Cyber CrimeWarlock Hits SharePoint, Then Strikes
Symantec says the China-linked group behind Warlock ransomware disabled defenses on dozens of hosts within hours of exploiting SharePoint flaws.
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SecurityMicrosoft: Attackers Lead AI Arms Race
Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report finds attackers are gaining AI advantages faster than defenders, risking a spike in unpatched vulnerabilities.
SecurityThe Hacker Who Chose Defense
Mimecast's Rob Juncker reflects on a childhood that mixed curiosity and crime, and the warning that steered him to security.
Cyber CrimeDual RMM Phishing Attack Evades Defenses
Microsoft says phishing emails hid a legitimate MSP360 installer behind meeting and PDF lures, then used it to install ScreenConnect as a redundant remote-access channel.
Tech NewsPentagon's Project Meridian leans on tech founders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth named Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to co-lead a 120-day study of future warfare.
Cyber Crimenpm malware hides in runtime, not install
Checkmarx found the indexed-btree npm package evades install-script defenses by hiding malware in a runtime method, and nine related packages were removed.
SecurityTigerByte Exits Stealth With $3M for Edge AI Defense
New Hampshire startup TigerByte Cyber emerges from stealth with $3 million in seed funding to harden legacy and edge systems for military and commercial use.
SecurityBasics Before Tools in Cyber Defense
A longtime CISO argues that asset visibility, identity management, and recovery planning matter more than the newest security products.
SecurityASM Summit Takes Aim at Blind Spots
SecurityWeek's Attack Surface Management Summit runs today, with sessions on asset visibility, SBOMs, red teaming, and AI-driven defense.
AI & MLMicrosoft Drafts AI Rules for Cyber Defense
A new draft code of conduct would block its MAI models from generating working exploit code while opening a review track for defensive security work.
SecurityDefense Cyber Spending Set to Double
MarketsandMarkets projects the cyber warfare market will grow from $14.99bn in 2026 to $28.75bn by 2031, driven by attacks on military systems.
Tech NewsFusion startups turn back to defense
Laser fusion companies are pairing with defense contractors as venture funding for climate tech stalls, reviving ties to national security work.
SecurityObscurity Fades as AI Exposes Old Flaws
AI agents are unearthing decades-old bugs and widening the patch gap, leaving secret-dependent defenses exposed.
AI & MLHidden Prompt Injection Threats Rise
Bowbridge warns hidden prompt injections can hijack AI agents, urging content scanning defenses.
Tech NewsOpenAI's $1bn Defense Bet
OpenAI pledges $1bn to subsidize Daybreak AI for critical infrastructure defenders.
Tech NewsVenture Cash Meets Military Boom in SoCal
Defense contracts in LA County doubled in 10 years as startups and venture capital reshape aerospace.
SecurityMSP Ransomware Defense Needs More Than Backups
Acronis data shows 143 MSP victims in 2025. A six-point checklist helps providers verify real recovery capability.
AI & MLAI-Speed Attacks Meet Preemptive Defense
Sevii's new module autonomously remediates AI-driven attacks at machine speed.
AI & MLCrowdStrike's SafeMind pairs attack and defense AI
CrowdStrike's SafeMind pairs Red Tempest and Blue Solano models for continuous red teaming and autonomous defense.
SecurityTexas Pilot Targets Water Cyber Defense
Project Watershed 250 brings federal and private resources to Texas water utilities amid rising attacks.
SecurityAI agents rewrite cloud security rules
Autonomous AI attackers can chain cloud misconfigurations at machine speed, forcing CISOs to rethink defense.
SecurityGPUThor attack breaches Nvidia GPU defenses
Researchers show a new Rowhammer variant can defeat ECC on Nvidia GPUs, enabling root access on affected systems.
SecurityTech Giants Warn AI Attack Window Is Closing
Over 100 firms, including OpenAI and Google, urge action before AI attacks hit critical services hard.
SecurityAPT28's HOOKEDGE Backdoor Refines Espionage Tactics
New HOOKEDGE backdoor targets European governments, evolving from HEADLACE to evade defenses.
SecurityAI Defense Pledge Draws 130 Signatories
OpenAI-led open letter urges global cyber defense surge as AI-enabled attacks grow more capable.
SecurityPatch windows collapse, network defense urged
Microsoft says the time to patch vulnerabilities is shrinking, urging network-level controls to bridge the gap.
AI & MLAlice wins $140M to close AI security gap
AI safety firm Alice raised $140M to expand its model defenses and enterprise guardrails against emerging attacks.
TrendingDefense dollars are keeping US battery startups alive
Pentagon demand and new DOE grants are propping up battery startups after EV incentives were cut.
Tech NewsSigned Drivers Turn Into Attack Tools
This week's threats exploit trusted components: signed drivers, legitimate apps, and AI to bypass defenses.
SecuritySelf-Reported Cyber Scores Draw Skepticism
US defense contractors report record-high self-assessed cybersecurity scores, but confidence in their accuracy drops sharply.