CyberNews Cyberattacks Just Got a Whole Lot Faster with the Help of AI A recent incident has demonstrated how attackers can use artificial intelligence (AI) agents to breach an enterprise network in under 10 hours, a speed that would typically take two weeks or more. This rapid attack was orchestrated by a human attacker using frontier … Read more
ShinyHunters’ Taunting of ReliaQuest Raises Questions About Breach Claims In a bizarre series of events, ShinyHunters, a notorious threat group, publicly boasted about breaching ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity vendor. However, closer examination reveals that the claims may be more bluster than substance. What exactly happened? And what does it say about the effectiveness of ReliaQuest’s security … Read more
Large enterprises are being targeted by sophisticated cyber scammers in a campaign known as “Phantom Deal.” Threat actors are using social engineering tactics to convince mid-level employees to initiate large financial transfers, often under the guise of fake merger and acquisition deals. In some cases, these scams have been so convincing that even trained security … Read more
A Critical Bug in Microsoft’s Latest Update Resets Desktop Settings for Thousands of Users In a disturbing turn of events, thousands of Windows 11 users have been left with a black background on their desktops after installing the latest preview update, KB5120998. The issue, confirmed by Microsoft, affects systems running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and … Read more
**Infostealer Logs Pose a Growing Threat to Corporate Security** A growing number of cybersecurity breaches are being triggered by the discovery of an employee’s password in an infostealer log. What happens when your team’s morning security alert reveals that an employee’s corporate email address has appeared in a newly collected infostealer log? The answer is … Read more
HPE Patches Critical Flaw in ArubaOS-CX Network Operating System A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) ArubaOS-CX network operating system, which could allow unauthenticated remote attackers to execute malicious code with elevated privileges. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-73749, is a buffer overflow that can be exploited by sending specially crafted packets … Read more
French Hospital Fined €500,000 After Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 727,000 Individuals A major French hospital has been slapped with a hefty fine of €500,000 for its failure to adequately protect patients’ and their relatives’ data. The breach, which occurred in the summer of 2025, exposed sensitive information belonging to an astonishing … Read more
Large corporations are being targeted by sophisticated social engineering attacks that aim to convince mid-level employees into initiating large financial transfers under the guise of fake merger & acquisition (M&A) deals. The campaign, dubbed “Phantom Deal,” has already claimed several victims, with at least five companies in its crosshairs. Threat actors behind Phantom Deal have … Read more
A recent batch of Microsoft’s optional updates has left some Windows 11 users facing a frustrating problem. The KB5120998 August 2026 preview update, designed to bring various improvements such as enhanced Start menu and taskbar functionality, has been found to reset desktop settings on affected devices. Specifically, the bug is affecting systems running Windows 11 … Read more
Infostealer Logs Pose Identity Compromise Threats to Organizations Worldwide A growing operational security challenge is unfolding in the world of cybersecurity. Infostealer logs, once a commodity traded on underground forums and marketplaces, have become a pressing concern for defenders. The logs contain sensitive information harvested by malware from infected systems, including saved browser passwords, cookies, … Read more