Digital technology is rapidly redrawing the boundaries of politics, business and daily life, and 2026 looks set to intensify that disruption—from AI-driven services and hyper-surveillance to new forms of protest organised on social platforms. Experts warn that governments and…
China-linked Hackers Exploit Critical Cisco Zero-day as VPN Attacks Surge
A China linked advanced persistent threat has been exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Cisco email security appliances, while a separate wave of large scale brute force attacks has targeted virtual private networks from Cisco and Palo Alto Networks,…
Former Cybersecurity Employees Involved in Ransomware Extortion Incidents Worth Millions
It is very unfortunate and shameful for the cybersecurity industry, when cybersecurity professionals themselves betray trust to launch cyberattacks against their own country. In a shocking incident, two men have admitted to working normal jobs as cybersecurity professionals during the…
Chinese Open AI Models Rival US Systems and Reshape Global Adoption
Chinese artificial intelligence models have rapidly narrowed the gap with leading US systems, reshaping the global AI landscape. Once considered followers, Chinese developers are now producing large language models that rival American counterparts in both performance and adoption. At…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-04 15h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 14:2 : Security Affairs newsletter Round 557 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION 14:2 : SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 78
Security Affairs newsletter Round 557 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. French…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 78
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Evasive Panda APT poisons DNS requests to deliver MgBot Spearphishing Campaign Abuses npm Registry to Target U.S. and Allied…
8 WhatsApp Features to Boost Your Security and Privacy
Meta’s end-to-end encrypted messaging app is used by billions of people. Here’s how to make sure you’re one of the most locked-down ones out there. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 8 WhatsApp Features…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-04 12h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 11:2 : President Trump blocks $2.9M Emcore chip sale over security concerns 11:2 : Palo Alto Networks security-intel boss calls AI agents 2026’s biggest insider threat
President Trump blocks $2.9M Emcore chip sale over security concerns
Trump ordered the divestment of a $2.9M chip deal, citing U.S. national security risks if HieFo retained control of Emcore ’s technology. President Trump ordered the divestment of a $2.9 million chips deal, citing national security risks tied to HieFo…
Palo Alto Networks security-intel boss calls AI agents 2026’s biggest insider threat
Lock ’em down interview AI agents represent the new insider threat to companies in 2026, according to Palo Alto Networks Chief Security Intel Officer Wendi Whitmore, and this poses several challenges to executives tasked with securing the expected surge in…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-04 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 5:2 : Cryptocurrency Scam Emails and Web Pages As We Enter 2026, (Sun, Jan 4th)
Cryptocurrency Scam Emails and Web Pages As We Enter 2026, (Sun, Jan 4th)
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Can companies truly be free from cybersecurity threats with AI
How Can Non-Human Identities Transform Cybersecurity Strategies? Have you ever wondered how Non-Human Identities (NHIs) are becoming a cornerstone in building robust cybersecurity frameworks? With industries increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the concept of NHIs emerges as an essential component…
How independent can AI systems be in managing NHIs
What Are Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Non-Human Identities (NHIs) might sound like a concept from a science fiction novel, but they are a crucial component. These unique “machine identities” are not physical individuals but rather consist of machine-to-machine communication identifiers…
Can Agentic AI truly handle the complex needs of modern enterprises
What Are Non-Human Identities and Why Are They Crucial for Enterprise Security? How can organizations safeguard their digital assets? This question underlines the increasing importance of managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs), especially within industries like financial services, healthcare, and travel. NHIs…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-04 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-03 22:33 : California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-03
38 posts were published in the last hour 22:33 : California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data 20:31 : Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly…
California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data
A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: California residents can use…
Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed
After a sudden internet cable break between Finland and Estonia, authorities have seized the cargo ship Fitburg. With two crew members arrested and sanctioned steel found on board, investigators are now probing if this was an accident or a deliberate…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-03 21h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 20:2 : Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison 20:2 : French authorities investigate AI ‘undressing’ deepfakes on X 19:32 : ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm…
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
French authorities investigate AI ‘undressing’ deepfakes on X
France will probe AI-generated sexual deepfakes made with Grok on X after hundreds of women and teens reported “undressed” images shared online. French authorities will investigate AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes created with Grok on X after hundreds of women and…
ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity (Updated)
This article has been updated with a statement from Resecurity. A separate, updated article covering the incident has… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: ShinyHunters Claim Breach…