Latest Internet & Cybersecurity News
Global Logistics Giant Kuehne+Nagel Hit by Ransomware
Kuehne+Nagel suffered a sophisticated ransomware attack encrypting regional servers, disrupting real-time shipment tracking and forcing manual operations. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in logistics supply chains.
No ransom details or group claim reported yet.
Covenant Health Ransomware Breach Exposes 478,000 Patients
Covenant Health revealed a May 2025 ransomware intrusion exposed data of 478,000 individuals, including names, SSNs, insurance, and treatment info. The ransomware group claimed responsibility and leaked data after alleged non-payment.
This underscores expanding breach scopes in healthcare forensics.
BreachForums Data Breach Exposes 324,000 Users
A January 2026 breach compromised data on nearly 324,000 BreachForums users, undermining Dark Web anonymity. This incident aids law enforcement investigations into cybercrime forums.
Exposed data weakens operational security for illicit actors.
Cyber Fraud Overtakes Ransomware as Top CEO Concern
World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 reports cyber-enabled fraud and phishing now top business leaders' worries, affecting 77% with increases. CEOs rank it above ransomware, causing financial losses and trust erosion.
73% know someone impacted personally or professionally.
WEF: AI Accelerates Cybersecurity Risks in 2026
94% of leaders expect AI to shape cybersecurity most in 2026, with 87% facing rising AI vulnerabilities last year. AI powers threats like scaled social engineering and deepfakes, while aiding defenses.
Concerns include data leakage and model misuse.
Ransomware Remains Top CISO Concern Despite Fraud Rise
CISOs prioritize ransomware over fraud and supply chain risks per WEF 2026 report. In 2025, exploited vulnerabilities drove 32% of ransomware successes.
CEOs shifted focus, but operational threats persist.
ColdFusion Servers Face Coordinated Exploitation Wave
Adobe ColdFusion servers targeted by rapid exploitation of multiple vulnerabilities in automated campaigns. Attacks cycle through CVEs for initial access during low staffing periods.
Patching one vulnerability insufficient against spray-and-pray tactics.
G7 Releases Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap for Finance
G7 Cyber Expert Group issued a roadmap for transitioning financial sector to quantum-resilient encryption. Quantum computers threaten current tools, requiring coordinated preparation.
Co-chaired by U.S. Treasury and Bank of England.
WhatsApp Patches Device Fingerprinting Vulnerability
WhatsApp fixed flaws allowing attackers to infer device/OS details from phone numbers alone. This metadata aids spyware targeting by improving payload selection.
Reduces reconnaissance failure rates for advanced campaigns.
Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Cybersecurity Strategies
Two-thirds of CEOs adjusted cyber strategies due to geopolitical volatility, focusing on nation-state threats and intelligence. Large global firms increase government engagement and threat intel.
Confidence in incident response erodes amid hybrid threats.
AI Deepfakes Surge in Executive Impersonation Attacks
Threat actors use AI-generated deepfake audio/video to impersonate executives and officials, driving scam surges. This ties into WEF-noted AI weaponization for social engineering.
Insurers highlight rapid adoption in 2026 risks.
Cyber-Enabled Fraud Hits Executives and Households
CEOs report personal exposure to phishing, payment fraud, and identity theft, linked to AI scaling. Fraud growth distorts markets and affects daily lives across demographics.
Law enforcement boosts international disruptions but crime scales faster.