Irish regulator probes X after Grok allegedly generated sexual images of children
Irish regulator probes X after Grok allegedly generated sexual images of children Pierluigi Paganini February 19, 2026 Ireland’s Data Protection...
AndyC
Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.
Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports
Intellexa’s Predator spyware infected Angolan journalist’s device, Amnesty reports Pierluigi Paganini February 19, 2026 Amnesty reports Angolan journalist’s iPhone was...
Must-Have Investments for Security-Aware & Productive Teams
No matter its size, any business that strives for success faces challenges from two sides. On the one hand,...
Data stored in glass could last over 10,000 years, Microsoft says
Compliance adds a further dimension. Data encoded as permanent optical modifications cannot be overwritten, reducing ransomware exposure. But “compliance is...
From Exposure to Exploitation: How AI Collapses Your Response Window
We’ve all seen this before: a developer deploys a new cloud workload and grants overly broad permissions just to keep...
Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users
Ravie LakshmananFeb 19, 2026Banking Malware / Mobile Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv...
CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran's ongoing protests to conduct...
Must-Have Investments for Security-Aware & Productive Teams
No matter its size, any business that strives for success faces challenges from two sides. On the one hand,...
Microsoft: Critical Windows Admin Center Flaw Allows Privilege Escalation
Image: LightFieldStudios/Envato The dashboard designed to command your servers could double as a control panel for attackers. A newly disclosed...
A Busy Week for Cybersecurity Speaking Engagements
I have a busy week with podcasts, webinars, and a keynote! Communicating and sharing is vital to the cybersecurity...
Adaptive HEAL Security for Multi-Agent Semantic Routing
The shift from chains to semantic routing Ever felt like prompt chaining is just a fancy way of building...
French Ministry confirms data access to 1.2 Million bank accounts
French Ministry confirms data access to 1.2 Million bank accounts Pierluigi Paganini February 18, 2026 A hacker accessed data from...
Notepad++ patches flaw used to hijack update system
Notepad++ patches flaw used to hijack update system Pierluigi Paganini February 18, 2026 Notepad++ patched a vulnerability that attackers used...
Smashing Security podcast #455: Face off: Meta’s Glasses and America’s internet kill switch
Could America turn off Europe’s internet? That’s one of the questions that Graham and special guest James Ball will be...
From Firewall Management to Adaptive Security: What IDC’s 2026 Report Means for Security Leaders
Last year, IDC called firewall policy management a foundation organizations could no longer ignore. This year, the message is...