Microsoft aims to speed Windows with 'leap forward' in WinUI 3 perf
Bittersweet post tells devs what they already knew: The framework is too slow
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Microsoft's MDASH AI System Finds 16 Windows Flaws Fixed in Patch Tuesday
Microsoft has unveiled a new multi-model artificial intelligence (AI)-driven system called MDASH to facilitate vulnerability discovery and remediation at scale, adding that it's be…
'FrostyNeighbor' APT Carefully Targets Govt Orgs in Poland, Ukraine
Attackers uniquely fingerprint victims before delivering spear-phishing payloads aimed at espionage, in the latest campaign from the Belarussian nation-state threat group.
Webinar Today: ROI for Cyber-Physical Security Programs
This webinar will help OT security teams and asset owners stop being cost centers and start being resilience drivers. The post Webinar Today: ROI for Cyber-Physical Security Progra…
SpaceX sets date for Starship test that asks: Did we break anything in the upgrade?
May 19 launch will put redesigned rocket, pad, and engines through their paces
Greater Manchester still says no to NHS data platform with Palantir at its heart
Public concern has only grown, says ICB, while evidence of benefits remains thin
LatAm Vibe Hackers Generate Custom Hacking Tools on the Fly
In the latest evolution of automated cyberattacks, threat actors heavily leveraged AI agents to support campaigns against entities in Mexico and Brazil.
China's 'FamousSparrow' APT Nests in South Caucasus Energy Firm
The cyberthreat group targets an Azerbaijani oil and gas firm with repeated attacks, as the China-linked actors extend targeting beyond hospitality, telecom, and government sectors…
Microsoft gives Windows Update a Ctrl-Z for bad drivers
Cloud-powered undo will roll back dodgy code without users or hardware partners lifting a finger
Azerbaijani Energy Firm Hit by Repeated Microsoft Exchange Exploitation
A threat actor with affiliations to China has been linked to a "multi-wave intrusion" targeting an unnamed Azerbaijani oil and gas company between late December 2025 and late Febru…
Foxconn confirms cyberattack claimed by Nitrogen ransomware gang
Foxconn, the world's largest electronics manufacturer, says some of its North American factories are now working to resume normal operations after a cyberattack. [...]
73 Seconds to Breach, 24 Hours to Patch: The Case for Autonomous Validation
Attackers can compromise systems in minutes while patching and response still take hours or days. Picus Security breaks down why autonomous validation is becoming critical for mode…
London cops hail fixed facial recognition cams after suspects collared every 35 mins
Croydon trial helped secure 173 arrests, though civil liberties groups remain unconvinced
Government to Scrutinize Instructure Over Canvas Disruption, Data Breach
The Committee on Homeland Security has requested to be briefed on the incident and Instructure’s remediation steps. The post Government to Scrutinize Instructure Over Canvas Disrup…
Cisco open-sources agentic AI security spec
Cisco has turned over an internally developed specification for agentic AI security evaluation to the GitHub open-source community. The Foundry Security Spec is meant to be used…
Microsoft says some users can't install Office on Windows 365 devices
Microsoft says some customers are experiencing issues downloading and installing Office on their Windows 365 devices. [...]
[Webinar] How Modern Attack Paths Cross Code, Pipelines, and Cloud
TL;DR: Stop chasing thousands of "toast" alerts. Join experts from Wiz to learn how hackers connect tiny flaws to build a "Lethal Chain" to your data—and how to break it. Register …
Linux gains more critical Windows apps: 3D Movie Maker and Space Cadet Pinball
Further demonstrating its role as industry default OS the versatility of modern porting tools
Most Remediation Programs Never Confirm the Fix Actually Worked
Security teams have never had better visibility into their environments and never been worse at confirming what they fix stays fixed. Mandiant's M-Trends 2026 report puts the mean …
716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach
The telehealth platform was hacked in January, and users’ personal information was exfiltrated from its systems. The post 716,000 Impacted by OpenLoop Health Data Breach appeared f…
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 is as Good as Mythos at Finding Security Vulnerabilities
The UK’s AI Security Institute evaluated GPT-5.5’s ability to find security vulnerabilities, and found that it is comparable to Claude Mythos. Note that the OpenAI model is general…
dBase debased: Database titan fades to black after 47 years
Blog post mourning decline appears to have helped knock what was left of the veteran app's online presence offline
Microsoft Patches 138 Vulnerabilities, Including DNS and Netlogon RCE Flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday released patches for 138 security vulnerabilities spanning its product portfolio, although none of them have been listed as publicly known or under active atta…
Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Click Outlook Vulnerability Threatening Enterprises
CVE-2026-40361 is similar to a vulnerability found a decade ago, BadWinmail, which at the time was dubbed an “enterprise killer”. The post Microsoft Patches Critical Zero-Click Out…
This browser add-in doesn't just hide ads, it tells you to OBEY
Chromium extension swaps promos for John Carpenter-style subliminal slogans
Fortinet, Ivanti Patch Critical Vulnerabilities
Successful exploitation of these flaws could lead to arbitrary code execution and information disclosure. The post Fortinet, Ivanti Patch Critical Vulnerabilities appeared first on…
SAP U-turn brings AI features to ECC and on-prem S/4HANA
CEO says there is 'no confusion at all' after cloud-only innovation plan drew flak
Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel and AMD Patch 70 Vulnerabilities
The two chip giants have published over two dozen advisories describing recently identified security defects. The post Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Intel and AMD Patch 70 Vulnerabiliti…
ZTE advances intelligent network monetization strategy at AGC2026, empowering ISPs for sustainable growth
Leveraging 10G PON, light OTN, and Wi-Fi 7 to modernize infrastructure and reduce operational costs for local operators
Civil servants to protest outside Capita AGM over pension shambles
Union demands government strips outsourcer of contract after delays, bereavement failures, and data breach