Latest news as of 2/15/2026, 4:48:18 PM
Bleeping Computer
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since August 29, 2025, are breaking authentication on systems sharing Security Identifiers. [...]
Dark Reading
Fraudsters are using generative AI to generate fake music and boost the popularity of the fake content.
The Hacker News
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on the inner workings of a botnet malware called PolarEdge. PolarEdge was first documented by Sekoia in February 2025, attributing it to a campaign targeting routers from Cisco, ASUS, QNAP, and Synology with the goal of corralling them into a network for an as-yet-undetermined purpose. The TLS-based ELF implant, at its core, is designed to monitor
The Hacker News
Meta on Tuesday said it's launching new tools to protect Messenger and WhatsApp users from potential scams. To that end, the company said it's introducing new warnings on WhatsApp when users attempt to share their screen with an unknown contact during a video call so as to prevent them from giving away sensitive information like bank details or verification codes. On Messenger, users can opt to
Dark Reading
A persistent cyber espionage campaign focused on SQL servers is targeting government, industrial and financial sectors across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Bleeping Computer
The Russian state-backed Star Blizzard hacker group has ramped up operations with new, constantly evolving malware families (NoRobot, MaybeRobot) deployed in complex delivery chains that start with ClickFix social engineering attacks. [...]
The Register
Why organizations need a new strategy to break down silos and usher in a new era of risk intelligence … Partner Content As cyber risk continues to escalate, many organizations face a disconnect between cybersecurity investments and actual risk reduction. Despite increased security budgets, formal cyber risk programs, and adoption of new frameworks, recent data shows these efforts often fail to lower risk profiles.
Graham Cluley
In episode 73 of The AI Fix, AI now writes more web content than humans and more books by ex-British prime ministers than ex-British prime ministers. Mark eats a dodgy prawn, Google discovers a new pathway to treating cancer, a lawyer gets skewered for using AI over and over again, and a US general declares that he's outsourced his brain to ChatGPT. Also in this episode, Graham discovers that LLMs show all the characteristics of pathological gambling, and Mark explains why AI training is like eating a prawn buffet. All this and much more is discussed in the latest edition of "The AI Fix" podcast by Graham Cluley and Mark Stockley.
Bleeping Computer
Gateways can do more than route traffic, they can also strengthen your entire security posture. Learn how NordLayer combines ZTNA, firewalls, and private gateways to secure hybrid teams and keep networks compliant. [...]
Bleeping Computer
Microsoft has fixed a major bug preventing Microsoft 365 users from launching the classic Outlook email client on Windows systems. [...]