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In Other News: ICS-Sniper Attack, Hacking XWorm Malware Operators, $250k Chrome Exploit

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: BofA adds 1,000 patching contractors, KGB RAT pairs data theft with jump scares, and Langflow flaw under attack. The post In Other News: ICS-Sniper Attack, Hacking XWorm Malware Operators, $250k Chrome Exploit appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra: NVIDIA RTX Spark means business

NVIDIA officially entered the Windows PC race this week, and its arrival brings a formidable new competitor to the premium AI PC market. With its RTX Spark platform, NVIDIA is bringing its Grace Arm CPU architecture, Blackwell GPU technology and extensive software ecosystem together in a new generation of Windows laptops. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra […] more…

AI bot company Character.ai seeks bankruptcy protection

The AI boom is seeing one of its first major busts, as Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while it searches for a buyer. Founded in 2021, Character.ai enables users to create customizable chatbots and interact with them, and by February 2025 claimed to have over 20 million monthly active users. However, it […] more…

BAE Systems Security Incident Stalls Notices From US Bankruptcy Courts

A cyber incident affecting contractor BAE Systems has knocked out the Bankruptcy Noticing Center, halting notices nationwide for a week. The post BAE Systems Security Incident Stalls Notices From US Bankruptcy Courts appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Chinese APT Exploited BeyondTrust Vulnerability as Zero-Day

Armory Castle exploited CVE-2026-102764 for initial access, deployed custom tools, and deleted logs and artifacts. The post Chinese APT Exploited BeyondTrust Vulnerability as Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

OpenAI Models Hacked Data Portals, Raided a Crypto Wallet to Finish Tasks

Left without funds for a coding task, an OpenAI model spent test crypto from a stranger’s wallet and left it out of its report. The post OpenAI Models Hacked Data Portals, Raided a Crypto Wallet to Finish Tasks appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

F5, Juniper Networks Patch Critical Vulnerabilities

Successful exploitation of some of these issues could lead to remote code execution and full device takeover. The post F5, Juniper Networks Patch Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

6 wild ways to make Android widgets more useful

Widgets, widgets, widgets. Has there ever been an Android feature so full of promise that went unloved by Google for so very long? Okay, so maybe there has been — erm, lots of times, actually. But even so, Android’s widgets system is a perfect example of an exceptional advantage that Google basically buried, abandoned, and […] more…

Microsoft Patches Two Dozen RCE Flaws in Office

In addition to RCE flaws, Microsoft fixed multiple information disclosure bugs and a security bypass issue in Office. The post Microsoft Patches Two Dozen RCE Flaws in Office appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis

The Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint will acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction and Varonis will become a private company. The post Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

A quantum highway just one atom high could transform superconductors

Scientists discovered that atomic steps just one atom high can guide quantum vortices through superconductors, making them move more than 1,000 times more easily in one direction than another. This remarkable control over quantum motion could lead to a new generation of ultra-efficient superconducting electronics. more…

No click required: How the ad industry became a pipeline for mercenary spyware

That ad you just scrolled past on your phone but barely spared a look or click? It could be tracking your movements and collecting your data, without you having to do a thing. This “zero-click mercenary spyware,” dubbed “AdFection,” is increasingly exploiting a sprawling online advertising ecosystem ripe for abuse, according to researchers at The […] more…

TypeSafe’s Jev ‘even more susceptible to attack’ than LLMs, says security vendor

Although the Jev model rolled out last month by TypeSafe claims to have significant advantages over traditional LLMs, a security report published Wednesday argued that its streamlined approach makes it more vulnerable to some kinds of attack, compared to traditional LLMs. “In some cases, [Jev] is even more vulnerable to attacks, with both adversarial text […] more…

Context Is King in the Fight Against Modern Cyberattacks

Contextual defense helps security teams connect the signals, anticipate what comes next, and stop threats before they escalate. The post Context Is King in the Fight Against Modern Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

Watch Now: Zero Trust Strategies Summit – All Sessions Available on Demand

This summit is laser-focused on the next generation of Zero Trust and Identity security, moving beyond theory to deliver actionable strategies. The post Watch Now: Zero Trust Strategies Summit – All Sessions Available on Demand appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

UK Legal Aid Agency Hack Scope Widens After Forensic Review

Most of the data is related to applications, claims, and payments submitted between 2007 and 2025. The post UK Legal Aid Agency Hack Scope Widens After Forensic Review appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…

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