Q-Day And Quantum Computing Threaten Cybersecurity
For decades, cybersecurity researchers and computer scientists have warned about a future moment known as “Q-Day” — the point at which quantum computing becomes powerful…
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Why AI-Native Cybersecurity Matters Now
By Sharat Sinha, CEO, Airtel Business The world has entered an era where more than 20 billion connected devices generate continuous digital exhaust. In this…
Wireshark 4.6.6 Fixes ROHC Dissector Crash Bugs
The Wireshark Foundation has released Wireshark 4.6.6, delivering an important round of security and stability updates that address a serious Dissector Crash vulnerability tied to…
INJ3CTOR3 Targets FreePBX Systems With JOMANGY Malware
Researchers at Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL) have uncovered an advanced cyber campaign targeting FreePBX systems and, with high confidence, linked the activity to…
Cisco Fixes CVE-2026-20223 Secure Workload API Flaw
Cisco has released security updates to fix a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20223, affecting its Cisco Secure Workload platform. The flaw, which received the maximum…
AI-Powered Marketing Service “Active Listening” Deceived Customers: FTC
The pitch for “Active Listening,” an AI-powered advertising service that listened to consumers’ real-world conversations through their smartphones and smart speakers and delivered targeted ads…
Microsoft Defender CVE-2026-41091 & CVE-2026-45498
Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation of two security vulnerabilities in its security ecosystem, identified as CVE-2026-41091 and CVE-2026-45498, both evaluated under the CVSS scoring system.…
TAKE IT DOWN Act Drives FTC Push Against Explicit AI Content
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified enforcement of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, issuing warning letters to multiple online platforms and AI-powered “nudify” services…
End-to-End Encryption Expands Across Discord Platform
Discord has officially rolled out end-to-end encryption for all voice and video calls across its platform, marking a major shift in how the company approaches…
CVE-2026–5140 Flaw Grants Root Access On Pardus Linux
A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability chain tracked as CVE-2026–5140 has exposed serious security weaknesses in Pardus Linux. Researchers revealed that the flaws allow any…
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Cyberattack Disrupts Shows
The fallout from the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres cyberattack has forced the popular Minnesota venue to cancel additional performances of “Guys and Dolls” as management deals with both…
Private ISAC Launched By Telecom Sector Against Cyberattacks
The U.S. telecom sector is strengthening its cybersecurity coordination efforts with the launch of a new private ISAC designed to help major communications companies respond…