New Swimlane research underscores a paradox: While AI detection and response is essential to giving defenders an edge, one in four security pros say AI…
KillSec Ransomware Group Dismantled, 16-Year-Old Suspected Admin Arrested
An international police operation has disrupted the KillSec ransomware group, with three suspects arrested, five servers seized and…
Gossips on Cryptography: Part 4
In this blog, we will continue our discussion from the previous parts. If you have not read them, please read them first. Parts 1 & 2 – Caesar Cipher,…
The dream of enterprise semantics: Why this time is different
In most companies, the struggle to answer a new question fast has nothing to do with a lack of data. The problem is a lack of semantics. Or to put it…
Malicious Custom GPTs Turn ChatGPT Into RAT Delivery Lure
In yet another ClickFix-style campaign, threat actors abuse legitimate domains from OpenAI and Google to fool unsuspecting users.
Google makes Gemini 4 AI model available to a trusted few
Google has unveiled a new frontier AI model after months of delay. Gemini 4 Argon is designed to handle complex, long-horizon workloads spanning software…
Warlock Ransomware Hits Large Spanish, Portuguese Orgs
A year-old Chinese threat actor looks like a cybercrime gang, acts like a state-associated APT, and attacks organizations in unexpected places.
OpenAI bets enterprises are ready to delegate real work to autonomous agents
OpenAI says true agentic AI has finally arrived, pushing beyond the trivial capabilities of early-stage virtual assistants. This week at OpenAI Dev Day ,…
Russia’s Star Blizzard Ditches ClickFix to Widen Phishing Net
The APT actor is using a new tactic, dubbed “RedFlick,” against Ukrainian-linked targets such as NGOs, think tanks, and journalists to deploy its…
Microsoft doubles down on Rust
After many years of watching how Microsoft develops platforms and rolls out technologies to external users, one thing is clear: anything that is important…
Trump, Tech Giants Strike Voluntary AI Safety Accord
The new White House Accord on so-called “Super Intelligence” calls on companies to implement greater controls and oversight over AI safety.
Stack Overflow expands Stack Internal to give AI agents ‘trusted’ enterprise knowledge
As enterprises increasingly turn to coding agents for building applications, Stack Overflow has added new capabilities to Stack Internal, its…
OpenAI cuts ties with 3 safety researchers, WSJ reports
OpenAI has parted ways with three safety researchers after an internal investigation found they mishandled sensitive company information, report says.
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-10-01 21h : 12 posts
12 posts published in the last hour 18:31Zero Trust Creator Says Model Holds Firm Against AI-Assisted Attacks 18:31Former X-Force hackers chase the offensive cyber gold rush 18:31Using Device Linking to Eavesdrop on WhatsApp and Signal 18:31Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability…
Zero Trust Creator Says Model Holds Firm Against AI-Assisted Attacks
Fifteen years after coining the framework, John Kindervag insists zero trust still works in the AI era—if you get the implementation right.
Former X-Force hackers chase the offensive cyber gold rush
RemoteThreat launches with $7M, 1,000 attack tools, and ambitions to equip enterprises and Uncle Sam for AI-speed operations
Using Device Linking to Eavesdrop on WhatsApp and Signal
Modern messaging apps allow users to link their phone accounts to their computer desktop. Eavesdroppers are taking advantage of this capability: Apps such…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (September 21, 2026 to September 27, 2026)
Last week, there were disclosed in that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were that contributed to WordPress…
FTC Investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and Other AI Models Over Potential Risks to Customers
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over potential risks their…
Operation KillSwitch: Police Dismantle KillSec Ransomware Group
Operation KillSwitch: Europol says the KillSec ransomware group, allegedly led by a 16-year-old, was dismantled after attacks on about 1,000 victims. Law…
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
Proton brings Microsoft 365 to Easy Switch for Business as security leaders weigh US ‘kill switch’ risk
Proton has extended Easy Switch for Business, its guided migration tool, to Microsoft 365. Organisations can now move email, calendars and contacts from…
Fake iPhone Duo preorder scam triggers DarkSword attack
A fake iPhone Duo preorder page promises a $500 voucher. Open it on a vulnerable iPhone, and it tries to break in before you fill out the form.
Give yourself room to be human
In this week’s edition, Amy reflects on the importance of prioritizing family and personal well-being over the pressure to remain constantly productive.