In the security news this week: <ul> <li>Remembering "FX"</li> <li>Finding and analyzing Windows drivers</li> <li>Network monitoring with Gibson</li> <li>the backdoor in your PAM</li> <li>The edge is fraying - and attackers have the advantage</li> <li>Age ver…
In the security news this week:
<ul><li>Remembering "FX"</li><li>Finding and analyzing Windows drivers</li><li>Network monitoring with Gibson</li><li>the backdoor in your PAM</li><li>The edge is fra… [+439 chars]
FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
Hackers have reportedly broken into the networks of the FBI.
On Thursday, citing an anonymous source, CNN reported that the breach affected a system used to manage wiretaps and foreign intelligence … [+1085 chars]
The short seller firm said that Ethereum's native token is "impaired," leaving treasury firm BitMine holding the bag while co-founder Vitalik buterin is selling.
Short seller Culper Research is betting against ether (ETH) and ETH-linked stocks such as BitMine (BMNR), arguing that the networks economics deteriorated following Ethereums latest network upgrade.
… [+1993 chars]
The unnamed culprit is using sophisticated techniques to exploit FBI network security controls.
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI said this week that it is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system that contains sensitive information related to sur… [+1634 chars]
The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations
WASHINGTON -- The FBI said this week that it is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system that contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
T… [+1595 chars]
Bitdefender research reveals Pakistani group APT36 is using AI-generated vibeware and trusted cloud services like Google Sheets to target Indian officials.
A Pakistan-based hacking group is flooding Indian government networks with a new breed of disposable malware, marking a strange shift in the digital conflict between the two nations. This isn’t a sto… [+3413 chars]
Italian authorities are making progress in their investigation into a wide-ranging spyware scandal in Italy involving Paragon spyware. But the mystery of who hacked two Italian journalists with Paragon spyware continues.
Italian authorities confirmed that a journalist who was alerted by WhatsApp last year of a suspected spyware attack on his phone was indeed hacked.
In a press release sent to journalists on Thursda… [+5040 chars]
Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn (43) pleaded guilty in the U.S. for his role in the Phobos ransomware operation. Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in the Phobos ransomware scheme. The man was arre…
Phobos Ransomware admin faces up to 20 years after guilty plea
Russian national Evgenii Ptitsyn pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud conspiracy for his role in the Phobos ransomware scheme. The ma… [+4022 chars]
The original post for this episode can be found here. John August: Hello, and welcome. My name is John August. Craig Mazin: My name is Craig Mazin. John: This is episode 725 of Scriptnotes. It’s a podcast about screenwriting and things that are interesting to…
The original post for this episode can be found here.
John August: Hello, and welcome. My name is John August.
Craig Mazin: My name is Craig Mazin.
John: This is episode 725 of Scriptnotes. Its a … [+59811 chars]
The Last ConversionI need you to understand something before we start. This is the most important article you'll read today. That's not a hook. That's my actual operating system. Everything is the most important thing. I can't turn it off.I'm hype. I build la…
The Last ConversionI need you to understand something before we start. This is the most important article you'll read today. That's not a hook. That's my actual operating system. Everything is the mo… [+3605 chars]
Enterprise software was a major focus of zero-day activity during 2025, with security and networking devices, like firewalls, VPNs, and virtualization platforms among the most targeted by malicious hackers.
A new report by Google found that about half of the zero-day bugs it tracked last year exploited enterprise devices, marking a new high for hackers who are increasingly finding new ways to target lar… [+2175 chars]
Today, AWS Shield announces findings from network security director, currently in preview, are now available in AWS Security Hub. AWS Shield network security director identifies missing or misconfigured network security services like AWS WAF, VPC security gro…
Today, AWS Shield announces findings from network security director, currently in preview, are now available in AWS Security Hub. AWS Shield network security director identifies missing or misconfigu… [+746 chars]
National payments convention hosted by BPFI hears about new EU crackdown on money laundering
An enormous $750 billion (645 billion) in dirty money is being washed through the Europes financial system every year, a Dublin payments conference has heard.
Former Central Bank deputy governor De… [+3073 chars]
A guide covering how secure WordPress is, where real risks come from, and what steps you can take to reduce your chances of being hacked.
At its core, WordPress software is highly secure. The platform itself follows strong security practices and is regularly updated.
Most WordPress security issues dont come from WordPress itself but f… [+8696 chars]
Researchers uncovered a Russian campaign targeting Ukrainian entities with new malware families BadPaw and MeowMeow delivered through phishing emails. Researchers reported a phishing campaign linked to Russia that targets Ukrainian organizations using two new…
Russian APT targets Ukraine with BadPaw and MeowMeow malware
Researchers reported a phishing campaign linked to Russia that targets Ukrainian organizations using two new malware families, BadPaw and… [+5245 chars]
Millions of users search how to track someone on TikTok each month because the platform has grown into one of the most active social networks online. TikTok reported more than 1 billion monthly active users worldwide, and a large share of conversations, mess…
Millions of users search how to track someone on TikTok each month because the platform has grown into one of the most active social networks online.
TikTok reported more than 1 billion monthly act… [+17563 chars]
Push Security has announced new malicious browser extension detection and blocking capabilities within its browser-based security platform. The feature enables organizations to automatically block known-bad extensions from running in employee browsers. Attack…
Push Security has announced new malicious browser extension detection and blocking capabilities within its browser-based security platform. The feature enables organizations to automatically block kn… [+3332 chars]
ExpressVPN has launched a beta Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on desktop, becoming the first VPN service to let AI agents directly interact with its apps — all while promising the privacy and security VPN users expect.
<ul><li>ExpressVPN launches industry's first Model Context Protocol (MCP) server </li><li>The beta allows AI agents tointeract directly with its VPN desktop apps</li><li>The feature is opt-in, runs l… [+3795 chars]
Huawei Launches HiSecEngine USG6000G Series Firewalls to Safeguard Enterprises on Their Journey Toward Full Intelligence
BARCELONA, Spain, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During MWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei unveiled its new flagship product the HiSecEngine USG6000G series firewalls, a next-generation high-performance conv… [+2689 chars]
The headline here is intentionally provocative: this is not just another handheld that can run Doom. The uConsole by Clockwork already does the obvious tricks. What actually changes the game is the combination of the Raspberry Pi CM5 compute module and the Ha…
The headline here is intentionally provocative: this is not just another handheld that can run Doom. The uConsole by Clockwork already does the obvious tricks. What actually changes the game is the c… [+15400 chars]
AI bubble fears haven't stopped investment firms of billionaires like Laurene Powell Jobs from betting on high-flying startups
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight… [+1988 chars]
A suspected Iran-nexus threat actor has been attributed to a campaign targeting government officials in Iraq by impersonating the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a set of never-before-seen malware.
Zscaler ThreatLabz, which observed the activ…
A suspected Iran-nexus threat actor has been attributed to a campaign targeting government officials in Iraq by impersonating the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deliver a set of never-befor… [+4570 chars]
From Skyrim Together to the more recently released Witcher Online, modders bringing multiplayer to big single player games isn’t new. Folks spend hundreds of hours mucking about in Tamriel or on The Continent alone, so the idea of being able to do so with a g…
From Skyrim Together to the more recently released Witcher Online, modders bringing multiplayer to big single player games isn’t new. Folks spend hundreds of hours mucking about in Tamriel or on The … [+9102 chars]
Top NGFWs excel in reliability, scalability, and advanced features such as post-quantum cryptography, but users face steep learning curves and complex licensing.
Nearly 20 years after they were first developed, next-generation firewalls today play a key role in most organizations' cybersecurity infrastructures. Among other benefits, NGFWs offer a blend of tra… [+6971 chars]
Alliances are built on shared interests. Those do not exist here.
The post Time to End the American-Israeli Alliance appeared first on The American Prospect.
If Secretary of State Marco Rubio is to be believed, Israel basically buffaloed the Trump administration into starting a war with Iran. We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action, he told r… [+5744 chars]
