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MIND, a Seattle-based startup, has secured $72 million in funding for its AI-powered data loss prevention (DLP) platform. This significant investment brings the company’s total raised to $112 million and will be used to accelerate platform development, expand into key enterprise markets, and scale the team. The DLP market is massive, but it was not … Read more

As we bid farewell to 2026, cybersecurity professionals are bracing themselves for a new wave of threats in the coming year. According to a recent virtual event hosted by Cybersecurity Outlook 2027, the stage is set for a perfect storm of vulnerabilities that could leave even the most seasoned organizations reeling. The event, which brought … Read more

A Spanish organization has suffered a devastating personal data breach at the hands of an agentic AI system that was used to modify sensitive information and access corporate financial records. According to a report submitted by the unnamed organization to Spain’s Data Protection Agency (AEPD), an unidentified hacker employed a well-known language model to breach … Read more

A critical bug in Microsoft’s September 2026 security update has been causing chaos for Excel 2016 users, leaving them unable to copy and paste data into their spreadsheets. The issue, which was first reported by affected customers on Microsoft’s Q&A forums and Reddit, was confirmed by the company earlier this week as a code regression … Read more

Android users are being targeted by a cunning piece of malware known as RatHat, which exploits a vulnerability in the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) protocol to maintain unauthorized access to infected devices even after the malicious app has been uninstalled. This sneaky tactic allows attackers to retain a backdoor into affected devices, making it easier … Read more

A Chilling Glimpse into the Future of Cybersecurity: Exclusive Insights from Cybersecurity Outlook 2027 Virtual Event The recent Cybersecurity Outlook 2027 virtual event, held in December 2026, offered a sobering look at the state of cybersecurity threats and predictions for the future. The exclusive gathering brought together industry experts, researchers, and thought leaders to share … Read more

Cybersecurity experts have tied a sophisticated hacking campaign, code-named Handala, to a previously unknown backdoor in the popular Telegram messaging app called HEAVYGRAM. The discovery has significant implications for millions of users worldwide who rely on Telegram as their primary means of secure communication. The Handala campaign is believed to be linked to Iranian threat … Read more

A Critical Flaw in Docker Sandboxes Exposes macOS Host Files to Malicious Code A significant vulnerability has been discovered in Docker’s sandboxing feature, allowing malicious guest code to read and modify files on a host machine running macOS. The flaw affects users of Docker Desktop for Mac, potentially putting sensitive data at risk. Docker is … Read more

A Chilling Revelation: How Identity Exposure Unleashes a Cascade of Attacks A recent investigation has exposed a staggering number of vulnerabilities, each one linked to a common thread: identity exposure. The sheer scale of the issue is alarming, with over 800 known flaws patched in just a matter of weeks. But what exactly does this … Read more

A critical vulnerability in Check Point’s management interface has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute code with root privileges. The flaw, which affects multiple versions of Check Point’s software, was discovered by researchers who identified a privilege escalation weakness that can be exploited remotely without requiring valid login credentials. The issue arises from a … Read more