ParrotOS 7 has arrived with a major desktop environment shift to KDE Plasma, offering both a packed Security edition for pen-testing and a leaner Home version for privacy. The overhaul isn’t just skin-deep, bundling a massive suite of ready-to-run cybersecurity tools. It’s a compelling package, even
Samsung has disclosed a critical security flaw in its Magician SSD management software. If you have a version older than 9.0.0 installed, your PC is at risk of a privilege escalation attack. You need to update it right away.
A survey of VCs and execs in Fortune’s Crystal Ball series paints a vivid picture of 2026. AI risks become boardroom-level threats, while physical robots and crypto finally go mainstream. The predictions are specific and high-stakes.
CrowdStrike is spending big to tackle one of cybersecurity’s biggest problems: identity. The $740 million deal for SGNL aims to supercharge its Falcon platform’s ability to manage access for both humans and AI agents.
Security researchers are finding direct evidence that malware developers are using AI coding assistants, or “vibe coding,” in their work. The silver lining? The AI-generated code is often full of errors, creating what one expert calls “security theater.”
Microsoft has confirmed a new bug in Classic Outlook that prevents recipients from opening emails encrypted with “Encrypt Only” permissions. The issue appears after updating to Current Channel Version 2511, Build 19426.20218. Workarounds are available while a permanent fix is developed.
HSBC customers in the UK are finding themselves locked out of the banking app after installing the Bitwarden password manager via the open-source F-Droid store. The bank’s security checks appear to flag sideloaded apps as a risk. This has ignited a debate about overly aggressive security measures th
Hackers stole roughly 430,000 private patient documents from New Zealand’s Manage My Health portal and demanded a $60,000 bitcoin ransom. The High Court has now issued an urgent injunction to prevent the stolen data from being published or shared online.
Apple is testing a new “Background Security Improvement” feature for users running the iOS 26.3 and macOS Tahoe 26.3 betas. This system allows critical security patches for Safari and WebKit to be installed silently in the background, a major shift from the previous Rapid Security Response model.
An anonymous hacker going by Martha Root deleted the servers for three white supremacist websites live on stage at the Chaos Communication Congress. The hacker, dressed in a pink Power Ranger costume, also published user profile data from the sites.
