Security Researchers Identify New 'Deep#Door' Malware Campaign Targeting Windows Systems
Security researchers at Securonix have identified a sophisticated malware campaign dubbed Deep#Door, which utilizes a stealthy Python-based backdoor to infiltrate Windows systems. The discovery marks ...
Microsoft Investigates Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability Affecting Global Cloud Environments
Microsoft Defender Security Research Team is investigating a high-severity local privilege escalation vulnerability, designated CVE-2026-31431, affecting multiple major Linux distributions and cloud e...
Vercel Confirms Supply Chain Attack Compromised Internal Systems
SAN FRANCISCO — Cloud deployment platform Vercel confirmed on April 20, 2026, that its internal systems were compromised in a supply chain attack, exposing environment variables for a limited subset o...
Microsoft Tests Modernized Run Dialog for Windows 11
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft is testing a modernized version of the Windows Run dialog in Windows 11, introducing dark mode support, improved performance, and a redesigned interface to the decades-...
Instructure Discloses Cybersecurity Incident, Maintains Services Under Maintenance
DENVER (AP) — U.S.-based education technology company Instructure disclosed a cybersecurity incident on Thursday, confirming that a criminal threat actor has targeted its systems while the company con...
U.S.-Iran Tensions Tighten Global Credit Markets
WASHINGTON — Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, coupled with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have triggered a significant tightening of credit approval processes across globa...
Equity Rally Extends as Commodity Trading Advisors Rebuild Market Positions
Global equity markets extended their rally on Friday as commodity trading advisors began rebuilding their positions following a period of reduced exposure. The resurgence in buying activity from these...
Rivian Stock Slides 8.4% on Cash Burn Concerns Despite Q1 Beat
EV maker Rivian Automotive Inc. (RIVN) saw its shares fall 8.41% in after-hours trading Thursday following the release of first-quarter results that, while beating revenue expectations, raised investo...
Option Care Health Shares Plunge 26% on Weak Q1 Results and Lowered Outlook
NEW YORK — Shares of Option Care Health Inc. (OPCH) tumbled 26.4% in early trading Friday following the home health and hospice provider's disclosure of disappointing first-quarter 2026 results and a ...
Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 as Tech Stocks Reach New Highs Amid Inflation Concerns
NEW YORK — Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana extended gains Thursday as the cryptocurrency market showed resilience alongside major U.S. stock indexes, which traded near all-time highs despite persistent i...
Air Defenses Activated Over Qom City in Iran
QOM, Iran — Air defense systems were activated over the holy city of Qom late Thursday evening, prompting a temporary disruption of daily life as residents were advised to seek shelter. The activation...
Russian Air Force Unit Targets Bridges in Dnipropetrovsk Region
KIEV, Ukraine (May 1, 2026) — The 11th Guards Army of the Air Force and Air Defense launched targeted strikes on infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region of Ukraine late Thursday, focusing on bridg...
Black Smoke Observed Over Qom, Iran Amid Unconfirmed Air Defense Activity
QOM, Iran — Thick columns of black smoke rose over the Iranian city of Qom on Thursday evening, prompting unconfirmed reports of air defense systems being activated in the region. The smoke was visib...
Iranian Air Defenses Activated Over Qom
QOM, Iran — Iranian air defense systems were activated in the skies over the holy city of Qom on Thursday evening, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. The activation occurred at app...
Trump Claims Iran Leadership Eager for Deal, Questions Military Capabilities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the Iranian leadership, including hardline factions, desires a diplomatic agreement, while simultaneously casting doubt on the nation's mili...
Trellix Confirms Unauthorized Access to Source Code Repository
SAN FRANCISCO — Cybersecurity firm Trellix confirmed Friday that unauthorized actors gained access to a portion of its source code repository, marking a significant incident for a company that special...
North Korea Holds Majority of Global Stolen Crypto in 2026
SEOUL (AP) — North Korea now holds 76 percent of all cryptocurrency stolen globally in 2026, marking a significant escalation in the regime's digital currency operations. The concentration of illicit ...
Security Firm Varonis Uncovers New AI-Driven Phishing Kit Bluekit
LONDON (May 2, 2026) — A new phishing kit named Bluekit, featuring an integrated artificial intelligence assistant and automated domain registration capabilities, has been identified by cybersecurity ...
Suspicious Vessels Approach Bulk Carrier Off Yemen Coast
A bulk carrier was approached by two unidentified vessels southwest of Yemen's Al Mukalla on May 2, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 14:02 UTC, involving a green-hulled skiff and a smaller...
Apple Shares Surge on Record Profits, Buyback Announcement
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. shares climbed sharply in after-hours trading Thursday following the technology giant's announcement of record quarterly profits, optimistic future guidance, and a new $...
JetBlue Shares Rise as Spirit Airlines Bailout Prospects Diminish
NEW YORK — JetBlue Airways shares climbed Thursday evening as investors reacted to news that a proposed government bailout for rival Spirit Airlines may not materialize. The potential failure of the r...
Riot Platforms Stock Surges on AI Data Center Revenue Beat
CHICAGO (AP) — Riot Platforms Inc. shares climbed more than 7% Thursday after the cryptocurrency mining company reported first-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by a sign...
Stocks Mixed as Trump Tariff Threat Weighs on Dow Ahead of Jobs Report
WASHINGTON — U.S. stock indexes posted mixed results Thursday as President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs cast a shadow over the market ahead of a key employment report. While the Nasdaq Composi...
SoundHound AI Shares Surge 18% on Short Squeeze Speculation
NEW YORK — SoundHound AI Inc. shares climbed 18% in trading on Thursday, driven by investor speculation of an impending short squeeze in the voice recognition technology company's stock. The stock, w...
US Embassy in London Issues Security Alert Amid High Terror Threat
LONDON — The United States Embassy in London issued a security alert Thursday evening urging American citizens in the United Kingdom to exercise increased caution in public spaces due to a high likeli...
Trump Informs Congress Hostilities With Iran Concluded, Seeks 60-Day Extension
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump formally notified Congress on Thursday that all active hostilities related to Iran have concluded, a move that grants him an additional 60 days to potentiall...
Hezbollah Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Israeli Tank in Qantara
BEIRUT — Hezbollah released video footage on Wednesday showing a first-person-view drone strike that destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank in the Qantara area, escalating tensions along the northern borde...
Trump Announces End to Iran Conflict in Address to Congress
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump informed Congress on Thursday that the war in Iran has concluded, marking a decisive shift in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. The announcement, delivered du...
Israeli Interceptor Missile Launched in Upper Galilee Amid Hezbollah Skirmish
JERUSALEM — An Israeli interceptor missile was launched Wednesday evening in the Upper Galilee region to counter a projectile fired by Hezbollah, marking a fresh escalation in cross-border tensions be...
Security Personnel Fail to Act During Attempted Assassination of President Trump
WASHINGTON — Ten of 11 security personnel failed to act as expected during an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on May 1, 2026, in an incident that has triggered a federal investigatio...