The Forgotten Software Problem: Why Abandoned Code Is Becoming Hackers' Favorite Entry Point
Hackers hijacked over 1,500 abandoned Arch Linux packages to steal credentials, proving forgotten software is now a prime cybersecurity attack vector.
82 articles
Hackers hijacked over 1,500 abandoned Arch Linux packages to steal credentials, proving forgotten software is now a prime cybersecurity attack vector.
Deepfake fraud now requires just one photo to steal millions, as AI-powered impersonation attacks surged 180 percent globally in 2025.
AI-powered fraud now dominates cybersecurity threats, with attackers using automated tools while defenders deploy AI triage systems to match machine speed.
Companies are deploying AI systems 82% faster than they can secure them, creating dangerous gaps that enable new deepfake fraud and cyberattacks.
A new survey reveals 85% of people cannot distinguish real from AI-generated content, up from 66% last year, as deepfake scams surge globally.
China-linked hackers drove 58% of state-sponsored tech attacks targeting AI systems, while North Korean groups used deepfakes to infiltrate companies.
Hong Kong's new AI cybersecurity rules target trust-based attacks that bypass firewalls, as brand impersonation surged 300% and regulators shift focus.
Conan O'Brien partners with Adaptive Security to create humor-based cybersecurity training as deepfake attacks surge 1,100% and threaten enterprises.
With 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs unfilled globally and AI-powered attacks surging, professionals with AI security skills earn premium salaries.
The $146 million deepfake detection market will reach $240 million by 2032, but experts warn AI threats are advancing faster than security tools.
AI scams using deepfake calls and fake news ads are evolving faster than defenses, with Google rolling out new detection tools to fight back.
AI models can now discover critical software vulnerabilities in days instead of months, forcing Congress to rethink cybersecurity defenses.
The EU AI Act now requires compliance for any organization whose AI systems affect EU users, regardless of where the company is based.
Generative AI enables fraudsters to create fake product defect images at scale, with 50% of merchant appeals in China now involving refund fraud.
AI-powered deepfake scams cost India $360 million as criminals use voice clones and fake videos to impersonate officials and steal billions.
Trump's new AI executive order ditches mandatory licensing for a voluntary cybersecurity framework, giving companies 30-day government access windows.
Financial institutions are breaking down departmental silos to combat AI-powered fraud projected to reach $40 billion by 2027 in the US alone.
The U.S. government now vets powerful AI models for up to one month before public release, as 61% of organizations report AI cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity experts warn that 16,000 exposed campaign credentials pose a bigger 2026 election threat than voting machine hacks.
AI helped researchers bypass Apple's M5 chip security in just one week, signaling a new arms race where vulnerabilities are found faster than ever.
Over 5,000 election-related domains registered in two months signal rising cybersecurity threats as AI makes phishing attacks easier and cheaper.
Manufacturing's AI adoption is creating unprecedented cybersecurity vulnerabilities as connected systems give attackers multiple entry points to disrupt.
India's cybersecurity agency demands 24/7 monitoring as AI cuts cyberattack timelines from weeks to hours, forcing enterprises to abandon periodic checks.
Russian hackers are using AI to build malware in hours instead of weeks, while most cybersecurity training remains stuck in annual checkbox exercises.
AI models now discover security vulnerabilities faster than teams can patch them, compressing the window between flaw discovery and exploitation.
Modern AI-generated deepfakes are so realistic that human detection accuracy has plummeted to 53.7%, barely better than chance.
UK regulators now hold corporate boards personally accountable for deepfake fraud with unlimited fines.
Cybercriminals are weaponizing AI to create convincing scams, deepfakes, and malware at scale.
As AI discovers thousands of code vulnerabilities faster than ever, security experts warn that automation without human judgment creates dangerous blind spots.
AI-generated deepfakes and industrial-scale fraud operations now generate more revenue than the entire global drug trade, forcing financial institutions to...
AI-powered cyber fraud is evolving faster than defenses, exploiting supply chain vulnerabilities and mimicking legitimate inputs.
A $300 million compliance startup was caught fabricating security certifications for 1,500+ companies.
Zoom partners with World to verify humans in meetings using facial recognition technology, addressing a growing threat of deepfake fraud that cost businesses...
As AI-generated content floods the internet, companies are racing to verify that real humans exist behind digital interactions.
UK government warns businesses about AI cyber threats, but experts say technical fixes alone won't work.
A critical architectural flaw in Anthropic's Model Context Protocol could expose millions of AI users to complete system takeover, yet the company refuses to...
Deepfakes are defeating multi-factor authentication systems designed to protect sensitive data.
KnowBe4 launches Agent Risk Manager to monitor and govern autonomous AI agents in real time, addressing a critical security gap as businesses shift from...
Starting February 2026, healthcare organizations must conduct AI-specific risk analyses for autonomous systems handling patient data.
Deepfake fraud is projected to cost the U.S. $40 billion by 2027, with 43% of finance professionals falling victim.
Recruitment fraud jumped 457% in four years to $501 million in 2024. AI-powered deepfakes, synthetic candidates, and recruiter impersonation now target job...
Injection attacks on iPhones surged 741% in 2025 as AI-generated deepfakes move beyond verification systems into corporate video calls.
Anthropic's Project Glasswing uses advanced AI to autonomously discover zero-day vulnerabilities in critical software before attackers exploit them, marking a...
AI is cutting healthcare breaches by 54%, but attackers are using identical technology to launch phishing campaigns with 450% higher success rates.
Family offices face a critical security crisis: 43% experienced cyberattacks in two years, with AI-driven deepfakes and phishing now the primary threat.
Enterprise cybersecurity is expanding beyond servers and endpoints to include AI tools, vendors, and connected devices.
Healthcare workers are secretly using unapproved AI tools, exposing patient data to breaches that cost $200,000 more than standard incidents.
Identity fraud losses exceeded $50 billion globally in 2025, but the real threat isn't volume anymore,it's precision.
A new AI-powered fraud tool called Jinkusu uses deepfakes and voice manipulation to bypass Know Your Customer verification systems at banks and crypto...
A $2.5 billion UK economic hit from one vendor breach shows supply chain vulnerabilities are now the weakest link in cybersecurity.