Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Israel Strikes Iran's Cyber Warfare Headquarters Amid Escalating Conflict
The Israel Defense Forces conducted a wide-scale strike on a compound in Tehran housing Iran's cyber warfare headquarters, part of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. It's unclear if this fully disrupts Iran's cyberattack capabilities as Middle East tensions rise. This event highlights cybersecurity implications of the Israel-Iran war, including SMS phishing campaigns.
FBI and European Operation Shuts Down Leakbase Cybercrime Forum
A global crackdown by the FBI and partners targeted Leakbase, a forum since 2021 selling stolen credentials and exploits. The operation, 'Operation Leak,' led to 13 arrests, 32 searches, domain seizures, and capture of the forum's database across 12+ countries. This disrupts a key marketplace for cybercriminals.
IBM Report: AI Accelerates Cybercriminal Exploitation of Vulnerabilities
IBM's 2026 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index shows a 44% rise in attacks on public-facing apps and 49% increase in ransomware groups. Cybercriminals use AI to scan vulnerabilities faster, with supply-chain attacks quadrupling since 2020. In Asia-Pacific, manufacturing faces 65% of incidents via exploited apps and stolen credentials.
Top Cybersecurity Threats in 2026: AI Attacks and Ransomware
Key threats include AI-powered adaptive attacks, ransomware with multi-extortion, supply chain compromises, cloud misconfigurations, IoT vulnerabilities, and insider threats. AI enables deepfake phishing and malware that observes systems before striking, outpacing defenses.
Economic incentives drive more bad actors targeting expanded attack surfaces.
OpenAI Launches Codex Security for AI-Assisted Code Vulnerability Scanning
Codex Security, an AI agent, reviews codebases to find, verify, and fix vulnerabilities, available in research preview for ChatGPT users. It scanned 1.2M commits, identifying 792 critical and 10,561 high-severity findings with low false positives via sandbox validation. It suggests patches and prioritizes based on threat models.
Ontario Health Vendor OMS Hit by Ransomware Breach
Ontario Medical Supply (OMS) suffered a ransomware attack in March 2025, locking servers and breaching health data, confirmed on March 9, 2026. Ontario Health atHome delayed alerts, causing weeks of confusion over compromised data. Patients were not immediately notified.
Engineer Paid $30K for DJI Robot Vacuum Vulnerability Affecting 7,000 Devices
A software engineer discovered a critical cloud backend flaw in DJI robot vacuums, gaining access to 7,000 devices and home glimpses while modding for PS5 control. DJI awarded $30,000 for the disclosure. This highlights IoT security risks.
Nevada Gaming Regulators Warn Casinos of Phishing and Vishing Attacks
Nevada regulators issued a cybersecurity alert to casinos about rising phishing and voice phishing (vishing) incidents across critical industries. The notice urges vigilance against these observed threats. Casinos face heightened risks.
Quest Survey: 75% of Companies Fail Regular Identity Disaster Recovery Testing
A survey of 650 IT leaders found fewer than 25% test disaster recovery every six months, with 24% never testing. This exposes global vulnerabilities in identity recovery amid rising threats. Poor testing heightens breach risks.
FTI Consulting Accredited by Qatar's National Cyber Security Agency
FTI Consulting gained accreditation under Qatar's NCSA Advisory scheme for NISCF framework, enabling services to government and critical infrastructure. This bolsters cyber risk management in the region. It reflects adherence to Middle East standards.
SINTRONES Showcases IEC 62443-Certified Edge AI at Embedded World 2026
At Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, SINTRONES presents secure Edge AI computers for industrial, transport, and defense apps, certified to IEC 62443-4-1. Demos include AI for threat detection with Qualcomm tech. Focuses on OT cybersecurity and supply-chain trust.