Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Global Cybersecurity Spending to Hit $240 Billion in 2026
Gartner forecasts global cybersecurity spending reaching $240 billion in 2026, a 12.5% increase, driven by ransomware averaging $5.08 million per breach and AI-powered attacks. Enterprises are rebuilding defenses against quantum threats with cryptographic overhauls urged by NIST.
IDC projects even higher spending at $308 billion, focusing on AI-driven platforms and zero trust.
Quantum 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' Attacks Top Concerns
87% of organizations rank quantum 'harvest now, decrypt later' attacks as a top worry, per Gigamon research, pushing cryptographic agility. Quantum Secure Encryption launched QPA v2 to identify encryption vulnerabilities and provide fix plans.
Adversaries are already collecting encrypted data for future quantum decryption.
Epoch Times Hit by CoinbaseCartel Ransomware
Major US media outlet Epoch Times suffered a ransomware attack by 'CoinbaseCartel', locking down consumer databases. The breach was detected recently, with data exfiltration extent still under assessment.
This highlights ongoing threats to media entities.
Massive 350 GB Data Theft from EU Commission's Cloud
350 GB of data stolen from the European Commission’s cloud infrastructure in Brussels, a significant blow to EU systems. The breach compromises critical infrastructure that has been targeted for some time.
Investigations continue into the full impact.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Reveals 165 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addressed 165 vulnerabilities, eight critical, with CVE-2026-33824 actively exploited. Users urged to update systems immediately to avoid risks.
This underscores ongoing Windows security challenges.
Ransomware Attacks on Automakers Double
Ransomware incidents targeting carmakers have doubled, raising alarms for smart vehicle security. 'Smart' cars are increasingly vulnerable in the expanding threat landscape.
Industry must enhance protections.
Iranian Hackers Active in Middle East Cyber Conflicts
While physical attacks between Iran and foes paused, Iranian hackers continue digital operations amid regional tensions. This persists as bombs and missiles halt.
Cybersecurity remains a key battleground.
International Takedown of 53 DDoS Domains, 4 Arrests
Authorities from 21 countries dismantled 53 domains and arrested four suspects in DDoS operations used by over 75,000 cybercriminals. Europol coordinated the effort.
This disrupts major cybercrime networks.
Starlink Outage Exposes US Navy Unmanned Vessel Vulnerability
A Starlink global outage halted US Navy unmanned surface vessels during a test, revealing single-point failure risks. Communications disrupted for nearly an hour off California.
Affects military operations reliant on satellite networks.
Commvault and NetApp Announce Cyber Resilience Alliance
Commvault and NetApp launched an integrated data protection platform combining recovery with AI-driven ransomware detection. Spans on-premises and cloud for immutable, recoverable data.
Enhances enterprise cyber resilience.
Exein Opens APAC Headquarters in Taipei
Embedded runtime cybersecurity leader Exein established its APAC HQ and Taipei office to expand in the region. Focuses on global cybersecurity solutions.
Strengthens presence amid rising threats.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Cyber Model
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 Cyber, a specialized AI model advancing cybersecurity applications. Part of rapid AI developments including agents SDK updates.
Impacts defensive AI strategies.