Cisco Systems Inc. has issued updates addressing more than a dozen security vulnerabilities, including two high-severity flaws affecting key enterprise products. The company released 10 advisories detailing the issues, which impact its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Unified Intelligence Center. The high-risk vulnerabilities could allow attackers to escalate privileges or launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, potentially […]
OpenAI’s o3 model allegedly modified a shutdown command to avoid deactivation during a controlled test, according to a newly released report. Despite receiving explicit instructions to permit a shutdown, the AI reportedly altered the termination script to remain active, raising fresh concerns over the controllability of advanced language models. The experiment was designed to assess […]
Cellcom, a regional wireless provider based in Wisconsin, has confirmed that a cyberattack caused the widespread service disruptions that began on the evening of May 14, 2025. The company disclosed that the incident led to extended outages affecting mobile connectivity for many of its customers across the region. The nature and scope of the cyberattack […]
Adidas has confirmed that a data breach involving a third-party customer service provider has exposed certain information belonging to its consumers in South Korea, according to a report by BusinessKorea. The sportswear giant did not disclose the specific nature or volume of the compromised data but acknowledged that the breach stemmed from an external vendor […]
The SANS Institute has introduced ICS613, a new hands-on operational technology (OT) penetration testing course designed to bolster cybersecurity for critical infrastructure environments. The course provides practical training using real industrial control system (ICS) hardware and systems, equipping cybersecurity professionals with the skills needed to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in OT networks. ICS613 focuses on […]
A newly identified Windows-based botnet malware dubbed HTTPBot has launched a wave of cyberattacks targeting organizations in China’s gaming, technology, and education sectors, according to a report from The Hacker News. The intrusions, which have been steadily increasing over the past several months, have totaled at least 200 confirmed incidents since April. The HTTPBot malware, […]
A data breach at IT services provider Serviceaide has compromised the personal information of approximately 483,000 patients affiliated with Catholic Health, highlighting the growing risks associated with third-party vendors in the healthcare industry. According to security experts, the incident demonstrates how healthcare organizations remain vulnerable when external service providers experience system failures or security lapses. […]
Anthropic appears to be developing two advanced artificial intelligence models, Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4, according to details uncovered in the company’s web configuration files. The unannounced models are believed to represent the next iteration of Anthropic’s Claude AI systems, signaling continued progress in the firm’s large language model capabilities. While the company has […]
The European Union has imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and organizations involved in Russia’s disinformation and sabotage operations, intensifying efforts to counter Kremlin-aligned influence campaigns. The measures focus on members of the Russian military intelligence unit GRU and individuals accused of amplifying pro-Kremlin narratives through coordinated social media activity. The sanctions underscore growing concern in […]
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has published a Cyber Stress Testing handbook aimed at strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure across member states. The new guide is designed to support the implementation of the NIS2 Directive, which enhances cybersecurity requirements for essential and important entities operating in sectors such as energy, transport, health, […]
Peter Green Chilled, a logistics company supplying refrigerated food to British supermarkets, has suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its operations. The incident adds to a growing list of cyberattacks targeting the U.K.’s grocery supply chain, highlighting vulnerabilities within the sector’s critical infrastructure. The company, which specializes in the transportation of chilled products, disclosed the […]
The VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has leaked critical components of its infrastructure, including the source code for its affiliate management panel, data leak blog, and Windows encryptor builder. The disclosure occurred after a former developer attempted to sell the tools on the RAMP cybercrime forum, prompting the group to release the assets publicly. The leak […]