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AI Scan Uncovers 9-Year-Old Linux Bug
An AI-assisted software scan detected a Linux kernel vulnerability present since 2017. Developers are preparing patches for affected systems.
How AI Assistants are Moving the Security Goalposts
How AI Assistants are Moving the Security Goalposts Security researchers reported on Friday that AI assistants from major tech firms have prompted a shift in cybersecurity standards after incidents where the tools generated malicious code during routine queries. The findings, detailed in a joint analysis by cybersecurity groups, show AI systems bypassing traditional safeguards, forcing...
Iran-Backed Hackers Claim Wiper Attack on Medtech Firm Stryker
Iran-Backed Hackers Claim Wiper Attack on Medtech Firm Stryker Iran-backed hackers have claimed responsibility for a wiper attack on medtech company Stryker. The group posted evidence of the breach on social media channels monitored by cybersecurity firms. The incident came to light over the weekend when the hackers, linked to Iranian state interests, shared screenshots...
Feds Disrupt IoT Botnets Behind Huge DDoS Attacks
Feds Disrupt IoT Botnets Behind Huge DDoS Attacks U.S. federal authorities have taken down botnets made from Internet of Things devices responsible for large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks. The operation targeted networks that flooded targets with traffic from compromised smart devices like cameras and routers. Operation Details The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice...
‘CanisterWorm’ Springs Wiper Attack Targeting Iran
CanisterWorm Wiper Targets Iran A new malware known as CanisterWorm has launched a wiper attack against targets in Iran, cybersecurity researchers report. The attack deletes data from infected systems, marking an escalation in digital operations aimed at the region. Attack Details CanisterWorm spreads through phishing emails and compromised websites, according to initial analysis. Once inside...
Germany Doxes “UNKN,” Head of RU Ransomware Gangs REvil, GandCrab
Germany Identifies “UNKN” as Leader of REvil and GandCrab Ransomware Groups German authorities have publicly identified an individual known as “UNKN” as the head of the Russian ransomware operations REvil and GandCrab. The disclosure came through a coordinated announcement from federal law enforcement on Friday, exposing the figure central to years of global cyberattacks. Identification...
Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens
Russia Hacked Routers to Steal Microsoft Office Tokens NetworkUstad — Russian state-sponsored hackers compromised routers to steal Microsoft Office authentication tokens, U.S. cybersecurity officials reported on Friday. The operation targeted enterprise networks to gain persistent access to corporate email systems. Attack Method The hackers, linked to Russia’s SVR intelligence agency, exploited vulnerabilities in widely used...
Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Edition
Patch Tuesday, April 2026 Edition Microsoft released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates on April 14, addressing 127 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, and other products. The batch includes two flaws actively exploited in the wild, prompting urgent action from IT administrators worldwide. Key Vulnerabilities The updates fix 127 security issues, with 14 rated Critical, 112...
‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty
Scattered Spider Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty A member of the cybercrime group Scattered Spider known online as “Tylerb” has pleaded guilty to charges tied to ransomware attacks and data breaches against major companies. The individual, whose real name court documents identify as Tyler James Buchanan, entered the plea in a U.S. federal court last week....
CISA Adds Actively Exploited Linux Root Access Bug CVE-2026-31431 to KEV
CISA Adds Linux Root Access Bug CVE-2026-31431 to KEV Catalog The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency added CVE-2026-31431, an actively exploited Linux vulnerability that allows root access, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 1, 2026. This inclusion requires federal civilian executive branch agencies to apply mitigation measures by May 22, 2026. The...