Secure World News

Having a great cybersecurity idea is only half the battle. The real challenge? Getting others to embrace it. When security initiatives fail, it’s rarely due to technical flaws. It’s almost always because we couldn’t convince the right people to get on board.

The Google Threat Intelligence team (GTIG) has published new research outlining how IT workers from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are expanding both the scope and scale of their operations, targeting companies across the globe with more advanced deception and cyber extortion tactics. The report offers a stark reminder that nation-state threats don’t always originate with malware—they can also come disguised as job applicants.

The latest wave of privacy litigation doesn’t involve data breaches, AI models, or spyware. It involves tracking pixels—and legal theories pulled from a time when Blockbuster Video was still a thing.

Tax season is stressful enough; between paperwork, unexpected balances, and looming deadlines, most of us already have plenty on our plates. Cybercriminals know this, and they’re using AI-driven tools to exploit that stress. With Tax Day fast approaching—April 15th in the United States—the threat landscape is evolving fast, and so are the tactics scammers use to steal your identity, your refund, or worse.

Each year on March 31st, just before April Fool’s Day, cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and business leaders alike are reminded of a simple truth: data loss isn’t a matter of if, but when.

The pixel lawsuits aren’t about pixels. They’re about governance—or the lack of it.

In what may become one of the most scrutinized cloud security incidents of 2025, Oracle has come under fire following claims by a threat actor alleging the exfiltration of more than six million records from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), impacting more than 140,000 tenants.

In today’s digital world, cybercrime is a threat to our private data and security. Many of us have old phones, tablets, and laptops sitting in a drawer. We no longer need them, but we’re also not sure what to do with them.

The recent bankruptcy of 23andMe, a once-pioneering consumer genetics firm, is sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity and data privacy community. The company’s voluntary Chapter 11 filing—and the surrounding fallout—highlights not just the fragility of consumer trust, but the alarming gap in data protection frameworks when a data-centric business collapses.

Microsoft announced a major expansion of its Security Copilot platform today, introducing a suite of AI agents designed to automate common security operations tasks and reduce the burden on cybersecurity professionals. The update also includes new protections for AI workloads across multi-cloud environments and tools to manage the risks of “shadow AI.”

A newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability is actively being exploited by nation-state threat actors, raising serious cybersecurity concerns across government, financial, and critical infrastructure sectors. The vulnerability, tracked as ZDI-CAN-25373, allows attackers to execute hidden malicious commands via specially crafted Windows shortcut (.lnk) files.

March Madness is here, and while fans are busy filling out brackets and making last-minute bets, cybercriminals are running their own full-court press—targeting unsuspecting fans with phishing scams, fake betting apps, and credential-harvesting schemes. This annual college basketball bonanza presents a prime opportunity for scammers to capitalize on excitement, urgency, and, of course, the lure of easy money.

In a move that shakes up the cybersecurity business landscape, Google has announced its largest acquisition to date: a $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a rapidly growing cloud security startup. This deal underscores Google’s increasing investment in security solutions as it looks to bolster its Google Cloud offerings and better compete in the multi-cloud security space.

​In recent months, a sophisticated scam has emerged, targeting drivers across the United States with fraudulent text messages about unpaid road tolls. These “smishing” scams—phishing attempts conducted via SMS—aim to deceive recipients into divulging personal and financial information. The FBI, along with state authorities and cybersecurity experts, have issued warnings to the public to remain vigilant against these deceptive tactics.

If you ask a layperson which industries they expect to come under attack from cyberattacks, they’ll probably highlight targets like banks, infrastructure, or big tech. But one of the most high-profile cyberattacks in 2024 was against Krispy Kreme. Is nothing sacred anymore, when even our doughnuts aren’t safe?

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought both innovation and concern to the cybersecurity landscape. A recent report from Tenable highlights how DeepSeek R1, an open-source AI model, can generate rudimentary malware, including keyloggers and ransomware. While the AI-generated malware required manual debugging to function properly, its mere existence signals an urgent need for security teams to adapt their defenses.

A shocking case of alleged espionage has unfolded, revealing that three U.S. soldiers have been arrested and charged with selling sensitive military secrets to China. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has uncovered a complex scheme involving the recruitment of soldiers and the exchange of classified information, raising serious concerns about national security.

In an age where AI-generated content and manipulation tools are readily accessible, questions have to be raised about authenticity. However, the conundrum surrounding content validity isn’t exclusively related to brand perception or customer trust; it poses security concerns, as well. 

I didn’t take the “traditional” path into cybersecurity, because when I started, there wasn’t one.

Insider threats have always been a top concern for organizations. A trusted employee with access to sensitive data can do more damage than an external hacker. But the rise of AI-driven automation has fundamentally changed the game, with 83% of all organizations experiencing insider attacks in 2024.