Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Cloudflare Tracks 230 Billion Daily Cyber Threats in 2026 Report
Cloudflare's inaugural 2026 cyber threat report reveals blocking over 230 billion threats daily, with attackers using stolen session tokens, AI, and cloud platforms for rapid breaches. Chinese groups like Salt Typhoon target telecoms including AT&T and Verizon, while North Korean operatives embed in remote workforces via deepfakes.
Most attacks last under 10 minutes, highlighting automated breach cycles.
Iranian Hacktivists Escalate Attacks Post-US-Israel Strikes
Following Feb. 28, 2026 US-Israel strikes, Iranian-aligned hacktivists launched DDoS, ransomware, and defacements via groups like Cyber Islamic Resistance and Dark Storm Team targeting Israeli banks and infrastructure. Pro-Iran groups claim control over Israeli security devices and threaten critics with doxxing.
Limited Iranian internet hinders state actors but boosts external activism.
NCSC Warns of Cyber Spillover from Middle East Conflict
UK's NCSC flags risks of Iranian attacks spilling over to critical infrastructure amid escalating tensions. Pro-Iran Handala Hack claims ransomware on Israel Opportunity Energy, signaling shift to strategic targets.
Experts monitor for Strait of Hormuz disruptions and state-backed campaigns.
AI Doubles Automotive Cyberattacks in 2025
Upstream's 2026 report shows automotive cyberattacks doubled, with 71% from black hat actors and 44% ransom-related, targeting telematics and cloud APIs. Incidents like Jaguar Land Rover's 40-day shutdown and vehicle remote lockouts highlight risks to connected cars.
92% of attacks were remote, impacting millions of assets.
Human Risk Persists as Top Cybersecurity Gap in 2026
Mimecast's report finds 96% of organizations lack full human risk protection, with insider incidents costing $13.1M each. AI accelerates threats via deepfakes and polished phishing across collaboration tools like Teams and Slack.
71% expect business impacts from these new attack surfaces.
Ransomware Shifts to Stolen Credentials Over Malware
Cloudflare reports stolen passwords now surpass malware as the primary ransomware entry tactic in major breaches. This aligns with trends of rapid, automated attacks observed in their 2026 threat data.
Chinese Groups Abuse Cloud Services for Attacks
Cloudflare details 'Living off the XaaS' tactic where nation-states like Chinese Salt and Linen Typhoon route attacks via AWS, Azure, and Google services for stealth. Iranian groups host C2 on Azure; telecom breaches hit AT&T, Verizon.
North Korean Deepfake Operatives Infiltrate Western Firms
North Korea-linked actors use AI deepfakes and fake US residencies to secure remote jobs, funneling funds and planting malware. Detection signs include odd logins and deepfake video artifacts.
Pro-Iran Handala Hack Targets Energy and Banks
Handala claims ransomware on Israeli oil firm and threatens massive cyber infrastructure destruction. Group has history of escalating to critical targets like supply chains.
Other claims hit Riyadh Bank and UAE airport.
Private Equity Firms Face High Cyber Risks
ACA Vantage report finds half of PE portfolio companies at elevated or high cyber risk as of March 3, 2026. Full benchmarking report due March 18 with webcast on March 17.
RSAC 2026 to Tackle AI Cybersecurity Onslaught
RSA Conference 2026 will focus on cyber sector strategies against AI-driven threats, per Omdia analysts. Coverage spans SecOps, infrastructure security, and OT/IoT.