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BreachForums, one of the most well-known English-language cybercrime forums, has reportedly suffered a data breach, exposing user information after the site was taken offline once again. As reported by The Register, a database linked to the forum was leaked online, potentially revealing account details, private messages and metadata on close to 325,000 accounts. However, security researchers caution that while the leak may attract attention, its intelligence value and authenticity remain uncertain. Michael Tigges, Senior Security...

Pharmaceutical research teams face a constant challenge. They need fast, accurate documentation, but the writing process can slow things down. Research teams have to spend countless hours drafting clinical reports for regulatory agencies and double-checking details, buried under mountains of manual work. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing all this. It can cut the time spent on regulatory documentation by up to 40%, a case study on a specialised AI tool revealed. For busy research departments,...

The philosophy of data collection in cybersecurity has undergone a radical transformation over the last two years. For over a decade, organisations operated under the assumption that accumulating vast amounts of user information provided a competitive advantage and a foundation for future analytics.  However, as we move through 2026, this "collect everything" mindset has morphed into a significant liability, with CISOs now viewing data repositories as toxic assets that increase the attack surface. The shift...

As automated attack networks grow larger and more sophisticated, security teams are struggling to keep pace with a surge in malicious bot activity that is reshaping the DDoS threat landscape In December 2025, Solana experienced one of the largest DDoS attacks in history, with traffic peaking at 6 Tbps. Although the attack continued over more than a week, Solana reported zero network down time. Had the attack succeeded, it could have scammed everyday retail investors...

Government data has been stolen in a cyberattack, though officials say the risk to individuals remains low, according to a UK minister. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation and renewed warnings from cybersecurity experts about the long-term risks of state-linked digital espionage. Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirmed the breach in an interview with BBC Breakfast, saying officials moved quickly once the issue was identified. “An investigation is ongoing,” Bryant said, adding that the security...

UK-based AI safety and governance company CultureAI has been named as one of the participants in Microsoft’s newly launched Agentic Launchpad, a technology accelerator aimed at supporting startups working on advanced AI systems. The inclusion marks a milestone for CultureAI’s growth and signals broader industry interest in integrating AI safety and usage control into emerging autonomous AI ecosystems. The Agentic Launchpad is a collaborative programme from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and WeTransact designed to support software companies...

Keeper Security has announced a new integration with ServiceNow® IT Service Management (ITSM) and the Security Incident Response (SIR) module. The integration allows organisations to securely ingest security alerts from across the Keeper platform directly into ServiceNow, enabling faster and more consistent investigation of incidents tied to credentials, secrets and privileged access. Stolen credentials remain one of the most common entry points for cyber attackers. According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 60% of...

South Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, has been rocked by a massive data breach that exposed the personal details of nearly 34 million customers, forcing CEO Park Dae-jun to resign amid mounting scrutiny from regulators and the public. The breach, one of the most severe in South Korea’s history, reportedly included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and shipping details. While Coupang said that payment and login credentials were not compromised, the scale of the exposure...

Saviynt has today announced a $700M Series B Growth Equity Financing at a valuation of approximately $3 billion. Funds managed by KKR, a leading global investment firm, led the round with participation from Sixth Street Growth and TenEleven, as well as new funding from existing Series A investor Carrick Capital Partners. The investment reflects what many in the cybersecurity sector see as an accelerating shift: as organizations deploy generative AI, autonomous agents, and machine-driven workflows,...

Many Mac users continue to believe that macOS is a threat-free system. However, the reality differs. Imagine you're looking at images on your MacBook or working on anything important when your system starts acting strangely. Suspicious pop-ups appear. Your browser redirects you to unfamiliar sites. Performance drops dramatically. Mac-oriented threats have evolved in the same way as those targeting Windows or other systems. Today, understanding what types of malware exist, how they work, and what...