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Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Before the Chicxulub Meteor Impact
New research shows that squid lived all around the globe even before the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction event. As usual, you can also use this squid…
BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day Continues Trend of Exploited Edge Bugs
Ivanti, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks all had vulnerabilities in edge devices come under fire this week. Now BeyondTrust joins the group.
Critical BlockStrap flaw lets hackers run code on Magento servers
Researchers warn that hackers could soon exploit a maximum-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-103849) affecting Magento and Adobe Commerce, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary PHP code on…
Fake Claude, ChatGPT Attacks Surge, Putting Developers at Risk
Campaigns that impersonate popular AI brands are on the rise, and they typically use ClickFix-like tactics to target unsuspecting enterprise employees.
Biomemory Launches DNA Shield, First Commercial Product Built on Its Molecular IT Platform
The launch follows the acquisition of catalog's assets and the appointment of Laurent Guengant as CEO earlier this year.
Enterprise AI Enters Risk Management Phase as Security Concerns Rise
Companies are increasingly discovering that the challenge with AI is no longer adoption, but execution.
AI Takes Control of Robotic Arm in 16 Minutes Flat
Most OT devices at utilities, factories, and elsewhere have been deployed for a decade or more, but operators need to get agile and deploy new…
Chicago-Area Cops Helped HSI Spy on Minnesota Anti-ICE Activists
Despite Illinois’ sanctuary laws, local police in and around Chicago helped ICE investigative agents track activists engaged in First Amendment–protected activities.
Top 5 Initial Access Threat Vectors Observed by Unit 42 in September 2026
Unit 42 details the top initial access vectors adversaries use to breach organizations, led by edge exploits, credential abuse and phishing
Managing open-weight model risk in enterprise deployments
New whitepaper from Microsoft and NVIDIA helps enterprises manage open-weight AI model risks with a shared taxonomy, evaluations, and controls.
The Lawful Access Act’s threats to Canada’s national security
Kate Robertson warns that Bill C-22 poses risks to Canada's national security in this piece for The Globe and Mail.
In Other News: ICS-Sniper Attack, Hacking XWorm Malware Operators, $250k Chrome Exploit
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: BofA adds 1,000 patching contractors, KGB RAT pairs data theft with jump scares, and Langflow flaw…
When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side
The shocking arrest of a well-known ransomware negotiator reveals the critical need for vendor program oversight.
Employees using personal ChatGPT at work? Here’s what IT admins need to do
Employees using personal ChatGPT accounts at work can expose sensitive company data, even when their organization provides an approved Enterprise workspace. NordLayer explains how IT…
Moscow police detain suspected DataSuckers hackers linked to breaches in Ukraine and Russia
Russian authorities have reportedly detained three suspected members of the DataSuckers hacking group following a cyberattack on a popular restaurant chain that exposed vast amounts…