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
LG Smart TVs to Ban Residential Proxies in App Store Following Security Concerns In a move aimed at strengthening its users’ online security, 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 … Read more
Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: Closing Identity Gaps to Prevent Disruption The 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack was a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of compromised accounts and lax security measures in critical infrastructure. The attackers, reportedly exploiting an inactive VPN account without multi-factor authentication (MFA), disrupted fuel supply across the U.S. East Coast, causing … Read more
A Critical Vulnerability Suite Exploited to Install Webshells on Vulnerable WordPress Sites Hackers have been actively exploiting a critical vulnerability suite, dubbed “wp2shell,” affecting WordPress Core. The exploit chain takes advantage of two vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-63030 and CVE-2026-60137, which allow remote attackers to execute code on vulnerable installations without authentication. The issue stems from … Read more