Category: cyberscoop

Apple discloses first actively exploited zero-day of 2026
13
Feb
2026

Apple discloses first actively exploited zero-day of 2026

Apple disclosed a zero-day vulnerability Wednesday that the vendor warned was previously “exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific…

Derek B. Johnson
13
Feb
2026

Proofpoint acquires Acuvity to tackle the security risks of agentic AI

Proofpoint announced Thursday it has acquired Acuvity, an AI security startup, as the cybersecurity company moves to address security risks…

Google finds state-sponsored hackers use AI at 'all stages' of attack cycle 
13
Feb
2026

Google finds state-sponsored hackers use AI at ‘all stages’ of attack cycle 

A new report from Google found evidence that state-sponsored hacking groups have leveraged AI tool Gemini at nearly every stage…

CISA to host industry feedback sessions on cyber incident reporting regulation
12
Feb
2026

CISA to host industry feedback sessions on cyber incident reporting regulation

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will hold sector-by-sector town halls in the coming weeks to get feedback on a…

A figure walking with a glowing trail of binary code emanating from a case, symbolizing stolen data. (Getty Images Plus)
12
Feb
2026

0APT ransomware group rises swiftly with bluster, along with genuine threat of attack

Ransomware groups crop up like weeds, angling for striking positions in a crowded field rife with turnover, infighting and unbridled…

Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work
12
Feb
2026

Acting CISA chief says DHS funding lapse would limit, halt some agency work

Another Department of Homeland Security shutdown would hamper the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s ability to respond to threats, offer…

Why your AI doctor doesn't follow HIPAA: The hidden risks of medical chatbots
11
Feb
2026

Why your AI doctor doesn’t follow HIPAA: The hidden risks of medical chatbots

AI apps are making their way into healthcare. It’s not clear that rigorous data security or privacy practices will be…

Derek B. Johnson
11
Feb
2026

GOP Congress moves to shape election law in Trump’s image

Republicans in Congress are moving ahead with two pieces of legislation this week that would dramatically reshape the nation’s election…

Microsoft SharePoint zero-day attacks pinned on China-linked 'Typhoon' threat groups
11
Feb
2026

Microsoft Patch Tuesday matches last year’s zero-day high with six actively exploited vulnerabilities

Microsoft’s latest security update is littered with zero-day vulnerabilities, actively exploited defects that account for more than 10% of the…

After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience
10
Feb
2026

After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience

A recent attempt at a destructive cyberattack on Poland’s power grid has prompted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to…

Derek B. Johnson
10
Feb
2026

Critics warn America’s ‘move fast’ AI strategy could cost it the global market

The Trump administration has made U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence a national priority, but some critics say a light-touch approach…

Fallout from latest Ivanti zero-days spreads to nearly 100 victims
10
Feb
2026

Fallout from latest Ivanti zero-days spreads to nearly 100 victims

Ivanti customers, including major government agencies, face mounting pressure as attackers expand their scope of targets to exploit a pair…