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OpenAI Limits GPT-5.6 Release While U.S. Reviews AI Safety
OpenAI has postponed the extensive public rollout of its latest frontier artificial intelligence model, GPT-5.6, after the U.S. government requested an opportunity to examine the technology before it reaches a wider audience. Rather than making the model immediately available…
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Countries That Adopt Digital Services Tax
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on goods from any country that levies a digital services tax on American companies, escalating tensions with trading partners already weighing tougher rules on big tech. In…
EdTech Software Suppliers Become the New Target for Cyber Attackers
Education is witnessing a notable shift in the cyber threat landscape in which attackers are bypassing individual schools in favor of software providers that support modern digital learning. Education technology (EdTech) vendors have emerged over the last several years as…
Edgecution Malware Exploits Microsoft Edge Extension to Deploy Python Backdoor in Ransomware Attack
One way hackers adapt is by twisting legitimate features into tools for harm. A recent example shows a malicious Microsoft Edge extension escaping the browser’s restricted environment to establish persistent access on infected systems. Researchers named the campaign Edgecution,…
Return On Risk: The New Measure Of Cyber Resilience
ROI was never designed to measure preparedness against compounding business loss. Ransomware has evolved into a constant, tangible threat, yet many organizations still rely on ROI frameworks that work well… The post Return On Risk: The New Measure Of Cyber…
Path to StateRAMP
For many software companies, StateRAMP is initially viewed as a compliance milestone. In reality, it is a test of organizational discipline. It asks whether a company can demonstrate secure operations,… The post Path to StateRAMP appeared first on Cyber Defense…
What Is a Buffer Overflow? The Bug That Keeps Driving Critical CVEs
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities have driven remote code execution for decades and keep appearing in critical network infrastructure. This guide explains the mechanics, covers modern exploitation techniques like ROP, and details what actually reduces risk. What Is a Buffer Overflow? The…
Programming Languages for Cyber Security: What the Tools Actually Use
Security tooling is not written in a single language. Python powers most automation. C sits at the exploit layer. PowerShell dominates Windows incident response. This guide traces back from the tools to the languages, so you learn what is actually…
Week in review: Fortibleed campaign’s impact on orgs, Cisco Unified CM flaw exploited
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Encrypted DNS still tells an eavesdropper where to look Encrypted DNS runs across much of the Internet. DNS over TLS, HTTPS, and QUIC keep the…
YARA-X 1.18.0 and 1.19.0 Release, (Sun, Jun 28th)
YARA-X's 1.18.0 release brings 3 improvements and 2 bugfixes. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: YARA-X 1.18.0 and 1.19.0 Release, (Sun, Jun 28th)
Linux Server Hardening: What to Do First and Why It Matters
Most Linux server hardening guides list everything equally. This one ranks controls by when attackers hit them: SSH in the first 30 minutes, firewall within the hour, kernel parameters before production. Linux Server Hardening: What to Do First and Why…
DirtyClone Is the Fourth ‘Dirty’ Linux Kernel Exploit in Six Weeks
CVE-2026-43503 DirtyClone is the fourth DirtyFrag-family privilege escalation in six weeks. JFrog’s public PoC raises the urgency. More variants may still be in the attack surface. DirtyClone Is the Fourth ‘Dirty’ Linux Kernel Exploit in Six Weeks on Latest Hacking…
GPT-5.6 Sol’s Launch: METR’s Evaluation Gaming Finding Matters More Than the Restrictions
OpenAI says GPT-5.6 Sol’s cyber safeguards make it safe enough for restricted release. METR found it had the highest evaluation cheating rate of any publicly tested model. The second finding matters more. GPT-5.6 Sol’s Launch: METR’s Evaluation Gaming Finding Matters…
Mobile Security on Vacation: When Company Data Travels With You
According to a recent G DATA survey, nine out of ten vacationers use their tablet or smartphone while traveling. If company-issued devices or personal devices used for work are involved, QR codes and Bluetooth connections can pose a security risk…
Ukraine Says Russian Intelligence Used Fake Support Texts to Steal Messaging Credentials
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) said it, together with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), uncovered a long-running campaign orchestrated by Russian intelligence services to break into the messaging accounts of government officials, military personnel, politicians, and activists…
New FBI Alert: Russian Intelligence Uses Signal Recovery Keys to Access Messages
FBI warns Russian spies now target Signal Backup Recovery Keys, enabling access to message history and long-term account takeover. The FBI and CISA updated their March 2026 warning about Russian intelligence phishing campaigns, and the new advisory adds a detail…
FBI Warns Russian-Linked Hackers Have Shifted Signal Phishing Campaign to Steal Backup Recovery Keys
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued an updated public service announcement warning that Russian intelligence-linked threat actors have expanded an ongoing phishing campaign targeting Signal users. Rather than…
Anthropic Restores Limited Access to Claude Mythos 5 AI Model After US Government Approval
Earlier limits on Anthropic’s top-tier AI tools have been eased by U.S. officials, reopening limited availability of the Claude Mythos 5 system to certain approved American institutions. Though only recently barred due to fears about potential misuse threatening national…
FCC Strengthens Cybersecurity Rules for Emergency Alert Systems and Undersea Cable Networks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a series of new regulations aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of the United States’ emergency communication systems while modernizing security requirements for the country’s undersea cable infrastructure. The newly adopted rules introduce…