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The US state of Maine took its data breach notification portal offline after fraudulent notices were filed impersonating major tech companies. The incident reveals a critical vulnerability in government compliance and reporting systems.
Employees are using AI to build apps and automations without oversight, creating a new wave of 'shadow IT'. This code sprawl introduces major security risks that security leaders are now scrambling to manage.
A vulnerability in Apache Tomcat Connectors on Unix-like systems stems from incorrect default permissions for shared memory. A local attacker could potentially view or modify configuration data, leading to sensitive information exposure or a denial of service. Users are advised to apply the available security patch.
The ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a data breach at 7-Eleven. The April incident exposed the personal information of over 183,000 people. The breach was recently added to the Have I Been Pwned data breach notification service, confirming the scale of the attack.
AI agents are writing code faster than ever, but products aren't improving at the same pace. This is because the real bottlenecks in software development, like defining requirements and code review, were never about typing speed.
AWS has announced the general availability of its managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. The new service provides a secure, standardized interface for AI agents to interact with AWS APIs, documentation, and workflows, using IAM for governance without exposing broad credentials. It enhances security and auditability.
Two high-severity vulnerabilities (CVSS 7.8) have been found in the popular Notepad++ code editor. The flaws, affecting versions up to 8.9.6, allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows systems by manipulating XML configuration files. Users are urged to update to the latest version.
A data breach at Columbia University exposed the personal information of people with no connection to the school. The incident highlights how third-party data sharing creates hidden risks for organizations and individuals alike.
Many organizations build internal developer platforms (IDPs) to streamline workflows. While well-intentioned, these DIY systems often become a complex mountain of custom automation. The constant maintenance required to keep these platforms running is a hidden source of technical debt and a leading cause of engineering burnout.
A new report shows 68% of financial services firms are getting a positive return on their generative AI investments. This signals a major shift from experimental projects to AI systems that deliver measurable business value.
A new AI-driven 'assembly line' method can migrate legacy codebases in weeks instead of years. The approach breaks down refactoring into parallel tasks and uses validation loops to correct AI errors, accelerating development.
The EU Commission is reviewing a decision involving AI firm Anthropic to understand its real-world impact. This signals potential changes to AI rules, creating uncertainty for companies operating in the European Union.
Google is introducing a new feature to detect fake calls that use AI deepfake technology. As scammers increasingly spoof trusted numbers and impersonate people, this tool aims to protect users from sophisticated social engineering attacks by identifying and flagging potential AI-generated voices during calls.
AI now lets attackers weaponize vulnerabilities almost instantly, erasing the time buffer security teams relied on. This is forcing leaders to shift budgets from traditional vulnerability management to proactive attack simulation tools.
Microsoft has identified an active cryptojacking campaign that uses poisoned search results and AI chatbot interactions to lure victims. Attackers abuse legitimate tools like ScreenConnect and Microsoft .NET utilities to install GPU miners, hijacking system resources for mining cryptocurrency without user consent.
The North Korean state-sponsored group Kimsuky is targeting South Korean military and corporate entities with new malware. The group is using a backdoor called HTTPSpy, another named HelloDoor, and is abusing Visual Studio Code Tunnels for command-and-control, demonstrating an evolution in their attack methods.
Google has released DiffusionGemma, a new type of AI model that generates text up to four times faster than current methods. This new architecture could significantly lower the cost and improve the speed of AI-powered applications.
The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is using a new memory-only malware called RemotePE to attack financial and cryptocurrency organizations. The malware is part of a multi-stage attack that uses advanced fileless techniques, making it difficult to detect with traditional security tools.
European authorities shut down AudiA6, a crypto laundering service that helped ransomware gangs wash over €336 million. The takedown disrupts a critical financial tool for cybercriminals, making it harder for them to profit from attacks.
Security experts are warning that MFA alone is insufficient against sophisticated attacks. Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting Microsoft 365 access tokens, allowing attackers to bypass MFA entirely. These attacks use specialized kits, highlighting a critical evolution in identity-based threats for organizations.
India's CERT-In has issued a new guideline for organizations. They must now patch critical vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems within 12 hours of notification, where feasible. This rapid response is required to counter threats from attackers using AI tools to automate and accelerate their attacks.
A critical vulnerability in the Gitea self-hosted Git platform allows unauthenticated attackers to access and pull private container images. The flaw, affecting all versions before 1.26.2, requires no credentials for exploitation, posing a significant risk of intellectual property and sensitive data exposure.
A new malware campaign named TrapDoor is targeting developers across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io. Researchers found over 34 malicious packages designed to compromise developer workstations and workflows, specifically targeting credentials and files related to AI coding assistants, highlighting ongoing software supply chain risks.
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered in GoBGP, an open-source BGP implementation. Attackers can send specially crafted BGP UPDATE messages to remotely crash the service, leading to a denial of service. This impacts network stability and availability for organizations using the software for core routing.