From The Hacker News – ⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact

From The Hacker News – ⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact

Cyber threats today don't just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our
From The Hacker News – Debunking the AI Hype: Inside Real Hacker Tactics

From The Hacker News – Debunking the AI Hype: Inside Real Hacker Tactics

Is AI really reshaping the cyber threat landscape, or is the constant drumbeat of hype drowning out actual, more tangible, real-world dangers? According to Picus Labs’ Red Report 2025 which analyzed over one million malware samples, there's been no significant surge, so far, in AI-driven attacks. Yes, adversaries are definitely continuing to innovate, and while AI will certainly start playing a
From The Hacker News – AI and Security – A New Puzzle to Figure Out

From The Hacker News – AI and Security – A New Puzzle to Figure Out

AI is everywhere now, transforming how businesses operate and how users engage with apps, devices, and services. A lot of applications now have some Artificial Intelligence inside, whether supporting a chat interface, intelligently analyzing data or matching user preferences. No question AI benefits users, but it also brings new security challenges, especially Identity-related security
From The Hacker News – AI-Powered Social Engineering: Reinvented Threats

From The Hacker News – AI-Powered Social Engineering: Reinvented Threats

The foundations for social engineering attacks – manipulating humans – might not have changed much over the years. It’s the vectors – how these techniques are deployed – that are evolving. And like most industries these days, AI is accelerating its evolution.  This article explores how these changes are impacting business, and how cybersecurity leaders can respond. Impersonation attacks: