Online anonymity is under unprecedented attack worldwide according to new research. Governments are blocking VPNs, weakening encryption, and requiring identity verification just to post content. The consequences for privacy and free speech are becoming increasingly severe.
Google has taken legal action to dismantle the Lighthouse phishing kit allegedly operated by Chinese cybercriminals. The service offered over 600 fraudulent website templates and was linked to 32,094 distinct USPS phishing sites. The lawsuit aims to disrupt a sophisticated smishing operation targeti
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly with AI creating both new threats and defenses. CRN’s Stellar Startups list highlights 45 emerging security vendors solution providers should watch as high-profile attacks continue making headlines.
Legal teams are no longer just contract reviewers—they’re becoming central players in cybersecurity strategy. According to Palo Alto Networks’ managing senior counsel, legal should be involved from product ideation through customer relationships. Here’s why transparency is the new currency of trust
The Washington Post has confirmed that sensitive personal data of nearly 10,000 employees and contractors was stolen through the Oracle EBS vulnerability. Attackers accessed names, bank account numbers, and Social Security numbers between July 10 and August 22. The breach is part of a wider campaign
Seismic has secured $10 million in funding led by a16z crypto to help fintech companies protect customer data. The startup partners with companies like Brookwell to process stablecoin payments through private blockchain infrastructure. They’re competing against Stripe-backed Tempo in the growing cry
Google has filed a major lawsuit against a cybercriminal organization dubbed the “Smishing Triad” that used a phishing-as-a-service platform called Lighthouse to target over a million victims across 120 countries. The group impersonated trusted brands like E-ZPass and USPS to steal sensitive financi
SentinelOne is making major moves in AI security and autonomous security operations, earning strong praise from solution provider partners. The company’s acquisitions and platform expansion are creating significant growth opportunities in the channel.
A critical Samsung vulnerability exploited since mid-2024 has been added to CISA’s must-patch list. The zero-day allowed spyware deployment through malicious WhatsApp images targeting Middle Eastern victims. Federal agencies have until December 1 to address the threat.
The drone threat is escalating far beyond battlefields, with thousands of unauthorized flights over NFL stadiums and critical infrastructure. Western nations are realizing their defenses are inadequate against this rapidly evolving danger. The urgency is creating massive demand for counter-drone tec
