Ravie LakshmananJun 15, 2026Social Engineering / Browser Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of fraudulent activity targeting users across the Middle East and North Africa by employing various fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating politicians, public figures, and trusted organizations. “These accounts… Read More "Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts"
Shadow IT leaves organizations exposed to cyberattacks and raises the risk of data loss and compliance failures 24 Oct 2025 In the remote and hybrid work era, employee use of unsanctioned hardware and software (known as shadow IT) has become… Read More "Cyber risk thrives in the shadows"
Medical device giant Medtronic has confirmed a data security incident affecting its corporate IT systems following claims by a cybercrime group that millions of records were stolen. The company said last week an unauthorized party accessed certain internal systems but reported… Read More "Medtronic Confirms Data Breach After ShinyHunters Claims"
With cybersecurity talent in short supply and threats evolving fast, managed detection and response is emerging as a strategic necessity for MSPs 27 Oct 2025 • , 5 min. read Managed service providers (MSPs) should be in a good place… Read More "How MDR can give MSPs the edge in a competitive market"
Getting the basics right, understanding the threat and putting in place multi-layered defenses are key to protecting organizations from AI-powered cyber threats, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said. Alarmed by the uptick in AI-driven attacks, the data protection… Read More "ICO Publishes Five-Step Plan to Counter Emerging AI-Powered Attacks"
Here’s what to know about a recent spin on an insider threat – fake North Korean IT workers infiltrating western firms 28 Oct 2025 • , 5 min. read Back in July 2024, cybersecurity vendor KnowBe4 began to observe suspicious… Read More "Can you spot a spy posing as a job seeker?"
The majority (93%) of global organizations use or plan to use AI agents for security tasks such as password resets and VPN access despite the potential for serious breaches and data leaks, according to Semperis. The security vendor polled 1100… Read More "Most Organizations Use AI Agents for Sensitive Security Tasks"
Deepfakes are blurring the line between real and fake and fraudsters are cashing in, using synthetic media for all manner of scams 29 Oct 2025 Can you tell what’s real online? It’s become increasingly difficult as advances in AI and… Read More "Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: When seeing isn’t believing"
A new variant in the Dirty Frag family of Linux local privilege escalation flaws has surfaced, the third root-level Linux kernel bug disclosed in three weeks. According to new analysis from cloud security firm Wiz, the vulnerability, dubbed Fragnesia and… Read More "New Fragnesia Flaw Hands Linux Local Users Root Access"
Families that combine open communication with effective behavioral and technical safeguards can cut the risk dramatically 30 Oct 2025 • , 6 min. read When we talk about fraud that can inflict a severe financial and emotional toll on the… Read More "How to help older family members avoid scams"
