CyberNews Rapid Adoption of Autonomous AI Leaves Governance in the Dust A new survey of senior artificial intelligence (AI) executives has revealed a stark disconnect between the rapid deployment of autonomous AI systems and the oversight processes designed to manage them. Despite nearly all organizations having formal AI governance policies in place, many are struggling to … Read more
A Critical Zero-Day Flaw in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine Exposes Networks to Unprecedented Risk A devastating zero-day vulnerability has been discovered in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE), a network access control and zero-trust solution used by organizations worldwide. The flaw, designated as CVE-2026-76460, allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain root privileges on vulnerable … Read more
Vectra AI Launches Ascent to Tackle AI-Driven Attacks Head-On In a bid to help organizations combat increasingly complex cybersecurity threats, Vectra AI has unveiled its new global partner program, Ascent. This ambitious initiative aims to bring together experts from various sectors to tackle the growing menace of AI-driven attacks that are leaving even the most … Read more
A critical bug in Microsoft’s Defender Antivirus has been causing widespread confusion among Windows users. For weeks, many have received alarming alerts warning that their antivirus protection was turned off, despite it being fully functional and enabled on their systems. The issue, which affected all supported versions of Windows client and server, including the latest … Read more
Linux Kernel Flaws Exposed, Leaving Thousands Vulnerable to Local Root Exploits A serious security threat has emerged in the Linux community as four previously unknown vulnerabilities have been disclosed and publicly exploited. These flaws, which enable attackers to gain local root access, could potentially allow hackers to take control of vulnerable systems. The four Linux … Read more
Critical Vulnerability Exposed in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine, Putting Networks at Risk A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Cisco’s Identity Services Engine (ISE) has highlighted a worrying trend of authentication issues affecting API endpoints across various industries. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-76460, allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain unauthorized access to affected devices. … Read more
Vectra AI’s Ascent Program Aims to Tackle Rising Tide of AI-Driven Attacks A growing number of cyberattacks are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to evade detection and wreak havoc on organizations’ networks. In response, Vectra AI has launched its Ascent program, a global partner initiative designed to help customers address the complex security challenges posed by … Read more
Microsoft has finally fixed a bug that was causing incorrect alerts to pop up on users’ screens, warning them that their Defender Antivirus software had been turned off. This issue had been affecting users of various Windows versions, including the latest Windows 11 and Windows Server releases, since at least June. The problem arose after … Read more
A significant security update is brewing for Microsoft Teams administrators. Starting in November 2026, admins will be able to customize which file types are blocked in Teams, giving them more control over their organization’s collaboration environment. Currently, a built-in feature called Weaponizable File Protection scans conversations and blocks chat or channel messages with high-risk file … Read more
A fresh wave of public exploits has been released for four previously unknown Linux kernel flaws, allowing attackers with local access to gain root privileges on affected systems. This development poses a significant threat to Linux-based infrastructure and devices, as it enables malicious actors to escalate their privileges and execute arbitrary code. The four vulnerabilities, … Read more