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Energy sector hit

Iran-linked hackers target critical US infrastructure, CISA warns

08. April, 2026 - 10:53

The United States has repeatedly accused hacker groups with ties to Iran of carrying out cyberattacks. Most recently, even FBI Director Kash Patel was targeted. Now, a new incident has emerged.

Vulnerability

ChatGPT sandbox bypassed via DNS tunneling

31. March, 2026 - 12:52

Security researchers at Check Point Research discovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT’s analysis environment. Data exfiltration was possible through a channel that OpenAI apparently overlooked.

LinkedIn login scam

LinkedIn phishing: Fake messages used to steal credentials

31. March, 2026 - 09:54

A new phishing campaign uses convincing LinkedIn notifications to lure users to fake login pages. The emails are so well crafted that even cautious users might fall for them.

Expert warns partners

Cyberattack on Stryker: Expert questions rapid containment claim

18. March, 2026 - 10:25

Just one day after the massive attack, Stryker declared the incident “contained.” An incident response engineer explains why that assessment may be premature and why new screenshots are cause for concern.

200,000 devices allegedly wiped

Massive cyberattack cripples medical technology giant Stryker

12. March, 2026 - 15:08

The hacker group Handala claims to have destroyed more than 200,000 systems belonging to US corporation Stryker and stolen 50 terabytes of data. Offices in 79 countries are said to be affected.

Cyberattacks after US-Israel offensive

Iran war: What to expect from Iranian hackers now

04. March, 2026 - 09:04

Following the joint US-Israel military strikes against Iran on February 28, 2026, the cyber front is escalating rapidly.

Criminals study cycles

Q1 is the most dangerous quarter for cyber attacks on businesses

26. February, 2026 - 11:20

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

CrowdStrike: Attackers breach networks in under 30 minutes

26. February, 2026 - 08:27

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

New Android malware uses Gemini as its brain

24. February, 2026 - 12:39

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.