Hackers are exploiting FTP server banners to cover up malicious commands that deliver two previously undocumented remote access trojans named E4del and PINHOLE. The technique demonstrates how threat actors keep adapting their methods, targeting Windows systems in a novel way.
Iowa State University is expanding its state-supported and federally funded cyber resiliency program after a year of piloting. The initiative is now available to towns, counties, and schools across Iowa, aiming to boost security and preparedness in the information age.
California’s local governments are under siege from cyberattacks, as a recent breach in Suisun City demonstrates. While Governor Newsom touts an AI Cyber Defense Program, many fear these measures may be too bureaucratic and too late. With foreign hackers eyeing America’s largest state, critics warn that real solutions, not titles, are overdue.
Europe is reviewing decades-old space policy as satellites and orbital networks solidify their role in essential infrastructure. A new EU Space Act seeks to bolster security, sustainability, and reliability for years to come, underscoring the urgent need for independent access to the final frontier.
OpenAI is restricting the release of its newest ChatGPT model to customers approved by the Trump administration, reflecting growing concerns over security. The government’s evaluation underscores the delicate balance between AI innovation and national oversight.
In a startling new analysis, Modat has mapped close to one million internet-exposed video services, revealing that thousands are streaming live without any authentication. The uncovered feeds range from power infrastructure to server rooms and conflict zones, underscoring critical security vulnerabilities around the world.
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied and Integrated Security AISEC has formally joined the OpenTitan® project as an official security testing partner. This partnership aims to enhance the world’s first open-source silicon Root of Trust, combining Fraunhofer’s hardware evaluation expertise with OpenTitan’s pioneering open-silicon technology.
On this week’s “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” a trio of congressional voices—Representatives Ro Khanna, Jim Himes, and Don Bacon—tackled pressing political matters. The show also presented a look into the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with cybersecurity experts Chris Krebs and Ben Buchanan.
Industry and government voices are raising alarms over powerful AI models developing at lightning speed. Several sources, from Politico to TechInformed, warn that regulations have yet to solidify. The question remains whether mounting cybersecurity threats and governance gaps can be addressed in time.
The APWG 2026 Cybercrime Research Symposium has officially pushed its submission deadline to June 12, signaling a flexible and inclusive approach to gathering cybersecurity insights. As the conference enters its third decade, it continues to emphasize the theme of “Imagining Cybercrime’s Demise,” drawing global attention to the future of digital security.