It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices. 02 Feb 2026 • , 5 min. read Cybercriminals have always been drawn to major… Read More "Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats"
The number of Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks has increased significantly and they’re getting more powerful and disruptive, analysis by cybersecurity researchers has warned. The Radware 2026 Global Threat Analysis Report has detailed what is described as a “dramatic escalation in… Read More "Dramatic Escalation Frequency and Power of in DDoS Attacks"
To address this gap and help the ecosystem with deploying robust defenses, Google has supported academic research and developed test platforms to analyze DDR5 memory. Our effort has led to the discovery of new attacks and a deeper understanding of… Read More "Supporting Rowhammer research to protect the DRAM ecosystem"
The Hacker NewsFeb 20, 2026Cyber Insurance / Password Security With one in three cyber-attacks now involving compromised employee accounts, insurers and regulators are placing far greater emphasis on identity posture when assessing cyber risk. For many organizations, however, these assessments… Read More "The New Metric Shaping Cyber Insurance in 2026"
Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches. 19 Feb 2026 • , 5 min. read Social commerce… Read More "Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed"
The cybercrime unit of the Paris Prosecutor’s Office raided Elon Musk’s X offices in Paris on February 3. The search of the offices located in the chic 2nd arrondissement district, conducted in collaboration with the National Gendarmerie’s cybercrime unit and… Read More "Paris Prosecutors Raid Elon Musk’s X Offices in France"
Empowering cyber defenders with AI is critical to tilting the cybersecurity balance back in their favor as they battle cybercriminals and keep users safe. To help accelerate adoption of AI for cybersecurity workflows, we partnered with Airbus at DEF CON 33… Read More "Accelerating adoption of AI for cybersecurity at DEF CON 33"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 20, 2026Financial Crime / Banking Security The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in ATM jackpotting incidents across the country, leading to losses of more than $20 million in 2025. The agency said… Read More "FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025"
Die Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden waren Ziel einer Cyberattacke. Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden Nach dem Cyberangriff auf die Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden in diesem Januar hat das Landeskriminalamt Sachsen (LKA) eine Sonderkommission gegründet. Diese führe auch die Ermittlungen unter Sachleitung der Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Dresden,… Read More "Sonderkommission ermittelt zu Cyberangriff auf Kunstsammlungen Dresden"
ESET researchers uncovered the first known case of Android malware abusing generative AI for context-aware user interface manipulation. While machine learning has been used to similar ends already – just recently, researchers at Dr.WEB found Android.Phantom, which uses TensorFlow machine… Read More "PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI"
