Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has approved Meta’s plans to use data from European Union users to train its artificial intelligence systems, clearing a regulatory hurdle for the tech giant. The decision marks a significant step forward in Meta’s ambitions to develop AI capabilities using data sourced from its platforms across the EU. However, the […]
EC-Council has secured reaccreditation from the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), reaffirming the credibility of five of its cybersecurity certification programs. The renewed endorsement strengthens EC-Council’s standing in the global cybersecurity training landscape, particularly within professional and government sectors that rely on recognized qualifications to meet industry standards. The reaccreditation ensures that EC-Council’s […]
An ongoing international crackdown on cybercrime has resulted in the takedown of 300 domains linked to ransomware activity, according to an announcement from authorities leading the effort. Dubbed Operation Endgame, the initiative targets key infrastructure used by cybercriminals to orchestrate and deploy ransomware campaigns across global networks. The seized domains were reportedly central to the […]
Global law enforcement agencies and technology firms have coordinated an international operation to disrupt Lumma, a widely used infostealer favored by cybercriminal gangs. Authorities from the United States, Europe, and Japan executed the takedown with support from major tech companies, including Microsoft and Cloudflare. Lumma has been identified as a prevalent tool in the cybercrime […]
A newly identified threat actor known as “Hazy Hawk” is exploiting misconfigured Domain Name System (DNS) records to hijack subdomains tied to abandoned cloud services, according to researchers at Infoblox. Active since at least December 2023, Hazy Hawk targets high-profile organizations—including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and universities—by leveraging a technique called CNAME hijacking. The […]
Croatia is preparing to implement new artificial intelligence regulations, prompting concerns from digital rights activists who argue that the proposed framework may fall short of protecting fundamental rights. While the country aligns its legislative efforts with the European Union’s AI Act, campaigners are urging Croatian lawmakers to adopt additional safeguards that go beyond the EU-wide […]
Zscaler said Tuesday it plans to acquire Red Canary, a provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, as part of a broader push to enhance its cybersecurity platform with artificial intelligence and automation. The deal is aimed at strengthening Zscaler’s security operations by combining AI-driven capabilities with Red Canary’s expertise in threat detection and […]
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued a security bulletin warning customers of eight vulnerabilities affecting its StoreOnce systems, including a critical authentication bypass flaw. StoreOnce is HPE’s disk-based backup and deduplication solution, widely used for data protection and storage efficiency. The company flagged the issues as significant, urging users to take immediate action to mitigate potential […]
A new cyber campaign has infected at least 722 users across Latin America with malicious browser extensions since early 2025, cybersecurity researchers said. The operation primarily targets users in Brazil and focuses on Chromium-based browsers to harvest authentication data. According to researchers from Positive Technologies, the attackers use phishing emails to lure victims into downloading […]
A sprawling malware distribution campaign has compromised more than 140 GitHub repositories, targeting inexperienced cybercriminals and gaming cheat users through deceptive code laced with backdoors, according to researchers at Sophos. The scheme, attributed to a user linked with the email address ischhfd83@rambler.ru, dates back to at least November 2023. Of the 141 repositories analyzed, 133 […]
A proposed space-based missile defense system, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” is gaining attention following a call from President Donald Trump to reinforce U.S. protection against airborne threats. The ambitious initiative envisions a vast anti-missile shield orbiting Earth, designed to intercept and neutralize incoming attacks. If realized, the project could channel significant government contracts to private […]
A significant cybersecurity incident involving the NHS temping unit Active Directory breach was never publicly disclosed, raising concerns about transparency in handling sensitive data. The breach compromised the internal systems of NHS Professionals, the organization responsible for supplying temporary staff across the UK’s National Health Service. According to individuals familiar with the matter, incident responders […]