Tagged: digital security

September 4, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI has reportedly pledged $1 billion in subsidized access to its Daybreak cybersecurity tools, training, and technical support for organizations that guard essential public services. The commitment, announced September 3, 2026, is designed to be used over roughly the next six months and begins with… Read More

September 1, 2026 @ 7:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cosmos Labs has recently acknowledged that it initially misclassified a critical flaw in Cosmos EVM, the shared software layer that lets Cosmos SDK chains support Ethereum-style applications. That error later enabled attackers to drain assets from six networks between August 20 and August 25, 2026…. Read More

August 31, 2026 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Security remains a core concern across cryptocurrency, yet losses keep climbing. CoinGecko’s 2026 State of Crypto Security Report, published in late August, found that platforms lost $3.63 billion in 245 documented incidents from January 2025 through July 2026. A small number of large events drove… Read More

July 27, 2026 @ 12:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a series of ransomware assaults targeting businesses in Colombia and Mexico during May and June 2026. These operations stood out for their reliance on built-in Windows encryption tools combined with an unusual tactic: forcing the victims’ own office printers… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a significant new crimeware operation that spreads malicious files through the popular messaging service WhatsApp. Researchers from the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) detailed the research findings in a recent update shared on June 22, 2026. The campaign… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has called on regulated market participants to reinforce their cybersecurity frameworks. The regulator highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on both defensive and offensive cyber capabilities, emphasizing the need for proactive adaptation in its latest announcement. Operational resilience,… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has indicated in a report that cybercriminals continue to favor low-tech, high-impact methods centered on stealing and misusing credentials. A global analysis from Kaspersky Security Services underscores this reality: in 2025, techniques involving password guessing and the abuse of valid accounts proved among the… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued new warnings about evolving online risks that could leave millions vulnerable to financial losses and data theft. In separate reports released this week, the digital security company detailed how subtle “gray” scam websites are tricking users worldwide and revealed troubling… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 3:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have uncovered a stealthy campaign involving 26 counterfeit cryptocurrency wallet applications distributed through Apple’s official App Store. These fraudulent programs impersonated some of the most popular digital asset managers, putting users’ holdings at risk of complete theft. The findings, released on… Read More

April 18, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity professionals at Kaspersky have uncovered a freshly updated version of the JanelaRAT malware, which is actively targeting online banking users throughout Latin America. Researchers from the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) identified the threat after it disguised itself as a harmless pixel-art… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recently released concerning reports revealing how threat landscapes evolved in 2025. Government and industrial organizations have emerged as the top targets for sophisticated cybercriminals, while businesses are increasingly open to sharing security expenses with contractors and suppliers to build stronger collective… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 1:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a seemingly decisive step toward elevating protection standards in the blockchain space, the Solana Foundation has launched STRIDE, a new comprehensive security framework designed to enhance safeguards for decentralized finance applications built on its network. Unveiled on April 6, 2026, in collaboration… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senior cybersecurity executives find themselves navigating a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence is simultaneously amplifying risks and strengthening protective measures. A new EY Cybersecurity Roadmap Study of 500 top corporate security officials highlights how organizations are urgently channeling resources into advanced AI tools and self-governing… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has introduced upgraded tools and features within its Adaptive Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) offering, in collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and their joint enterprise Avanade. Revealed recently this month, this initiative integrates cutting-edge agentic artificial intelligence into cybersecurity frameworks to help… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has drawn attention to an active malware operation targeting Latin America and the wider difficulties organizations face in safeguarding their supply chains against cyber intrusions. The company’s Managed Detection and Response specialists have uncovered a renewed assault utilizing Horabot malware, which… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber threats have overtaken all other worries for United Kingdom’s asset managers, according to fresh research released today by KPMG UK. The findings highlight a dramatic shift in priorities, with nearly all firms now viewing information security as a critical vulnerability in an ever-more digital… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning development has highlighted the major vulnerabilities still present in the digital identity ecosystem. Researchers recently uncovered an unprotected MongoDB database belonging to IDMerit, a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification provider. The exposed trove contained approximately 1 terabyte of data—over 3 billion records, with… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Businesses in Europe, the MENA Region, and Asia-Pacific regions are confronting a sharp escalation in fraud, with losses mounting faster than protective measures can respond, according to a study released by Experian. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of the global data and… Read More

February 17, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SlowMist has indicated that in a recent surge of interest surrounding the open-source AI agent framework OpenClaw, its official plugin repository, ClawHub, has become a hotspot for developers. However, this rapid growth has drawn the attention of cybercriminals, leading to widespread supply chain attacks through… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In unpredicted environments where cyber threats and related cyberattacks loom larger than ever, organizations worldwide are ramping up efforts to fortify their defenses by building Security Operations Centers (SOCs). A recent global study by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky sheds light on the practical realities of this… Read More