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Policy & Regulation
Congress: AI threats create ‘urgent’ need to renew cybersecurity information-sharing law, businesses tell…
Businesses are urging Congress to renew a law that allows them to share cybersecurity information. Keep your systems updated and informed.
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Malware & Backdoors
cPGuard Update Channel Hijacked to Backdoor Linux Servers and Collect Password Hashes
cPGuard's update system was hacked, sending a backdoor to 2,950 Linux servers. Admins should update cPGuard, remove leftover files, and reset passwords...
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities & Patches
SonicWall SonicOS Sslvpn Flaw Under Attack: Is Yours Patched? (CVE-2026-19868)
SonicWall fixed a flaw that could let attackers bypass security checks. Customers using affected SonicWall devices should update to the latest version....
Nov 7, 20265 min read
Security Industry & Careers
Gartner Predicts SOCs Will Have 50% More Engineers Than Analysts by 2028: What Does It Mean for You?
By 2028, security operations teams will have more engineers than analysts. This means analysts will focus more on decision-making and response. Stay...
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Data Breaches
Frontline Data Breach: What Was Exposed and What Should You Do?
Over 1.3 million people, including school staff and students, had their personal data compromised. People should monitor their credit and be vigilant...
Nov 7, 20263 min read
AI Security
CrowdStrike Reportedly Paying $495 Million for AI Security Firms Fiddler, Dreadnode
CrowdStrike bought two AI security firms for $495 million. Users should stay updated on AI security trends.
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities & Patches
Novee puts forgotten internet-facing assets through penetration testing: What Does It Mean for You?
Novee helps find and test forgotten internet assets, reducing risk of exploitation. Organizations should review and test all internet-facing assets...
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Ransomware
UK school estate hit by 3AM ransomware in suspected AI-assisted attack: What Does It Mean for You?
A school in the UK was hit by ransomware, affecting 37 machines. Students and staff should back up data regularly and update software.
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Ransomware
Assured helps recovery teams find clean backups after ransomware attacks: What Does It Mean for You?
Assured Data Protection launched CleanRoom SCAN, a managed service to help find clean backups after ransomware attacks. It uses multiple security...
Nov 7, 20263 min read
Nation-State & APT
Russia dismantles infrastructure of VasyGrek cybercrime group, detains three suspects
Russia dismantled the VasyGrek cybercrime group and arrested three suspects. Companies in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan were targeted. Be cautious of...
Nov 7, 20264 min read
Nation-State & APT
Rarlab WinRAR Flaw Under Attack: Is Yours Patched? (CVE-2025-8088)
Russian hackers targeted Ukrainian agencies and military aid routes, stealing sensitive documents and login details. Stay alert and use strong...
Nov 7, 20264 min read
Cybercrime & Law Enforcement
Police seizes over 100 servers in investment scam crackdown: What Does It Mean for You?
Police seized over 100 servers in a crackdown on an unnamed company suspected of running fraudulent trading websites, arresting seven suspects. Victims...
Nov 7, 20264 min read

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Congress: AI threats create ‘urgent’ need to renew cybersecurity information-sharing law, businesses tell…

cPGuard Update Channel Hijacked to Backdoor Linux Servers and Collect Password Hashes

SonicWall SonicOS Sslvpn Flaw Under Attack: Is Yours Patched? (CVE-2026-19868)

Gartner Predicts SOCs Will Have 50% More Engineers Than Analysts by 2028: What Does It Mean for You?

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CrowdStrike Reportedly Paying $495 Million for AI Security Firms Fiddler, Dreadnode

Novee puts forgotten internet-facing assets through penetration testing: What Does It Mean for You?

UK school estate hit by 3AM ransomware in suspected AI-assisted attack: What Does It Mean for You?

Assured helps recovery teams find clean backups after ransomware attacks: What Does It Mean for You?

Russia dismantles infrastructure of VasyGrek cybercrime group, detains three suspects

Rarlab WinRAR Flaw Under Attack: Is Yours Patched? (CVE-2025-8088)

Police seizes over 100 servers in investment scam crackdown: What Does It Mean for You?

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