Telnet vulnerability opens door to remote code execution as root
Vulnerable systems include embedded systems and IoT devices with an exposed Telnet interface; servers and appliances that listen on TCP port 23 and use the…
Month: March 2026
FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group’s websites after destructive Stryker hack
The FBI seized and took down two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which last week claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack against…
CISA flags rising threats to endpoint management systems after Stryker breach, urges stronger defense
The U.S. CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) confirmed it is tracking malicious cyber activity targeting endpoint management systems across the nation’s organizations, following the…
DOE’s CESER Strategic Plan sets three-pronged strategy to harden energy infrastructure, boost cyber resilience
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response published its first five-year strategic plan for fiscal years 2026 to 2030,…
Boost Cloud AppSec with Tenable and OX Security
Today, cloud security teams face fragmented visibility and the challenge of prioritizing risks while identifying fix owners. A new joint solution from Tenable and OX…
When AI wears a suit and tie.
This week, hosts of N2K CyberWire Maria Varmazis and Dave Bittner alongside Joe Carrigan are discussing the latest in social engineering scams, phishing schemes, and…
Russian hackers exploit Zimbra flaw in Ukrainian govt attacks
Hackers part of APT28, a state-backed threat group linked to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU), are exploiting a Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) vulnerability in attacks…
Top Security Vendors at RSA 2026
Austin, United States, March 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Cybersecurity has entered a new phase, one defined less by reactive controls and more by continuous, intelligence-driven operations.…
Signal’s Creator Is Helping Encrypt Meta AI
Moxie Marlinspike, the privacy advocate who created the secure communication app Signal and its widely used open source encryption protocol, said this week that his…
Top Security Vendors at RSA 2026
Austin, United States, March 19th, 2026, CyberNewswire Cybersecurity has entered a new phase, one defined less by reactive controls and more by continuous, intelligence-driven operations.…
Corporate Wifi Is A Major Target For AI-driven Cyberattacks
Corporate Wi-Fi networks, once considered a routine part of office infrastructure, are emerging as a growing cybersecurity risk as artificial intelligence accelerates the speed and sophistication of…
4chan shrugs off UK regulator, refuses to pay £520,000 over online safety violations
The U.K.’s media regulator Ofcom fined 4chan £450,000 under the Online Safety Act for failing to introduce age checks to stop children from accessing pornographic…