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Attackers Can Abuse Cortex XDR Live Response as Covert C2 Channel, Researchers Warn

February 26, 2026 0

Security researchers have uncovered a technique that allows attackers to abuse Cortex XDR’s Live Response feature as a covert command-and-control (C2) channel - effectively turning...

Critical Alert: Cisco SD-WAN Authentication Bypass (CVSS 10.0) Actively Exploited

Authentication Systems February 26, 2026

Conference & Events

Cyber Envoys to Convene in Abu Dhabi as UAE Leads Global Cyber Diplomacy Ahead of GISEC 2026

On 28 January 2026, Abu Dhabi will host one of the most discreet yet strategically significant cybersecurity gatherings of the year. The Cyber Envoy’s...

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Authentication Systems

Critical Alert: Cisco SD-WAN Authentication Bypass (CVSS 10.0) Actively Exploited

Cisco has issued a critical security advisory warning of...

Banking & Cybersecurity

Malicious NuGet Package Impersonates Stripe, Attempts to Steal API Keys from Developers

A new software supply chain threat has emerged, this...

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Banking & Cybersecurity

Refund Scam Impersonates Avast to Steal Credit Card Data from French-Speaking Users

A new and highly convincing refund scam is targeting...

Security Operation Center

Attackers Can Abuse Cortex XDR Live Response as Covert C2 Channel, Researchers Warn

Security researchers have uncovered a technique that allows attackers...

Technology & Telecom

Broadcom Issues High-Severity Advisory for VMware Aria Operations Flaws (CVE-2026-22719, -22720, -22721)

Broadcom has released a critical security advisory addressing multiple...

AI & Cybersecurity

Google Blocks 1.75 Million Malicious Apps in 2025 as AI Supercharges Android Security

In a year where cybercriminals increasingly weaponized artificial intelligence...

Application Security

Windows Remote Access Flaw Allows Denial-of-Service Attacks on Unpatched Systems

Microsoft has disclosed a Windows Remote Access Connection Manager...

Authentication Systems

Re-Emerging Telegram Phishing Campaign Hijacks User Authorization Prompts

Attackers are abusing Telegram’s own login and authorization workflows...

Cyberespionage Spying

NATION-STATE CYBERATTACKS – The Shadow Campaigns: Uncovering a Global Espionage Machine

A previously unknown state-aligned cyberespionage group has quietly compromised...

Breached

eScan Confirms Update Infrastructure Incident, Assures Customers No Product Vulnerability

eScan has confirmed a temporary security incident affecting part...

Application Security

Popular Developer Tool Notepad++ Targeted in State-Sponsored Supply Chain Attack

Notepad++, one of the world’s most widely used open-source...

Press Release

Saintynet Cybersecurity and Innovate LLC-FZ Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Secure Communications and IT Management Across EMEA

PRESS RELEASE Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 29 January 2029:...

Conference & Events

Cyber Diplomacy Takes Center Stage Ahead of GISEC Global 2026 at Cyber Envoys’ Breakfast Briefing

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue it...

Press Release

Saintynet Cybersecurity – Sainttly Group and BBH Consulting Group Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cybersecurity Training Across UAE and Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 January 2026: Saintynet...

Conference & Events

Cyber Envoys to Convene in Abu Dhabi as UAE Leads Global Cyber Diplomacy Ahead of GISEC 2026

On 28 January 2026, Abu Dhabi will host one...

Technology & Telecom

Microsoft Office Flaw Actively Exploited to Bypass Built-In Security Protections

Microsoft has disclosed an actively exploited security vulnerability in...

Patch

Windows January 2026 Security Update Triggers Boot Failures on Some Windows 11 Devices

routine Patch Tuesday update has turned into a...

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Middle East

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Cyber Diplomacy Takes Center Stage Ahead of GISEC Global 2026 at Cyber Envoys’ Breakfast Briefing

Cybercory Team - January 29, 2026

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue it has become a diplomatic, economic, and geopolitical priority. That...

Cyber Envoys to Convene in Abu Dhabi as UAE Leads Global Cyber Diplomacy Ahead of GISEC 2026

Cybercory Team - January 27, 2026

On 28 January 2026, Abu Dhabi will host one of the most discreet yet strategically significant cybersecurity gatherings...

UAE Ministry of Defence and EDGE to Host Coding and Cyber Challenges at UMEX 2026

January 19, 2026

Intersec 2026 Returns to Dubai: Where Global Security, Cyber Resilience, and Innovation Converge

January 5, 2026

The Middle East’s Cybersecurity Calendar: Top 10 Must-Attend Events for Security Leaders in 2026

January 3, 2026

Merak Capital Invests SAR 203 Million in DSShield to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Backbone

January 1, 2026

Kaspersky Survey: 92% of UAE Users Plan to Use AI During the Holidays – Convenience Rises, So Do Cyber Risks

December 24, 2025

AmiViz Sets the Stage for Next-Gen Cybersecurity at Black Hat MEA 2025 with AI-Powered Innovations

November 26, 2025

AI & Cybersecurity

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Google Blocks 1.75 Million Malicious Apps in 2025 as AI Supercharges Android Security

Cybercory Team - February 23, 2026

In a year where cybercriminals increasingly weaponized artificial intelligence to launch more convincing scams and stealthier malware, Google has dramatically scaled its...

Deepfakes & Hyper-Phishing: Winning the AI Arms Race

February 5, 2026

Kaspersky Warns of Scam Exploiting OpenAI’s Teamwork Features

January 21, 2026

ChatGPT to Test Ads – OpenAI Promises Privacy, Transparency, and Answer Independence

January 16, 2026

SentinelOne Sets the Stage for AI-Driven Cyber Defense at Black Hat MEA 2025

November 25, 2025

The Top 10s

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Shielding Your Inbox: Top 10 Email Security Gateway Solutions in 2024

Ouaissou DEMBELE - June 12, 2024

Our inboxes are gateways to our personal and professional lives. They hold sensitive information, access credentials, and confidential communications. With phishing attacks,...

Fortressing Your Business Data: Top 10 Most Secure ERP Systems in 2024

June 11, 2024

The Digital Fortress: Top 10 Most Secure Operating Systems in 2024

June 10, 2024

Guarded Gates: Top Best 10 Secure Email Services in 2024

June 10, 2024

Securing the Gateway: Top Best 10 Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) in 2024

June 8, 2024

Africa

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Africa

NATION-STATE CYBERATTACKS IN AFRICA – Shadow Campaigns and the New Digital Scramble for Strategic Resources, Part 2

Africa

Gov’t to Establish National Cybersecurity Agency to Protect Kenyans’ Data

Africa

Hackers Breach Multiple Kenyan Government Websites, Temporarily Seize Presidency Portal

America

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America

TikTok Creates USDS Joint Venture to Secure U.S. Data and Algorithm Amid Regulatory Pressure

America

Betterment Confirms Hacker Gained System Access, Issues Critical Security Update to Customers

Asia

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Asia

Largest Multi-Agency Cyber Operation Launched to Counter APT Threat to Singapore’s Telecom Sector

Asia

Tudou Guarantee Winds Down After $12 Billion in Illicit Transactions, Shaking Southeast Asia’s Scam Economy

AI & Cybersecurity

China Tightens Cybersecurity Law to Rein in AI and Strengthen Incident Reporting

How To

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How To

How to identify fake social media profiles? A Guide to Unmasking the Imposters & Identifying Fake Social Media Profiles

How To

How to avoid social engineering scams on social media?: The Social Siren Song

How To

How To Avoid Online Shopping Scams?: The Siren Song of Savings

How To

How to protect your credit card information online?: Fort Knox for Your Wallet

What Is

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DoS & DDoS

Under Siege: Understanding DoS and DDoS Attacks in Cybersecurity

What Is

What Is VPN? Tunneling Through the Web: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is

What Is A Computer Virus? The Invisible Invaders: A Comprehensive Guide

What Is

What Is Ransomware? Held Hostage in the Digital Age: Understanding the Threat

Europe

The Government Cyber Action Plan: Strengthening Resilience Across the UK

Cybercory Team - January 9, 2026

Europe

Europe Launches First Multi-Satellite Cybersecurity Challenge, Pioneering a New Era in Space Defence

Ouaissou DEMBELE - November 11, 2025

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Oceania

America

US Deports Notorious Australian Hacker After Landmark Cybercrime Conviction

DENVER/ADELAIDE – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Data Breach

Australia’s Privacy Alarm Bells: A Deep Dive into the Notifiable Data Breaches Report (July-December 2024)

In an era where cyber threats are escalating with...

Banking & Finance

ASIC Sues FIIG Securities Over Cybersecurity Failures Leading to Data Theft

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched...

Education System

Cybersecurity Breach at the University of Notre Dame Australia: Investigation Underway

The University of Notre Dame Australia is currently investigating...

Australia

Bunnings Faces Privacy Backlash Over Facial Recognition Technology Use

Bunnings Group Limited, a prominent retail chain in Australia,...

Hacked - Breached

Breached

eScan Confirms Update Infrastructure Incident, Assures Customers No Product Vulnerability

America

Betterment Confirms Hacker Gained System Access, Issues Critical Security Update to Customers

Breached

Cognizant Hit With US Lawsuits After TriZetto Healthcare Data Breach

Breached

F5 Confirms Nation-State Cyberattack on Product Development Systems – Here’s What You Need to Know and Do

Breached

Discord Confirms Third-Party Security Breach Exposing 70,000 User ID Photos

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Zero-Day

Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Critical WatchGuard Firebox VPN Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild

Application Security

Final Patch Tuesday of 2025: Microsoft Releases 57 Security Updates, Including Actively Exploited Zero-Day and Critical Vulnerabilities Across Windows and Chromium-Based Edge

Patch

Breaking News: Chrome Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild – Urgent Update Released

Europe

Dutch NCSC Confirms Advanced Zero-Day Attacks on Citrix NetScaler: Multiple Critical Organizations Breached

Patch

Apple Urges Immediate Update as July 2025 Security Patches Address Multiple Zero‑Days

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Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain & Crypto Security

CPX Unveils Crypto Defense Solution to Fortify Security in the Digital Asset Ecosystem

Banking & Finance

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge Returns to Power the Next Era of Digital Assets

Blockchain & Crypto Security

Microsoft Takes Down 338 Websites to Disrupt RaccoonO365 Phishing Empire

Blockchain & Crypto Security

Google Play Enforces Stricter Global Licensing Rules for Cryptocurrency Apps

Application Security

Securing Kubernetes: Understanding and Mitigating Threats to Containerized Environments

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Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud to Steal Microsoft 365 Credentials

Cloud Security

Phishing Campaign Abuses Google Cloud Automation to Slip Past Security Defenses

Cloud Security

Open Letter to Samsung: A Growing Outcry Over Forced Israeli-Founded Bloatware in the WANA Region

Application Security

One Token to Rule Them All: Critical Entra ID Flaw Could Have Exposed Every Tenant

AI & Cybersecurity

Ooredoo and Qatar Airways Sign MoU to Establish Qatar as Regional AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity Innovation Hub

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Ransomware

Africa

Senegal’s Tax Authority Hit by Massive Cyberattack: Experts Warn of Deeper Crisis if Action Isn’t Taken

Europe

Akira Ransomware Attack Forces 158-Year-Old KNP Logistics to Shut Down in the UK

AI & Cybersecurity

PromptLock: ESET Uncovers First Known AI-Powered Ransomware

Africa

African Authorities Dismantle Massive Cybercrime Networks in INTERPOL-Led Crackdown

Advanced Persistent Threat

New Charon Ransomware Adopts Earth Baxia APT Techniques to Target Enterprises

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Taming the Overshare: 10 Steps to Control Your Digital Footprint and Protect Your Privacy

In the age of social media and endless online services, sharing feels almost ingrained in our digital DNA. We post photos, update statuses, and...

Data Security

Breached Not Broken: 10 Steps to Navigate the Data Minefield and Protect Yourself

In the digital age, our lives are intricately woven into the fabric of the internet. We share our data with abandon, trusting companies and...

Africa

Cybersecurity Awareness 10 -Dodging the Digital Devils: 10 Tips to Avoid Financial Frauds and Ticketing Scams at AFCON 2024

As the anticipation for AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast reaches fever pitch, fans from across the continent gear up to witness the beautiful game...

Asia

AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 9 – Share the Excitement, Not Your Privacy: Responsible Social Media Sharing at the AFC Asian Cup

The electrifying atmosphere of the AFC Asian Cup 2024 in Qatar promises unforgettable memories. Sharing those moments with friends and family online is natural,...

Asia

AsianCup2024inQatar Cybersecurity Awareness 8 – Be a Cybersecurity Hero: Report Suspicious Activity at the AFC Asian Cup!

The thrill of packed stadiums, the electrifying atmosphere, and the shared passion for football – the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar promises an unforgettable...

America

Don’t Let Hackers Exploit Your Mobile: Secure Your Devices from the Actively Attacked Ivanti EPMM Vulnerability!

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stern warning: a critical vulnerability affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron...

Breached

Payoneer Accounts in Argentina Targeted: 2FA Bypassed, Funds Drained – Stay Secure!

A recent wave of cyberattacks has sent shockwaves through Argentina, targeting Payoneer accounts and draining funds despite seemingly secure two-factor authentication (2FA) protection. This...

Network Security

Wi-Fi Warriors: 10 Tips to Secure Your Connection in a Wireless World

We live in a wireless world, our lives tethered to the invisible currents of Wi-Fi. While this technological wave offers boundless convenience, it also...

Application Security

Don’t Be a Patch Procrastinator: Why Software Updates Matter More Than Ever

In the bustling digital metropolis, software reigns supreme. From operating systems powering our devices to applications fueling our work and leisure, software is the...

Africa

Cybersecurity Awareness 9 -Guarded Glory: 10 Cybersecurity Tips for High-Profile Individuals at AFCON 2024

As the spotlight shines on AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast, players, coaches, and other high-profile individuals prepare to take center stage. But beyond the...

Mobile & BYOD Security

Fort Knox in Your Pocket: 10 Steps to Secure Your Mobile Devices

In today's hyperconnected world, our mobile devices are more than just phones; they're digital vaults crammed with sensitive information, from banking details to personal...

Bug Bounty

Unveiling the Bug Bounty Battleground: Top Platforms of 2023 Analyzed

Bug bounty programs have become a cornerstone of proactive cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes. These programs incentivize ethical hackers to find and report...

Application Security

Click with Caution: A Guide to Downloading Apps Safely in a Minefield of Malware

In the bustling marketplace of app stores, millions of colorful icons beckon, promising entertainment, productivity, and anything you can imagine. But amidst the endless...

Africa