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Nike probes suspected cyber attack after data leak claim
Data Protection

Nike probes suspected cyber attack after data leak claim

Nike is investigating a suspected cyber attack after hackers claimed access to terabytes of internal data, raising global security concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Data Protection

Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures
Phishing

LOTUSLITE backdoor targets US policy bodies with lures

Politically themed LOTUSLITE phishing campaign hits US policy bodies, using DLL sideloading and espionage-focused backdoor tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams
Malware

Bitdefender warns of surge in fake job recruitment scams

Bitdefender warns of a global surge in fake job emails posing as Amazon, Carrefour and the NHS, stealing data, money and account logins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence
Malware

Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Infoblox agrees to buy AI-driven threat hunter Axur, aiming to curb phishing and brand abuse beyond the traditional network perimeter.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware
Malware

HP warns of surge in polished fake updates & malware

HP reports a surge in convincing fake software updates and staged prompts that trick users into installing stealthy, rapidly evolving malware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
'ZombieAgent' flaw exposes blind spots in ChatGPT AI
Firewalls

'ZombieAgent' flaw exposes blind spots in ChatGPT AI

'ZombieAgent' flaw lets crafted content hijack ChatGPT-based agents for stealth cloud data theft that evades corporate security tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Index Engines to showcase AI cyber resilience at Gartner
Malware

Index Engines to showcase AI cyber resilience at Gartner

Index Engines to demo AI-driven CyberSense at Gartner Las Vegas, pitching continuous data integrity checks to speed ransomware recovery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026
Malware

Artificial intelligence drives shift to real-time cyber risk by 2026

AI-fuelled attacks are pushing boards to ditch perimeter defences for real-time cyber risk visibility, reshaping security strategies by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan
Endpoint Protection

Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026
Firewalls

AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 11 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches
Firewalls

Attackers exploit ScreenConnect & Microsoft 365 for breaches

Attackers exploit unpatched ScreenConnect and Microsoft 365 credentials for unauthorised network access, raising breach risks for organisations worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Ransomware tactics shift as manufacturing faces data theft surge
Firewalls

Ransomware tactics shift as manufacturing faces data theft surge

Ransomware attacks on manufacturing shift from encryption to data theft and extortion, with recovery costs averaging USD $1.3 million, reveals new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files
Malware

Battlefield 6 fans targeted by malware hidden in fake game files

Cybercriminals target Battlefield 6 fans with malware disguised as pirated copies and trainers, risking data theft and remote PC control, warns Bitdefender Labs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Coralogix secures sponsor for FedRAMP AI observability bid
Security Information and Event Management

Coralogix secures sponsor for FedRAMP AI observability bid

Coralogix enlists US Federal Student Aid to sponsor its FedRAMP bid, targeting first-mover status in AI observability for federal buyers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats
Firewalls

Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats

Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms
Ransomware

Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025