AI Security Spending Jumps as Fear Outpaces Proof of Value

Cybersecurity leaders are pouring more money into artificial intelligence (AI) without waiting for clear evidence of what they might be getting in return. According to a recent survey by IANS and Artico, 69% of chief information security officers (CISOs) identified AI as their top priority for new budget dollars in 2026. The rapid shift of … Read more

Spain’s data agency gets first report of AI-powered data breach

A new era of cyber threats has emerged, as a report from Spain’s data agency suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to breach systems and compromise sensitive information. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) confirmed receipt of a notification about an AI-powered attack on a system, where the AI agent searched for vulnerabilities, … Read more

Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to spy on targets

Iranian Hackers Use Windows Malware to Spy on Targets Worldwide A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has been uncovered, with Iranian state-linked hackers using a Windows malware strain called CHOSEN BRICK to spy on dissidents, activists, and journalists worldwide. The malware, which features data theft and espionage capabilities, has been used to target individuals in the U.S., … Read more

Windows 11 KB5124008 update breaks domain trust for some users

Windows 11 Update Causes Widespread Domain Trust Issues for Enterprise Systems A growing number of administrators have reported a critical issue with Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 security update, KB5124008. The update is causing widespread domain trust failures on enterprise systems, preventing users from logging in with valid domain credentials. According to reports, the problem occurs … Read more

Spain’s data agency gets first report of AI-powered data breach

Spain’s Data Agency Reports First Notified AI-Powered Data Breach, Highlighting Shift in Cybersecurity Landscape The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has been notified of a data breach allegedly carried out by an artificial intelligence (AI) agent powered by a large language model. The attack is significant not only because it marks the first reported instance … Read more

Malware bypasses browser checks to force install Chrome, Edge extensions

Malicious Browser Extensions Spreading in Brazil, Stealing Sensitive Data A sophisticated malware operation has been spreading in Brazil since mid-2025, using a toolkit called KREMLIN to install malicious Chrome and Edge extensions that steal credentials, session tokens, and sensitive data. Researchers at Elastic Security Labs discovered the campaign and have now disrupted it by registering … Read more

Iranian hackers use CHOSEN BRICK Windows malware to spy on targets

Iranian hackers have been using a sophisticated Windows malware strain, known as CHOSEN BRICK, to spy on targets worldwide. The threat actor, believed to be linked to the Iranian government, has been targeting dissidents, activists, and journalists in the U.S., U.K., and Netherlands with a highly customized approach. The attacks begin with social engineering messages … Read more

Windows 11 KB5124008 update breaks domain trust for some users

Windows 11 Update Causes Domain Trust Issues for Some Enterprise Users A growing number of Windows administrators have reported a critical issue with Microsoft’s latest security update, KB5124008, which is causing domain trust relationships to break on some enterprise systems. This has resulted in users being unable to log in with valid domain credentials, even … Read more

Data Broker Radaris Loses Domains in Privacy Fight

A New Jersey Court Takes Down Data Broker Radaris in Landmark Privacy Case In a significant victory for individuals seeking to protect their personal information, a New Jersey court has ordered the transfer of several domains owned by data broker Radaris.com to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging the company’s violation of state privacy law. … Read more