Malicious Visual Studio Code Extensions Target Developers Globally
LONDON (AP) — Cybersecurity researchers have identified a campaign involving 73 cloned Visual Studio Code extensions on the Open VSX repository that deliver GlassWorm v2 malware, steal credentials, an...
Kerman Shooter Cites Reza Pahlavi in Statement of Intent
KERMAN, Iran — A gunman who carried out a shooting in the Iranian city of Kerman stated on Sunday that his primary motivation was to attract the attention of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prin...
Italy Marks 81st Anniversary of Liberation from Nazi Fascism
ROME (AP) — Italy marked the 81st anniversary of its liberation from Nazi fascism on Saturday, with ceremonies held across the nation to honor the end of World War II occupation and the fall of the fa...
Smotrich labels Bennett-Lapid bloc as Abbas servants
JERUSALEM — Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Saturday accused the former Bennett-Lapid governing coalition of acting as an alliance of servants for Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud ...
Medieval Spanish Diplomat Letter Decoded After Rediscovery
A medieval encrypted letter sent by a Spanish diplomat has been successfully decoded following its rediscovery in 1860, researchers announced Monday. The breakthrough comes more than a century and a h...
Investigator Identifies Fileless Malware on Finance Workstation
An investigator identified a fileless malware attack on a finance department workstation using memory forensics, bypassing traditional antivirus detection. The incident occurred on April 27, 2026, at ...
Cyber Threat Actor UNC6692 Targets Global Organizations with Modular Malware Campaign
A cyber threat actor identified as UNC6692 launched a coordinated campaign targeting organizations worldwide, utilizing email bombing, social engineering, and a modular malware framework to compromise...
Oil Prices Surge, Stocks Slip as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall
NEW YORK — Global oil prices jumped and stock futures slipped on Monday as stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran prolonged disruptions to Middle East energy exports, triggering fresh ...
Trump Says China May Be Assisting Iran, But Not Significantly
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that China may be providing some assistance to Iran, though he characterized the extent of that support as limited. The remarks came during an in...
IDF Confirms Death of 19-Year-Old Soldier in Southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM — The Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday the death of Sergeant Idan Fooks, a 19-year-old soldier, who succumbed to wounds sustained during operations in southern Lebanon. The announcem...
Iran Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow for Talks on Regional Stability
MOSCOW — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Monday for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior officials aimed at securing regional s...
Lebanon Health Ministry Reports Casualties from Israeli Aggression
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported casualties from Israeli aggression against Lebanon on Saturday, as tensions in the region continue to escalate. The ministry confirmed the deaths...
Soviet Union Commemorates Chernobyl 40th Anniversary as Cost Reaches $700 Billion
PRIPYAT, Ukraine — The Soviet Union marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on Monday, acknowledging the event as the most expensive catastrophe in recorded history with an estim...
Trump Criticizes NATO Over Lack of Support on Iran
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump expressed sharp disappointment on Saturday with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for failing to provide assistance to the United States regarding Iran. The Pr...
Iranian Official Says US-Israeli Aggression Highlights Tehran's Military Strength
TEHRAN, April 26 (AP) — Iranian military capabilities and retaliatory power were demonstrated through recent US-Israeli aggression, according to Yao Wenhe, who stated the actions generated moral sympa...
Trump Declares U.S. Victory in Iran Conflict as Hostilities Expected to End Soon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the ongoing military conflict in Iran is nearing its conclusion, stating that the United States is achieving significant victories in the...
miniOrange CEO Releases Cybersecurity Checklist for Indian Users Amid Rising Fraud
NEW DELHI — Anirban Mukherji, founder and CEO of identity management firm miniOrange, released a comprehensive cybersecurity checklist on Sunday aimed at helping Indian consumers protect themselves fr...
U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Senator, Charges Chinese Nationals in Southeast Asian Scam Crackdown
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a sweeping crackdown on transnational cyber-enabled scam operations in Southeast Asia on Sunday, sanctioning a Cambodian senator and freezing illicit as...
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Travels from Oman to Pakistan
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed from Oman for Pakistan on Saturday, continuing a series of diplomatic movements across the region. The travel itinerary was confirmed as Aragh...
Pirates Seize Merchant Vessel Off Somalia Coast, Begin Looting Cargo
MOMBASA, Kenya — Armed pirates seized a merchant ship in the waters off Somalia on Sunday and have led it toward the Somali coast, where the crew is being held and cargo looted, maritime authorities c...
European Markets Rise Despite Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks
LONDON (AP) — European stock markets opened higher on Monday morning as investors weighed the implications of stalled nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, even as an extended cease...
Iran and Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold Talks on Regional Developments
TEHRAN, April 27 (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation Monday to discuss pressing regional developments, mar...
Operation Golden Phantom: Malgent Trojan Supply Chain Attack Analyzed
A sophisticated supply chain attack utilizing the Malgent Trojan, designated Operation Golden Phantom, has been identified in a comprehensive analysis released on April 27, 2026. The operation represe...
Oil Prices Surge as Iran Warns of Strait of Hormuz Restrictions
TEHRAN — Global oil prices climbed sharply on Sunday following warnings from Iranian officials that the Strait of Hormuz would not return to its previous operational state for United States and allied...
Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah of Ceasefire Violations Amid Escalating Tensions
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Saturday that Hezbollah's recent actions constitute a violation of the ceasefire agreement, prompting Israel to take vigorous measures t...
Hezbollah Releases Footage of Drone Strike on Israeli Tank in Southern Lebanon
BEIT LIF, Lebanon — Hezbollah released video footage on Saturday showing an Israeli Merkava tank destroyed by a first-person view drone strike in the village of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon. The incid...
Firefox Vulnerability Exposes User Privacy in Private Browsing and Tor
MOSCOW (AP) — A critical security flaw in Mozilla’s Firefox browser allows threat actors to track users across websites even when using Private Browsing mode or the Tor anonymity network, researchers ...
Global Telecom Fraud Campaign Exploits Traffic Distribution Systems to Generate Illicit Revenue
LONDON (April 27, 2026) — A sophisticated global telecommunications fraud campaign has emerged, utilizing leased phone numbers and malicious traffic distribution systems to deceive users into sending ...
Mumbai Financial Sector Loses Over ₹1,000 Crore to Cyber Fraud in 2025
MUMBAI — Cybercriminals targeted Mumbai's financial ecosystem throughout 2025, resulting in losses of ₹1,031 crore, with recovery efforts recovering less than 11% of the stolen funds. The city's high...
Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Strikes in Southern Lebanon
BEIRUT — Hezbollah launched retaliatory strikes against Israeli military positions in southern Lebanon on Saturday night, escalating tensions in the region following what the militant group described ...