artificial intelligence agent which they named JADEPUFFER. It is notable because the AI performed all stages of the attack, from targeting and compromising…
Rogue Agent Bug Could Have Let Attackers Hack AI Conversations
A critical vulnerability in Google’s Dialogflow could have let a hacker exploit other Code-Block-enabled agents via one Code Block-power agent, in one Google Cloud project. After this, the attacker could read chats, steal user data, and command bots to send…
Accenture Confirms Cyber Breach as Hacker Lists Alleged Company Data
Accenture, a global IT services firm, has confirmed experiencing a cybersecurity breach as a threat actor claimed to have stolen company data and was offering it for sale on a cybercrime forum. The breach claim was made in relation…
Romania’s Hospital Cyberattack Highlights Growing Ransomware Threats to Healthcare Systems
A large-scale ransomware attack that took place in the healthcare system of Romania in February 2024 makes for textbook material on how to respond to such incidents, as well as the challenges they present. The ransomware attack scenario started…
ED Charge Sheet Maps Sriki’s Darknet Crypto Laundering Network
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a sprawling 3,500-page prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Bengaluru, laying out what it calls a “sophisticated network” blending high-level hacking, darknet operations, cyber extortion and multi-crore cryptocurrency laundering. The charge…
Business Threat Management: Moving from Isolated to Unified Approach
Shifting away from isolated, technical data, to a continuous risk lifecycle can assist organizations in balancing security controls with actual business impact. A CVSS score of 9.5 may not be significant to a CFO, but when it demonstrates a flaw…
Phishing Campaign Targets Marketing Professionals Using Fake Job Interviews from Top Global Brands
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting marketing professionals by posing as recruiters from more than 30 globally recognized brands, including Adobe, Netflix, Coca-Cola, OpenAI, Adidas, and Marriott. The attackers aim to steal Google account credentials by luring victims into…
BeyondTrust Patches Four Vulnerabilities in Remote Support and PRA
BeyondTrust has released security updates to remediate four vulnerabilities affecting its Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) solutions, including two Critical authentication bypass flaws that could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable appliances under specific…
WhatsApp Appoints CRED Founder Kunal Shah as New Global Head
In a landmark move for the global tech industry, WhatsApp announced in June 2026 that its long-serving head Will Cathcart will step down, with Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah appointed as his successor. This transition marks the first time…
India Considers Separate AI Regulatory Framework as Government Signals Policy Shift
The Indian government is considering a law to govern artificial intelligence (AI) systems, signaling a shift from its previous approach of relying solely on existing information technology laws. Senior officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)…
Centre Orders Blocking of Battery Management Apps Exploited to Disable E-Rickshaws
After the Central Government discovered that seven battery management system (BMS) mobile applications were being misused to remotely disable batteries in electric vehicles and e-rickshaws, the Central Government has ordered the blocking of those applications. In multiple locations across India,…
Flipper Zero Firmware Continues With New Community Rules
Flipper Devices said it will continue the development of the Flipper Zero firmware, with more reliance on community contributions and a smaller internal team. New devices The announcement came after Flipper decided on building new devices such as Flipper One…
Five Eyes Warn AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Outpace Defenses Within Months
A Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued an urgent warning, warning that advanced artificial intelligence could soon allow cyberattacks capable of overwhelming government and enterprise defenses. They urge companies to strengthen their cybersecurity before these threats become reality. The…
Chinese AI Model GLM 5.2 Pushes Open-Weight AI Forward
Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai, formerly known as Zhipu AI, has introduced GLM 5.2, an open-weight large language model that is attracting attention among developers for combining advanced AI capabilities with the flexibility to run on privately owned hardware.…
Sovereign File Architecture Gains Importance as Enterprises Rethink Cloud Data Control
Cloud computing changed enterprise IT by enabling organizations to achieve significant storage scalability and cost savings. Companies quickly embraced the idea of storing data in the cloud because of its flexibility and accessibility. However, because information remains on physical…