Security researchers discovered nine malicious .NET packages containing time-delayed destructive code. The packages have been downloaded nearly 10,000 times and specifically target industrial control systems and major databases. One package affecting Siemens PLCs could cause immediate safety failure
Identity theft and fraud cost Americans over $12.5 billion in 2024 alone. Data removal services claim they can protect your personal information from data brokers. But are these services actually effective at reducing your risk?
1Password has topped $400 million in annual recurring revenue and is weighing a potential IPO in 2026 or 2027. The company secured $950 million in funding and is valued at $6.8 billion.
Google Cloud Security warns that Europe will face increased cyber-physical attacks targeting energy grids, transport, and digital infrastructure in 2026. State actors like Russia and China are expected to combine cyber operations with information warfare to undermine public trust. The threats extend
Google’s blockbuster $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz has cleared its DOJ review but won’t finalize until 2026. The deal faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny in other jurisdictions, with a massive $3.2 billion breakup fee potentially at stake if the acquisition ultimately fails.
Armis has raised $435 million in a pre-IPO round that values the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The funding comes after the company reportedly received seven acquisition offers, including a potential $5 billion bid from private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
Deloitte has launched the first of nine satellites designed to hunt for hackers in orbit. The Silent Shield system comes as space-related cyber incidents surge 118% in 2025. This represents a fundamental shift in how we protect critical space infrastructure.
Hundreds of malicious apps bypassed Google’s security to reach the official Play Store, where they were downloaded millions of times. The energy sector saw a staggering 387% increase in mobile attacks, while manufacturing remained a prime target.
The Rust Foundation is launching a $625,000 annual fund to support key maintainers. This comes as the TARmageddon vulnerability exposes serious supply chain risks in the ecosystem. Both developments highlight Rust’s growing pains as adoption surges.
Microsoft’s cybersecurity team found hackers using OpenAI’s Assistants API as a command-and-control channel for malware. The backdoor, named SesameOp, enables threat actors to conduct espionage while hiding their activities. The vulnerable API is scheduled for replacement next year.
