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AI Coding Assistant Erases Entire Database in Seconds
SocialMay 1, 2026

AI Coding Assistant Erases Entire Database in Seconds

AI Agent Designed To Speed Up Company's Coding Wipes Entire Database In 9 Seconds https://t.co/P8EpE03KUq

By Eric Vanderburg
Recovered Rhea Hack Funds, Showcasing Real‑Time Security Service
SocialMay 1, 2026

Recovered Rhea Hack Funds, Showcasing Real‑Time Security Service

Story behind full recovery of funds of Rhea hack and lessons to take from that. Be white hat, help secure the new future we are building and get paid doing that. Meanwhile leveling up real time security and proving it as a...

By Illia Polosukhin
Adding Input Safeguards and Toggle for Non‑Canonical AAs
SocialMay 1, 2026

Adding Input Safeguards and Toggle for Non‑Canonical AAs

Mostly to protect the program from broken inputs, but also fun to block shell code in inputs that shouldn't be there. I'll add a special toggle for non-canonnical AA's when the first user of them asks me. Doing some initial...

By Sebastian Cocioba
Scareware Alerts Exploit Fear to Push Urgent Security Actions
SocialMay 1, 2026

Scareware Alerts Exploit Fear to Push Urgent Security Actions

These aim to make you feel like your privacy has already been compromised, forcing you to secure it immediately. Unauthorized login detected from [Unknown Location]. A new device has been linked to your vault. Suspicious activity found. Review these transactions now. Your 2FA has...

By Raquel (Deep Search)
AI Threats Accelerate: Speed, Automation, Availability Redefine Risk
SocialMay 1, 2026

AI Threats Accelerate: Speed, Automation, Availability Redefine Risk

There’s a lot of noise around AI threats like Mythos. From what I’ve seen, the techniques are not new. What is new: speed automation availability Anyone can now operate at a much higher level than before. That changes the game. If you're not one of the...

By Sean D. Mack
Trump-Era Senior Health Directory Leaked Social Security Numbers
SocialMay 1, 2026

Trump-Era Senior Health Directory Leaked Social Security Numbers

A Trump administration directory designed to help seniors find healthcare inadvertently exposed Social Security numbers. https://t.co/diRIP3DQJZ

By TechRadar
Quantum Threats Smaller than Expected, Boosting Crypto Urgency
SocialMay 1, 2026

Quantum Threats Smaller than Expected, Boosting Crypto Urgency

The team at Google Quantum AI published a whitepaper showing that the size of a quantum computer that would pose a cryptographic threat is approximately twenty times smaller than previously thought. Those computers don't exist yet, but the need for...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Assess Your Cyber Risk in the AI Era
SocialMay 1, 2026

Assess Your Cyber Risk in the AI Era

Do you actually know your cyber risk? Join us for an upcoming webinar on cyber risk in the age of AI. The core question is simple but but hard to answer for many. Register now: https://buff.ly/1TfqYzt

By Sean D. Mack
NIST OT Initiative Illuminates Critical Operational Blind Spots
SocialMay 1, 2026

NIST OT Initiative Illuminates Critical Operational Blind Spots

Operational Blind Spots: The Strategic Need for NIST’s New OT Cybersecurity Initiative By @ChuckDBrooks NIST NCCoE OT Cybersecurity Project Boosts Visibility https://t.co/BowXZYE4kA #cybersecurity #NIST #OT

By Chuck Brooks
Quantum Computers Threaten RSA, Break ECC, but Not Lattice‑based Cryptography
SocialMay 1, 2026

Quantum Computers Threaten RSA, Break ECC, but Not Lattice‑based Cryptography

Which types of cryptography will be broken by quantum computers and which will not? Here is my explanation. https://t.co/pdsPJTQsEb

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Zero High-Severity Findings, but Security Needs Layered Approach
SocialMay 1, 2026

Zero High-Severity Findings, but Security Needs Layered Approach

"The contest wrapped up with zero valid Medium or High severity findings, making it one of the cleanest contest outcomes we have seen on Sherlock." Very appreciative of Sherlock, our codebase was also one of the first public contests that really...

By Andre Cronje
How to Determine If Your Business Must Follow PCI DSS
SocialMay 1, 2026

How to Determine If Your Business Must Follow PCI DSS

Do You Need to Comply with the PCI DSS? A Practical Guide for Businesses https://t.co/lnDusMSyDf https://t.co/ZTBt9Bky8L

By Eric Vanderburg
Copy Fail Gives Root on Modern Linux—Detect with Kaspersky
SocialMay 1, 2026

Copy Fail Gives Root on Modern Linux—Detect with Kaspersky

Copy Fail vulnerability allows attackers to gain root access on virtually any modern Linux distribution: nature, how to detect with Kaspersky products + useful SIEM rules 👉 https://t.co/Ck6VwZDJif https://t.co/xqx8JgHTcy

By Eugene Kaspersky
GitHub Leak Exposes .env Keys; Config Fix Available
SocialMay 1, 2026

GitHub Leak Exposes .env Keys; Config Fix Available

🚨 29M LEAKED SECRETS ON GITHUB LAST YEAR HIGHLIGHT THE DANGER > you boot Claude Code > your .env gets parsed instantly > your API keys and passwords are now in the chat memory > CLAUDE.md instructions can’t block it @zodchiii gives you the config...

By Data Chaz
Google Forms: Free Tool, Prime Scam Magnet
SocialMay 1, 2026

Google Forms: Free Tool, Prime Scam Magnet

Google Forms is a favorite tool for data mining and deceptive recruiting because it's free, looks legitimate, and people trust the Google brand. These scams often target job seekers, aspiring influencers, or people looking for side hustles. Here is the list...

By Raquel (Deep Search)
Trump Team Leaks SSNs, Calls for DEI Revival
SocialMay 1, 2026

Trump Team Leaks SSNs, Calls for DEI Revival

Yet another mess-up by Team Trump, exposing Social Security numbers https://t.co/aKlKwGXMt2 Maybe they should bring back DEI.

By Dean Baker
GPT‑5.5 Matches Mythos Core Capabilities, Lags in Vulnerability Discovery
SocialApr 30, 2026

GPT‑5.5 Matches Mythos Core Capabilities, Lags in Vulnerability Discovery

Is GPT5.5 on par with Mythos for cyber security? Mythos did discover significant vulnerabilities beyond what OpenAI has said about GPT5.5, but that was also the result of substantial harness work outside of Claude, which can be easily replicated. Our...

By Ramez Naam
Phishers Leverage Trusted Email and Fatigue to Evade Defenses
SocialApr 30, 2026

Phishers Leverage Trusted Email and Fatigue to Evade Defenses

Attackers exploit trusted email platforms, user fatigue, and legitimate infrastructure to bypass defenses, making phishing attacks more effective and harder to detect. https://t.co/xIHzGt3zK5

By TechRadar
Cyberattack Shows Connected Cars Can Be Rendered Inoperable
SocialApr 30, 2026

Cyberattack Shows Connected Cars Can Be Rendered Inoperable

This March, A cyberattack on backend systems on a breathalyzer device prevented drivers across the U.S. from accessing their vehicles. A new problem is emerging in connected vehicles: Systems can fail and render perfectly functional vehicles useless. https://spectrum.ieee.org/connected-vehicle-risks

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Human Oversight Essential: AI Can't Fully Guard Cybersecurity
SocialApr 30, 2026

Human Oversight Essential: AI Can't Fully Guard Cybersecurity

Why We Can’t Let #AI Take the Wheel of Cyber Defense by Steve Durbin @SecurityWeek Learn more: https://t.co/m9sL8PCrDB #CyberSecurity #Infosec #IT #Technology https://t.co/10zENgTC6l

By Ron van Loon
32TB Encrypted Drive Offloads Security, Cuts Software Attacks
SocialApr 30, 2026

32TB Encrypted Drive Offloads Security, Cuts Software Attacks

Apricorn’s 32TB encrypted drive removes the host computer from security processes, reducing software-based attack exposure while introducing new physical access considerations. https://t.co/Gst9CCmTTk

By TechRadar
Chinese Bots Target AI Data Centers, Vital Economic Asset
SocialApr 30, 2026

Chinese Bots Target AI Data Centers, Vital Economic Asset

In case you’re wondering why there are so many Chinese bots on social media trying to kill our data centers and AI, this is why. It’s the most important part of our economy.

By Bryan Beal
Warning: Possible Hack on @Rendy_jones, Avoid Voting Link
SocialApr 30, 2026

Warning: Possible Hack on @Rendy_jones, Avoid Voting Link

I think poor @rendy_jones has been hacked and I’d advise not clicking on any link to vote for him hosting Google’s new podcast

By Mike Ryan
DeFi's Social Layer: Unpriced Attack Vector Driving Exploits
SocialApr 30, 2026

DeFi's Social Layer: Unpriced Attack Vector Driving Exploits

"There's a very clear attack vector on the social layer in DeFi that needs to be priced, and that presents itself in exploits." ⚠️ ~ @dunleavy89 https://t.co/GyyjXhZlgW

By Laura Shin
GPT5.5 Matches Mythos, Boosting Defender Advantage over Attackers
SocialApr 30, 2026

GPT5.5 Matches Mythos, Boosting Defender Advantage over Attackers

GPT5.5 performs as well as Mythos in a multi-step hacking test. Prediction: In the long run this will help defenders more than attackers. Also: Again we see that there is no moat.

By Ramez Naam
NSA Allegedly Exploiting Anthropic's Mythos for Global Hacking
SocialApr 30, 2026

NSA Allegedly Exploiting Anthropic's Mythos for Global Hacking

My guess: the NSA is using Anthropic's Mythos to hack the world's nations. That's exactly what I suspected they would do ... https://t.co/vaxdfITSDJ

By John Koetsier
Critical WHM Flaw Grants Attackers Full Server Control
SocialApr 30, 2026

Critical WHM Flaw Grants Attackers Full Server Control

A new critical severity vulnerability can give attackers full control over WHM servers, allowing them to steal data, upload malware, and delete websites. https://t.co/dS4HCtncCk

By TechRadar
AI Amplifies Weak Cloud Encryption, Tokens Targeted
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Amplifies Weak Cloud Encryption, Tokens Targeted

Encryption is weakening. Less than half of sensitive cloud data is protected. As AI scales access, it amplifies weak controls. Attackers now target tokens and API keys, not passwords. https://t.co/D5dg26pZg6

By Cristina Dolan
AI Uncovers Thousands of Zero‑days, but Human Expertise Remains Essential
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Uncovers Thousands of Zero‑days, but Human Expertise Remains Essential

Anthropic's #Claude found over a thousand zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser. The same #AI capabilities that enable that defense also make offense cheaper. The difference is that #cybersecurity defenders still need experts to act on what...

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
AI Code Raises Critical Bugs 1.4×; QA Still Essential
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI Code Raises Critical Bugs 1.4×; QA Still Essential

AI-generated code comes with a hidden tax: 1.4x more critical issues in pull requests, including basic security flaws. You can't skip QA just because AI wrote the code. #DevSecOps #CIO https://t.co/p7yRF5nHjg

By Isaac Sacolick
Fog Cloud Computes on Encrypted Data via Homomorphic Encryption
SocialApr 30, 2026

Fog Cloud Computes on Encrypted Data via Homomorphic Encryption

The Fog is a cloud platform that keeps data opaque, even while computing with it. Learn how it uses a technique called fully homomorphic encryption to ensure information is secure. https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-fog-cloud-encryption?share_id=9376961

By IEEE Spectrum Threads
Public Hype on Quantum Computing Eases Cryptography Concerns
SocialApr 30, 2026

Public Hype on Quantum Computing Eases Cryptography Concerns

The fact that major public companies are hyping quantum computer progress actually makes QC progress less scary for cryptography.

By Matthew Green
DeFi Exploit Highlights Risks of Upgradeable Contracts
SocialApr 30, 2026

DeFi Exploit Highlights Risks of Upgradeable Contracts

🚨 ANOTHER EXPLOIT IN DEFI Wasabi Protocol has been exploited for $4.5M. The platform allows leveraged trading using pooled on-chain liquidity. This latest incident once again exposes the dangers of privileged access and upgradeable smart contracts. Security concerns in DeFi continue to mount....

By That Martini Guy
Cyberdost Hires 195 Tech Experts for India's Digital Security
SocialApr 30, 2026

Cyberdost Hires 195 Tech Experts for India's Digital Security

.@Cyberdost (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre) the national nodal agency for tackling cybercrime is hiring 195 technical professionals. I interacted with the I4C team recently and was encouraged and inspired by their progress and commitment to securing India’s digital ecosystem. This...

By Sumit Gupta
AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Machines Defending Against Machines
SocialApr 30, 2026

AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Machines Defending Against Machines

AI is reshaping cybersecurity from both sides. At hacking conferences, the focus is shifting toward systems that can detect, respond and defend in real time, often faster than humans. The direction is clear. In cybersecurity, machines will increasingly protect against machines. https://t.co/JdQHp2xcCH...

By Spiros Margaris
GPT‑5.5‑Cyber Deploys to Defenders, Securing Critical Infrastructure
SocialApr 30, 2026

GPT‑5.5‑Cyber Deploys to Defenders, Securing Critical Infrastructure

we're starting rollout of GPT-5.5-Cyber, a frontier cybersecurity model, to critical cyber defenders in the next few days. we will work with the entire ecosystem and the government to figure out trusted access for cyber; we want to rapidly help secure...

By Sam Altman
IRS Scam Email Uses Fake Pobox Address
SocialApr 30, 2026

IRS Scam Email Uses Fake Pobox Address

Today’s scam email from the “IRS.” Of course the sender’s email address was bill.mitchell@pobox.com https://t.co/jVYjYXrqEO

By Phyllis Jo Kubey
Social Engineering Breach Forced Me to Quit Wells Fargo
SocialApr 30, 2026

Social Engineering Breach Forced Me to Quit Wells Fargo

Last month my WellsFargo online banking account was taken over theu a social engineering attack on the WellsFargo call center. (I know this because a fraud investigator walked thru their logs with me; account phone number changed via call in...

By Robert Taylor
Critical DotNetNuke Flaw Lets Attackers Upload Malicious SVGs
SocialApr 29, 2026

Critical DotNetNuke Flaw Lets Attackers Upload Malicious SVGs

A critical DotNetNuke vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious SVG files, execute XSS, and gain server control through authenticated user actions. https://t.co/EfO3Jp9uPf

By TechRadar
OpenAI Expands Trusted Access, Urges New CISA-Like Body
SocialApr 29, 2026

OpenAI Expands Trusted Access, Urges New CISA-Like Body

OpenAI just published their cybersecurity intent and vision. There is news here (but most of it is filler and puffery). As far as I can tell, the big news is they are expanding their Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC)...

By Bob Gourley
Map Cloud Security Services Across AWS, GCP, Azure
SocialApr 29, 2026

Map Cloud Security Services Across AWS, GCP, Azure

Cloud Security mapped across the Big 3 ☁️🔐 AWS vs Google Cloud vs Azure—same goals, different tools. From IAM to KMS, WAF to DDoS protection—understanding these equivalents is key for multi-cloud + DevSecOps workflows. If you can map the services, you can secure...

By AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Choosing CTEM vs ASM: Which Delivers More Value?
SocialApr 29, 2026

Choosing CTEM vs ASM: Which Delivers More Value?

Are you using CTEM or ASM for your organization? Interested to know how you've integrated these tools into your security operations? What’s delivering the most value?

By Sean D. Mack
Hang up when Telemarketers Demand Gift‑card Payment
SocialApr 29, 2026

Hang up when Telemarketers Demand Gift‑card Payment

The next time a telemarketer asks you to pay with a gift card, hang up. https://t.co/eKgkYoJ3Cw

By Vox – Money
Even Perfect Prompts Can't Stop AI Code Vulnerabilities
SocialApr 29, 2026

Even Perfect Prompts Can't Stop AI Code Vulnerabilities

“No matter how well you prompt, code generators generate security vulnerabilities” - Michael Beckley #AppianSummit #AI #CIO https://t.co/W1VnkrnWPi

By Isaac Sacolick
Encryption, Proxies, AI Fuel Growing Cybercrime Threat
SocialApr 29, 2026

Encryption, Proxies, AI Fuel Growing Cybercrime Threat

IOCTA 2026 – The evolving threat landscape: how encryption, proxies and AI are expanding cybercrime - Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2026 | Europol https://t.co/cAUHnrvjYT

By Chuck Brooks
Ransomware Wipes Files over 128KB; Backups Essential
SocialApr 29, 2026

Ransomware Wipes Files over 128KB; Backups Essential

New ransomware variant destroys everything bigger than 128kb, making retrieval without a backup impossible. https://t.co/yeVN6pONet

By TechRadar
Workplace Apps Harvest Your Data and Sell It
SocialApr 29, 2026

Workplace Apps Harvest Your Data and Sell It

Your personal data is being collected by your workplace app, and sometimes passed on to advertisers https://t.co/cZIU1lZZRT

By TechRadar
Starlink's Precise Location Tool Could Aid Malicious Actors
SocialApr 29, 2026

Starlink's Precise Location Tool Could Aid Malicious Actors

Duh, why does no one think about the bad actors that might want to use this feature... it's just like the speed limits on airborne use...

By Tim Farrar
GitHub Patches AI‑found Critical RCE in Under Six Hours
SocialApr 29, 2026

GitHub Patches AI‑found Critical RCE in Under Six Hours

GitHub rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in less than six hours. A critical remote code execution vulnerability was discovered using an AI model and patched within hours. Details 👇 https://t.co/MVGhe8zsCX

By Tom Warren