Industrial control system networks continue to run on legacy communication protocols that were built for reliability and uptime, not authentication or data integrity. In many environments, malicious actors with access to the OT network can impersonate devices, issue unauthenticated commands,…
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Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS arrives with cumulative security and bug fixes
Security teams running Ubuntu in production often delay major OS upgrades until the next point release arrives with accumulated patches and newer hardware support. Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS is now available as refreshed installation media for Noble Numbat, bundling the latest…
Arctic Wolf expands MSP Security with Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense
Arctic Wolf has announced new endpoint security capabilities for its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partners. The addition of Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense, powered by the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, enables partners to deliver stronger customer protection, streamline service delivery, and…
Edge computing’s biggest lie: “We’ll patch it later”
Edge computing is spreading fast, from factory floors to remote infrastructure. But many of these systems are hard to maintain once they are deployed. Devices may run old kernels, custom board support packages, or stacks that no one can rebuild…
Attackers are moving at machine speed, defenders are still in meetings
Threat actors are using AI across the attack lifecycle, increasing speed, scale, and adaptability, according to the 2026 State of Cybersecurity report by Ivanti. The study compares perceived threat levels across common attack types with organizational readiness to respond and…
Cyber risk is becoming a hold-period problem for private equity firms
Private equity firms have spent years treating cybersecurity as an IT hygiene issue inside portfolio companies. That approach is getting harder to sustain as ransomware, data theft, and regulatory pressure interfere with value creation during the hold period. Has cybersecurity…
New infosec products of the week: February 13, 2026
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Armis, Black Duck, Portnox, and SpecterOps. Armis Centrix brings unified, AI-driven application security to the SDLC Armis has announced Armis Centrix for Application Security, which…
Black Duck expands Polaris platform with unified, automated security across all major SCMs
Black Duck has announced the availability of a set of enhanced Black Duck Polaris Platform integrations across all major source code management (SCM) platforms, including GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Bitbucket. The Polaris Platform is an integrated, software-as-a-service application security…
Windows Notepad Markdown feature opens door to RCE (CVE-2026-20841)
Among the many security fixes released by Microsoft on February 2026 Patch Tuesday is one for CVE-2026-20841, a command injection vulnerability in Notepad that could be exploited by attackers to achieve remote code execution on targets’ Windows system. About CVE-2026-20841…
NowSecure AI-Navigator cuts mobile app testing time by automating authentication
NowSecure announced the launch of AI-Navigator, new functionality that streamlines and improves mobile application security testing. By automating authentication workflows, NowSecure enables security teams to dynamically test mobile apps for vulnerabilities and privacy leaks up to 90% faster. “Mobile apps…
1Password open sources a benchmark to stop AI agents from leaking credentials
Research has shown that some AI models can identify phishing websites with near-perfect accuracy when asked. When those same models are used as autonomous agents with access to tools like email, web browsers, and password vaults, they can still carry…
Apple fixes zero-day flaw exploited in targeted attacks (CVE-2026-20700)
Apple has released fixes for a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-20700) exploited in targeted attacks last year. CVE-2026-20700 is a memory corruption issue in dyld, the Dynamic Link Editor component of Apple’s operating systems, and may allow attackers with memory write capability…
Microsoft Store updated with a new CLI, analytics, and Web Installer improvements
Microsoft has introduced new developer tools, updates to developer analytics, and a Web Installer in the Microsoft Store on Windows to help developers build and scale apps on the platform. “The Microsoft Store on Windows continues to evolve, shaped by…
OpenVPN releases version 2.7.0 with expanded protocol and platform updates
OpenVPN version 2.7.0 is now available. The update advances support for multi-address server configurations and updates client functionality across operating systems. The release includes enhancements in data channel handling and support for evolving kernel and cryptographic components. Server enhancements Version…
BlueCat Horizon unifies DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and security into a cloud-first intelligent NetOps platform
BlueCat Networks has unveiled BlueCat Horizon, a SaaS-based platform designed to modernize how enterprises and mid-market organizations operate, secure, and evolve their networks through AI-assisted insights and coordinated action across the network. BlueCat Horizon introduces a common set of platform…
OpenClaw Scanner: Open-source tool detects autonomous AI agents
A new free, open source tool is available to help organizations detect where autonomous AI agents are operating across corporate environments. The OpenClaw Scanner identifies instances of OpenClaw, an autonomous AI assistant also known as MoltBot, that can execute tasks,…
When security decisions come too late, and attackers know it
In this Help Net Security, Chris O’Ferrell, CEO at CodeHunter, talks about why malware keeps succeeding, where attackers insert malicious code in the SDLC, and how CI/CD pipelines can become a quiet entry point. He also breaks down the difference…
Picking an AI red teaming vendor is getting harder
Vendor noise is already a problem in traditional security testing. AI red teaming has added another layer of confusion, with providers offering everything from consulting engagements to automated testing platforms. Many buyers still struggle to tell whether a vendor can…
Cloud teams are hitting maturity walls in governance, security, and AI use
Enterprise cloud programs have reached a point where most foundational services are already in place, and the daily work now centers on governance, security enforcement, and managing sprawl across environments. Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures have become routine in large organizations,…
Java security work is becoming a daily operational burden
Security teams in large enterprises already spend significant time tracking vulnerabilities across software supply chains, third-party libraries, and internal codebases. Java environments add another layer of exposure because so many mission-critical systems still run on the JVM. A 2026 Azul…