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Alleged KillSec Ransomware Mastermind a 16-Year-Old
Law enforcement from multiple countries collaborated to disrupt a cybercrime operation that has claimed some 500 victims worldwide in the past two years.
Autonomous AI agents tried to hack US, Canadian government websites
Autonomous AI agents using aggressive strategies attempted to hack U.S. and Canadian government websites to find school and divorce statistics.
Iranian accused of hacking American universities extradited from Montenegro
An Iranian national accused by the U.S. of taking part in dozens of breaches involving the theft of academic data and intellectual property has been…
Authorities seize KillSec extortion group infrastructure, arrest 3 alleged members
The teenager-run cybercrime group victimized roughly 500 organizations in less than two years.
Microsoft says threat actors are ahead in the early AI race
Microsoft says cyberattackers are currently benefiting from artificial intelligence faster than defenders, allowing threat actors to speed up vulnerability discovery, malware development, and post-compromise activity…
National cyber director: Government-industry collaboration vital to managing AI risks, competition with nations
Sean Cairncross talked about regulations, China, pilot projects and more Thursday.
Give yourself room to be human
In this week’s edition, Amy reflects on the importance of prioritizing family and personal well-being over the pressure to remain constantly productive.
Experience What It’s Like to Travel in the Occupied West Bank
Traverse barriers and checkpoints in the occupied West Bank—your choices reflect the reality of nearly 3.5 million Palestinians who live there.
Zero Trust Creator Says Model Holds Firm Against AI-Assisted Attacks
Fifteen years after coining the framework, John Kindervag insists zero trust still works in the AI era—if you get the implementation right.
Police dismantle KillSec ransomware gang allegedly led by 16-year-old
An international law enforcement operation dubbed "Operation KillSwitch" seized the KillSec ransomware gang's data leak site and servers, led to three arrests, and identified a…
AI policy circles targeted in China-linked phishing operation
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said TA419 impersonated officials and AI industry figures in an effort to gain access to cloud accounts held by U.S. think tank,…
The Day-One Hole in Zero Trust Architecture
Zero Trust can verify users once they are established, but onboarding creates a gap where organizations must decide who to trust before strong authentication exists.…
Insights from the 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Read highlights from the 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report, which reflects a security environment that continues to grow more interconnected.
Preparing governments for an era of interconnected cyber risk
According to this year’s Microsoft Digital Defense Report, government agencies and services were the sector most impacted by cyber threats in 2026, accounting for 27%…
Warlock Ransomware Hits Large Spanish, Portuguese Orgs
A year-old Chinese threat actor looks like a cybercrime gang, acts like a state-associated APT, and attacks organizations in unexpected places.