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Flaws in Claude Code Put Developers’ Machines at Risk
The vulnerabilities highlight a big drawback to integrating AI into software development workflows and the potential impact on supply chains. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/flaws-claude-code-developer-machines-risk also interesting: AI development pipeline attacks expand CISOs’ software supply chain risk CSO Awards winners highlight security innovation and transformation Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Will Take Center Stage…
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Medical device maker UFP Technologies warns of data stolen in cyberattack
American manufacturer of medical devices, UFP Technologies, has disclosed that a cybersecurity incident has compromised its IT systems and data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medical-device-maker-ufp-technologies-warns-of-data-stolen-in-cyberattack/ also interesting: Time of Reckoning Reviewing My 2024 Cybersecurity Predictions Your Network Is Showing Time to Go Stealth BK Technologies Data Breach, IT Systems Compromised, Data Stolen The…
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Conduent Says Hack Now Affects at Least 25 Million Patients
State Officials Investigating Breach of Back-Office Services Provider Found in 2025. The victim count in the 2024 hack on back-office support services vendor Conduent Business Services has just ballooned again, with the Xerox-spinoff now reporting to Wisconsin regulators that the incident affected 25 million-plus people nationwide. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/conduent-says-hack-now-affects-at-least-25-million-patients-a-30848 also…
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Feds Scramble Amid Shutdown to Secure Cisco SD-WAN Systems
Emergency CISA Directive Lands as DHS Shutdown Strains Cyber Operations. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a directive Wednesday ordering civilian agencies to secure and hunt for compromise in vulnerable Cisco SD-WAN systems after officials observed active exploitation – while warning that shutdown-related disruptions heighten operational risk. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Marquis Sues SonicWall Over 2025 Firewall Data Breach
Tags: attack, authentication, backup, breach, cloud, credentials, data, data-breach, firewall, flaw, ransomware, softwareLawsuit Claims SonicWall Cloud Backup Flaw Led to Ransomware Attack Against Marquis. Marquis Software Solutions has sued SonicWall alleging a cloud backup data breach exposed firewall configuration files, including credentials and multifactor authentication scratch codes. The firm says the breach enabled an August 2025 ransomware attack and triggered dozens of class action lawsuits. First seen…
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Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector
Flaws in Anthropic’s Claude Code could allow remote code execution and theft of API keys when users open untrusted repositories. Check Point Research team found multiple vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code AI coding assistant that could lead to remote code execution and API key theft. The vulnerabilities abuse features such as Hooks, MCP servers, and…
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Is the investment in Agentic AI justified by its cybersecurity benefits
How Can Non-Human Identities Strengthen Cybersecurity? Are organizations truly leveraging the full potential of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in their quest for robust cybersecurity? With cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, there’s a pressing need to adopt innovative solutions that go beyond traditional security measures. One such solution is the effective management of Non-Human Identities, especially in……
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How does Agentic AI help you stay ahead in cybersecurity
The Role of Agentic AI in Modern Cybersecurity Are you exploring the future trends making waves in cybersecurity today? One transformative technology, Agentic AI, is reshaping how organizations manage Non-Human Identities (NHI) and Secrets Security Management, allowing businesses to stay ahead of potential cyber threats. Understanding Non-Human Identities Machine identities, also known as Non-Human Identities……
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Why are tech leaders excited about NHI in cybersecurity
Tags: cybersecurityWhat is Driving the Buzz Among Tech Leaders Over Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and amidst the dynamic shifts, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as a pivotal component that tech leaders are increasingly excited about. The importance of NHIs extends beyond just another layer of security; it signals a……
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How does Agentic AI deliver value in cloud-native security
What Drives the Need for Non-Human Identity Management in Cloud-Native Security? How are organizations managing the security risks associated with non-human identities (NHIs) in their cloud environments? With digital transformation advances, the complexity and quantity of machine identities surpass human user identities. These NHIs, essentially machine identities, play an integral role in cloud-native security but……
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PCI Council Says Threats to Payments Systems Are Speeding Up
The PCI Security Standards Council experienced a record year in many regards, but its first annual report shows it needs to work even faster to stay ahead of attackers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/pci-council-threats-payments-systems-speeding-up also interesting: What is PCI DSS 4.0: Is This Still Applicable For 2024? Beyond Checkboxes: The Essential Need…
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RAMP Forum Seizure Fractures Ransomware Ecosystem
Researchers suggest defenders monitor how these malicious groups re-form and leverage the useful threat intel to guide their next moves. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/ramp-forum-seizure-fractures-ransomware-ecosystem also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps 9 VPN alternatives for securing remote network access…
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Fake Next.js job interview tests backdoor developer’s devices
The Microsoft Defender team has discovered a coordinated campaign targeting software developers through malicious repositories posing as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessment materials, including recruiting coding tests. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-nextjs-job-interview-tests-backdoor-developers-devices/ also interesting: Top 12 ways hackers broke into your systems in 2024 Lazarus Group tricks job seekers on LinkedIn…
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ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump
ShinyHunters allegedly leaked 12.4 million CarGurus records, exposing personal and financing data and raising risks of phishing and data extortion attacks. The post ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-shinyhunters-cargurus-data-leak-12-million-records/ also interesting: 8 biggest cybersecurity threats manufacturers face 9 things…
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Ransomware hammers manufacturing sector
Ransomware attacks on manufacturers are skyrocketing. For cybercriminals, the sector sits at a sweet spot on the risk-reward continuum. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/366639452/Ransomware-hammers-manufacturing-sector also interesting: Phishing Season 2025: The Latest Predictions Unveiled Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Highlights Risks of AI Use in the Cloud, as UK’s NCSC Offers Tips for Post-Quantum Cryptography…
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Critical Zyxel router flaw exposed devices to remote attacks
Tags: attack, cve, data-breach, flaw, injection, remote-code-execution, router, vulnerability, zyxelZyxel fixed a critical flaw in multiple routers that lets unauthenticated attackers remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices. Zyxel addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-13942 (CVSS score of 9.8), affecting more than a dozen router models. A command injection flaw in the UPnP feature of several Zyxel CPEs, Fiber ONTs, and…
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FTC says it won’t enforce COPPA against proper use of age verification tools
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday issued a policy statement advising industry that it will not bring enforcement actions against website and online service providers who collect, use and share personal data using age verification technologies. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ftc-says-it-wont-enforce-coppa-age-verification also interesting: The most notorious and damaging ransomware of all…
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Phishing Platform Targeting Trucking and Logistics Disrupted
Russian and Armenian Operators Tied to Logistics-Focused ‘Diesel Vortex’ Group. Cybersecurity investigators have identified, unmasked and disrupted a months-long organized criminal effort that developed a phishing-as-a-service designed to target Western users of popular logistics platforms, facilitating multiple types of fraud and displaying operators’ deep industry knowledge. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/phishing-platform-targeting-trucking-logistics-disrupted-a-30846 also…
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Medical Device Maker Reports Data Theft Hack to SEC
Attack Spotlights Threats, Risks Facing Healthcare Supply Chain. UFP Technologies, a Massachusetts-based maker of single-use medical devices and other healthcare supplies, has notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber incident discovered on Valentine’s Day that involved the theft or destruction of company data. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/medical-device-maker-reports-data-theft-hack-to-sec-a-30847 also…
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Bcachefs creator insists his custom LLM is female and ‘fully conscious’
Tags: LLMIt’s not chatbot psychosis, it’s ‘math and engineering and neuroscience’ First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/bcachefs_creator_ai/ also interesting: AI Watchdog Defends Against New LLM Jailbreak Method Researchers Highlight How Poisoned LLMs Can Suggest Vulnerable Code it’s.BB e.V. lädt zu Online-Veranstaltung ein: Sicherheitsfragen im Kontext der LLM-Nutzung LLM providers on the cusp of an…
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Google catches Beijing spies using Sheets to spread espionage across 4 continents
UNC2814 historically targets governments and telcos First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/25/google_and_friends_disrupt_unc2814/ also interesting: ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications
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US cybersecurity agency CISA reportedly in dire shape amid Trump cuts and layoffs
Under the first year of the Trump administration, the U.S. cyber agency CISA has faced cuts, layoffs, and furloughs, as bipartisan lawmakers and cybersecurity industry sources say the agency is unprepared to handle a crisis. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/us-cybersecurity-agency-cisa-reportedly-in-dire-shape-amid-trump-cuts-and-layoffs/ also interesting: What the cyber community should expect from the Trump transition…
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CVE-2026-20127: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller/Manager Zero-Day Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Tags: access, advisory, attack, authentication, cisa, cisco, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, government, infrastructure, intelligence, mitigation, network, risk, software, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-dayExploitation of a maximum severity authentication bypass zero-day vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager has been reported. Immediate patching is recommended to thwart ongoing attacks. Key takeaways: CVE-2026-20127 is an Authentication Bypass Vulnerability affecting Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller and Manager. Patches have been released and no workarounds are currently available. Exploitation in the…
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NDSS 2025 type++: Prohibiting Type Confusion With Inline Type Information
Session 13D: Software Security: Code and Compiler Authors, Creators & Presenters: Nicolas Badoux (EPFL), Flavio Toffalini (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, EPFL), Yuseok Jeon (UNIST), Mathias Payer (EPFL) PAPER type++: Prohibiting Type Confusion with Inline Type Information Type confusion, or bad casting, is a common C++ attack vector. Such vulnerabilities cause a program to interpret an object as…
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Treasury Sanctions Russian Exploit Brokerage
The U.S. sanctioned Russia-linked Operation Zero for trafficking stolen zero-day exploits tied to national security risks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/treasury-sanctions-russian-exploit-brokerage/ also interesting: The dirty dozen: 12 worst ransomware groups active today 9 things CISOs need know about the dark web Foreign hackers breached a US nuclear weapons plant via SharePoint flaws…
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US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Over Stolen US Cyber Tools
The US Treasury targets Sergey Zelenyuk and his firm Operation Zero for the illegal trade of stolen government cyber tools following the sentencing of Peter Williams. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/us-sanctions-russian-exploit-broker-us-cyber-tools/ also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: Prompt Injection and Data Disclosure Top OWASP’s List of Cyber Risks for GenAI LLM Apps The dirty…
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Why Intelligent Contract Solutions Are Replacing Traditional CLM Systems
Intelligent contract solutions replace traditional CLM by adding AI analysis, benchmarking, and risk insights that speed reviews, reduce delays, and improve decisions. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/intelligent-contract-solutions-clm-systems/ also interesting: NIST Releases New Control Overlays to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in AI Systems Fortune 100 firms accelerate disclosures linked to AI, cybersecurity risk AI…
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Euro hosting giant hiking prices by up to 50% from April Fool’s Day
Tags: unclassifiedNo, customers aren’t laughing either as pressure from memory shortages bites First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/24/ai_isnt_done_yet_memoryrelated/ also interesting: Were back 🙂 LulzSec Sneak Sabu Buys Six More Months Of Freedom Unternehmen rüsten sich für Post-Quantum-Kryptografie – Fortschritte im Quantenrechnen rücken PQC auf die Agenda 5 days left to lock in the lowest TechCrunch…
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Inside the story of the US defense contractor who leaked hacking tools to Russia
The former boss of a U.S. hacking tools maker was jailed for selling highly sensitive software exploits to a Russian broker. This is how we first learned of his arrest, reported the story, and some of the unanswered questions we still have. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/25/inside-the-story-of-the-us-defense-contractor-who-leaked-hacking-tools-to-russia/ also interesting: Top 10 Cybersecurity…
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Informatica Test Data Management pros and cons: a complete guide
Informatica has long been a dominant force in enterprise data management. But the landscape is changing. Learn how its shift to cloud-only impacts its viability as a test data management tool. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/informatica-test-data-management-pros-and-cons-a-complete-guide/ also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: New Standard for AI System Security Published, While Study Finds Cyber Teams…
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Google Disrupts UNC2814 GRIDTIDE Campaign After 53 Breaches Across 42 Countries
Tags: breach, china, cyber, espionage, google, government, group, infrastructure, international, usaGoogle on Wednesday disclosed that it worked with industry partners to disrupt the infrastructure of a suspected China-nexus cyber espionage group tracked as UNC2814 that breached at least 53 organizations across 42 countries.”This prolific, elusive actor has a long history of targeting international governments and global telecommunications organizations across Africa, Asia, and the Americas,” First…
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Health insurance tech provider TriZetto says more than 3 million impacted by 2024 breach
A breach of TriZetto software first described by counties in Oregon affected millions of Americans overall, according to public data released this week by the company. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/trizetto-healthcare-tech-company-data-breach-update also interesting: What is risk management? Quantifying and mitigating uncertainty How defenders use the dark web Ransomware attacks: The evolving extortion…
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Developer creates app to detect nearby smart glasses
Tags: androidA developer created an Android app that looks for nearby smart glasses. It’s not perfect, but it can help people in certian circumstances. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/developer-creates-app-to-detect-nearby-smart-glasses/ also interesting: Sicherheitslücken – ‘Hauptrisiko besteht darin, dass Hacker lebenslangen Zugriff auf Ihre Daten erhalten Germany sinkholes BadBox malware pre-loaded on Android devices Google…
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Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Chemical Formula’
Tags: datavia the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/02/randall-munroes-xkcd-chemical-formula/ also interesting: Data Leak Exposes Business Leaders and Top Celebrity Data What is Attack Surface Management (ASM) and How Has it Changed? Space tech giant Maxar confirms attackers accessed employee data Hackers Claim…
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Emulating the Mutative BlackByte Ransomware
AttackIQ has released a new attack graph that emulates the behaviors exhibited by BlackByte ransomware, a strain operated under the Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that emerged in July 2021. Since its emergence, BlackByte has targeted organizations worldwide, including entities within U.S. critical infrastructure sectors such as Government, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Energy. First seen on securityboulevard.com…
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Claude Code Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution and API Key Exfiltration
Tags: ai, api, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, intelligence, remote-code-execution, theft, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistant, that could result in remote code execution and theft of API credentials.”The vulnerabilities exploit various configuration mechanisms, including Hooks, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and environment variables executing First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2026/02/claude-code-flaws-allow-remote-code.html also interesting:…
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Critical Cisco SD-WAN bug exploited in zero-day attacks since 2023
Cisco is warning that a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, tracked as CVE-2026-20127, was actively exploited in zero-day attacks that allowed remote attackers to compromise controllers and add malicious rogue peers to targeted networks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-cisco-sd-wan-bug-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks-since-2023/ also interesting: Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromising…
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How AI code generation is pushing DevSecOps to machine speed
Organisations should adopt shared platforms and automated governance to keep pace with the growing use of generative AI tools that are helping developers produce code at unprecedented volumes First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639364/How-AI-code-generation-is-pushing-DevSecOps-to-machine-speed also interesting: Agentic AI in IT security: Where expectations meet reality Cybersecurity Snapshot: AI Security Skills Drive Up Cyber…
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Police created ‘intelligence profile’ of BBC journalist subject to phone surveillance
Police and MI5 conducted seven unlawful operations to obtain phone data relating to former BBC journalist Vincent Kearney, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal heard today First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639366/Police-created-intelligence-profile-of-BBC-journalist-subject-to-phone-surveillance also interesting: FCC calls for urgent cybersecurity overhaul amid Salt Typhoon espionage case Data protection challenges abound as volumes surge and threats evolve…
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Application exploitation back in vogue, says IBM cyber unit
IBM’s X-Force unit observes an uptick in the exploitation of vulnerable public-facing software applications First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639365/Application-exploitation-back-in-vogue-says-IBM-cyber-unit also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: What Looms on Cyberland’s Horizon? Here’s What Tenable Experts Predict for 2025 Critical infrastructure under attack: Flaws becoming weapon of choice The Changing Threat Landscape for Retailers: Why is…
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The UK’s proposed social media ban explained
Tags: governmentThe UK government will use new legal powers to lay the groundwork for an under-16 social media ban after its consultation on children’s digital well-being, but opponents warn the measures being considered will only treat the symptoms of the problem if they ignore the structural power of big tech First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to…
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Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN users targeted in series of cyber attacks
The NCSC, Cisa, and other Five Eyes agencies have warned of mass exploitation of vulnerabilities in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, which Cisco is attributing to an unknown threat actor called UAT-8616. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366639459/Cisco-Catalyst-SD-WAN-users-targeted-in-series-of-cyber-attacks also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: NIST Aligns Its Privacy and Cyber Frameworks, While Researchers Warn About Hallucination Risks…
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Investors Should Take Long View Despite Anthropic Shock
Venture Capitalist Nick Davidov Points to Market Demand, Vulnerability Trends. Anthropic’s new AI-powered code security tool may have triggered a market selloff this week, but venture capitalists aren’t rewriting their investment plans for cybersecurity vendors, said Nick Davidov, co-founder and managing partner at San Francisco-based venture capital firm DVC. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Microsoft gives Windows laggards the ‘gift of time’ wrapped in licensing fees
With Server 2016 and other OSes for the chop, security fixes can continue to flow for a price First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/24/microsoft_windows_support/ also interesting: Microsoft Launches Windows Resiliency Initiative to Boost Security and System Integrity Windows 11 KB5044380 preview update lets you remap the Copilot key Microsoft Patches Trio of Exploited…
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Five Eyes allies warn hackers are actively exploiting Cisco SD-WAN flaws
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an emergency directive warning of a “cyber threat actor’s ongoing exploitation of Cisco SD-WAN systems,” describing the activity as presenting a significant risk to federal civilian executive branch networks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/five-eyes-warn-hackers-exploit-cisco-sd-wan also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: Industrial Systems in Crosshairs of…
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Discord puts global age verification policy on hold after backlash
Tags: jobsIn responding to pushback about Discord’s impending age verification policy, co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy said the platform “failed at our most basic job: clearly explaining what we’re doing and why. That’s on us.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/discord-age-verification-policy-on-hold-after-backlash also interesting: Blown the cybersecurity budget? Here are 7 ways cyber pros can save money…
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CISA orders agencies to patch Cisco devices now under attack
The vulnerabilities, scored as critical, affect the company’s software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) systems. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/cisa-emergency-directive-cisco-sd-wan-devices/813110/ also interesting: Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Report Spotlights Cloud Exposures, as Google Catches Pro-Russia Hackers Impersonating Feds Cybersecurity Snapshot: Industrial Systems in Crosshairs of Russian Hackers, FBI Warns, as MITRE Updates List of Top Hardware…
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Understanding RAG Architecture: The Technical Foundation of Effective GEO
RAG powers every AI search engine. Understanding Retrieval Augmented Generation”, how it indexes content, retrieves chunks, and cites sources”, is essential for GEO. This technical guide reveals optimization strategies for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews based on RAG architecture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/understanding-rag-architecture-the-technical-foundation-of-effective-geo-2/ also interesting: DeepSeek Deep Dive Part 1:…