Security
AI first, security later: all Fortune 500 companies use AI, but security rules are still under construction
AI is no longer a niche technology — it’s becoming a fundamental part of business strategy for most Fortune 500 companies in 2025. All of them are now using AI, but they differ in their approaches to implementing it. Cybernews researchers warn of the risks involved as the rulebooks have yet to be written.
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Over 64M T-Mobile records leaked online, hackers claim
The unconfirmed dataset, supposedly consisting of details taken from America’s second-largest mobile carrier, T-Mobile, includes device IDs and phone numbers.
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Researchers turn Microsoft 365 Copilot against users, leaking extremely sensitive data
Microsoft 365 Copilot could’ve leaked sensitive information to attackers with zero user interaction, even if they never opened a malicious email. New research demonstrates how powerful content poisoning can be against inadequate defenses.
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NIST touts 19 ways to build "off-the-shelf" Zero Trust Architecture in new guidance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on Wednesday released a newly finalized guidance on how to build a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) – all with readily available off-the-shelf commercial products.
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Three things to learn to stay afloat in today’s digital world
You’re more likely to get hired if you brag about some sort of AI-related skill. You’ll feel more protected against scams if you take self-defense classes. And finally, you’ll understand cyber threats a bit better if you know what’s happening in the world.
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DDoS now a strategic threat
DDoS attacks within the financial sector aren’t letting up, and finance is a threat actor’s top target.
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Most cybersecurity certificates are just “nice to have,” but these three will help you land a job
When evaluating candidates for cybersecurity roles, managers prioritize those with experience, according to a new report.
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Food delivery platform exposes customer names, addresses
GonnaOrder, a Europe-based food delivery platform, left an unprotected instance, exposing food lovers’ data to anyone willing to look.
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Hackers pose as job seekers: opening a resume leads to ransomware
Cybercriminals are increasingly applying for jobs, posing as potential candidates. Their sole goal is to convince recruiters to open their malicious resumes.
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Hackers hit mental health clinic, names and addresses allegedly exposed
Mount Rogers Community Services has appeared on a ransomware gang’s dark web leak site, with attackers suggesting they stole multiple private details from the organization’s systems.
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Macron proposes social media ban for under-15s after school stabbing
French President Emmanuel Macron said he would push for European Union regulation to ban social media for children under the age of 15 after a fatal stabbing at a school in eastern France, the latest such violent attack that left the country reeling.
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40,000 security cameras found streaming without passwords or other protections
Security cameras that are supposed to protect users from dangers are actually putting users at risk, security experts warn. Forty thousand exposed internet-connected cameras have been discovered, 14,000 in the US alone.
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Hack on Philly‘s largest school network exposes credit card data
Mastery Schools, a Philadelphia-based school network, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack that exposed a trove of sensitive data, ranging from names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) to credit card info.
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“Oral pleasure” app potentially leaks millions of messages and GPS locations
An intimate dating app has leaked over four million private records – including exact GPS locations, sexual preferences, and explicit chats.
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Network of 4,000+ fake sites found pushing phony deals on Facebook
A Milwaukee tool chest or Birkenstock sandals at half price? A massive fake marketplace scam campaign involving dozens of major brand impersonations and over 4,000 domains has been discovered. Scammers are running tons of ads on social media.
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Wazuh servers targeted by Mirai botnets
Potential attackers could exploit a critical flaw to remotely execute code by uploading what researchers from Akamai called an “unsanitized dictionary.”
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Trove of port agency’s data stolen, hackers claim
S5 Agency World, a major port agency, has allegedly been victimized by a ransomware gang. The attackers claim to have taken nearly 140 gigabytes of data.
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Here’s why ignoring politics is no longer an option for cyber pros
You can’t understand cyber threats without grasping the nuances of global politics.
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