Hackers stole over 200 million PornHub user records for extortion. Meanwhile, a critical Cisco zero-day has been exploited for weeks, and two cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to running their own ransomware scheme. The security landscape is getting messy.
The Linux storage and security stack is getting two significant updates. Cryptsetup 2.8.2 now allows access to BitLocker-encrypted drives using the clear key method. Meanwhile, changes merged for Linux kernel 6.19 drastically improve the performance of the dm-verity integrity checking feature.
A new analysis examines the inherent tension between slow-moving national cybersecurity policies and fast-evolving threats. While frameworks like zero trust are wins, their broad, complex nature makes practical implementation a major hurdle for already-stretched security teams.
Chinese hackers have been exploiting a maximum-severity flaw in Cisco’s email security appliances since late November. With no patch available, the only fix is a complete rebuild of compromised systems.
A popular free VPN extension has been caught secretly stealing every AI prompt its users type. Researchers found it sends data to a broker, exposing millions. This is why you should never trust a free VPN.
In a new experiment, Meta is limiting link posts for professional accounts and Pages to encourage subscriptions. The test highlights the platform’s ongoing shift away from the open web.
The shift from rule-based workflows to autonomous, reasoning agents is the next major evolution in system design. These agentic systems promise context-aware, self-improving software that can coordinate complex tasks. But building them requires a whole new set of architectural principles.
ZTE is in talks with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a long-running foreign bribery investigation. The potential settlement could exceed $1 billion, adding to the massive $2 billion fine the company paid during the Trump administration.
LKQ, a $15 billion autoparts maker, has confirmed a cyberattack on its Oracle E-Business Suite. The breach, discovered in October, compromised the Social Security numbers of over 9,000 individuals. The company is now offering two years of credit monitoring.
Microsoft is ending support for legacy mobile email apps that use old versions of Exchange ActiveSync. The change takes effect March 1, 2026, and targets versions older than EAS 16.1, which launched in 2016. Most users on modern apps like Outlook Mobile won’t be affected.
