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ServiceNow AI Platform Vulnerability Patched: Unauthenticated User Impersonation Risk Mitigated
ServiceNow has patched a critical AI Platform vulnerability (CVE-2025-12420) allowing unauthenticated user impersonation. Learn about the affected applications and recommended updates.


VoidLink Malware Emerges: A Stealthy New Threat to Linux Cloud and Container Environments
Discover VoidLink, a new advanced Linux malware framework targeting cloud and container environments with stealth, self-deletion, and modular capabilities.


Business Continuity Planning in 2026: Preparing for What You Can’t Predict
Business continuity planning has changed. Disruption is no longer rare, tidy, or confined to a single event. Cyber incidents, cloud outages, system failures, natural disasters, and human error can stack up fast and trigger cascading impacts across apps, data, vendors, and people. The real challenge for leadership is not just having a Business Continuity Plan. The challenge is staying operational while the situation changes minute by minute, with customers watching, regulator


Unmasking the "Pig Butchering" Scam Machine: Service Providers Fueling Global Fraud Rings
Researchers reveal how "Pig Butchering" scam operations are fueled by specialized service providers offering tools, fake trading sites, and infrastructure for global fraud rings.


Anthropic Unveils Claude for Healthcare, Empowering Patients and Providers with Secure AI Access
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare, offering secure access to patient health records and AI-powered tools for providers, payers, and life sciences, focusing on privacy and efficiency.


WhatsApp Worm Unleashes Astaroth Banking Trojan on Brazil
Astaroth banking trojan spreads in Brazil via a new WhatsApp worm, harvesting contacts and stealing financial credentials. Learn about the attack chain and social engineering tactics.


CISA Retires 10 Emergency Directives, Bolstering Federal Cybersecurity Posture
CISA retires 10 Emergency Directives issued between 2019 and 2024, marking a significant step in bolstering federal cybersecurity defenses through the KEV catalog and BOD 22-01.


The 2026 Managed IT Services Guide: What Businesses Should Expect From Their MSP
Technology sits at the center of nearly every business decision today. Systems must stay online, data must remain protected, and teams must be able to work without friction. When IT fails, productivity slows, customers notice, and leadership attention is pulled away from growth. Managed IT services exist to solve this problem, but expectations have changed. Businesses no longer want basic troubleshooting or reactive support. They want a partner that understands operations, a


Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing AI Chats from 900,000 Users
Two malicious Chrome extensions with over 900,000 combined downloads were caught stealing ChatGPT and DeepSeek conversations, along with browsing data, posing a significant privacy risk.


Microsoft Alerts Organizations to Phishing Scams Exploiting Email Routing Flaws
Microsoft warns of a surge in phishing attacks exploiting email routing misconfigurations and Direct Send abuse, allowing threat actors to send internal-looking emails for credential theft and financial scams.


Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targets European Hotels with Fake Booking Alerts and DCRat Malware
A new phishing campaign, PHALT#BLYX, is targeting European hotels with fake Booking.com alerts, leading to DCRat malware deployment via fake BSoD screens and MSBuild abuse.


Critical n8n Vulnerabilities Expose Systems to Command Execution
Discover the critical n8n vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-68668 and CVE-2025-68613) allowing command execution. Learn about the impact, affected versions, and essential remediation steps.


Cybercriminals Exploit Google Cloud for Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals are exploiting Google Cloud's Application Integration service to send sophisticated, multi-stage phishing emails that bypass security filters and target user credentials.


Trust Wallet Hack: $7 Million in Crypto Lost Due to Malicious Chrome Extension Update
Learn about the Trust Wallet Chrome extension hack that led to $7 million in crypto losses, how the attack occurred, and what steps users should take to protect their funds.


How High-Performing Enterprises Run IT Like a Service Business
AI initiatives rarely slow down because models are weak. They stall because data systems cannot support real enterprise complexity. Hybrid environments, distributed teams, compliance pressure, and fast-changing priorities expose every weakness in the data foundation. Modernizing data architecture for AI means designing data as a dependable internal service. One that delivers trusted, well-governed data quickly and consistently to everyone who needs it. When done well, data st


Kimwolf Botnet Unleashes 1.8 Million Android TVs in Massive DDoS Assault
Discover how the Kimwolf botnet has hijacked 1.8 million Android TVs and set-top boxes, launching massive DDoS attacks and employing advanced evasion techniques.


Kimsuky APT Exploits QR Codes for DocSwap Android Malware Distribution
North Korean threat actor Kimsuky is distributing the DocSwap Android malware through QR code phishing campaigns, impersonating logistics services and other applications.


GhostPoster Malware Lurks in Firefox Add-ons, Infecting 50,000 Users
Discover how the GhostPoster malware infiltrated 17 Firefox add-ons, affecting over 50,000 users by hiding malicious code in PNG icons and employing advanced evasion techniques.


Urgent Security Alert: Apple Patches Actively Exploited WebKit Zero-Days in iOS and macOS
Apple releases urgent security updates for iOS and macOS, patching two actively exploited WebKit zero-day vulnerabilities that could enable sophisticated targeted attacks. Users must update immediately.


Why Data Modernization Is the Foundation of Every AI Initiative
AI initiatives rarely fail because of a lack of ideas. They fail because the underlying data foundation cannot support them. Enterprises today generate unprecedented volumes of data, yet many remain constrained by legacy platforms, fragmented pipelines, and analytics models that can’t scale. When data is trapped in silos or built on outdated infrastructure, it limits visibility, slows decision-making, and prevents organizations from fully leveraging AI and automation. Data mo


How Enterprises Can Safely Deploy AI Agents in Production Environments
AI agents are no longer experimental novelties limited to R&D teams. They're becoming operational assets capable of running core business functions, making decisions, and executing workflows autonomously. As enterprises shift from automation pilots to scaled AI execution, ensuring safe deployment becomes mission-critical. Enterprises face the dual challenge of embracing innovation while maintaining system integrity, compliance, and performance. This guide outlines a practica


Amazon Uncovers Years-Long Russian GRU Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Western Critical Infrastructure
Amazon reveals a years-long GRU cyber campaign targeting Western energy and cloud infrastructure, detailing evolving tactics and providing recommendations for defense.


Millions of Users' AI Chats Secretly Harvested by 'Featured' Chrome Extension
Discover how the popular Chrome extension Urban VPN Proxy secretly harvested millions of users' AI chats from platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, compromising sensitive data.


NANOREMOTE Malware Stealthily Controls Windows Systems Via Google Drive API
Discover how the NANOREMOTE malware uses the Google Drive API for covert command and control on Windows systems, its advanced capabilities, and its links to known threat actors.


CISA Flags Actively Exploited GeoServer Vulnerability in KEV Catalog
CISA adds GeoServer XXE vulnerability (CVE-2025-58360) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog due to active exploitation. Learn about the risks and remediation.


Gogs Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited, Affecting Over 700 Instances
Over 700 Gogs instances are actively being exploited due to an unpatched zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-8110), allowing for file overwrite and remote code execution.


New 'NanoRemote' Malware Stealthily Controls Windows Systems via Google Drive
Discover how the new NanoRemote malware uses Google Drive API for covert command and control of Windows systems, posing a significant threat to targeted sectors.


How Proactive Monitoring Will Evolve in 2026: From Detection to Prediction
Proactive monitoring is stepping into a new era. As businesses become more digital, more distributed, and more dependent on real-time operations, the expectations of monitoring systems are no longer just about uptime. They are about foresight. The ability to spot trouble before it happens, to adapt security measures without delay, and to keep teams informed and equipped without overwhelming them. Traditional monitoring tools were built for yesterday's infrastructure. They lo


WinRAR Zero-Day Vulnerability (CVE-2025-8088) Under Active Attack by Multiple Threat Groups
WinRAR zero-day vulnerability CVE-2025-8088 is under active attack by threat groups like RomCom and Paper Werewolf. Learn about the risks and how to protect yourself.


Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday: 56 Flaws Fixed, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addresses 56 security flaws, including an actively exploited zero-day in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver, and other critical vulnerabilities in PowerShell and GitHub Copilot.


The 2026 Cybersecurity Playbook: How MSPs Reduce Risk Before It Happens
Cybersecurity is no longer just about defense. It’s about foresight. The most successful organizations in 2026 are those that prepare for threats before they emerge. Cybercriminals have evolved, and your approach to protection must evolve with them. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are playing a crucial role in this shift, helping businesses assess and mitigate cyber risks before they become business disruptions. This playbook is designed to help business leaders understand h


Google Fortifies Chrome with New Defenses Against AI Prompt Injection Attacks
Google enhances Chrome security with layered defenses, including a User Alignment Critic and Agent Origin Sets, to combat indirect prompt injection attacks on AI agents.


Malicious Code Lurks in Developer Tools: VS Code, Go, npm, and Rust Packages Compromised
Discover how malicious VS Code extensions and compromised Go, npm, and Rust packages are stealing developer data and hijacking sessions. Learn about the GlassWorm malware and how to protect yourself.


Critical WordPress and ICTBroadcast Vulnerabilities Fueling Cyberattacks
Active exploitation of a critical Sneeit WordPress RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-6389) and an ICTBroadcast flaw (CVE-2025-2611) fueling Frost Botnet attacks.


New Android Malware Threats: FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and ClayRat Escalate Data Theft Tactics
Explore the evolving Android malware landscape with FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and ClayRat, detailing their advanced data theft techniques and the growing threat to mobile security.


The 2026 Cloud Strategy Playbook: How to Right-Size, Secure, and Optimize
Cloud decisions made in the next few years will shape how resilient, innovative, and profitable an organization can be for the next decade. Leaders are no longer asking whether they should use the cloud. They are asking how to right size it, how to secure it, and how to make sure it truly supports business continuity instead of introducing new risks. Cloud adoption is no longer optional, it is a foundational pillar of enterprise continuity, resilience, and scalability. But mo


Intellexa's Predator Spyware Exposed: Zero-Day Exploits and Ad-Based Attacks Revealed
Intellexa's Predator spyware is exposed through leaked documents, revealing the use of 15 zero-day exploits and a new "Aladdin" system for zero-click infections via malicious ads. The company allegedly retained remote access to client systems, continuing global operations despite sanctions.


Silent Threat: Zero-Click Attack Can Erase Google Drive via Deceptive Emails
Discover how a new zero-click attack can delete your Google Drive contents using crafted emails and AI browser agents, and learn about potential mitigation strategies.


Aisuru Botnet Unleashes Record-Breaking 29.7 Tbps DDoS Attack, Cloudflare Steps In
Cloudflare mitigates a record-breaking 29.7 Tbps DDoS attack launched by the Aisuru botnet, highlighting the escalating threat of botnets-for-hire and the need for advanced cyber defenses.


GoldFactory Malware Campaign Exploits Modified Banking Apps, Infecting Over 11,000 Devices in Southeast Asia
Discover how the GoldFactory malware campaign is infecting over 11,000 Southeast Asian devices using modified banking apps and sophisticated social engineering tactics.


How to Build a Cybersecurity Roadmap for 2026: Practical Steps for Every Business
Cyber attacks are evolving faster than most organizations can keep up, and the gap between tools purchased and value realized keeps getting wider. Many leadership teams feel that they are spending more on security every year, yet still lack a clear answer to a simple question: Where are we today, where do we need to be, and what is the plan to get there by 2026? That is exactly what a cybersecurity roadmap should solve. Instead of a pile of disconnected projects and tools, a


India Cracks Down on Messaging App Fraud: SIM Binding Now Mandatory
India mandates messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to link with active SIM cards to combat rising cyber fraud and misuse, introducing new security rules for enhanced traceability.


Malicious Rust Crate Targets Web3 Developers with OS-Specific Malware
A malicious Rust crate named 'evm-units' has been discovered, delivering OS-specific malware to Web3 developers by masquerading as an EVM helper tool. The threat targets Windows, macOS, and Linux systems and its execution is influenced by the presence of Qihoo 360 antivirus.


ShadyPanda's Seven-Year Spyware Campaign Hijacks 4.3 Million Browser Users
Discover how the ShadyPanda threat actor used browser extensions to spy on over 4.3 million users for seven years, evolving from affiliate fraud to a full-blown spyware operation.


Lazarus APT's Remote Worker Scheme Exposed Live: Researchers Infiltrate North Korean Cyber Operation
Researchers have captured live footage of Lazarus Group's remote worker infiltration scheme, exposing their tactics of identity theft and remote access used to target Western companies.


How AI Will Redefine the Service Desk in 2026: What Clients Should Expect
Service desks are moving from reactive ticket queues to intelligent, always-on service layers that feel closer to a digital operations team than a traditional helpdesk. By 2026, AI agents embedded into the service desk will not just suggest answers or tag tickets. They will act, decide, coordinate and continuously improve, right alongside your human teams. Autonomous AI Agents & Intelligent Automation Platforms are at the center of this shift. Instead of bolting chatbots ont


Albiriox Malware Unleashed: A New Threat to 400+ Financial Apps
Discover the new Albiriox Android malware, a sophisticated MaaS threat targeting over 400 financial apps for on-device fraud and screen control. Learn how it operates and evades detection.


CISA Flags Actively Exploited OpenPLC ScadaBR Flaw, Russian Hacktivists Linked to Attacks
CISA adds CVE-2021-26829, an actively exploited XSS vulnerability in OpenPLC ScadaBR, to its KEV catalog. Russian hacktivist group TwoNet linked to recent attacks on industrial systems.


Gainsight Expands Impacted Customer List After Salesforce Security Alert
Gainsight confirms a security incident has impacted more Salesforce customers than initially reported, with ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. Learn about the attack details and precautionary measures.


Microsoft Fortifies Entra ID Logins: Blocking Unauthorized Scripts by 2026
Microsoft to block unauthorized scripts in Entra ID logins starting October 2026 as part of its Secure Future Initiative to enhance security against injection attacks.
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