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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.
Fraud wave
Security firm BforeAI is warning about a scam campaign targeting the new browser from Perplexity. Attackers are using fake domains and manipulated apps to capitalize on attention for the new product.
Six months after cyberattack
The retail chain Marks & Spencer is ending its partnership with Tata Consultancy Services in the helpdesk sector. A hacker attack in spring cost the company around £300 million. However, both sides emphasize that the decision was made independently of the incident.
Potential security incident
Harvard University is investigating a possible data theft incident. According to the institution, a critical vulnerability in Oracle software that affects numerous customers may have been exploited.
Suspected widespread email campaign
Google has issued a warning about an ongoing wave of extortion emails being sent to executives at numerous companies. The messages claim that the senders have stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications. According to Google, the group is posing as members of the well-known Cl0p ransomware gang.
Luxury goods group Kering
Cyber criminals have stolen personal information from customers of luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. The parent company Kering confirms the incident and speaks of “limited” customer data.
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