Akira ransomware group has taken credit for hacking defense contractor BK Technologies, stealing 25GB of sensitive data including military contracts and employee information. The Florida-based company makes wireless communications equipment for government agencies. While the company contained the br
Check Point researchers discovered four critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that could have allowed attackers to impersonate executives and manipulate communications. The flaws enabled message editing without detection, notification spoofing, and caller identity forgery. Microsoft has patche
A serious bug in recent Windows updates is forcing BitLocker recovery screens on boot. Without the recovery key, users risk permanent data loss. Microsoft is rolling out a fix but many are already affected.
A previously unknown cyber actor has been targeting academics and foreign policy experts focused on Iran. The group used sophisticated social engineering tactics and blended techniques from multiple Iranian threat groups, making attribution difficult. Activity stopped in early August but infrastruct
CrowdStrike is expanding its AI agent ecosystem with new automation tools and a hybrid SOAR platform. The Charlotte Agentic SOAR platform represents a middle ground between traditional automation and full autonomy. Security teams get more AI assistance while maintaining human oversight.
Google confirmed its $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz has cleared DOJ review and expects to close in 2026. The deal faces additional regulatory scrutiny and carries a massive $3.2 billion breakup fee if blocked. This would be Google’s largest acquisition ever.
Armis has secured a massive $435 million pre-IPO funding round, boosting its valuation to $6.1 billion. The company is now targeting a public listing in late 2026 or early 2027, a path its CEO calls his “personal dream.”
Marks & Spencer’s April cyberattack will cost the retailer £136 million total, with immediate profits tumbling 55.4% to £184.1 million. The company recorded £101.6 million in charges for the first half and expects another £34 million, though insurance will cover up to £100 million of the costs.
SMS fraud losses are predicted to fall from $80 billion in 2025 to $71 billion in 2026. Improved operator security and declining message volumes are making life harder for scammers. But new threats are emerging through RCS and sophisticated phishing platforms.
The CISO role has transformed dramatically since 2008, moving from technical implementation to strategic business partnership. At Mashreq Bank, this means embedding security into business decisions from the start and using innovative funding approaches.
