Wireshark 4.6.9 Released
Wireshark release 4.6.9 fixes 19 vulnerabilities and 16 bugs. 
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Supreme Court permits states to use SAVE database for citizenship checks
Three justices wrote in a dissent that longstanding privacy laws protecting sensitive personal data held by the government should prevent the use of the database. The post Supreme Court permits states
Storm-3168: Agentic-driven cloud attacks using compromised service principals
Microsoft details JADEPUFFER-linked Azure reconnaissance, resource deletion, and credential access using compromised service principals, identifying the activity as associated with Storm-3168 and prov
OPSWAT: AI-Powered Cybersecurity Protects the World’s Critical Infrastructure
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 25, 2026 – Watch the YouTube Video OPSWAT prevents known, unknown, and AI-generated threats from reaching th
House and Senate members propose legislation for CISA to step up cyber defenses for biotech
Biotechnology doesn’t have its own critical infrastructure designation, so the bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to make sure it’s protected like it. The post House and Senate members propose legisl
New bill would create federal investigative body for AI-driven hacks
A new Democratic bill in Congress would establish a federal Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations to provide independent government oversight of cyberattacks carried out by AI agents, following
Phone-hacking company that won U.S. security agency contracts hid Russian ownership, DOJ alleges
The Justice Department said two leaders of the company have been arrested and face conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The post Phone-hacking company that won U.S. security agency contracts hid Russian o
What’s new in Microsoft Security: September 2026
This month's updates help you discover and control local AI agents, extend Zero Trust to agent traffic, and strengthen SOC foundations. The post What’s new in Microsoft Security: September 202
Bipartisan Senate leaders introduce bill to bolster telecom cybersecurity in response to Salt Typhoon hacks
The legislation from Senate Intelligence Vice-Chairman. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Tex., would create a government-industry group to write voluntary best practices. T
Keeper Security: The Future of Identity Security; Next-Generation Privileged Access Management
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 24, 2026 – Watch the YouTube Video "The biggest security concern with regards to AI is the management of ide
How tax policy can stop threat actors from breaching US water systems
New federal programs take years to launch and fund. State and local governments need cybersecurity software now. The One Big Beautiful Bill already enables tax incentives. Congress should clarify and
CISA outlines improvement plan for CVE program
The white paper is the latest step in trying to create a “Quality Era” for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program as the number of CVEs surges. The post CISA outlines improvement plan
Watchdog finds most agencies failed to meet CISA cloud security orders, heightening risk of attack
The DHS inspector general said CISA lacks the power to compel agencies to implement its Binding Operational Directives. The post Watchdog finds most agencies failed to meet CISA cloud security orders,
Pentagon cyber chief: The demand far exceeds supply
At DefenseTalks on Tuesday, Katie Sutton said the Pentagon now receives far more requests to use cyber operations than its forces can fulfill, eight years after gaining that authority. The post Pentag
Reimagining the SOC for the agentic era in Microsoft Defender
We are announcing ISOC in Microsoft Defender: a foundation built for agentic security that brings leading solutions for SIEM and threat protection together. The post Reimagining the SOC for the agenti
OpenAI, Ukraine partner on ‘Daybreak’ program to protect power grids and water systems
A Ukrainian official said the government will use the tools to automate cybersecurity functions in critical infrastructure as the war with Russia continues. The post OpenAI, Ukraine partner on ‘Daybre
Cybercrime Magazine YouTube Channel Gets Verification Badge
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Sep. 23, 2026 – Follow us at Cybercrime.TV The Cybercrime Magazine YouTube Channel received a Verification Badge
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After water attacks, Capitol Hill offers its own proposal for an AI-cyber test program
A key House Democrat and his bipartisan sponsors want to see a $100 million DHS pilot to help critical infrastructure owners and operators — separate from another administration-proposed pilot program
Unmasking EvilTokens: Getting to the root of device code phishing
EvilTokens has quickly become one of the top PhaaS platforms, enabling device code phishing attacks through AI-assisted lures, automated infrastructure, and token theft. In collaboration with partners