CyberNews

Mindgard Secures $30 Million to Protect Against AI Risks In a significant move to bolster defenses against the growing threat of artificial intelligence (AI) security risks, Mindgard, an AI security startup, has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round. This investment brings the company’s total funding close to $42 million and paves the … Read more

Belgian Citizens’ eID Accounts Exposed to Remote Code Execution Threats A severe vulnerability in a widely-used browser extension has compromised the security of millions of Belgian citizens’ electronic ID (eID) accounts. The Connective signing extension, which allows users to authenticate with government and banking services online using their physical smart cards, contains critical flaws that … Read more

A Critical SharePoint Vulnerability Exposes Organizations Worldwide to Cyber Threats Attackers have been exploiting a previously disclosed authentication bypass vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, compromising sensitive data and leaving many organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. The issue allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to privileged sites, essentially creating a backdoor for malicious activities. The vulnerability, first … Read more

SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, Puts Users at Risk A recently patched SharePoint vulnerability is being actively exploited by attackers, just days after a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit was released. The weakness, tracked as CVE-2026-55040, allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features and access sensitive data on a SharePoint site. Microsoft had fixed the … Read more

Critical Infrastructure Under Siege as Gunra Ransomware Gang Exploits Fortinet Flaws A sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is wreaking havoc on critical infrastructure targets worldwide, exploiting known vulnerabilities in firewalls and VPN appliances to bypass even the most robust defenses. The Gunra gang, which emerged in spring 2025, has been using leaked Conti code and outdated … Read more

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday Release Brings 421 Critical Vulnerabilities, but Prioritization is Key Microsoft has released its latest batch of security updates, addressing a staggering 421 unique Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) issues. This massive patch release marks the second consecutive month where Microsoft’s fixes have far exceeded the typical volume of security updates. Of … Read more

Walmart Transforms Security Operations with Trust, Innovation, and a Dash of Humor In a major shift in approach, Walmart has successfully scaled up its cybersecurity defenses without stifling innovation or slowing down business operations. The retail giant’s leadership team has adopted an innovative strategy that balances security value with operational efficiency, fostering trust and collaboration … Read more

A devastating ransomware attack has hit Colombia’s Ministry of Justice just five days before the country’s presidential transition. The assault, which compromised part of its technology infrastructure, disrupted several public-facing services and raised concerns about the safety of sensitive information. The attack occurred on August 2, with hackers encrypting some files and rendering them inaccessible … Read more

A recently patched SharePoint vulnerability is being actively exploited by attackers, just weeks after a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit was released. The weakness, tracked as CVE-2026-55040, allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass security features and gain access to sensitive data on vulnerable servers. Microsoft had already addressed the issue with its July Patch Tuesday updates, describing … Read more

Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: Gunra Ransomware Gang Exploits Fortinet Flaws, Bypasses MFA A sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is wreaking havoc on critical infrastructure and government organizations worldwide. The Gunra gang, which emerged in 2025, has been exploiting known vulnerabilities in firewall and VPN appliances to gain initial access and evade multifactor authentication (MFA). This brazen … Read more