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Global covers major cybersecurity developments worldwide, from breaches and threat campaigns to regulation, security research, cloud, AI and emerging technology risks. The section connects international incidents and industry shifts with practical context for security leaders while keeping the focus on verified developments relevant to modern organisations and digital infrastructure.

Fake LastPass Authenticator Installer Uses Microsoft-Signed Driver to Disable Security Software and Steal Passwords

A fake LastPass Authenticator installer available on GitHub has been found to install a Windows kernel driver that disables antivirus and other security software,...

AI-Driven Research Uncovers HEIF Heist Vulnerability in Popular Software Decoders

Researchers have identified a significant vulnerability, dubbed the "HEIF Heist," in popular software decoding tools that could expose major internet platforms and enterprise services...

Hacking group NightEagle expands operations from China to target Russian companies

A cyberespionage group known as NightEagle, or APT-Q-95, has expanded its operations from targeting sensitive technology and defense organizations in China to Russian companies,...

Surge in AI-Driven Vulnerabilities Leads to Record Number of CVEs, Straining Cybersecurity Resources

Recent developments in cybersecurity have revealed a significant surge in vulnerabilities driven by artificial intelligence (AI), leading to a record number of Common Vulnerabilities...

Researchers Exploit OpenAI Forum Flaw to Access Internal ChatGPT Account

Researchers have exploited a vulnerability in OpenAI's community forum, hosted by Discourse, to gain unauthorized access to an internal ChatGPT account belonging to an...

Webinar to Address Exploitability of New CVEs Amid Rising AI Threats

A new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) has been identified, raising concerns among cybersecurity professionals regarding its potential exploitability. As reported by The Hacker...

Countries Respond to UN Report on North Korean IT Worker Exploitation with Legal Actions

Multiple countries have initiated legal actions against North Koreans and local facilitators following a United Nations report detailing Pyongyang's illicit IT worker scheme. The...

Ransomware Developer Sentenced to 13 Years in Switzerland Amid Rising Cyber Threats

A Ukrainian IT specialist has been sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison by a Zurich court for his role in developing ransomware that...

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