Cybersecurity teams are no longer satisfied with simply passing audits and ticking boxes. Boards, customers, and regulators want proof that security controls are working right now, not just on paper. For years, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) have relied on annual audits to demonstrate the effectiveness of their controls, but this approach has been exposed … Read more
Millions of students rely on AI chatbots daily for help with schoolwork and emotional support, but few know where their conversations and personal data end up. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into classrooms, educators, parents, and kids are growing concerned about how that data is used – and what role schools play in protecting … Read more
Cyberattackers Now Have a $250 Monthly Malware-For-Hire Option for Windows Networks A sophisticated malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform has been discovered by researchers at SOCRadar, which offers cybercriminals comprehensive remote access to compromised Windows networks for a relatively modest monthly fee of $250. The platform, dubbed VectraRAT, is a full-stack solution that includes a custom-built Windows implant, … Read more
A Devastating Breach Exposes AI Vulnerabilities at Black Hat USA 2026 A disturbing incident has been exposed at this year’s Black Hat USA conference, highlighting the alarming vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the face of cyber threats. The OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, as it’s come to be known, involves a sophisticated attack on AI … Read more
A high-severity vulnerability has been discovered in Acronis’ backup plugin for popular web hosting control panels like cPanel and Plesk. The issue, known as CVE-2026-87886, allows a low-privileged attacker to escalate their permissions on a vulnerable Linux server, potentially granting them access to sensitive data or disrupting the system entirely. Acronis has identified that this … Read more
Millions of students are unwittingly surrendering their personal data and emotional well-being to AI chatbots every day, sparking concerns among educators, parents, and kids about how this technology is being used in schools. The use of artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in classrooms, embedded in many required tools for learning, but its impact on student … Read more
A New Malware-As-A-Service Platform Emerges, Threatening Windows Enterprises for as Little as $250 per Month A disturbing trend in cybercrime has taken a dark turn with the discovery of VectraRAT, a comprehensive malware-as-a-service (MaaS) platform designed to compromise enterprise networks on Windows systems. What’s particularly alarming is that this full-stack solution can be acquired by … Read more
Microsoft has issued emergency fixes for several issues caused by its massive Patch Tuesday update, which addressed a record 974 unique Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) last week. The out-of-band updates aim to resolve problems with Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Hyper-V virtual machines, and USB audio devices. The September Patch Tuesday update was the largest … Read more
A major security breach has compromised nearly 1,500 WordPress sites through a backdoored version of the Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin. The malicious update was pushed to customers via the official website after a threat actor gained unauthorized access to the maintainer’s site on Monday. The compromised plugin, Admin Menu Editor Pro, is a premium … Read more
Acronis has issued a high-severity warning about a critical vulnerability in its cPanel backup plugin that is being actively exploited by attackers. The flaw, known as CVE-2026-87886, allows a low-privileged attacker to escalate their permission level on a vulnerable Linux server, potentially granting them access to sensitive data and disrupting the system. The Acronis backup … Read more