Identity Takes the Lead
Palo Alto Networks’ $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk marks a pivotal moment in cybersecurity: identity has become the frontline in the battle to secure digital infrastructure in an AI-driven world. Why This Acquisition Matters Palo Alto Networks, recognized for its AI-powered threat detection and cloud-native platforms, gains CyberArk’s market-leading identity capabilities, including privileged access management […]
St. Paul Cyberattack Crisis
On July 25, 2025, the City of St. Paul faced a digital emergency that revealed just how fragile public-sector technology environments can be. Over the course of several days, core city systems went offline following a sophisticated cyberattack. Internal networks, online payment portals, and even public WiFi were taken down. Though emergency services like 911 […]
UDP Attacks on Navy Vendors
A joint report from the U.S. Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command and Mandiant has uncovered a troubling campaign by the China-affiliated APT40 group. This operation leveraged UDP-based exploits to compromise U.S. Navy contractors in logistics and shipbuilding across California, Virginia, and Singapore. Attack Overview The attackers exploited routers and IoT devices with exposed UDP services- […]
Print Server CSRF Exploited
As organizations increasingly rely on digital print management, a critical vulnerability in a widely used platform has turned a seemingly niche threat into a significant cybersecurity concern. On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE-2023-2533 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog – a strong indicator that attackers are […]
AI’s Silent Sabotage Risk
Companies and governments are recognizing a new threat frontier: AI supply chain attacks where pretrained AI models are quietly compromised. A recent report places model injection attacks at the top of AI risk concerns due to their stealth and global impact. What Are AI Supply Chain Attacks? Traditional software supply chain risks now extend into […]
Smart Infra – Big Cyber Gap
Cybersecurity researchers have recently exposed critical vulnerabilities in the Tridium Niagara Framework, a backbone of smart building environments controlling systems such as HVAC, lighting, elevators, and fire safety – used in over one million installations globally in commercial buildings, hospitals, airports, industrial campuses, and smart cities. Overview of the Risk A total of 13 vulnerabilities […]
BlackSuit Takedown Impact
In a significant international victory for cybersecurity, global law enforcement agencies have dismantled the infrastructure of the BlackSuit ransomware gang. This group, known for crippling essential services through double extortion tactics, has been actively targeting critical industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, IT, and finance. The coordinated takedown-dubbed Operation Checkmate-has resulted in the seizure of […]
Fake Banking Apps Surge
India’s digital banking landscape has undergone rapid transformation, bringing millions of users onto mobile platforms. But with this growth comes vulnerability-cybercriminals are now deploying fake banking applications that impersonate legitimate Indian financial institutions to steal login credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs). This emerging threat demands a serious, coordinated response from users, fintech companies, banks, and […]
AI Reshapes Education
The education market is on the brink of transformation as leading AI developers-OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google-launch learning tools designed to enhance student engagement and understanding. Introducing Guided, Interactive Learning OpenAI is building a “Study Together” feature for ChatGPT, offering interactive explanations and quizzes rather than just answers. Anthropic is adapting Claude with a “Study Projects” feature that […]
Google Sues BadBox Botnet
Google has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against 25 Chinese-linked entities responsible for orchestrating the BadBox 2.0 botnet. This massive network has infected over 10 million Android-based smart devices, including streaming boxes, tablets, and infotainment systems, by leveraging malware pre-installed through the supply chain or via counterfeit app downloads. Key Insights Largest known IoT […]