Threat actors deploy fake macOS utilities to steal user data
LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Cybercriminals are exploiting fake macOS utilities and deceptive repair instructions to distribute infostealers targeting Apple computer users, Microsoft's Defender Security ...
Iranian Hacking Group MuddyWater Linked to False Flag Ransomware Attack in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater has been identified as the operator behind a sophisticated cyberattack targeting United States infrastructure, utilizing Micr...
Autonomous Cybersecurity Firm XBOW Secures $35 Million in Series C Extension
SAN FRANCISCO — Autonomous offensive security firm XBOW announced Tuesday it has raised $35 million in an extension of its Series C funding round, marking a significant capital infusion for the compan...
Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel Extends Patriots' Victory Day Wishes to Ethiopia
JERUSALEM — Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel sent a formal message on Wednesday wishing the government and people of Ethiopia a happy Patriots' Victory Day, marking a signific...
UC Berkeley Cybersecurity Center Expands Support Amid Federal Funding Cuts
BERKELEY, Calif. — The UC Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) is expanding its free cybersecurity services to schools, local governments, and non-profit organizations across the United ...
AMD and Intel Shares Surge on CEO Lisa Su's CPU Demand Forecast
SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel Corp. climbed sharply on Wednesday after AMD CEO Lisa Su indicated that demand for central processing units is accelerating across key m...
Handala Hacktivists Detail Breach of Israeli Security Institute
JERUSALEM — The Handala hacktivist group disclosed on Monday how it infiltrated the security systems of Israel's Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), gaining access to classified data in a ...
New Rowhammer Attacks Target NVIDIA Ampere GPUs, Researchers Say
Two independent research teams have demonstrated new rowhammer attacks against NVIDIA Ampere generation graphics processing units, a vulnerability that allows attackers to gain full control of central...
Iran Activates Alternative Trade Routes Following Jebel Ali Port Shutdown
TEHRAN — Iran has activated eight new overland and maritime trade corridors through Pakistan, India, and Oman following the complete halt of operations at the Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirate...
Herd Security Raises $3 Million to Expand AI and HR Training Capabilities
SAN FRANCISCO — Herd Security, a training technology firm, announced Monday that it has secured $3 million in new funding to accelerate its development of artificial intelligence and human resources t...
Russia to Replenish National Welfare Fund Amid Rising Oil Prices
MOSCOW — Russia will replenish its National Welfare Fund for the first time in nearly a year by purchasing 110 billion rubles worth of foreign currency and gold in May, the Ministry of Finance announc...
Digital Platforms Rush to Upgrade Bot Defenses Amid Surge in AI-Driven Threats
LONDON — Consumer-facing platforms and e-commerce sites are accelerating the implementation of advanced bot defense strategies as automated activity and sophisticated artificial intelligence-driven th...
Israeli Shekel Hits 33-Year High Amid Ceasefire Optimism
JERUSALEM — The Israeli shekel surged to its highest level in 33 years on Tuesday, climbing 1.1% against the U.S. dollar as investors reacted to growing optimism over a potential ceasefire between the...
Norwegian Politicians Face Criminal Complaint Over Gaza Investment Allegations
OSLO (AP) — A criminal complaint has been filed against several high-ranking Norwegian officials, including Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, accusing them of complicity in Israel's military campaign i...
Threat Actor Exploits Drift Platform Tokens to Bypass MFA in Salesforce Breach
A cyber threat actor identified as UNC6399 has exploited persistent, non-expiring OAuth tokens from the compromised Drift platform to bypass multi-factor authentication and access Salesforce environme...
Proton Mail Deploys Post-Quantum Encryption for All Users
GENEVA — Proton Mail has implemented post-quantum encryption across its entire platform, extending advanced cryptographic protections to all users, including those on free subscription tiers. The Swis...
Bus, Fuel Tanker Collision on Sumatra Kills at Least 16
JAKARTA — A catastrophic collision between a passenger bus and a fuel tanker on the Indonesian island of Sumatra has killed at least 16 people and injured several others, local authorities confirmed T...
Samsung Electronics Market Cap Hits $1 Trillion Amid AI Surge
SEOUL, South Korea (May 6, 2026) — Samsung Electronics Co. reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion on Wednesday, driven by surging investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technologies. ...
Security Alert: Edge Password Vulnerability, SSL Certificate Rotation, and Daemon Tools Backdoor Highlighted in Weekly Update
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The SANS Internet Storm Center issued a security advisory Tuesday detailing critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge, a major certificate authority update from SSL.com, and...
Cisco Talos Identifies VoIP Providers as Key Tools in Global Scam Email Campaigns
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos have identified a significant shift in how attackers operate email scams, finding that fraudsters are increasingly clustering and reusing ...
UAE Launches Sweeping Deportation Campaign Targeting Pakistani Workers Amid Regional Tensions
ABU DHABI — United Arab Emirates authorities initiated a large-scale deportation operation on Monday targeting tens of thousands of Pakistani nationals, freezing their bank accounts and seizing life s...
Mali Spokesperson Blames Junta for Stalled Peace Talks
BAMAKO, Mali (May 5, 2026) — The military junta ruling Mali has halted efforts to discuss peace with opposition groups, effectively blocking reconciliation efforts, according to a statement released T...
Cybercriminals Hijack Physical Cargo in US and Canada Using Digital Exploits
WASHINGTON — Transnational cybercriminal syndicates have launched a coordinated campaign to hijack physical cargo during transport across the United States and Canada, exploiting vulnerabilities in su...
Oracle Launches Monthly Security Patch Updates to Accelerate Vulnerability Fixes
Oracle Corp. announced Monday the introduction of monthly Critical Security Patch Updates (CSPU) to supplement its existing quarterly Critical Patch Update (CPU) releases, a move designed to address h...
Security Guard Killed at Preschool in Sumy
SUMY, Ukraine — A woman employed as a security guard at a preschool was killed in Sumy on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, in an incident that has left local authorities investigating the circumstances surroundi...
Google Expands Binary Transparency for Android to Combat Supply Chain Attacks
SAN FRANCISCO — Google announced on Tuesday a significant expansion of its Binary Transparency initiative for Android, introducing a public cryptographic ledger designed to safeguard the mobile ecosys...
Samsung Electronics Hits $1 Trillion Market Cap Amid South Korean Stock Surge
SEOUL, South Korea (May 6, 2026) — Samsung Electronics Co. reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion on Tuesday, marking a historic milestone for the South Korean technology giant as the nation's...
FTSE 100 Rises on Hopes of U.S.-Iran Deal
LONDON, May 6 (Reuters) - Shares in the FTSE 100 index climbed on Wednesday as investors reacted to growing optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic agreement between the United States and Iran. Th...
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Signals Border Expansion Post-Conflict
JERUSALEM — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated on Monday that the nation's borders will expand once ongoing military operations across multiple fronts conclude, marking a significant shi...
Mumbai Court Denies Bail to Telecom Agent in SIM Fraud Case
MUMBAI (AP) — A Mumbai session court denied bail on Tuesday to Mohammed Sultan, a 42-year-old point-of-sale agent for a major telecom company, accusing him of fraudulently activating more than 100 SIM...