Autonomous AI-driven worm can reason its way through corporate networks
Researchers have built an AI-driven worm that does not operate on a fixed list of exploits and does not rely on commercial AI platforms.
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Only 11% of production agents pass the AI agent security bar
AI agent security lags capability. A new report scores 100 production agents and finds 98% carry the lethal trifecta of attack conditions.
Verme de inteligência artificial explora qualquer falha em computadores e redes
Uma equipa de investigadores criou um protótipo de um verme informático alimentado por inteligência artificial, capaz de explorar qualquer vulnerabilidade co...
Known vulnerabilities behind most application security incidents
Application security incidents hit 80% of organizations last year, driven by known vulnerabilities that lingered too long in production.
[2606.03811] AI Agents Enable Adaptive Computer Worms
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.03811: AI Agents Enable Adaptive Computer Worms
[2606.03430] FlowGuard: Flow Matching for Identity-Independent Detection of Data-Free Model Stealing Attacks on Energy System Intrusion Detection Systems
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.03430: FlowGuard: Flow Matching for Identity-Independent Detection of Data-Free Model Stealing Attacks on Energy System Intru...
[2606.03523] High-Precision APT Malware Attribution with Out-of-Scope Resilience
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.03523: High-Precision APT Malware Attribution with Out-of-Scope Resilience
[2606.02839] Human Factors in Cybersecurity in Icelandic Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.02839: Human Factors in Cybersecurity in Icelandic Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Ferramenta de ransomware usa inteligência artificial para contornar sistemas de segurança
Um grupo de cibercriminosos está a utilizar um conjunto de ferramentas de ataque construído com o apoio de inteligência artificial para automatizar a descobe...
Cyber criminals are moving faster than banks or regulators
Reports show banks and the agencies that regulate them are both very vulnerable to fast-moving cyber attackers exploiting loopholes in computer systems.
How Leading Organizations Are Turning EDR Into Operational Resilience
67% of organizations report more AI-powered attacks in 2025, driving demand for hardening and MDR to improve resilience.
Securing uptime: The future of diagnostics in software-defined off-highway machines
Why the off-highway sector must treat diagnostics and cybersecurity as a single, lifecycle-spanning capability - and what that means for CRA compliance and long...
Why you need BAS and autonomous pentesting together
Autonomous pentesting can expose early weaknesses, but validation gaps and the PoC cliff can leave large parts of the attack surface untested.
[2606.01442] On the Evaluation of Spiking Neural Network Configurations for Network Intrusion Detection
Abstract page for arXiv paper 2606.01442: On the Evaluation of Spiking Neural Network Configurations for Network Intrusion Detection
Why Encrypted File Sharing Is Essential for Modern Businesses
Here comes the explanation of what encrypted file sharing really is and how it makes things better for businesses.
Election interlopers register 5K+ domains, hope to catch some voting phish
Hacking voting machines is so 2017. Phishing, impersonation pose the real election risks
Global operations depend on securing subsea cable networks
Global operations depend on securing subsea cable networks against physical threats to guarantee continuous data transport.
What percentage of new domain registrations are for malicious purposes? - Domain Name Wire
New study suggests 10% to 20% of domains are registered for bad purposes, but it might be even higher. Every month, eight to ten million domain names are regist...
The Threat Landscape Is Evolving. How Can Healthcare Organizations Protect Themselves?
High-impact ransomware and multivector attacks are becoming more disruptive and visible, underscoring the need for faster, more coordinated response strategies.
WIRED: The Card Game
Race against other players through strategic network building, cyber attacks, and cunning deals. Get Connected!
Managing Borderless And Machine Identities With Zero-Trust Principles
To empower zero trust, identity intelligence must also be global in scope since threat actors are not constrained by borders.
Big ticket early-stage bets fuel Europe's cybersecurity funding
Dirk Waem/Getty Images After a near-record year for European cybersecurity VC funding, investment has maintained pace in Q1, with the focus shifting to larger e...
Why Identity Security’s Next Frontier Is Governing Chains, Not Identities
The next stage of identity security will not be defined by how we manage humans, machines or agents as separate categories. It will be defined by whether we can...
1 Growth Stock Down 78% to Buy on the Dip, According to Wall Street
This cybersecurity powerhouse is significantly cheaper than its peers.
What Is Social Engineering? How Hackers Exploit People, Not Systems
What is social engineering? Social engineering is the art of manipulating people into revealing information or taking actions that compromise security —
This Growth Stock Is Down Over 40% in 2026. Will Investors Regret Not Buying the Dip?
This could be a rare opportunity to invest in a cybersecurity powerhouse at a steep discount.
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 99
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape
Job Seeker Explains Two Scams He Encountered When Searching
A graphic designer who used to design cybersecurity content for a bank said he was almost duped by two recruitment scams while job-hunting.
Data sovereignty starts in the inbox: A 4-step email security blueprint for Philippine MSMEs
AS MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for the majority of businesses in the Philippines, their digital security carries national significance.
HTB: Interpreter
Interpreter is a Linux box hosting Mirth Connect, a Java-based healthcare integration engine. I’ll exploit an unauthenticated XStream deserialization vulnerab...