Cyber deception can be a great way to detect novel threats and uncover hidden compromises, but organizations face several barriers and risks associated with programs, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. The NCSC yesterday shared its learnings from… Read More "NCSC Plugs Gap in Cyber Deception Guidance"
UK government security experts have called on the country’s businesses to embed best practice security in their supply chains using a new playbook. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said on Friday that the government’s Cyber Essentials (CE) scheme should be… Read More "NCSC Playbook Embeds Cyber Essentials in Supply Chains"
The MITRE Corporation has released the 25 most dangerous software “weaknesses” in a new list that will help inform developers, network defenders and procurement teams. The annual CWE Top 25 list was this year compiled from the weaknesses (CWEs) behind… Read More "Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses of 2025 Revealed"
Cyberattacks are moving faster, shrinking the gap between initial compromise and bad consequences, and the advent of AI is accelerating their timelines in a way that human defenders can no longer keep up with. That’s the broad and perhaps unsurprising… Read More "Cyber attacks enabled by basic failings, Palo Alto analysis finds"
Asahi Group Holdings is considering significant changes in its cybersecurity posture, just three months after it was hit by a ransomware attack. The Japanese brewing giant’s CEO, Atsushi Katsuki, told Bloomberg on December 15 he has decided to elevate cybersecurity… Read More "Asahi to Launch Cybersecurity Overhaul After Crippling Cyber-Attack"
A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky. The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor, dubbed Keenadu, in the firmware… Read More "Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates"
There has been a sharp rise in the number of ransomware groups targeting industrial organizations as cybercriminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities in operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS), researchers at Dragos have warned. A total of 119 ransomware… Read More "Significant Rise in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Industrial Operations"
A structured AD response and recovery process limits damage and restores operations after a compromise. Continuous monitoring, automation, and layered security enable faster detection, effective response, and reduced future risk. Regular preparation and updates ensure resilience against evolving AD threats.… Read More "Active Directory Compromise Response: Step-by-Step Recovery"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 17, 2026Malware / Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend… Read More "Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies"
A majority (69%) of security leaders agree that identity management needs to evolve in order to handle mounting risks in AI infrastructure deployments, according to a new report from Teleport. The security vendor polled over 200 US infrastructure security leaders… Read More "Over-Privileged AI Drives 4.5 Times Higher Incident Rates"
