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Cybersecurity Experts Sound Alarm on Widespread DNS Spoofing Attacks A wave of targeted DNS spoofing attacks has been sweeping across the globe, compromising sensitive information and crippling online services for unsuspecting users. Cybersecurity experts at SANS ISC have sounded the alarm on this emerging threat, urging organizations to take immediate action to protect themselves. The … Read more

Two key figures behind the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective have been sentenced to 66 months in prison in the United Kingdom, marking a significant blow to the group’s operations. Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, both in their late teens, were arrested in September 2025 for their role in a high-profile cyberattack on Transport for … Read more

President Trump’s Thursday night primetime speech was met with widespread criticism from state officials and election security experts, who labeled it a desperate attempt to validate claims of foreign interference in US elections. The White House had promised “explosive new claims” about China’s alleged tampering with the 2020 presidential election, but critics say Trump’s assertions … Read more

Risk Ledger Secures $32 Million in Series B Funding to Tackle Supply Chain Cyber Risks British supply chain security firm Risk Ledger has made a significant splash by announcing the completion of a $32.3 million Series B funding round, bringing its total raised to a substantial $45 million. This fresh investment will enable the company … Read more

Japanese Frozen Food Giant Nichirei Hit by Cyberattack, Operations Disrupted Nichirei, one of Japan’s top frozen food producers, has been severely impacted by a cyberattack that occurred on July 13. The company, which operates globally through 80 subsidiaries, disconnected its systems to prevent further damage and protect sensitive data. As a result, operations at Nichirei … Read more

Risk Ledger Secures $32 Million to Bolster Supply Chain Security Efforts In a significant move to bolster supply chain security, British firm Risk Ledger has announced that it has raised £24 million ($32.3 million) in Series B funding, bringing its total investment to £33.8 million ($45 million). The fresh injection of capital will be used … Read more

The Pentagon’s decision to suspend the mandatory third-party assessment requirement for CMMC Phase 2 has sent shockwaves through the defense industry, with many experts weighing in on the implications of this move. At its core, the suspension means that companies will no longer be required to undergo independent verification of their cybersecurity controls, but they … Read more

Beacon Security Raises $13 Million for Revolutionary Security Data Platform Cybersecurity startup Beacon Security has secured a significant $13 million seed funding round led by Notable Capital. This injection of capital will fuel the development of Beacon’s innovative security data platform, which promises to revolutionize the way organizations approach cybersecurity. Founded in 2024 by IDF … Read more

In a groundbreaking conversation that sheds light on the evolution of industrial cybersecurity, Clint Bodungen, Director of AI/ML Engineering at Arcovo and founder of ThreatGen, shared with SecurityWeek’s Brian “SchleiF” Schleifer the intricacies behind his pioneering work in agentic AI. At the heart of their discussion is a project that has been making waves in … Read more

A Week in Review: Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities Exposed This past week has seen a multitude of cyber threats and vulnerabilities exposed, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by individuals and organizations alike in the realm of cybersecurity. From high-profile breaches to emerging attack methods, these developments demonstrate the ever-evolving nature of the threat landscape. One … Read more