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DAILY CYBERSECURITY INTELLIGENCE DIGEST
Updated: 2026-02-24 16:01:46

DAILY DIGEST: Critical Cybersecurity Developments and Threat LandscapeIn an era where digital transformation accelerates relentlessly, the cybersecurity landscape grows ever more complex and perilous. Today’s intelligence underscores a dual reality: while technological innovation—especially AI—promises unprecedented capabilities, it simultaneously lowers barriers for adversaries, amplifying risks across critical infrastructure, high-profile sectors, and geopolitical fault lines. This digest...
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Friday 20 February 2026 (161 articles)

TEATIME NEWS

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Security’s Broken Promise: How “Shift Left” Became a Developer Dead End

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:15   🗂️ Cloud Security 👤 SECPULSE

The shift left movement was supposed to make security everyone’s job - but it’s left developers drowning and organizations exposed. Here’s how the dream unraveled, and what a smarter path forward looks like.

#Shift Left | #Cybersecurity | #Developer Overload

France’s FICOBA Data Breach: 1.2 Million Bank Accounts Exposed in Major Cyberattack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:15   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

A single compromised government credential allowed hackers to access France’s FICOBA registry, exposing 1.2 million bank accounts. Authorities are scrambling to contain the fallout and warn citizens about rising phishing scams.

#Bank Data Breach | #Cybersecurity | #Credential Theft

AI on Wall Street: Treasury’s High-Stakes Gamble to Secure the Financial Sector

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:14   🗂️ Cloud Security   🌍 North America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

As U.S. financial institutions rapidly adopt AI, the Treasury Department is rolling out a practical playbook to help banks and insurers harness AI safely - before vulnerabilities trigger the next market crisis.

#AI in Finance | #Cybersecurity Risks | #U.S. Treasury

BeyondTrust Flaw Fuels Surge in Corporate Backdoor Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:14   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits   🌍 North America 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A severe flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support is driving a global wave of cyberattacks, as hackers use backdoors and remote tools to infiltrate finance, healthcare, and more.

#Cybersecurity | #Remote Support | #Data Breach

Inside the Digital Paper Trail: How PIM Systems Are Reshaping Brochure Production

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:13   🗂️ Corporate 👤 AUDITWOLF

Product Information Management (PIM) systems are revolutionizing how businesses handle brochures and digital channels. By centralizing data, automating updates, and integrating with layout tools, PIMs eliminate costly mistakes and streamline the document production process.

#PIM systems | #content integrity | #digital publishing

Crypto Crossroads: Banks, Regulation, and the New Face of Digital Finance

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:13   🗂️ Regulations and Laws   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

With EU-wide regulations and stricter tax rules, banks and crypto assets are forging a new, regulated coexistence. Explore how MiCAR, DAC 8, and the OECD’s CARF are reshaping the future of digital finance.

#Crypto regulation | #Digital assets | #Financial compliance

Behind Closed Racks: Investigating Italy’s Digital Data Sovereignty

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:12   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

Italy’s push for digital data sovereignty has put data centers in the spotlight. But does storing data on Italian soil truly guarantee control? Netcrook explores the tangled web of ownership, law, and technology.

#Data sovereignty | #Italian data centers | #GDPR

Italy’s Legal Sector Sets Strict AI Rules: What Law Firms Must Do Now

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:11   🗂️ Regulations and Laws   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

Rome’s Bar Association has issued a groundbreaking vademecum detailing exactly how law firms must use AI: from strict data anonymization and client transparency to mandatory human oversight. The new rules, enforced by Italy’s Law 132/2025 and the EU AI Act, mean lawyers face real consequences for missteps. Here’s what every legal professional needs to know.

#AI Compliance | #Legal Sector | #Italy

Italy’s New Cash Register Rules: Cyber Security Risks of Telematic-POS Integration

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:11   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

Italy’s latest rules mandate real-time digital links between telematic cash registers and POS systems to fight tax evasion. But experts warn this integration could expose both merchants and consumers to new cyber threats.

#Cybersecurity | #Digital Receipts | #Tax Evasion

AI Ethics Showdown: Amodei vs. Trump’s Pentagon

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:11   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, draws a bold ethical line against the Trump administration’s push for AI in surveillance and autonomous weapons, igniting a crucial debate over the future of responsible artificial intelligence.

#AI Ethics | #Dario Amodei | #Domestic Surveillance

Italy’s Telco Trap: Outdated Rules Leave Operators Vulnerable in Europe

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:10   🗂️ Corporate   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

Italy’s telecom operators face a perfect storm: European reforms promise a single market, but national red tape, energy burdens, and regulatory asymmetries threaten to sideline them as consolidation sweeps the continent. What must change to keep Italy in the game?

#Telecom Reform | #Italian Telcos | #Regulatory Challenges

Silent Weapons: How Nation-State Hackers Are Turning AI Models Into Engines of Hybrid Warfare

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:09   🗂️ State-Sponsored Operations   🌍 Asia 👤 AGONY

Generative AI is now a core component of nation-state cyber operations, fueling faster, smarter, and more deceptive attacks while becoming a prized target itself. Learn how AI is reshaping the future of cyber conflict.

#AI Warfare | #Cybersecurity | #Model Extraction

The Human Factor: When the Weakest Link Breaks the Chain of Cybersecurity

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:09   🗂️ Social Engineering 👤 LOGICFALCON

Human error remains the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity. This feature investigates why overlooking the human element is a risk organizations can no longer afford - and how failing to plan for mistakes is the greatest mistake of all.

#Cybersecurity | #Human Error | #Social Engineering

Inside the New Cybercrime Playbook: AI, Deepfakes, and the Evolving Threats of 2026

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:08   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

In 2026, cybercriminals are weaponizing AI, deepfakes, and supply chain vulnerabilities to outsmart traditional defenses. Discover the strategies organizations must adopt to survive and innovate in this new era of digital threats.

#Cybercrime | #Deepfakes | #Supply Chain

🏴‍☠️ BeyondTrust Vulnerability Powers Global Web Shell and Ransomware Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:08   🗂️ Data Breaches 👤 SECPULSE

A critical flaw in BeyondTrust’s remote access tools is fueling a surge in web shell deployments, backdoors, and data theft across industries, prompting urgent warnings from cybersecurity experts.

#Cybersecurity | #Data Exfiltration | #Vulnerability

Gemini 3.1 Pro: Inside Google's Push for True AI Reasoning

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:07   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 North America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro launches with major advances in reasoning and workflow automation, doubling benchmark performance and ushering in the era of agentic AI. Here’s what it means for developers, users, and the future of digital autonomy.

#AI Development | #Gemini 3.1 Pro | #General Intelligence

The Last Message Machine: The Rise of Digital Dead Man’s Switches

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:06   🗂️ Privacy 👤 SECPULSE

Digital dead man’s switches are no longer just spy fiction. From whistleblowers to ordinary users, people are using software and hardware to ensure secrets are revealed or data is protected if they vanish. But can you really trust your final message to a machine?

#Dead man's switch | #Digital security | #Whistleblower

The Secret Science of W-VHS: How Engineers Squeezed HD onto Analog Tape

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:06   🗂️ Digital Chronicles   🌍 Asia 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

W-VHS was an almost-mythical VHS format that delivered high-definition video in the analog era. Explore how engineers pulled off this feat, why the format faded, and how digital sleuths are resurrecting its hidden HD treasures.

#W-VHS | #analog video | #high definition

Build Pipeline Betrayal: Jenkins Exposed by Critical XSS Flaw

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:05   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 SECPULSE

A critical stored XSS flaw in Jenkins exposes thousands of organizations to attack. Even users with low-level permissions can inject malicious scripts, threatening the security of entire CI/CD pipelines. Find out what happened, who’s at risk, and how to protect your build environments.

#Jenkins | #XSS | #Cybersecurity

Silicon Valley Engineers Charged in High-Stakes Chip Espionage Case

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:05   🗂️ State-Sponsored Operations   🌍 North America 👤 AGONY

A trio of Silicon Valley engineers is accused of a daring plot to steal and smuggle processor security blueprints from Google and other tech firms, exposing serious insider threats in the semiconductor sector.

#Crypto Heist | #Insider Threat | #Trade Secret

PayPal Data Breach 2025: Six Months of Exposed SSNs, Names, and Birthdates

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:04   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

A months-long software error in PayPal’s loan platform exposed sensitive business owner data, including SSNs and birthdates. Here’s what happened, how PayPal responded, and what customers need to know.

#PayPal breach | #customer data | #identity theft

Italy’s AI Crossroads: ACN’s Digital Security Dilemma Exposed

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:04   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) confronts the risks and rewards of artificial intelligence as lawmakers debate a sweeping digital omnibus. Can innovation and security coexist in the face of evolving cyber threats?

#AI regulation | #Cybersecurity threats | #Digital innovation

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Strikes Polymedicure.com: Incransom Targets Healthcare Giant

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:03   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Incransom has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Polymed, exposing vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. Explore the details, potential impact, and what this means for global medical device security.

#Ransomware | #Healthcare | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Halts US Clinics, EU Bans AI on Devices, ICS Vulnerabilities Surge: Cybersecurity Weekly

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:03   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

Ransomware attacks forced US clinics to close, the European Parliament banned AI features on official devices, and 2025 saw a record surge in industrial control system vulnerabilities. Dive into the week’s most critical cybersecurity developments.

#Ransomware | #AI Policy | #ICS Vulnerabilities

NIST’s Single-Photon Chip: A Quantum Breakthrough for Cybersecurity

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:03   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 North America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

NIST’s latest chip produces single photons with unprecedented efficiency, paving the way for practical quantum key distribution and a new era of provable security against quantum computer threats.

#Quantum Key Distribution | #Cybersecurity | #Single Photon

🏴‍☠️ Akira Ransomware Hits Fabcon: 190GB Data Leak Threatens Concrete Industry Giant

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:02   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Akira ransomware has targeted Fabcon, a major precast concrete manufacturer, claiming to have stolen 190GB of sensitive data. The group threatens to leak confidential files, putting clients and employees at risk and highlighting cybersecurity weaknesses in the construction industry.

#Akira ransomware | #Fabcon | #data leak

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware’s Silent Siege: Inside the McFarlane-Agencies Cyberattack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:02   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

McFarlane-Agencies became the latest victim in a wave of ransomware attacks, exposing the vulnerabilities of businesses to digital extortion and data leaks. Our investigation unpacks how the breach unfolded and the lessons organizations must learn.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Phishing

🏴‍☠️ Akira Ransomware Hits The Cherokee Group: Construction Giant Faces Data Leak Threat

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:01   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Akira ransomware has targeted The Cherokee Group, a major player in precast concrete construction, threatening to publish sensitive data. Learn what happened, what's at stake, and why the industry should take notice.

#Akira Ransomware | #Cherokee Group | #Data Breach

🏴‍☠️ Keylogistics Chile Hit by Lynx Ransomware: Supply Chain Disrupted

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:01   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 South America 👤 SECPULSE

Keylogistics Chile, a key player in restaurant logistics, has fallen victim to the Lynx ransomware group. The attack has raised fresh concerns about cyber threats targeting supply chains in Latin America.

#Lynx Ransomware | #Keylogistics Chile | #Supply Chain

🏴‍☠️ Lynx Ransomware Strikes Stera Chemicals: Supply Chain Threats Unveiled

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 18:00   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Europe 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Stera Chemicals, a key player in Romania’s chemical distribution sector, has fallen victim to the Lynx ransomware group. The attack highlights growing threats to industrial supply chains as cybercriminals set their sights on critical infrastructure.

#Lynx Ransomware | #Stera Chemicals | #Supply Chain

AFTERNOON NEWS

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Six Months in the Shadows: PayPal’s Data Breach and the Unseen Risks of Fintech

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:44   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

A software error in PayPal’s Working Capital loan app left sensitive customer data exposed for nearly half a year. Learn how the breach unfolded, its impact, and what this means for fintech security.

#PayPal | #data breach | #digital finance

Biohackers of Life: How Synthetic Biology Is Reprogramming Our World

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:43   🗂️ In-depth Reports 👤 LOGICFALCON

Synthetic biology merges engineering and life sciences to create new organisms and systems, offering breakthroughs from personalized medicine to pollution-eating microbes - while raising urgent ethical questions.

#Synthetic biology | #Ethical dilemmas | #Genetic engineering

Italy Kills Self-Certifications: Inside the Digital Law Forcing Agencies to Share Data

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:43   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

A dramatic new law in Italy enforces the 'once only' principle, eliminating repetitive self-certifications and mandating public agencies to share data through the National Digital Data Platform (PDND). Will this finally end bureaucratic headaches?

#Digital Transformation | #Bureaucracy Reform | #Italy

SMS Surveillance: Italy’s Garante Sets New Rules for Health Data Use

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:42   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

A landmark decision by Italy’s privacy authority allows health agencies to use patient phone numbers for screening SMS campaigns under ten strict rules, marking a new era for digital health and data privacy.

#SMS Surveillance | #Patient Privacy | #Public Health

AI Goes Shopping: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Retail and eCommerce

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:42   🗂️ AI Security 👤 LOGICFALCON

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail world, from online store design to the comeback of physical shops. Discover how AI agents, omnichannel strategies, and next-gen APIs are rewriting the rules of selling - and what it means for the future of shopping.

#AI in Retail | #eCommerce Evolution | #Customer Experience

Skill-Based Organizations: The Workforce Revolution Powered by AI and Agility

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:41   🗂️ Trend Reports, Analysis   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

Skill-based organizations are transforming how companies hire, train, and deploy talent. Discover how AI-powered models are replacing job titles with skills, boosting agility, diversity, and productivity.

#Skill-based organizations | #AI-driven talent | #Workforce revolution

Silicon Wild West: Chiplets and the Growing Cybersecurity Crisis

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:40   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 SECPULSE

Chiplet-based designs are transforming tech, but their global, fragmented supply chains are exposing critical systems to hardware Trojans and cyberattacks. Industry leaders push for new standards and vigilance as hackers eye fresh opportunities.

#Chiplets | #Cybersecurity Risks | #Supply Chain

Cybercrime Gold Rush: Why Latin America’s Digital Defenses Are Losing Ground

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:39   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 South America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Latin America is experiencing a cybercrime boom as digital adoption outpaces security readiness. Ransomware, phishing, and data breaches are surging, making the region a global hub for cybercriminal activity and innovation.

#Cybercrime | #Latin America | #Cybersecurity

Inside the Patch Panic: Atlassian’s Race Against the Exploit Clock

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:39   🗂️ Patch Advisories   🌍 Oceania 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Atlassian has issued critical security updates for its popular products, urging organizations to patch vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. As the digital world depends on these tools, the race to secure them is more urgent than ever.

#Atlassian | #security updates | #cyber threats

ClickFix Hackers Exploit Trusted Sites to Deploy Stealthy MIMICRAT Malware

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:38   🗂️ Botnets 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

A sophisticated cybercrime campaign dubbed ClickFix is turning legitimate websites into delivery vehicles for the newly discovered MIMICRAT malware, targeting victims across multiple countries and industries with advanced, multi-stage attacks.

#ClickFix | #MIMICRAT | #Cybersecurity

Cline CLI Supply Chain Breach: How Prompt Injection Exposed Open-Source Automation Risks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:38   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 LOGICFALCON

A stealthy attack on Cline CLI’s npm package installed OpenClaw on thousands of developer machines, exploiting AI-powered automation and prompt injection. Learn how a workflow glitch exposed the risks of trusting bots in the software supply chain.

#AI Security | #Supply Chain | #Cline CLI

Notepad Exploit Exposed: Windows Vulnerability Turns Innocent Clicks into Cyber Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:38   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

A dangerous vulnerability in Windows Notepad’s Markdown handling lets attackers execute commands if users click malicious links. With a public exploit released, Microsoft urges urgent updates to stay safe.

#Windows Notepad | #Cybersecurity Flaw | #Remote Code Execution

Cybercrime Magazine’s Viral YouTube Short Unveils 'Queen of the Hackers'

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:37   🗂️ Digital Chronicles 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Cybercrime Magazine’s debut YouTube Short shines a light on the elusive 1980s hacker Leslie Lynn Doucette, thrilling hundreds of thousands of viewers and ushering in a dynamic new approach to digital crime reporting.

#Cybercrime | #Leslie Lynn Doucette | #YouTube Short

Grandstream VoIP Phones Flaw Enables Stealthy Takeover and Eavesdropping

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:37   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A newly discovered vulnerability in Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP phones allows remote attackers to gain root access and covertly monitor calls. This silent flaw puts sensitive business and personal conversations at risk and highlights the need for urgent security updates.

#VoIP security | #Grandstream flaw | #Cybersecurity risks

Android’s Digital Fortress: How Google Blocked 1.75 Million Malicious Apps in 2025

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:36   🗂️ Cloud Security   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

Google’s AI crackdown blocked 1.75 million malicious apps from the Play Store in 2025, banned 80,000 developer accounts, and stopped millions of fraud attempts - marking a turning point in the fight for Android security.

#Google Play | #Malicious Apps | #Cybersecurity

ATM Jackpotting Surge: FBI Warns of Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Draining U.S. Cash Machines

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:36   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

ATM jackpotting attacks are exploding in the U.S., with hackers using advanced malware like Ploutus to drain millions from cash machines. The FBI urges banks to bolster defenses as criminals blend physical and cyber tactics for rapid, hard-to-detect heists.

#ATM Jackpotting | #Ploutus Malware | #Cybercrime

Kremlin’s Shadow War: Dutch Intelligence Exposes Russia’s Escalating Hybrid Attacks on Europe

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:35   🗂️ Geopolitical Cyber Activity   🌍 Europe 👤 SECURERECLAIMER

Dutch intelligence agencies warn that Russia is escalating hybrid attacks - including cyber intrusions, sabotage, and disinformation - across Europe, preparing for a long-term confrontation with the West that threatens to destabilize societies below the threshold of open war.

#Hybrid Warfare | #Cyberattacks | #Disinformation

Musk’s X Battles Record EU Fine: The Legal Showdown Over Digital Platform Power

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:35   🗂️ Regulations and Laws   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is fighting back against the EU’s unprecedented €120 million fine under the Digital Services Act. The outcome of this legal battle could reshape tech regulation and online rights across Europe.

#Musk | #EU Fine | #Digital Services Act

Prescription for Ransom: The Cyberattack on Polymedicurecom

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:34   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

When polymedicurecom was listed on a ransomware leak site, it revealed the alarming vulnerabilities of healthcare platforms. This investigation unpacks how cybercriminals target telemedicine and why the stakes are higher than ever.

#Ransomware | #Healthcare Cybersecurity | #Telemedicine

AI’s Blinding Speed Exposes Cloud Security Gaps, Tenable Warns

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:34   🗂️ Cloud Security 👤 NEURALSHIELD

As AI and cloud adoption surge, Tenable’s 2026 report exposes a widening security gap - driven by unchecked third-party code, ghost credentials, and over-privileged AI agents - leaving organizations dangerously vulnerable.

#AI exposure gap | #Cloud security | #Cyber risks

NetWitness & Lumifi: Reinventing Cybersecurity for Industrial Networks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:33   🗂️ ICS Incidents 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A deep dive into how the NetWitness and Lumifi alliance is tackling the IT/OT security gap, offering tailored detection and response for critical infrastructure under cyber siege.

#Cybersecurity | #IT/OT Convergence | #Managed Detection

Identity Loopholes and AI: The Twin Threats Fueling 2026’s Fastest Cyber Breaches

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:33   🗂️ Data Breaches 👤 SECPULSE

Unit 42’s Global Incident Response Report 2026 exposes how identity weaknesses and AI-fueled tactics are driving faster, more devastating cyber breaches worldwide. Discover key trends, attacker techniques, and essential defense strategies.

#AI attacks | #identity gaps | #cybercrime

Legacy LonTalk Protocols: The Hidden Cybersecurity Threat in Smart Buildings

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:32   🗂️ ICS Incidents 👤 SHADOWFIREWALL

Legacy LonTalk protocols, still embedded in modern building management systems, are exposing critical infrastructure to new cyber risks. Claroty Team82's investigation reveals how these outdated technologies, now connected to the internet, could become prime targets for attackers.

#LonTalk | #Building Security | #Cyber Risks

🏴‍☠️ AI Fuels Ransomware Surge: 80% of Groups Automate Phishing and Supply Chain Attacks in 2025

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:32   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Acronis’ latest report exposes how ransomware groups are using AI and automation to industrialize phishing and supply chain attacks. With 80% of RaaS operators promoting AI features, cybercrime is scaling fast - putting global organizations at unprecedented risk in 2025.

#Ransomware | #Phishing | #Supply Chain

EU ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox: Inside Europe’s New Cyber Defense

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 15:31   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

The European Union’s new ICT Supply Chain Security Toolbox is a landmark framework to standardize and strengthen digital supply chain defenses. It targets threats from critical vendors to state-sponsored hackers, aiming to secure every phase of Europe’s technology infrastructure.

#Cybersecurity | #Supply Chain | #European Union

LUNCH NEWS

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🏴‍☠️ Mississippi Medical Center Paralyzed by Ransomware Attack: Clinics Closed Statewide

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:43   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

A major ransomware attack has shuttered all clinics operated by the University of Mississippi Medical Center, disrupting care across the state and triggering a high-stakes investigation involving the FBI and CISA.

#Ransomware | #Healthcare Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

Spin, Stories, and the Web: How Digital Narratives Hijack Democracy

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:42   🗂️ PsyOps Warfare 👤 AGONY

From fake news to algorithm-driven narratives, the web has transformed storytelling into a tool for political and capitalist power. Who controls the stories - and what happens when truth is just another plot?

#Digital Narratives | #Fake News | #Political Manipulation

AI on the Cyber Frontlines: How Artificial Intelligence Protects Companies

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:41   🗂️ AI Security 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing corporate cybersecurity, providing rapid threat detection and adaptive defense. But as companies depend more on AI, new questions about privacy, transparency, and digital risk emerge.

#AI Cybersecurity | #Digital Threats | #Machine Learning

Surveillance, Shutdowns, and SLAPPs: The Digital War on Press Freedom

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:41   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

Digital technology is transforming into a weapon against press freedom. From spyware and legal harassment to economic chokeholds, discover how journalists are fighting back in the global struggle for independent reporting.

#Press Freedom | #Digital Surveillance | #SLAPPs

AI and Low-Code: Who’s Accountable When Machines Write the Code?

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:41   🗂️ Cloud Security 👤 SECPULSE

As low-code and AI-driven development reduce manual coding, the real complexity - and risk - shifts to data quality, integration, and governance. Who’s responsible when machines build our software?

#AI Oversight | #Low-Code | #Governance

XWiki CVE-2026-26000: Public Exploit Code Triggers Urgent Security Response

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:40   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A critical vulnerability in the XWiki platform has been exposed with the release of public exploit code. Administrators are urged to act fast as the race to patch CVE-2026-26000 heats up.

#XWiki | #CVE-2026-26000 | #cybersecurity

Inside the North Korea IT Worker Scam: Ukrainian Hacker Sentenced in U.S.

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:40   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Middle-East 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

A Ukrainian hacker’s cybercrime scheme helped North Korean IT workers steal American jobs and funnel salaries to fund Pyongyang’s weapons program. Here’s how the operation worked - and why it’s a warning for the future of cybercrime.

#Cybercrime | #Identity Theft | #North Korea

Identity Cyber Scores: The New Battleground for Cyber Insurance in 2026

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:38   🗂️ Credential Theft 👤 LOGICFALCON

Cyber insurance is being reshaped by a new metric: the identity cyber score. With compromised accounts driving record losses, insurers now scrutinize password practices, privileged access, and MFA deployment. Companies that can prove strong identity security win lower premiums - and better protection.

#Cyber Insurance | #Identity Security | #Password Hygiene

WhatsApp’s Group Message History Sharing: Convenience vs. Privacy?

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:38   🗂️ Privacy 👤 SECPULSE

WhatsApp’s new Group Message History feature lets admins selectively share past messages with newcomers, promising smoother onboarding but raising fresh privacy debates for group chats.

#WhatsApp | #privacy | #group chats

Google Maps Restricts Features for Signed-Out Users: What’s Really Going On?

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:37   🗂️ Privacy 👤 AUDITWOLF

Google Maps is quietly stripping features from users who browse without signing in. Our investigation unpacks what’s missing, why it’s happening, and what it means for privacy-focused users.

#Google Maps | #Anonymous Browsing | #Privacy Concerns

Fuzzing Exposes DoS Flaws in Socomec DIRIS M-70: Inside the IIoT Security Breakthrough

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:37   🗂️ ICS Incidents   🌍 Europe 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A Cisco Talos researcher used advanced emulation and fuzzing to reveal six DoS vulnerabilities in the Socomec DIRIS M-70 IIoT device, exposing risks to critical infrastructure and prompting swift security fixes.

#Fuzzing | #IIoT Security | #Denial-of-Service

Red Tape and Red Flags: Inside China’s Secretive Vulnerability Watchdogs

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:36   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits   🌍 Asia 👤 LOGICFALCON

China’s twin vulnerability databases, CNVD and CNNVD, reveal stark differences in disclosure timelines and practices compared to Western systems, raising concerns about transparency and global cybersecurity risk management.

#China | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability Databases

Meta Patent Sparks Fears of AI-Powered Digital Impersonation

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:36   🗂️ Social Engineering   🌍 North America 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Meta’s latest patent describes AI bots that could mimic users’ online behavior - even posthumously - raising new concerns about privacy, identity, and cybercrime.

#AI Bots | #Digital Identity | #Privacy Concerns

Dial M for Malware: Grandstream VoIP Flaw Exposes Offices to Silent Eavesdropping

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:35   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 SECPULSE

A newly discovered flaw in Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP phones lets hackers gain root access and eavesdrop on office conversations - no password required. Find out how this vulnerability works and why it’s a wake-up call for corporate security.

#VoIP vulnerability | #corporate espionage | #Grandstream GXP1600

NextSilicon Maverick-2: Unmasking the Mystery Chip Behind HPC's Boldest Claims

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:34   🗂️ In-depth Reports   🌍 Middle-East 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

NextSilicon’s Maverick-2 chip, now powering a new Sandia supercomputer, claims to leapfrog top GPUs by 10x for high-performance computing. But with details scarce and skepticism high, we dig into what’s real - and what’s still hidden.

#Maverick-2 | #NextSilicon | #supercomputing

Jackpotting America: Ploutus Malware Turns ATMs into Criminal Cash Machines

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:34   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

A surge of Ploutus-powered 'jackpotting' attacks is draining U.S. ATMs, bypassing banks and cards. The FBI’s emergency alert reveals how hackers are turning cash machines into criminal tools - and what must be done to stop them.

#Ploutus malware | #ATM theft | #FBI alert

CharlieKirk Grabber: The Lightning-Fast Malware Looting Windows Credentials

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:33   🗂️ Credential Theft 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

CharlieKirk Grabber is a fast-moving infostealer that blitzes Windows systems, targeting browser passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, Discord tokens, and more. It exfiltrates data via trusted channels, erases its tracks, and exemplifies the new wave of ruthless, rapid cybertheft.

#CharlieKirk Grabber | #malware | #data theft

Health Card Phishing Scam: Postal Police Sound Alarm on Fake Renewal Emails

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:33   🗂️ Social Engineering   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

A new phishing campaign is using fake health card renewal emails to steal sensitive data. Italy’s Postal Police urges citizens to stay alert and avoid clicking suspicious links.

#Phishing | #Cybercrime | #Health Card

ATM Jackpotting Surge: $20 Million Lost in 2025 as FBI Warns of Ploutus Malware Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:32   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

A dramatic rise in ATM jackpotting attacks has cost US banks over $20 million in 2025 alone, with the notorious Ploutus malware at the center of this cybercrime surge. The FBI is sounding the alarm as criminals exploit ATM vulnerabilities and evade detection.

#ATM Jackpotting | #Ploutus Malware | #Cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ BeyondTrust Flaw Under Fire: Ransomware Gangs Exploit Critical CVE-2026-1731

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:32   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Ransomware gangs are exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability across high-profile sectors. Here’s how the attacks unfolded and what organizations must do to defend themselves.

#Ransomware | #BeyondTrust | #Cybersecurity

Cyber Heist Hits Ukraine’s Collectible Coin Store: Data Breach Exposes Customers

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:31   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

Hackers breached a contractor for Ukraine’s central bank collectible coin store, exposing customer data but not financial details. The supply-chain attack highlights growing cyber risks in Ukraine’s financial sector.

#Cyberattack | #Customer Data | #Supply Chain

🏴‍☠️ Nightspire Ransomware Breach at Pearl Institute: 200GB of Clinical Data Stolen

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 13:30   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

Nightspire ransomware has struck the Pearl Institute for Clinical Research, exfiltrating 200GB of sensitive clinical and patient data. This high-profile cyberattack highlights growing threats to the medical research sector.

#Ransomware | #Nightspire | #Clinical Research

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Inside the Proxy Web: How a Ukrainian’s Identity Bazaar Fueled North Korea’s Corporate Infiltration

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:42   🗂️ Intelligence Operations   🌍 Europe 👤 AGONY

A Ukrainian national received a five-year sentence for providing stolen U.S. identities to North Korean IT operatives, enabling them to infiltrate dozens of American companies through an international web of deception.

#Cybercrime | #North Korea | #Identity Theft

Inside the $20 Million ATM Malware Crimewave Sweeping the US

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:42   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

In 2025, a record-setting wave of ATM malware attacks swept the US, costing banks and consumers over $20 million. Learn how the Ploutus malware and organized crime fueled this high-tech heist - and what banks are doing to defend against it.

#ATM jackpotting | #Ploutus malware | #organized crime

Human Error Exposed: Why Italian Companies Remain Vulnerable to Cybercrime

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:41   🗂️ Social Engineering   🌍 Europe 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Italy saw a record number of cyberattacks in 2025, but the real weakness isn't technical - it's human. Learn how lack of cybersecurity training leaves companies exposed and why building awareness is now vital.

#Cybercrime | #Human Error | #Cybersecurity Training

Inside the RAG Revolution: How Retrieval-Augmented Generation Is Transforming Business Intelligence

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:41   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 SECPULSE

RAG is changing the game for both scientists and businesses, merging AI with real-world data to deliver accurate, evidence-backed insights. Discover how this technology works, its origins in environmental monitoring, and what it means for the future of enterprise intelligence.

#Retrieval-Augmented Generation | #Business Intelligence | #Data Governance

Alexa’s AI Upgrade: Security and Privacy Risks of the New Alexa+

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:40   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

Amazon’s new Alexa+ uses advanced AI for more natural conversations, but experts warn of risks like hallucinations, prompt injection, and increased privacy exposure. Should you activate it? Here’s what you need to know.

#Alexa | #Privacy | #Security

When Bots Outnumber Humans: The Hidden Sabotage Behind Your Marketing Data

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:40   🗂️ Botnets 👤 KERNELWATCHER

In 2025, bots account for 56% of web traffic, quietly sabotaging marketing campaigns and analytics. Learn how sophisticated automation is undermining digital strategy - and how businesses can fight back.

#Bots | #Marketing Data | #Ad Fraud

AI Research Assistants: Unmasking the Risks Behind the Revolution

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:39   🗂️ Privacy 👤 SECPULSE

AI research assistants are revolutionizing intellectual work, but at what cost? Discover the three dominant models and the pressing risks they bring to privacy and academic integrity.

#AI Research Assistants | #Intellectual Labor | #Ethical Dilemmas

Rise of Digital Agents: Why Chatbots No Longer Suffice

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:39   🗂️ Privacy 👤 AUDITWOLF

As companies move beyond basic chatbots to embrace intelligent AI agents, new opportunities and security risks emerge. Discover the technology and the threats behind the digital transformation.

#Digital Agents | #AI Security | #User Privacy

Paper Shields: The Illusion of GDPR Compliance in Europe's Data Protection Crisis

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:39   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

Despite outward signs of GDPR compliance, many organizations fail to provide real data protection. This feature investigates the gap between documentation and true privacy, revealing how apparent security often masks operational vulnerabilities.

#GDPR | #data protection | #compliance

Phantoms in the Clickstream: Unmasking ClickFix’s DNS and Google Ads Deception

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:38   🗂️ Social Engineering 👤 LOGICFALCON

ClickFix is a new social engineering attack that fuses DNS manipulation with fraudulent Google Ads, luring users into credential theft traps. This feature unpacks the mechanics, dangers, and defenses against this rising threat.

#ClickFix | #DNS manipulation | #Cybersecurity

Inside Tenable’s Relentless Race Against Cyber Threats

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:38   🗂️ Patch Advisories 👤 AUDITWOLF

Go behind the scenes of Tenable’s security update process and discover why patching vulnerabilities is a race against time in today’s cyber threat landscape.

#Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability Management | #Software Updates

F5’s BIG-IP Security Scare: Inside the Critical Vulnerabilities and Patch Response

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:37   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 KERNELWATCHER

F5’s BIG-IP appliances faced critical security vulnerabilities putting global organizations at risk. Our investigation reveals how the flaws were discovered, the potential impact, and why timely patching is crucial to prevent cyberattacks.

#F5 Networks | #BIG-IP vulnerabilities | #cybersecurity threats

Behind the Shadows: November 2025’s Critical Cybersecurity Battles

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:37   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

November 2025 marked a turning point in cybersecurity, with a surge in ransomware, sophisticated phishing, and major law enforcement crackdowns. Discover how defenders and attackers reshaped the digital battlefield.

#Cybersecurity | #Ransomware | #Phishing

Splunk Vulnerability Exposes Enterprises to Cyber Threats | Netcrook

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:37   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 SECPULSE

A newly discovered flaw in Splunk products puts Fortune 500 companies at risk, as attackers could exploit the vulnerability to bypass security controls and access sensitive data. Netcrook investigates the implications and the urgent response from the cybersecurity community.

#Splunk | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability

ATM Jackpotting Surge: FBI Reports $20M Stolen in 2025 as Attacks Escalate

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:36   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

The FBI warns of a dramatic rise in ATM jackpotting attacks, with over $20 million stolen in 2025 alone. Discover how cybercriminals are targeting cash machines and what steps are being taken to secure America's ATMs.

#ATM jackpotting | #Cybercrime | #Financial security

DigitStealer’s C2 Servers Exposed: Inside the macOS Credential Heist

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:36   🗂️ Credential Theft   🌍 Europe 👤 LOGICFALCON

DigitStealer, a sophisticated info-stealer targeting Apple Silicon Macs, has had its C2 infrastructure exposed due to operator errors. Learn how this malware works and how defenders are turning the tables.

#DigitStealer | #macOS malware | #Apple Silicon

Silent Intruders: Modern Malware Breaches Air-Gapped Security

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:35   🗂️ Data Breaches 👤 AUDITWOLF

Air-gapped systems, once considered the ultimate defense, are now vulnerable to advanced malware that uses USB drives to bypass isolation and mine cryptocurrency undetected.

#Malware | #Air-gapped systems | #Cryptojacking

Smiley Sabotage: How Emojis Became Cybercrime’s Secret Weapon

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:35   🗂️ Social Engineering 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Cybercriminals are turning emojis and Unicode tricks into powerful tools for hiding malicious code in plain sight. Find out how 'emoji smuggling' works, why traditional security fails, and how to defend against this stealthy threat.

#Emoji Smuggling | #Cybercrime | #Unicode

Family Ties and Trade Secrets: Silicon Valley Engineers Accused in Google Espionage Plot

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:34   🗂️ Intelligence Operations   🌍 North America 👤 AGONY

A trio of Silicon Valley engineers - two sisters and a husband - are accused of orchestrating a daring theft of Google's confidential tech secrets, with some data allegedly making its way to Iran. The case exposes new vulnerabilities in the tech industry's fight against insider threats.

#Silicon Valley | #trade secrets | #insider espionage

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack on Advantest Threatens Global Chip Supply Chain

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:34   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 SECPULSE

Advantest, a key Japanese semiconductor supplier, has suffered a ransomware attack disrupting its operations. The incident raises alarms about cyber threats targeting critical technology supply chains worldwide.

#Ransomware | #Semiconductor | #Supply Chain

DIY E-Ink Typewriter: The Minimalist Tech Fighting Digital Distraction

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:33   🗂️ Digital Chronicles 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

As digital distractions surge, inventive tinkerers are building affordable, distraction-free writing decks - like the e-typer - offering a focused, open-source alternative to mainstream tech.

#DIY writing devices | #digital minimalism | #distraction-free

AI Passwords Aren’t Safe: How LLMs Are Creating New Security Risks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:33   🗂️ Credential Theft 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Despite their complex look, passwords created by large language models like GPT and Claude are shockingly predictable and far weaker than those from true cryptographic generators, putting real-world systems at risk.

#LLM passwords | #digital security | #password generation

Ukrainian Hacker Sentenced: How North Korea Used Stolen Identities to Infiltrate US Companies

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:32   🗂️ Intelligence Operations   🌍 North America 👤 AGONY

A Ukrainian hacker enabled North Korean IT workers to secretly work for US firms using stolen identities, bypassing sanctions and funding Pyongyang’s weapons program. This case exposes the vulnerabilities of remote work platforms and the growing intersection of cybercrime and national security.

#Cyber Infiltration | #Identity Theft | #North Korea

🏴‍☠️ Tengu Ransomware Hits Moroccan Consultancy Shora Advisory

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:32   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Africa 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Tengu ransomware gang has targeted Shora Advisory, one of Morocco’s top consulting and auditing firms, exposing the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of professional services providers.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Morocco

🏴‍☠️ Silicon Under Siege: Ransomware Attack Hits Advantest, Threatening Semiconductor Supply Chain

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:31   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 SECPULSE

Japanese chip testing powerhouse Advantest has been struck by a ransomware attack, highlighting ongoing cyber risks to the semiconductor sector and the global electronics supply chain.

#Ransomware | #Semiconductor | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Phantom Threat: Inside the wwwshorama Ransomware Mystery

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 11:31   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

A shadowy new ransomware group, wwwshorama, has surfaced on the dark web, targeting businesses and leaving experts scrambling to uncover their origins and methods.

#wwwshorama | #ransomware | #dark web

Lost in Translation: How Over-Technical Job Ads Are Repelling Top Cyber Talent

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:37   🗂️ Trend Reports, Analysis   🌍 Europe 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Cybersecurity job postings overloaded with technical jargon and long checklists are intimidating skilled professionals and worsening the talent shortage. This feature investigates the language barrier that’s keeping top digital talent at bay.

#Cybersecurity | #Job Ads | #Talent Crisis

Europe’s AI Sovereignty: Can Homegrown LLMs Break Free from US Tech Dominance?

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:37   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 Europe 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Europe is pouring billions into sovereign AI, but American tech still holds the keys. Can European LLMs like Mistral and EuroLLM deliver real independence - or is sovereignty just a myth?

#AI Sovereignty | #European Models | #Mistral AI

Patch or Perish: Jenkins Plugs Security Holes Before Hackers Strike

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:36   🗂️ Patch Advisories 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Jenkins faced a major security scare as critical vulnerabilities threatened to expose thousands of systems. The rapid release of patches averted disaster, but experts warn: unpatched servers are still at risk, and the open-source world must stay alert.

#Jenkins | #Cybersecurity | #Open-source

Critical Notepad++ Flaw Exposes Users to Code Execution Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:36   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A public proof-of-concept for CVE-2026-25926 reveals how Notepad++'s unsafe search path lets attackers run malicious code. Find out how the exploit works, which versions are at risk, and why updating is critical.

#Notepad++ | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability

Microsoft Embeds Copilot AI in Windows 11: The Silent Takeover

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:35   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

Microsoft is quietly embedding Copilot AI into Windows 11’s core features, replacing traditional search and adding AI-powered summaries to File Explorer. This marks a shift from standalone AI apps to invisible, always-on intelligence woven into the OS.

#Microsoft | #Copilot AI | #Windows 11

Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day Flaws: Critical Attacks Threaten Corporate Networks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:35   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 LOGICFALCON

Two critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile are being exploited in real-world attacks, allowing hackers to seize control of enterprise mobile management systems. Immediate action is required to prevent network compromise.

#Ivanti EPMM | #zero-day vulnerabilities | #cyber attacks

AI Integrations at Risk: MCP Server Flaws Enable Silent Code Execution and Data Theft

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:34   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A major flaw in MCP servers lets attackers exploit trusted AI integrations for remote code execution and data theft. Our investigation reveals how these attacks work - and what organizations must do to defend themselves.

#MCP servers | #data security | #cyber attacks

Splunk Enterprise for Windows: Critical DLL Hijacking Flaw Exposes Enterprises to SYSTEM-Level Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:34   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 SECPULSE

A high-severity flaw in Splunk Enterprise for Windows enables local attackers to hijack DLLs and gain SYSTEM-level access. Organizations must urgently patch to prevent attackers from compromising critical log infrastructure.

#Splunk | #DLL Hijacking | #Cybersecurity

SvelteSpill: Cache Deception Bug in SvelteKit on Vercel Exposed User Data

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:33   🗂️ Data Breaches 👤 SECPULSE

A cache deception flaw in SvelteKit apps on Vercel allowed attackers to steal user session data with a simple URL trick. Discover how the SvelteSpill bug worked, how it was discovered, and what it means for web app security.

#SvelteSpill | #Vercel | #user data

BeyondTrust Zero-Day Breach: VShell and SparkRAT Used in Global Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:33   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 KERNELWATCHER

A severe vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s remote access software is enabling hackers to deploy stealthy backdoors and RATs, exposing thousands of organizations to sophisticated attacks. Here’s how the exploit works and what defenders need to do now.

#BeyondTrust | #Cybersecurity | #Remote Access

Chrome’s Code Red: Google Scrambles to Quash Browser Bugs Before Hackers Strike

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:32   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities   🌍 North America 👤 KERNELWATCHER

Google has urgently patched three serious Chrome bugs, including high-risk flaws in PDFium and V8 that could let hackers hijack browsers through malicious files or websites. Here’s what happened - and why you must update now.

#Chrome | #vulnerabilities | #security update

🏴‍☠️ Qilin Ransomware Hits ABAR S.p.A.: New Blow to European Industry

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:32   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

Qilin ransomware has claimed responsibility for an attack on Italian industrial company ABAR S.p.A., marking another major incident in the ongoing wave of cyber threats against European manufacturers.

#Qilin ransomware | #ABAR S.p.A. | #European industry

PromptSpy Android Malware Harnesses Google Gemini AI for Unprecedented Persistence

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:31   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 South America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

PromptSpy is the first Android malware to use Google’s Gemini AI for runtime persistence and defense, signaling a new era of AI-assisted cyber threats targeting mobile devices.

#PromptSpy | #Android malware | #Generative AI

🏴‍☠️ Inside the Shadows: How ABAR-SpA Became a Hostage of Ransomware Extortion

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 09:31   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Europe 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

ABAR-SpA, an Italian business, fell victim to a ransomware attack that encrypted its data and threatened to leak sensitive information. This feature investigates the attack, the growing threat of double-extortion, and what companies can do to defend themselves.

#Ransomware | #Cybercrime | #Data Security

Google Engineers Accused of Smuggling Trade Secrets to Iran | Netcrook

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 07:32   🗂️ Intelligence Operations   🌍 Middle-East 👤 AGONY

Federal prosecutors have indicted two former Google engineers and an accomplice for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets related to Google's Tensor processor and funneling them to unauthorized locations, including Iran. The case exposes the insider risks facing Silicon Valley's tech giants.

#Google Espionage | #Trade Secrets | #Iran

Inside the Hacker’s Workshop: Building a Handheld Tetris from Scratch

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 07:32   🗂️ Digital Chronicles 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

A deep dive into the inventive process of building a handheld Tetris game from scratch, featuring innovative hardware solutions, smart software optimizations, and the spirit of DIY hacking.

#Tetris | #Handheld Device | #DIY Electronics

PromptSpy: Android Malware Uses AI to Evade and Control

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 07:31   🗂️ AI Security   🌍 South America 👤 LOGICFALCON

PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to harness Google’s Gemini AI, adapts in real time to stay hidden and in control. Investigators reveal how this new breed of malware targets banking users in Argentina, resists removal, and signals a dangerous leap in cybercriminal tactics.

#AI Malware | #Android Security | #Cybercrime

Phantom Keys: Hackers Hijack Microsoft 365 via OAuth Token Theft

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 07:31   🗂️ Social Engineering   🌍 North America 👤 LOGICFALCON

A new phishing campaign is hijacking Microsoft 365 accounts by stealing OAuth tokens - bypassing both passwords and multi-factor authentication. Here’s how the attack works, who’s at risk, and what your business can do right now.

#Microsoft 365 | #phishing attack | #OAuth tokens

Microsoft’s AI Blunder: Plagiarized Flowchart Sparks Copyright Uproar

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 06:01   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Microsoft is under fire after an AI-generated, plagiarized Git flowchart appeared on its Learn platform. The botched diagram, based on Vincent Driessen’s original work, has reignited debates over AI, copyright, and the erosion of human creativity in tech.

#AI Plagiarism | #Microsoft | #Copyright Infringement

🏴‍☠️ Graymatter Ransomware: The New Face of Ruthless Cyber Extortion

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 06:01   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

Graymatter has burst onto the cybercrime scene with aggressive ransomware attacks and double extortion tactics. Our investigation reveals how their operations, technical sophistication, and public shaming strategies are changing the ransomware landscape.

#Graymatter | #Ransomware | #Cyber Extortion

🏴‍☠️ Gentegra: The New Phantom Menace of Ransomware Emerges

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 06:00   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Gentegra has burst onto the ransomware scene, leaving experts scrambling to understand their origins and methods. This feature uncovers how Gentegra operates, their double extortion tactics, and why their sudden rise signals new dangers for organizations worldwide.

#Gentegra | #Ransomware | #Cybersecurity

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Inside the Silicon Vault: Exposing the Dual Brains of the ESP32-P4-M3 Module

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 03:01   🗂️ In-depth Reports   🌍 Asia 👤 LOGICFALCON

A rare teardown of the ESP32-P4-M3 module uncovers the sophisticated partnership between the ESP32-P4 and C6 chips, revealing the technical and strategic choices shaping next-gen IoT devices.

#ESP32-P4-M3 | #microcontroller | #IoT hardware

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Hits Indian AI Giant GrayMatter in Ransomware Attack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 03:00   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 SECPULSE

Ransomware group Sinobi has targeted GrayMatter, a leading AI analytics company in Bangalore, raising alarms over cyber threats to India's vital tech infrastructure.

#Sinobi | #GrayMatter | #Ransomware

Google’s 2025 Play Store Crackdown: 1.75 Million Apps Blocked in Sweeping Security Campaign

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:17   🗂️ Cloud Security   🌍 North America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Google’s Play Store is on the front lines of a growing cyberwar. In 2025, the tech giant blocked over 1.75 million apps, banned tens of thousands of shady developers, and deployed powerful AI to keep users safe. Our investigation reveals the scale and stakes of this digital battle.

#Google Play Store | #App Security | #Generative AI

Grandstream VoIP Phones: Critical Flaw Enables Stealth Eavesdropping

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:16   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 SECPULSE

A critical security flaw in Grandstream GXP1600 series VoIP phones allows silent, unauthenticated takeover and eavesdropping on calls. Learn how attackers exploit this vulnerability and why immediate action is essential.

#VoIP vulnerability | #Grandstream phones | #eavesdropping attack

Dragons in the Ministry: China’s Suspected Cyber-Espionage Rocks Italy’s Security

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:16   🗂️ State-Sponsored Operations   🌍 Europe 👤 AGONY

A dramatic cyber-espionage incident has shaken Italy’s Ministry of the Interior, exposing thousands of agents and raising alarms over Chinese state-sponsored hacking. Our investigation examines the actors, motives, and implications for European security.

#Cyber breach | #Chinese espionage | #National security

Silent Infiltration: Chinese Cyberattack Exposes Italy’s Digos Agents

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:15   🗂️ State-Sponsored Operations   🌍 Europe 👤 AGONY

A silent, targeted cyberattack attributed to Chinese APT groups breached Italy’s Interior Ministry, exposing the identities of Digos agents and shaking diplomatic relations. The case spotlights the growing importance of cybersecurity as a pillar of national sovereignty.

#Chinese Cyberattack | #Cybersecurity | #Espionage

Silent Gateways: How IoT Devices Become Cybercrime Portals

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:15   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Smart gadgets like Alexa and Apple TV offer convenience, but their weak security is turning them into prime targets for hackers. Discover how IoT devices are being exploited, the dangers of reused credentials, and expert tips for protecting your network.

#IoT Security | #Cybercriminals | #Data Protection

VIP Passport Leak at Abu Dhabi Finance Week Exposes Security Gaps

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:14   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 Middle-East 👤 AUDITWOLF

Abu Dhabi Finance Week’s unsecured cloud server exposed passport and ID data of nearly 700 high-profile attendees, including former heads of state and finance titans. The breach, discovered by an independent researcher, casts doubt on the emirate’s security credentials as it seeks to become a top global financial center.

#Data Breach | #Abu Dhabi | #Cybersecurity

Starkiller PhaaS: The Polished Phishing Kit That Defeats MFA

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:14   🗂️ Social Engineering 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Starkiller, a sophisticated phishing-as-a-service kit, is making high-end cyberattacks accessible and nearly undetectable - bypassing even multi-factor authentication. Here’s how it works and what it means for the future of digital security.

#Phishing | #Cybercrime | #MFA

Silent Claws: Inside the Cline Supply Chain Attack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:14   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 LOGICFALCON

A brief but alarming supply chain attack on the Cline AI coding tool led to thousands of developers silently installing OpenClaw, a potent background implant. While not classic malware, the incident exposes critical weaknesses in open source software pipelines and underscores the urgent need for vigilance in the AI coding ecosystem.

#Supply Chain Attack | #AI Coding | #OpenClaw

Privilege Escalation Unmasked: Microsoft Patches Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:13   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities   🌍 North America 👤 KERNELWATCHER

Microsoft has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-26119) in Windows Admin Center, preventing potential domain-wide attacks. Here’s what happened, how the flaw worked, and why prompt patching is crucial.

#Privilege Escalation | #Microsoft | #Cybersecurity

Inside INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0: Africa’s Massive Cybercrime Crackdown

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:13   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Africa 👤 AUDITWOLF

INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0 resulted in hundreds of arrests and exposed the vast scale of cyber-enabled scams across Africa, highlighting both the threats and the growing power of international cooperation.

#Cybercrime | #INTERPOL | #Operation Red Card

PromptSpy Android Malware Uses Gemini AI for Adaptive Attacks

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:12   🗂️ Credential Theft   🌍 South America 👤 LOGICFALCON

PromptSpy, a new Android spyware, leverages Google’s Gemini AI to automate its persistence and evade removal, showcasing how generative AI is reshaping the cybercrime landscape.

#Android Malware | #Gemini AI | #Cybercrime

Adidas Data Leak Exposes 815,000 Records: Lapsus$ Escalates Supply Chain Threats

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:12   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

Hacker group Lapsus$ claims to have breached an Adidas licensing partner, exposing 815,000 records. The incident highlights the growing threat of supply chain attacks and the urgent need for robust third-party security.

#Lapsus$ | #Adidas | #Data Breach

Reel Secrets: The Untold Tech Origins of the View-Master

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:11   🗂️ Digital Chronicles   🌍 North America 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

Explore the View-Master's hidden legacy: how a piano repairman's invention transformed both military training and childhood wonder, with a design that resisted change for decades.

#View-Master | #stereo photography | #military training

Resurrecting a Rare Xbox 360 Dev Kit: Inside the Forensic Repair

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:11   🗂️ Digital Chronicles 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

A rare Xbox 360 development kit, nearly lost to a failed hardware modification, is brought back to life through expert repair - highlighting the delicate art of digital preservation.

#Xbox 360 | #Development Kit | #Digital Preservation

Inside the DIY MIDI Soundboard Revolution: How RP2040 Is Changing Streaming

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:10   🗂️ In-depth Reports 👤 CRYSTALPROXY

A new wave of hardware soundboards powered by the RP2040 is letting streamers trigger audio effects without overloading their PCs. We investigate the hackers behind this trend and what it means for the future of streaming tech.

#DIY Soundboard | #RP2040 | #Streaming Technology

🏴‍☠️ Securotrop Ransomware Hits Universal Mailing Service: 490GB Data Breach Exposed

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:10   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Securotrop ransomware has claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack on Universal Mailing Service, exfiltrating 490GB of sensitive data. Our report investigates the breach and its implications for the logistics sector.

#Ransomware | #Data Exfiltration | #Logistics

AI-Powered MVPs: The Double-Edged Sword for Startups

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:09   🗂️ Cloud Security 👤 SECPULSE

AI is transforming how startups build MVPs, compressing timelines and amplifying both opportunities and risks. Learn how founders can balance speed, security, and strategic focus in the age of AI-driven product development.

#AI Startups | #MVP Development | #Security Risks

Britain’s Digital Crackdown: Tech Giants Face Ultimatum Over Revenge Porn

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:08   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 Europe 👤 SECPULSE

The UK government is demanding that tech platforms remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours, threatening heavy fines and service blocks for noncompliance. This bold move follows recent AI image scandals and could reshape global online safety standards.

#Digital Crackdown | #Revenge Porn | #Online Safety

West Virginia vs. Apple: State Sues Over iCloud Child Abuse Material Failures

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:08   🗂️ Privacy   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

West Virginia has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant failed to prevent iCloud from being used to spread child sexual abuse material. The case exposes tensions between privacy and child protection - and could reshape how tech firms handle illegal content.

#West Virginia | #Apple | #CSAM

Shadow in the Grid: Volt Typhoon’s Invisible Grip on America’s Utilities

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:08   🗂️ Critical Infrastructure Targeting   🌍 North America 👤 AGONY

Despite years of cybersecurity efforts, Volt Typhoon hackers remain hidden in U.S. power and water utilities. Experts warn that some breaches may never be found, leaving critical infrastructure exposed to ongoing threats.

#Volt Typhoon | #Cybersecurity | #Critical Infrastructure

ATM Jackpotting Surge: FBI Warns of $20M Losses in 2025

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:07   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

In 2025, the FBI tracked over 700 ATM jackpotting attacks using advanced malware, costing U.S. banks and credit unions more than $20 million. Here’s how the criminals operate and why ATMs remain vulnerable.

#ATM Jackpotting | #Ploutus Malware | #Cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ Silicon Siege: Ransomware Breach Shakes Japanese Semiconductor Giant Advantest

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:07   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Japanese semiconductor test equipment leader Advantest is battling a ransomware attack that has disrupted key systems, highlighting a surge in cyber threats targeting chip manufacturers and the global supply chain.

#Ransomware | #Semiconductor | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Tropic-Tool: The Moldy Malware Kit Powering a New Ransomware Wave

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:06   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

A new malware toolkit called Tropic-Tool is quietly enabling a surge in ransomware attacks, thanks to its modular design and ease of use for cybercriminals.

#Tropic-Tool | #Ransomware | #Malware Kit

🏴‍☠️ Play Ransomware Hits Kirbor Homes: Real Estate Faces New Cyber Threat

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:06   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

The Play ransomware gang has struck again, this time targeting real estate developer Kirbor Homes. The attack, revealed on February 19, 2026, exposes the sector’s growing vulnerability to cyber extortion and data leaks.

#Ransomware | #Kirbor Homes | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Play Ransomware Hits Paisley Products of Canada: What We Know

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:05   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

Paisley Products of Canada has been listed as the latest victim of the Play ransomware group. Here’s what we know about the attack, the risks, and what it signals for Canadian businesses.

#Play ransomware | #Cyber extortion | #Paisley Products

🏴‍☠️ Play Ransomware Hits Sika Technology: New Victim Emerges in 2026 Cybercrime Wave

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:04   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

The Play ransomware group has publicly listed Sika Technology as its newest victim, highlighting a growing trend in double-extortion cyberattacks. Learn what happened, how Play operates, and what this means for organizations worldwide.

#Ransomware | #Sika Technology | #Cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ Play Ransomware Hits Marwood: Supply Chain at Risk

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:04   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

Marwood, a key industrial supplier, has been struck by the Play ransomware gang, with public leaks confirming the breach and raising alarms about supply chain security.

#Ransomware | #Marwood | #Supply Chain

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Ransomware Targets Mayfair Hotels & Resorts in India

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:04   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Sinobi ransomware group has claimed a high-profile attack on Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, one of India's premier luxury hospitality chains. The breach raises pressing questions about cybersecurity in the hotel industry.

#Sinobi ransomware | #Mayfair Hotels | #cyber extortion

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Ransomware Hits Electriduct: Critical Cable Supplier Compromised

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:03   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 SECPULSE

Electriduct, a key cable management supplier, has fallen victim to the Sinobi ransomware group. The attack exposes supply chain vulnerabilities and raises alarms across industries reliant on critical infrastructure.

#Sinobi Ransomware | #Electriduct Attack | #Cybersecurity Threats

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Ransomware Hits Saltech Systems: A Deep Dive into the Attack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:03   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Sinobi ransomware has struck again, this time targeting Saltech Systems - a tech provider serving businesses in Iowa and Texas. Learn how the attack unfolded, the potential consequences, and why no company is immune to today’s cyber threats.

#Sinobi | #Ransomware | #Saltech Systems

🏴‍☠️ Qilin Ransomware Claims The Corradino Group: What We Know Now

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:02   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

Qilin, a notorious ransomware group, has added The Corradino Group to its list of victims. The attack, discovered on February 19, 2026, raises urgent questions about cyber extortion and corporate vulnerability.

#Qilin ransomware | #The Corradino Group | #cyber extortion

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Ransomware Hits Iblesoft: Miami Tech Firm Targeted in Cyberattack

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:02   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 TRUSTBREAKER

Iblesoft, a prominent Miami tech consultancy, has been named as the latest victim of the Sinobi ransomware group. The attack, first revealed on February 19, 2026, highlights growing threats facing service providers and their clients.

#Ransomware | #Iblesoft | #Sinobi

Shadow Networks: Attackers Embed in Critical Infrastructure Months Before Striking

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:02   🗂️ ICS Incidents   🌍 Europe 👤 SHADOWFIREWALL

Sophisticated attackers are quietly embedding themselves in industrial and energy networks months in advance, setting the stage for potentially catastrophic disruptions. Team Cymru and recent real-world incidents highlight the urgent need for intelligence-driven, proactive defense in critical infrastructure.

#Cybersecurity | #Critical Infrastructure | #Operational Technology

Backups Under Siege: Grimbolt Malware Exploits Dell RecoverPoint Zero-Day

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:01   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 LOGICFALCON

Mandiant confirms a zero-day in Dell RecoverPoint is being exploited by the advanced Grimbolt malware, endangering backup systems that underpin critical infrastructure. The attack highlights the urgent need for patching and vigilance as backup appliances become a new frontline in cyber defense.

#Grimbolt malware | #Dell RecoverPoint | #critical infrastructure

End-of-Support: The Silent Cybersecurity Crisis Lurking in Your Network

🗓️ 20 Feb 2026 01:01   🗂️ Corporate   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

With CISA pushing for OpenEoX adoption, organizations face a turning point: automate lifecycle management or risk cyberattacks from aging, unsupported technology. Discover how OpenEoX could transform cybersecurity resilience.

#Cybersecurity | #OpenEoX | #Vulnerabilities

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