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Last updated: 04:59 AM IST Β· August 14, 2026

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Major Security Companies Snap Up Smaller Firms in Massive July Acquisition Wave

Six major cybersecurity leaders announced 21 acquisitions in July 2026, reshaping the industry landscape.

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General2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Digital Defenses Under Pressure as Attack Methods Grow More Sophisticated

Security experts warn that hackers are evolving faster than organizations can defend themselves, creating dangerous gaps in protection.

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Microsoft Closes Critical Security Hole Used by State-Sponsored Hackers

Microsoft patches dangerous vulnerability exploited by Jewelbug espionage group targeting governments and stealing cryptocurrency.

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Government Email System Infiltrated as Criminals Exploit Security Vulnerabilities for Dual Attack

Cybercriminals breached government email systems while simultaneously running cryptocurrency scams, using basic restart techniques to bypass security tools.

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Akira Gang Bypasses Security Tools, Steals Files but Leaves Systems Unencrypted

Criminal hackers find workaround to disable protective software, successfully stealing data while encryption attack fails.

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AI2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Ukrainian Authorities Dismantle Massive Scam Operation Using Fake Security Warnings

Ukraine shuts down 94 fraudulent call centers that tricked millions with fake device warnings, seizing millions in stolen funds.

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Apple Warns Users of Targeted Spyware Designed to Steal Personal Data

Apple notifies customers about mercenary surveillance software targeting specific individuals worldwide.

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Security2026-08-14 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Microsoft SharePoint Under Fire as Hackers Weaponize Security Flaw Following Public Exploit Release

Cybercriminals actively exploiting SharePoint authentication weakness after proof-of-concept code went public.

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Security2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

New Mobile Payment Attack Combines Two Tools to Empty Customer Bank Cards

Cybercriminals weaponize NFC relay malware with remote control software to drain payment card details in real time.

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Security2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Fraudsters Using Smartphone Malware to Steal Credit Cards and Open Unauthorized Loans

Cybercriminals exploit cloud portal weaknesses to harvest payment data and commit identity theft at scale.

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Security2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Hackers Breach Popular Business Software Platforms, Stealing Customer Data

Criminal group exploits vulnerabilities in widely-used enterprise software to access sensitive company information.

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Cloud2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Adobe Releases Critical Security Updates for Two Major Enterprise Platforms

Adobe fixes severe vulnerabilities in ColdFusion and Campaign Classic as silent cyberattacks grow more dangerous than noisy ones.

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General2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Major AI Companies' Advanced Reasoning Systems Exposed Hidden Data Through Session Records

Security researchers discovered that leading AI firms failed to properly protect sensitive internal processes, exposing passwords and API keys.

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AI2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Top AI Companies Face New Security Gap Where Less Powerful Models Can Peek at Advanced Competitors' Inner Workings

Researchers discover vulnerability in OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google systems allowing inferior AI to reverse-engineer superior models' decision-making processes.

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Networking2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

Hundreds of Fake Chrome Safety Tools Secretly Redirect Your Internet Traffic

Over 700 Chrome extensions have been discovered secretly funneling user data through unauthorized servers, posing privacy risks.

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Security2026-08-13 Β· 05:02 AM IST

North Korean Hackers Breach Windows Systems Using Never-Before-Seen Vulnerability

Lazarus group exploits unpublished Windows flaw to seize full control of computers and install persistent malware backdoors.

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Security2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Criminal Gang Disguises Malware as Popular Security Tool to Trap System Administrators

Cybercriminals are spreading infected versions of WireGuard VPN software to compromise IT workers and deploy ransomware attacks.

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Security2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

New Ransomware Strain Hides Behind Blockchain Technology to Evade Law Enforcement

DeadLock ransomware exploits blockchain's decentralized nature to avoid being shut down by authorities.

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General2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Google's Chrome Browser Now Blocks Billions of Spammy Phone Alerts Daily

Google reports blocking 7 billion unwanted notifications per day on Android devices through Chrome's new anti-abuse system.

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Security2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Russian Hackers Pose as Job Recruiters to Deploy Malware Against Ukrainian Tech Workers

Nation-state attackers use fake recruitment offers to install dangerous software on computers of IT employees in Ukraine.

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Networking2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Russian Hackers Exploit Zoom Drawing Feature to Hijack Video Calls and Steal Access

Threat group linked to Sandworm discovered weaponizing Zoom's annotation tool in targeted attacks using fake job offers.

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Cloud2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Zoom Meeting Security Risk: Attackers Could Take Control of Your Video Client

Security experts warn that flaws in Zoom's annotation tools may allow meeting participants to seize control of other attendees' applications.

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General2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Dangerous Android Malware Exploits Fresh Windows Security Flaw Within Days of Patch Release

Cybercriminals weaponized a Microsoft kernel vulnerability hours after Tuesday's patch, enabling advanced botnet attacks.

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Security2026-08-12 Β· 04:59 AM IST

Microsoft Releases Massive Security Update to Fix Nearly 400 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical Driver Flaw Already Being Exploited

Microsoft addresses 398 security holes in latest patch, with one Windows driver vulnerability already under active attack by criminals.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

WordPress Plugin Maker Breached, Attackers Secretly Create Admin Accounts

Hackers infiltrated BdThemes infrastructure and planted backdoor access into WordPress sites using compromised software updates.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Gives Attackers Hidden Control Over Websites

Attackers exploited BdThemes plugins to create secret administrator accounts, potentially affecting thousands of WordPress sites worldwide.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

Polish Power Facility Falls Victim to Cyberattack Through Supposedly Secure Private Network

Cybercriminals successfully infiltrated a Polish energy facility by exploiting vulnerabilities in a private cellular network meant to be protected.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

Researchers Uncover New Methods to Crack Modern Password-Free Login Systems

Security experts warn that passkeysβ€”the next-generation login technologyβ€”face unexpected vulnerabilities that could let hackers gain unauthorized access.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

North Korean Hackers Deploy Custom AI Tools to Streamline Cyber Attacks Without Internet

Kimsuky group creates offline artificial intelligence to automate phishing campaigns and malware creation, reducing detection risk.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

Chinese Cybercriminals Switch to New Ransomware Weapon in Latest Attack Campaign

Microsoft reveals financially-driven hackers from China are now using a fresh encryption tool called StormEncryptor instead of their older methods.

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Security2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

Chinese Hackers Weaponize New Ransomware Variant Through Management Software Vulnerability

New ransomware strain linked to China exploits software management flaw as AI accelerates code production faster than security teams can manage.

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AI2026-08-11 Β· 04:37 AM IST

AI Development Speed Creates Security Crisis: Developers Shipping Code 50 Times Faster Than Safety Checks Can Keep Up

Rapid AI-powered coding tools are accelerating development cycles, but security practices haven't caught up, creating major vulnerabilities.

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Cloud2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

AWS Launches Simplified Lambda Deployment and Expands AI Model Access in Major Cloud Update

Amazon Web Services introduces faster serverless setup tools and integrates latest OpenAI models into its AI platform, signaling major push toward developer convenience.

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Cloud2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

AWS Expands Global Reach with Athens Hub While Launching Advanced AI Tools for Developers

Amazon Web Services rolls out new regional infrastructure and AI capabilities to serve more developers worldwide.

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Cloud2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Amazon Makes Major Moves on AI Affordability and Database Innovation

AWS slashes AI model costs, upgrades monitoring tools, and adds lightning-fast search to DynamoDB.

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General2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Amazon Makes Vector Search Instant and Unlimited With DynamoDB Overhaul

AWS upgrades DynamoDB to handle AI-powered searches across massive datasets without slowdowns, changing how businesses find relevant information at lightning speed.

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AI2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Amazon Bedrock Adds Always-On Computing for AI Agents That Stay Ready 24/7

AWS introduces persistent compute environments for production AI agents, enabling continuous operation without startup delays.

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General2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Notorious Phone-Based Extortion Ring Operates Under Multiple Disguises After Harvesting Millions

Criminal group using voice calls to extort victims has rebranded multiple times while expanding its operations globally.

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Security2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Cybercriminals Expand Attacks on Finance, Infrastructure While AI-Generated Content Complicates Security Reporting

Hackers target Wall Street firms and port systems as fake AI content strains corporate bug bounty programs.

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Cloud2026-08-10 Β· 04:51 AM IST

Major Security Holes Found in Belgian Digital ID System Affecting Millions

Belgian authorities discover serious flaws in eID software used by banks and government agencies serving 2 million citizens.

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