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Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Can't Wait

Dark ReadingMar 12, 20261m6

Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Can't Wait

Organizations have to prepare to ensure they have cryptography in place in the post-quantum world.

Canadian retail giant Loblaw notifies customers of data breach

BleepingComputerMar 12, 20262m8

Canadian retail giant Loblaw notifies customers of data breach

Still, out of an abundance of caution, Loblaw says it has automatically logged out all customers from their accounts. Account holders who need to access the company's digital services will have to log in again.

Iran MOIS Colludes With Criminals to Boost Cyberattacks

Dark ReadingMar 12, 20261m8

Iran MOIS Colludes With Criminals to Boost Cyberattacks

Iranian APTs have long pretended to be cybercriminal groups. Now they're working with actual cybercriminal groups.

England Hockey investigating ransomware data breach

BleepingComputerMar 12, 20263m9

England Hockey investigating ransomware data breach

England Hockey, the governing body for field hockey in England, is investigating a potential data breach after the AiLock ransomware gang listed it as a victim on its data leak site.

Commercial Spyware Opponents Fear US Policy Shifting

Dark ReadingMar 12, 20261m8

Commercial Spyware Opponents Fear US Policy Shifting

Rescinded sanctions and reactivated contracts have created confusion about the Trump administration's spyware policy and where it draws the line.

AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack

BleepingComputerMar 12, 20263m8

AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack

A new malware strain dubbed Slopoly, likely created using generative AI tools, allowed a threat actor to remain on a compromised server for more than a week and steal data in an Interlock ransomware attack.

Fraudsters are using public planning records to target permit applicants

Graham Cluley

Graham CluleyMar 12, 20261m5

Fraudsters are using public planning records to target permit applicants

If you're in the middle of applying for a planning or zoning permit, there is some unwelcome news: cyber-criminals have found a way to exploit the bureaucratic tedium of the process against you. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.

Rust-Based VENON Malware Targets 33 Brazilian Banks with Credential-Stealing Overlays

The Hacker News

The Hacker NewsMar 12, 20263m8

Rust-Based VENON Malware Targets 33 Brazilian Banks with Credential-Stealing Overlays

Rust-based VENON malware targets 33 Brazilian financial platforms using advanced evasion and overlays, enabling credential theft.

Delinea's StrongDM Acquisition Highlights the Changing Role of PAM

Dark ReadingMar 12, 20261m8

Delinea's StrongDM Acquisition Highlights the Changing Role of PAM

StrongDM, which injects ephemeral, real-time credentials into developer workflows, will enable Delinea to offer privilege access management across cloud, SaaS, Kubernetes, and database environments.

Hive0163 Uses AI-Assisted Slopoly Malware for Persistent Access in Ransomware Attacks

The Hacker News

The Hacker NewsMar 12, 20263m8

Hive0163 Uses AI-Assisted Slopoly Malware for Persistent Access in Ransomware Attacks

AI-generated Slopoly malware used by Hive0163 in 2026 attacks maintained access for over a week, highlighting how AI accelerates malware development.

Veeam warns of critical flaws exposing backup servers to RCE attacks