CyberNews Researchers Uncover Widespread Vulnerability in Popular Software Decoder, Exposing Major Platforms and Enterprise Services to Data Theft and Remote Access A recent study has revealed a critical flaw embedded in a widely used software decoding tool that could compromise sensitive data from major internet platforms, enterprise services, and web frameworks. The vulnerability, dubbed “HEIF Heist,” … Read more
A New HTTP Verb Lurks in the Shadows: What It Means for Web Security In June 2026, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) published RFC 10008, introducing a new HTTP method called “QUERY”. This new verb sits between GET and POST, allowing a request body to be included alongside the URL. While it’s designed to … Read more
North Korean Hackers Exploit Job Seekers to Steal Crypto and Data, Warn International Agencies A sophisticated cyber espionage operation has been uncovered by international security agencies, revealing that North Korean hackers are using job postings to gain access to thousands of computer networks worldwide. The threat group, known as WaterPlum or Contagious Interview, is targeting … Read more
A Widespread Software Decoder Flaw Exposed by AI-Powered Research Researchers have uncovered a damaging flaw in a popular software decoding tool that could leave major internet platforms, enterprise services, and web frameworks vulnerable to data theft and remote access. Dubbed HEIF Heist, the vulnerability allows attackers to pilfer sensitive data from its victims and potentially … Read more
Cybersecurity startup TigerByte Cyber emerges from stealth mode, boasting $3 million in funding to modernize security for AI and edge devices. TigerByte Cyber, a Hanover, New Hampshire-based company, has been quietly working on a solution to protect systems that operate at the edge – think aircraft, drones, satellites, and vehicles. The startup has now emerged … Read more
A Key Player in Notorious Cybercrime Ring Pleads Guilty to Extortion Attacks A 24-year-old Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a series of extortion attacks carried out by a subset of the notorious cybercrime group, The Com. Ahmed Hossam Eldin Elbadawy’s guilty plea was made last year but only … Read more
TigerByte Cyber Emerges from Stealth with $3 Million in Funding to Modernize Edge Device Security Cybersecurity firm TigerByte Cyber has burst onto the scene, emerging from stealth mode with a significant funding boost of $3 million. This fresh capital injection is set to propel the company’s mission to fortify the security of legacy systems and … Read more
A viral AI actress has been making headlines for her glitchy behavior on a popular talk show, but beneath the surface of this entertaining spectacle lies a more concerning issue. Tilly Norwood, the AI character in question, has been running a hotline service called “Talking Tilly” that requires callers to submit to face-scans and mood … Read more
Malicious Browser Extensions Hijack AI Assistants, Exposing Sensitive Information A new attack technique has been discovered that can take control of artificial intelligence (AI) assistants built into popular browsers using a single malicious browser extension. Dubbed BragJack, this proof-of-concept was demonstrated against five Chromium-based browsers or browser assistants: Google Chrome’s Gemini Live, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft … Read more
A devastating wave of identity exposure attacks has left a trail of destruction in its wake, compromising sensitive data and exposing unsuspecting individuals to active attack paths. The alarming trend has raised serious concerns among cybersecurity experts, who warn that the consequences of unchecked identity visibility could be catastrophic for both organizations and civilians. At … Read more