Chinese-linked LightSpy spyware that can remotely wipe your data found in over 12 countries Security researchers say the LightSpy spyware platform has evolved into a commercial surveillance tool capable of targeting smartphones, computers and even routers. The latest findings suggest its operators have broadened their reach beyond mainland China while adding new capabilities, including remote […]
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Breaking News and Related Articles 7-31-2026
How to set up data breach and dark web monitoring for your business So, you’ve read great things about data breach and dark web monitoring platforms and decided to take the plunge. You may even have a favorite among the dozens of viable options. But even then, the work is only half done. Getting your […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 7-24-2026
Agentic AI attacks could drive higher cyber claim frequency, experts warn Autonomous artificial intelligence systems capable of carrying out complex cyber intrusions without step-by-step human direction could force insurers to reassess assumptions about attacker economics and claim frequency, cyber specialists have warned. {Read full article here} US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 7-17-2026
US companies face rise in cyber attacks July 17 (Reuters) – Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations. {Read full article here} Corporate Digital Forensics Helped Uncover a Cross-Border Extortion Network Some cybercrime investigations begin with a complaint from a victim. This one […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 7-10-2026
Lobbyists unresponsive regarding their role in facilitating spyware industry in ways “that diverge from the public interest” Spyware is among the highest risk surveillance technologies that exist. Spyware can secretly penetrate phones, harvest encrypted messages, activate microphones and cameras, track movements in real time, plant fake evidence, and map entire networks of personal and political […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 6-26-2026
4th Of July Rush: TSA Expecting To Screen Nearly 19 Million Travelers Over Holiday Period The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen about 18.7 million passengers at airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July travel period, making it one of the busiest holiday travel windows in the agency’s history. The forecast covers […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 6-19-2026
Major Data Breach Warning Issued for 3 Million in Texas: What To Know More than 3 million Texas hunting and fishing license holders may have had their personal information obtained in a data breach, officials have warned. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) said an unauthorized actor may have accessed customer data, including driver license information, passport […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 6/12/2026
Best Exposure Management Solutions For Enterprises In 2026 Somewhere inside most enterprises, there are thousands of potential security exposures competing for attention. Vulnerabilities, identity misconfigurations, cloud permissions, unmanaged assets, shadow AI deployments, and third-party risks all contribute to an attack surface that continues to grow faster than most security teams can manage manually. {Read full […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 5-29-2026
Zero-Day Phone Hacks: How Spyware Slips Into Your Device Before Anyone Knows A single missed call. A malicious image. A hidden flaw buried deep in your phone’s software. That can be enough for attackers to install spyware and read your messages, track your location, record you through the phone’s camera and mic, and siphon sensitive […]
Breaking News and Related Articles 5-22-2026
The Case for Hiring a Chief Resilience Officer When disruption strikes a modern enterprise, the greatest damage often comes not from the initial event but from how failures spread through connected systems. A technical fault takes down digital infrastructure. {Read entire article here} Deepfakes are testing the limits of IP law Nonconsensual deepfakes have become […]
