Tech & Science
Security Experts Shift Focus to Exploitation Probability for Vulnerability Management
WASHINGTON (April 20, 2026) — The SANS Internet Storm Center, in coordination with the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), has released new guidance urging security professionals to...
Sky Co. IT Tools Vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Flaw
TOKYO — A critical security vulnerability in enterprise IT asset management software developed by Sky Co., LTD. allows non-administrative users to execute code with elevated privileges, the company co...
Telegram Post Links Malware Warning to Promotional Content
A Telegram post published on April 20, 2026, has drawn attention for linking a warning about malware targeting sustainability data to a promotional message for an e27 Pro trial. The post, attributed t...
Security Vulnerabilities Found in Silex Technology Products
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been identified in the SD-330AC and AMC Manager products manufactured by Silex Technology, Inc., raising concerns among cybersecurity professionals and enterpris...
SANS Internet Storm Center Details Active Cyber Threats in Weekly Security Report
AMSTERDAM — The SANS Internet Storm Center released a weekly security report on Sunday detailing a surge in active cyber threats, including new malware variants and unpatched vulnerabilities affecting...
Robotaxi Service Expands to Dallas and Houston
DALLAS — Autonomous robotaxi services are launching in Dallas and Houston, marking a significant expansion of self-driving transportation networks in the United States. The rollout, which began on Apr...
DDGeopolitics Announces Live Stream Event
DDGeopolitics announced a live stream on YouTube on April 19, 2026. The organization confirmed the broadcast details at 20:04 UTC, marking a scheduled digital event for its audience. No further specif...
Vercel Confirms Security Incident After Threat Actors Claim Data Breach
SAN FRANCISCO — Vercel confirmed Friday that it experienced a security incident after threat actors claiming affiliation with the ShinyHunters group announced they had breached the company's systems a...
Givati Unit Deploys New Drone System in Bint Jbeil
BINT JBEIL, Lebanon — The Givati Reconnaissance Unit deployed a new drone system in the streets of Bint Jbeil on Saturday, marking a shift in tactical operations within the Lebanese city. The special...
NIST to Halt Severity Scoring for Lower-Priority Vulnerabilities Amid Surge in Submissions
WASHINGTON — The National Institute of Standards and Technology will cease assigning severity scores to lower-priority cybersecurity vulnerabilities starting in 2026, a move driven by a dramatic incre...
Global Cybersecurity Incidents Detail New Malware Campaigns and AI Exploits
LONDON (AP) — A comprehensive security bulletin released Friday detailed a surge in global cyberattacks, ranging from financial malware targeting Latin America to new ransomware evasion techniques and...
Trump Announces Upcoming Release of UFO Documents
Former President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that highly classified documents concerning unidentified aerial phenomena will be made public in the near future. The announcement marks a significant ...
Security Analyst Paganini Releases Weekly International Briefing
ROME (AP) — Cybersecurity researcher Pierluigi Paganini published his 573rd weekly security newsletter on Saturday, continuing a long-running series that aggregates international security articles and...
Tesla Europe Schedules Unannounced Event for April 2026
BERLIN (AP) — Tesla Europe has posted a link on its regional website pointing to an upcoming event scheduled for April 17, 2026, marking the first official confirmation of a major gathering in the reg...
Ukraine Claims American Microchips Found in Russian Geran-2 Drones
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities announced Thursday that American-made microchips were discovered inside Russian Geran-2 drones used in attacks against the country. The revelation, presented duri...
Thiel, Palantir Linked to Epstein Files in New Report
SAN FRANCISCO — Palantir Technologies founder Peter Thiel appears more than 2,200 times in documents related to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report published Thursday by Al Jazee...
NIST Reduces CVE Handling Capacity, Impacting U.S. Cybersecurity Teams
WASHINGTON — The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has implemented a significant reduction in its Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) handling operations, a move that is exp...
Security Expert Shares Rare Video of Giant Squid Predation
TOKYO — Security researcher Bruce Schneier posted a video on his blog showing a giant squid consuming another squid, marking a rare public documentation of the deep-sea creature's predatory behavior. ...
BleepingComputer, Kaseya to Host Webinar on MSP Cybersecurity Strategies
WASHINGTON — BleepingComputer announced Thursday it will host a live webinar on May 14, 2026, featuring security experts from Kaseya to address evolving cyber threats targeting Managed Service Provide...
Palantir Expands UK Public Sector Software Contracts Amid Operational Integration
LONDON (April 17, 2026) — Palantir Technologies is significantly expanding its software deployment across United Kingdom public services, deepening its operational role within the National Health Serv...
AI Capabilities Enable Exploitation of Legacy Software Vulnerabilities
LONDON, April 17 (AP) — Artificial intelligence systems are now capable of exploiting software vulnerabilities that were previously considered obsolete or unfixable, marking a significant shift in the...
Ukraine Forces Report Discovery of Starlink Terminal in Kharkiv Strike Drone
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Armed Forces of Ukraine announced Thursday that they recovered a Starlink satellite communications terminal from an unmanned aerial vehicle used in recent strikes against i...
Security Flaws Found in CubeCart E-Commerce Platform
LONDON (AP) — Multiple critical security vulnerabilities have been identified in CubeCart, a widely used open-source e-commerce software platform, exposing online stores to potential cyberattacks. Th...
U.S. Lawmakers Convene Roundtable on AI Risks and National Security
WASHINGTON — Members of the U.S. House Oversight Committee subcommittee convened a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill Thursday to address growing concerns regarding the rapid development and potent...
White House Chief of Staff to Meet Anthropic CEO on New AI Model
WASHINGTON — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is scheduled to meet with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Thursday to discuss the company's newly unveiled Mythos AI model and its potential implicati...
SANS Internet Storm Center Issues Advisory on Multiple Critical Cybersecurity Threats
STOCKHEIM, Germany (AP) — The SANS Internet Storm Center released a comprehensive weekly security advisory Thursday detailing a surge in active cybersecurity threats, including a zero-day exploit targ...
Senate Advances Satellite Security Bill as Global Cyber Incidents Rise
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate moved forward with new legislation aimed at bolstering the security of satellite communications systems on Wednesday, even as federal and international authorities address...
Microsoft Defender blocks Active Directory breach using predictive shielding
Microsoft Defender's Security Research Team announced Wednesday that its predictive shielding capability successfully disrupted a real-world Active Directory domain compromise at a public sector organ...
Threat Actors Exploit Unpatched Microsoft Defender Zero-Days
LONDON — Threat actors are actively exploiting three zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender, with two of the flaws remaining unpatched as of Thursday. The cybersecurity vendor Huntress confirm...
US Coast Guard Implements Mandatory Cybersecurity Framework for Maritime Sector
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard implemented its first mandatory cybersecurity framework for ports, vessels, and offshore facilities on Thursday, marking a significant shift in maritime security enfo...