Russian hackers hijack internet traffic using vulnerable routers

The Russian state cyber group APT28 has been compromising routers to hijack web traffic and spy on victims, the UK’s The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned. Attackers are exploiting vulnerable routers to alter DHCP and DNS settings, redir… Continue reading Russian hackers hijack internet traffic using vulnerable routers

IT talent looks the other way as wireless security incidents pile up

Enterprise wireless networks are supporting a growing mix of devices and applications, increasing operational demand and security exposure. The 2026 Cisco State of Wireless report reflects these conditions through rising incident rates, higher costs, a… Continue reading IT talent looks the other way as wireless security incidents pile up

Claude Code source leak exploited to spread malware

A source code leak involving Anthropic’s Claude Code tool quickly escalated into a cybersecurity threat, as attackers seized on the exposed files to lure developers into downloading malware disguised as “unlocked” versions of the software. … Continue reading Claude Code source leak exploited to spread malware

Which messaging app takes the most limited approach to permissions on Android?

Messaging apps handle sensitive conversations, contacts, and media, and their behavior on a device varies in ways that affect privacy. An analysis of Android versions of Messenger, Signal, and Telegram shows that differences in permissions, background … Continue reading Which messaging app takes the most limited approach to permissions on Android?

DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy

Apple has extended security updates to a wider range of devices still running iOS 18, aiming to protect users from the DarkSword exploit kit. This is not the first time Apple has backported fixes for older devices based on vulnerability severity. Allow… Continue reading DarkSword exploit forces Apple to loosen its patching policy

TrueConf zero-day vulnerability exploited to target government networks

Suspected China-nexus attackers have leveraged a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-3502) in the TrueConf client application to distribute malware within government networks in Southeast Asia, Check Point researchers discovered. Malicious client update a… Continue reading TrueConf zero-day vulnerability exploited to target government networks

Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks

Google’s latest research suggests the cryptocurrency industry may have less time than expected to prepare for quantum computing. In a whitepaper, Google examines risks to elliptic curve cryptography, the system securing most blockchain networks. The re… Continue reading Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks