Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
CISA adds actively exploited SolarWinds Serv-U flaw to KEV catalog
CISA added CVE-2026-28318, a high-severity SolarWinds Serv-U denial-of-service vulnerability, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog after evidence of active exploitation. The inclusion signals urgent patching priority for defenders because KEV entries are treated as confirmed real-world threats.
Thailand moves to sue Meta over scam ads on Facebook
Thailand’s consumer watchdog said it will sue Meta, alleging Facebook allowed scammers to use ads to defraud users and failed to protect consumers. The case highlights continuing pressure on major platforms to prevent fraud at scale and strengthen ad-screening controls.
U.S. lawmakers push bill to block state AI model regulation
A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers released draft legislation that would prohibit states from regulating the development of AI models. Tech firms welcomed the proposal, while consumer-rights groups criticized it as limiting state-level oversight of fast-moving AI systems.
Pentagon cyber unit builds homeland critical-infrastructure response framework
The Pentagon’s new Defense Cyber Defense Command is developing a framework for responding to cyberattacks against critical infrastructure in the U.S. homeland. The effort suggests a broader military role in coordinating defensive responses to major cyber incidents.
AI tools increasingly viewed as malicious hacking accelerants
Government agencies, cybersecurity companies, and threat researchers are investing heavily in studying how rapidly evolving AI tools can be used by attackers to break into organizations. The focus reflects concern that generative AI may lower the skill barrier for phishing, reconnaissance, and intrusion operations.
House Democrats target proposed CISA funding cut
House Democrats criticized a draft Republican DHS spending bill, saying it would cut $250 million from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The dispute underscores the political fight over how aggressively the U.S. should fund federal cyber defense and infrastructure protection.
Palantir executive emerges as contender for CISA director
The Trump administration is considering Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar to lead CISA, according to two sources familiar with the search. If chosen, the appointment would place a private-sector technology executive at the center of the federal civilian cybersecurity agency.
Russia seeks extremist designation for Belarusian Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow
Russia is moving to designate the Belarusian Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow as extremist organizations and ban their activity inside the country. The groups have previously claimed cyberattacks against critical infrastructure and government targets in Russia and Belarus.
Canada outlines sovereign AI push with cybersecurity implications
Canada announced plans to position itself as a leader among middle powers building sovereign AI capability. The move is strategically relevant to cybersecurity because sovereign AI programs usually bring new demands for secure infrastructure, data governance, and national resilience.
Cybersecurity demand strengthens as Rubrik reports record quarter
Rubrik said it posted its strongest quarter on record and raised guidance, with the company citing AI-driven demand for its products. The report suggests enterprise security spending remains resilient even amid broader market volatility.