Anthropic’s Claude AI platform suffered a global outage that left users and developers dealing with elevated error rates and service interruptions for nearly 90 minutes before recovery was completed. The disruption hit the Claude ecosystem at a time when…
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AryStinger Malware Botnet Hijacks Over 4,000 Outdated Routers for Cyberattacks
AryStinger, a fresh malware botnet, has breached over four thousand aging routers across the globe. Devices caught in its grip now serve as launchpads for online attacks, quietly repurposed without user knowledge. Detected by analysts at Qianxin’s XLab division,…
CryptoBandits Malware Combines Crypto Theft and Backdoor Access
Microsoft has disclosed details of a newly identified Windows malware campaign that combines cryptocurrency theft, covert command-and-control communications, and remote access capabilities, creating a threat that extends well beyond traditional crypto-stealing malware. Tracked as CryptoBandits, the malware has been…
New Prinz Eugen Ransomware Targets Recently Modified Files First, Researchers Find
Security researchers have revealed a ransomware operation known as Prinz Eugen that employs an unusual file-encryption strategy designed to increase pressure on victims. According to an investigation by ThreatDown, Malwarebytes’ enterprise security division, the malware gives priority to files…
Gravity SMTP Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation, Over 17 Million Attack Attempts Detected
Cybersecurity researchers are warning WordPress administrators about ongoing attacks targeting a recently fixed security flaw in the Gravity SMTP plugin, which is currently installed on nearly 100,000 websites. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-4020 and assigned a CVSS score of…
Haldwani Cyber Fraud: ₹2.5 Lakh Stolen Without OTP, Raising Bank Security Concerns
In Haldwani, a cyber fraud case has once again shaken public trust in digital banking, after a victim reportedly lost money without clicking a suspicious link or sharing an OTP. The case is worrying because it shows how modern…
Bitcoin Drops Below $60,000 as Market Selloff and Security Fears Weigh on Crypto
Falling further now, Bitcoin dipped under $60,000 again – the first time since early 2024 – amid softness across financial markets and rising unease about digital safety. Around $59,909, it lost close to 6% in one session, almost 18.5%…
Unpatchable BootROM Flaw Exposes Apple A12 and A13 SecureROM Chain
The disclosure of a new hardware-level exploit has raised new concerns about the long-term security implications of immutable silicon vulnerabilities across Apple’s entire ecosystem. Paradigm Shift researchers have revealed usbliter8, a working SecureROM exploit compromising the boot chain of…
Operation Escaneo Signals Shift in Latin America Cyber Threat Landscape
Operation Escaneo is a warning sign for Latin America’s cybersecurity ecosystem, showing that financially motivated attackers are adopting more advanced intrusion methods. The campaign, uncovered through an exposed attacker server, targeted government, financial, and critical infrastructure organizations across Mexico,…
AutoJack Reveals New Threat to Autonomous AI Agent Security
Researchers are discovering new security threats that extend well beyond traditional prompt manipulation as artificial intelligence agents acquire the capability of browsing websites, interacting with local services, executing tools, and automating complex workflows. AutoJack, the newest example of malware that…
Critical Flaws in SiderAI and MaxAI Chrome Extensions Expose Millions to Browser Hijacking
Over ten million people might face major online threats following the discovery of severe weaknesses in two common AI-based Chrome add-ons, SiderAI and MaxAI. Though designed to assist with summaries and automated tasks, these tools were found carrying dangerous…
Cybersecurity Leaders Face Growing Workloads as AI Changes the Job
The responsibilities placed on cybersecurity leaders are becoming increasingly difficult to manage as organizations face a growing number of cyber threats, rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, and increasing demands for security oversight across the business. A recent survey…
INC Ransomware Climbs Into Top Tier of Cybercrime Operations, Surpasses 830 Victims
The ransomware operation known as INC has grown into one of the most active cybercrime groups of 2026, with security researchers linking it to more than 830 victims since it first appeared in August 2023. According to researchers at…
India Temporarily Bans Telegram Ahead of NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam to Curb Fraud
India has temporarily restricted Telegram ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, as authorities move to curb exam fraud and protect the integrity of one of the country’s most important medical entrance tests. The decision has drawn attention because…
Ukraine Joins EU Cybersecurity Reserve to Strengthen Cyber Resilience and Emergency Response
Now able to tap into the EU’s emergency cyber network, Ukraine joins a support framework cleared by the Council of the European Union. When overwhelming cyberattacks strike, help may come faster because Kyiv can formally seek aid beyond what…
Nintendo Confirms Third-Party Survey Data Breach, Says Customer Information Remains Secure
Nintendo of America has acknowledged that employee survey data was exposed through a security incident involving TinyPulse, a third-party platform used for internal feedback and engagement surveys. The company emphasized that its own systems were not compromised and that…
Microsoft Exposes Malware Operation Combining USB LNK Worms and Tor-Based C2 Servers
A threat actor will benefit from combining cryptocurrency theft, covert communications, and remote access into a single malware framework in order to increase stealth and persistence. Microsoft has revealed the existence of a Windows-based clipper campaign active since February…
Underground Forum Tutorial Reveals How Cybercriminal Communities Teach Vulnerability Exploitation and Profit-Making
A forum discussion titled “Hacking for Profit. Working method” has provided cybersecurity researchers with a unique look into how underground communities educate aspiring hackers on vulnerability exploitation and monetization. While the original post is neither highly technical nor extensive,…
Peter Todd Warns Zcash Privacy Tech Is Too Risky for Bitcoin Consensus Layer
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd has warned that Zcash-style privacy technology is too risky to integrate into Bitcoin’s consensus layer, arguing that the cryptographic complexity behind Zcash’s shielded transactions introduces unacceptable operational risk for Bitcoin’s base protocol. His comments erupted…
New Apple Ad Blocker Filtr Expands Protection Beyond Browsers on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Filtr, a fresh ad-blocking app, extends privacy for Apple device owners. Instead of limiting itself to web browsers, it stops advertisements inside mobile and desktop applications too. Created by Kaylee Serena Calderolla – known for developing Wipr, a tool…