**Microsoft Starts NTLM Phase Out Moving to Kerberos** *What CISOs, CEOs, and Security Leaders Need to Know Now* **Introduction** What happens when a legacy authentication protocol that’s been in use for over 30 years is suddenly on the way out? Microsoft recently announced the phased retirement of NTLM (NT LAN Read more…
**Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, and Emerging Threats** In today’s fast-paced cyber landscape, staying ahead of evolving threats isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Just last week, security professionals were confronted with a trio of significant developments: a sophisticated proxy botnet campaign, a Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability actively weaponized Read more…
**Notepad++ Update Hijacked to Spread Malware to Users** **Introduction** Imagine updating your favorite text editor—Notepad++—only to unknowingly open the door to a dangerous piece of malware. That’s exactly what happened in early 2026, when threat actors compromised the official Notepad++ update mechanism, turning what should have been a routine maintenance Read more…
**eScan Antivirus Servers Hacked to Spread Multi-Stage Malware** *Why This Breach Is a Wake-Up Call for Security Leaders* — **Introduction** Imagine the very tools meant to protect your network becoming the Trojan horse that lets attackers in. That’s exactly what happened when eScan, a popular antivirus provider, had its update Read more…
**Open VSX Supply Chain Attack Spreads GlassWorm Malware** **Introduction** What if your most trusted developer tools became the entry point for a full-scale malware campaign inside your organization? That’s the harsh reality companies are grappling with after a recent supply chain attack targeting Open VSX, a popular registry for Visual Read more…
**OpenAI Introducing Ads in Free ChatGPT Plans for Adults** *What CISOs, CEOs, and Security Professionals Need to Know About This Major Shift* A recent move from OpenAI is stirring up conversation across the tech community: the introduction of ads in free ChatGPT plans for adult users. As reported by [The Read more…
**GootLoader Hides in 1000 ZIP Files to Evade Detection** **Introduction: A Zipped Nightmare for Security Teams** What if your firewall lets in malware hidden inside not one, not ten, but over 1,000 ZIP files—without blinking? That’s exactly what GootLoader is now doing. According to a recent report by The Hacker Read more…
**Malicious Chrome Extensions Mimic Workday and NetSuite Platforms: What CISOs and CEOs Need to Know** **Introduction** Imagine logging into a familiar enterprise dashboard like Workday or NetSuite only to unknowingly trigger a stealthy data breach. That’s the scenario thousands of users found themselves in recently, thanks to a set of Read more…
**Digital Footprints Can Expose Your Home Location Online** *Why CISOs, CEOs, and Security Professionals Must Take Geolocation Risks Seriously* In an era where digital privacy is under unprecedented strain, it’s no longer just about protecting your data—it’s about safeguarding your physical safety. Consider this: Cybernews’ 2023 study reported that 96% Read more…
**China APT Targets US Infrastructure via Sitecore Zero Day** **Introduction** What if a single vulnerability in your digital experience platform could open the door to a state-sponsored cyberattack? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s exactly what happened when a China-linked advanced persistent threat (APT) exploited a zero-day flaw in Sitecore, a popular Read more…
