SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
AI data giant Alation confirms cyberattack
The data search and AI giant experienced unauthorized access to its systems on Tuesday and is currently investigating the breach.
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THU, 20 AUG 2026
TUE, 18 AUG 2026
AI & MLtechcrunch.com
OpenAI institutes new safeguards after Hugging Face breach
The new safeguards focus on enhanced model monitoring during development and increased alignment and security measures post-training.
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack
A recent large-scale DDoS attack has targeted the social networking site, marking another incident this year.
WED, 12 AUG 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYengineering.fb.com
How We’re Building Scam Alert on WhatsApp With End-to-End Encryption and Verifiability Guarantees
WhatsApp is enhancing its security measures to combat evolving scam tactics while maintaining user privacy through end-to-end encryption.
WED, 08 JUL 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Aussie gov't tells volunteers to throw out thousands of functioning test routers
The devices have the capability to be easily reflashed, allowing for potential updates or modifications to their software.
TUE, 30 JUN 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Reddit will require you to log in to use old.reddit.com
Old Reddit's logged-out access is a major contributor to abusive data scraping activities, raising concerns about data security and platform integrity.
TUE, 24 MAR 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYstackoverflow.blog
Multi-stage attacks are the Final Fantasy bosses of security
Ryan and Gee Rittenhouse explore the intricacies of multi-stage cyberattacks, the detection challenges they pose, and the dual role of AI in improving security and introducing new vulnerabilities.
THU, 12 MAR 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.cloudflare.com
Announcing Cloudflare Account Abuse Protection: prevent fraudulent attacks from bots and humans
Cloudflare introduces new fraud prevention capabilities in Early Access to proactively prevent account abuse, moving beyond traditional bot-blocking methods.
WED, 21 JAN 2026
SECURITY & PRIVACYstackoverflow.blog
Is that allowed? Authentication and authorization in Model Context Protocol
Understanding the protection of MCP servers from unauthorized access involves learning about the authentication processes that ensure secure communication between MCP clients and servers.
THU, 04 DEC 2025
AI & MLComputerphile
Constraining AI Agents - Computerphile
The discussion explores the development and potential risks of AI agents that autonomously perform tasks, highlighting the need for security measures to prevent these agents from accessing sensitive data or causing security breaches.
TUE, 18 NOV 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYIBM Technology
AI ATTACKS! How Hackers Weaponize Artificial Intelligence
AI is increasingly being used for cyberattacks, such as AI-powered logins and ransomware, posing significant security threats despite its positive applications in business and customer service.
MON, 17 NOV 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
Meta releases a new tool to protect reels creators from having their work stolen
Facebook has expanded its content protection tool to include Instagram, enhancing security measures for user-generated content across both platforms.
FRI, 07 NOV 2025
POLICY & REGULATIONarstechnica.com
Mark Zuckerberg’s illegal school drove his neighbors crazy
Residents expressed concerns over disturbances caused by excessive noise, increased security presence, and significant traffic congestion in their neighborhood.
THU, 30 OCT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.cloudflare.com
Anonymous credentials: rate-limiting bots and agents without compromising privacy
AI agents are transforming Internet usage, posing security challenges that can be addressed by using Anonymous Credentials to manage agent traffic and prevent abuse while preserving user privacy.
FRI, 10 OCT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Microsoft warns of new “Payroll Pirate” scam stealing employees’ direct deposits
Scammers have developed methods to bypass multi-factor authentication, posing a significant threat to digital security systems.
THU, 09 OCT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users
The increasing demand for user age verification through IDs on websites is likely to lead to more data breaches.
WED, 01 OCT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
That annoying SMS phish you just got may have come from a box like this
Smishers are innovating in their search for new infrastructure to enhance their phishing schemes, adapting to technological advancements and security measures.
THU, 25 SEPT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYrouterfreak.com
Top 8 Network Security Mistakes
Every day, 400,000 new malware threats are detected, providing hackers with numerous opportunities to exploit common user mistakes in network security.
TUE, 09 SEPT 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYFireship
The largest supply-chain attack ever…
A massive supply chain attack on npm compromised popular JavaScript packages, targeting cryptocurrency transactions, but was quickly neutralized, highlighting the need for stronger security measures.
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Software packages with more than 2 billion weekly downloads hit in supply-chain attack
A major supply-chain attack has targeted npm users, potentially marking the largest incident of its kind to date.
FRI, 29 AUG 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
Google warns that mass data theft hitting Salesloft AI agent has grown bigger
Google has announced that all Salesloft credentials should be considered compromised following a security breach in Workspace.
WED, 23 JUL 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
What to know about ToolShell, the SharePoint threat under mass exploitation
ToolShell is a highly exploitable tool offering unauthenticated access and widespread reach, posing significant security risks.
THU, 10 JUL 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYSeytonic
How '123456' Helped Hack McDonald's
A security breach in McDonald's hiring platform, Mukhire, exposed personal data of 64 million applicants due to a simple password vulnerability, highlighting significant risks and ineffective security measures.
SAT, 28 JUN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYThioJoe
How Hackers Can Even Trick Computer Experts
Despite thorough checks, downloading apps from untrustworthy sources can lead to DLL hijacking, where malicious DLLs exploit vulnerabilities, often undetected by antivirus programs, highlighting the need for advanced security measures.
MON, 12 MAY 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.apnic.net
The invisible war: Why securing the Internet Is everyone’s responsibility
Cybersecurity often focuses on firewalls and data breaches, but the underlying Internet infrastructure's security is equally crucial.
FRI, 25 APR 2025
COMICS · xkcd.com
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MON, 14 APR 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.apnic.net
Whois data incident resolved
APNIC swiftly addressed a recent incident involving its whois data, ensuring data integrity and security through immediate corrective measures.
FRI, 07 MAR 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYrouterfreak.com
BYOD Device Management: Best Practices for Secure Enterprise Mobility in 2025
Explore effective BYOD device management strategies for IT professionals to secure personal devices, protect corporate data, and enhance productivity in 2025.
FRI, 31 JAN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.apnic.net
Recent cases of watering hole attacks: Part 2
Watering hole attacks exploit trusted websites to target specific user groups, requiring proactive defense strategies to mitigate potential security threats.
THU, 23 JAN 2025
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.apnic.net
Impact of scanning on authoritative nameservers
DNS scanning poses significant risks to DNS infrastructure by potentially exposing vulnerabilities, increasing the attack surface, and leading to potential exploitation by malicious actors.
THU, 21 NOV 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYarstechnica.com
5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever
Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated, successfully deceiving even highly experienced professionals in the industry.
TUE, 19 NOV 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYCisco
Implement RAVPN Hardening Measures in Secure Firewall
The video discusses securing Cisco AnyConnect VPN against password spray attacks by addressing a specific vulnerability, CVE-2024-20481, and implementing recommended security measures and logging practices.
TUE, 06 AUG 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYtechcrunch.com
UK data watchdog to fine NHS vendor Advanced for security failures prior to LockBit ransomware attack
The ICO imposed a provisional fine on a company for not implementing adequate security measures before a cyberattack.
TUE, 30 JUL 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.cloudflare.com
Avoiding downtime: modern alternatives to outdated certificate pinning practices
Increasing outages from certificate pinning highlight its failure to keep up with modern standards, necessitating alternative security measures.
MON, 24 JUN 2024
SECURITY & PRIVACYblog.apnic.net
The evolution of network security
The evolution of network security faces emerging challenges due to technological advancements, increasing cyber threats, and the need for robust solutions.
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