Attacks spike sharply
Security provider Akamai has recorded a 245 percent increase in malicious internet traffic. Attackers are primarily operating through proxy infrastructure based in Russia and China.
Cyberattacks after US-Israel offensive
Following the joint US-Israel military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the cyber front is escalating rapidly.
Criminals study cycles
Organisations assume cyber threats remain constant throughout the year, spreading risk evenly across all four quarters. This misconception leaves them vulnerable during a period when attackers are most active.
Breakout time shrinks
Attackers now need an average of just 29 minutes to move laterally through a network after gaining initial access, a 65 percent acceleration compared to the previous year.
PromptSpy: The malware that thinks
Security researchers at Slovak IT company ESET have discovered a new Android malware that actively leverages Google Gemini during live operation, marking the first time an Android threat has used generative AI not as a peripheral feature, but as its central control mechanism.
Opportunity makes a thief
Anyone who believes ransomware groups meticulously select their targets based on industry, location, or strategic importance is usually mistaken.
A new quality of malware
Researchers from security company ESET have discovered an unusual malware that uses artificial intelligence in a new way.
New attack technique discovered
Passkeys and FIDO authentication are designed to provide robust protection against phishing attacks. However, researchers have now discovered a critical loophole that can undermine even strong passkey authentication. Attackers can exploit a targeted downgrade technique to force users into using insecure login methods. This risk grows as FIDO adoption
Back door for hackers
Security researchers from Check Point have discovered a serious vulnerability in the popular AI-based developer tool Cursor. The vulnerability allows attackers to permanently inject malicious code into development projects completely unnoticed.
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