Tech & Science
Critical Nginx Vulnerability Exposes Global Servers to Unauthenticated Takeover
LONDON (AP) — A critical security flaw discovered in the popular nginx-ui web interface allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full control over Nginx servers worldwide, security researchers warned ...
Global Supply Chains Expand Cyber Attack Surface Amid Geopolitical Tensions
LONDON (AP) — The expansion of enterprise supply chains has significantly widened the global cyber attack surface, creating new vulnerabilities through third-party dependencies and escalating geopolit...
Threat Actors Exploit n8n Webhooks for Malware Distribution
LONDON (Reuters) - Cyber threat actors have been exploiting n8n webhooks since October 2025 to deliver malware and fingerprint devices through phishing campaigns, security researchers said on Monday. ...
Microsoft Security Blog authors call for updated incident response practices for AI systems
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft security experts are urging organizations to overhaul traditional incident response frameworks to address the unique challenges posed by artificial intelligence systems...
Microsoft Awards $2.3 Million in Bug Bounty Rewards Following Zero Day Quest
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft Corp. announced Monday that it has distributed $2.3 million in rewards to security researchers who identified critical vulnerabilities during its Zero Day Quest hacking...
Cryptography Expert Urges Continuous Quantum Risk Management at Black Hat Asia
SINGAPORE — Cryptography expert Jean-Philippe Aumasson of Taurus SA is set to address the Black Hat Asia 2026 conference, warning organizations that preparing for the post-quantum cryptography era dem...
Critical Nginx UI Vulnerability Exploited in Wild, Exposing Global Servers
A critical security flaw in the Nginx UI management interface is being actively exploited by attackers worldwide, allowing unauthenticated users to seize full control of vulnerable servers. The vulner...
Tech Giants Fail to Honor California Privacy Opt-Out Signals, Audit Finds
SAN FRANCISCO — Major technology companies including Google, Meta and Microsoft are frequently failing to comply with California's privacy law requirements regarding consumer opt-out requests, an inde...
CISA Urges Agencies to Patch Actively Exploited Windows Vulnerability
WASHINGTON (April 15, 2026) — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent directive to U.S. government agencies to secure their systems against an actively exploit...
OpenAI Expands Cybersecurity Program, Unveils New GPT 5.4 Model
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI expanded its Trusted Access for Cyber program on Tuesday, extending advanced artificial intelligence tools to thousands of additional individuals and organizations while introdu...
Apple to Launch Entry-Level Mac Neo Desktop in 2026
CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple is preparing to launch a new entry-level desktop computer, the Mac Neo, powered by an iPhone chip, as the technology giant seeks to address supply shortages in its existing M...
Iran's Neka Power Plant Achieves Full Domestic Production of Industrial Equipment
TEHRAN — Iran's Neka Electrical Power Plant has fully domesticated the production and renovation of more than 9,500 pieces of industrial equipment, marking a significant milestone in the nation's effo...
Fortinet Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in Security Products
SAN FRANCISCO — Fortinet Inc. disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in its network security products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The cybersecurity ...
Israeli Startup Capsule Security Emerges from Stealth with $7 Million Seed Round
TEL AVIV — Capsule Security, an Israeli artificial intelligence startup, emerged from stealth mode on Monday with $7 million in seed funding aimed at securing the rapidly expanding ecosystem of autono...
Space Force Official: Artificial Intelligence Reshaping Cyber Compliance Standards
WASHINGTON — A senior Space Force official stated on Monday that artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering the landscape of cyber compliance within the United States military. The announcement...
McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Breach Following Extortion Threat
NEW YORK — McGraw-Hill confirmed Monday that it has suffered a data breach after receiving an extortion threat, marking a significant security incident for the global education and information service...
Wargame Simulation Highlights Social Media Manipulation Tactics
A wargame exercise conducted on Monday demonstrated the mechanics of social media manipulation, illustrating how digital platforms can be exploited to influence public opinion and destabilize informat...
Iranian Studio Releases Lego-Style Diss Track Targeting Trump
TEHRAN, April 14, 2026 — PersiaBoi Studios, an Iranian production company, released a Lego-style music video titled "Epstein Queen" on Monday, a track explicitly targeting former U.S. President Donald...
Microsoft Announces $10 Billion Investment in Japan for AI Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
TOKYO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. announced a $10 billion investment package on Monday to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity partnerships, and train the Japanese workfo...
Microsoft Issues Massive Patch for 165 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Zero-Days
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft released a massive security update Tuesday addressing 165 vulnerabilities across its software portfolio, with elevation-of-privilege flaws dominating the list of fixes....
Microsoft Releases Second-Largest Patch Batch to Address 165 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft released its second-largest monthly batch of security patches on Tuesday, addressing 165 vulnerabilities across its products and systems. The update, issued as part of the company's regular ...
Navy Divers Enter Artemis II Capsule After Pacific Splashdown
EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN — U.S. Navy divers forced open the hatch of NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft on Monday, entering the Orion capsule to greet the crew following their splashdown in the eastern Pacific...
Microsoft Deploys April 2026 Security Updates for Windows 11
Microsoft released critical security updates for Windows 11 on Monday, addressing vulnerabilities and bugs across multiple versions of the operating system as part of its scheduled April 2026 Patch Tu...
Microsoft Launches Fast-Track Process to Reinstate Windows Hardware Developer Accounts
Microsoft announced Monday the launch of an expedited process to reinstate Windows hardware developer accounts, a move aimed at restoring access for partners whose credentials were previously suspende...
Skye AI Assistant Launches for iPhone Home Screen in 2026
SAN FRANCISCO — Skye, a new agentic artificial intelligence assistant, is set to integrate directly into the iPhone home screen, marking a significant shift in mobile computing interfaces. The technol...
Two Critical PHP Composer Flaws Expose Developers to Remote Code Execution
LONDON (April 14, 2026) — Two critical security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP Composer, a widely used dependency manager for the PHP programming language, allow attackers to execute arbitrary comm...
Security Expert Bruce Schneier Schedules Global Speaking Tour for 2026
TORONTO — Cryptographer and security expert Bruce Schneier announced a series of upcoming speaking engagements scheduled to take place across North America, Europe, and Africa in 2026. The tour includ...
APT41 Deploys New ELF Backdoor to Harvest Cloud Credentials
BEIJING (AP) — A state-linked cyber espionage group known as APT41 has deployed a new malware variant designed to harvest credentials from major cloud computing environments, security researchers said...
Critical Cybersecurity Risks Surge Fourfold Amid AI Development Boom
LONDON — A comprehensive analysis of 216 million security findings reveals a fourfold increase in critical risk exposure across 250 global organizations, driven largely by the rapid adoption of artifi...
US and UK Cybersecurity Groups Assess AI Model Threats in Joint Analysis
WASHINGTON/LONDON (AP) — Major cybersecurity organizations in the United States and United Kingdom released joint analyses on Sunday detailing the capabilities of the artificial intelligence model Cla...