A malicious library, disguised as a legitimate JSON parsing tool, has been discovered hiding game-rigging code within its functionality. The trojanized library, a fork of Newtonsoft.Json, was found by researchers to contain backdoors and cheat codes designed to manipulate game outcomes. This incident highlights the growing threat of AI-powered attacks on software vulnerabilities, underscoring the … Read more
A New Era of AI-Generated Code Risks: Varying Vulnerabilities Demand Caution and Strategy Cybersecurity teams are facing a double-edged sword in the form of AI-generated code. On one hand, these tools promise to revolutionize software development with unprecedented speed and efficiency. On the other hand, they introduce an average of 15 vulnerabilities per codebase, according … Read more
Russian Hacker Turns AI Jailbreaks into Offensive Attack Platform, Raises Security Risks for Businesses A sophisticated Russian-speaking hacker, known as “Trim,” has taken publicly available large language models (LLMs) and transformed them into a commercially marketed AI-powered penetration-testing platform. The cybercriminal’s operation showcases how artificial intelligence (AI) models have become part of the attack surface … Read more
As cybersecurity teams struggle to keep pace with the ever-growing number of vulnerabilities in their applications, many have turned to large language models (LLMs) as a potential solution. However, recent tests have shown that these models are not living up to expectations, with over 60% of flagged vulnerabilities turning out to be false positives or … Read more
Ransomware Activity Surges, But AI Isn’t the Culprit A disturbing trend is unfolding in the world of cybersecurity: ransomware attacks are accelerating at an alarming rate. According to a recent analysis by Black Kite, more than 60 new groups have entered the crowded criminal ecosystem between October 2025 and March 2026, leading to a surge … Read more
LG Takes a Stand Against Residential Proxies in Smart TV Apps In a move to protect its users from unknown third-party activity, LG Electronics USA has announced plans to suspend any apps built for its smart TVs that turn one’s television into an always-on residential proxy node. This decision comes on the heels of recent … Read more
As security teams grapple with the increasing number of vulnerabilities in their applications, they’re turning to large language models (LLMs) for help. But a recent study has found that these AI-powered tools are not the silver bullet they seem to be. The problem lies in the high false-positive rates associated with LLMs. In tests conducted … Read more
Ransomware Attacks Surge Globally, But It’s Not Due to AI Ransomware attacks have reached an all-time high, with a staggering 25% increase in incident volume over the past year. According to Black Kite, a cybersecurity firm that analyzed ransomware incidents between April 2025 and March 2026, more than 7,500 organizations worldwide fell victim to these … Read more
A newly discovered Windows zero-day flaw, dubbed LegacyHive, has left Microsoft scrambling to address the issue despite already releasing its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates. The vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges on up-to-date Windows systems, putting millions of users at risk. The bug was found by a security researcher using the handle Nightmare Eclipse … Read more
In a major crackdown on FIFA World Cup piracy, US authorities have seized over 1,000 websites and blocked nearly 2,000 domains used to stream matches without authorization. The operation, dubbed “Operation Offsides,” is part of a joint effort between law enforcement agencies, entertainment networks, and the Motion Picture Association’s Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) … Read more