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Industrial Control Systems face growing cyber threats in 2026, from outdated protocols to nation-state attacks. Resilience & zero trust are key to securing critical infrastructure. #CyberSecurity #ICS #CriticalInfrastructure snip.ly/a34jc3
Cyber Insights 2026: The Ongoing Fight to Secure Industrial Control Systems
Expert insights on the security challenges facing ICS, including legacy infrastructure risks, nation-state threats, ransomware, AI, and strategies to build long-term resilience.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Industrial Control Systems face growing cyber threats in 2026, from outdated protocols to nation-state attacks. Resilience & zero trust are key to securing critical infrastructure. #CyberSecurity #ICS #CriticalInfrastructure snip.ly/a34jc3
Beware of fake AI Chrome extensions! Over 300K users affected by malicious add-ons stealing credentials, emails, and browsing data. Check your extensions regularly! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #AI #ChromeExtensions #DataTheft #OnlineSafety snip.ly/p810n2
Fake AI Chrome extensions with 300K users steal credentials, emails
A set of 30 malicious Chrome extensions that have been installed by more than 300,000 users are masquerading as AI assistants to steal credentials, email content, and browsing information.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Beware of fake AI Chrome extensions! Over 300K users affected by malicious add-ons stealing credentials, emails, and browsing data. Check your extensions regularly! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #AI #ChromeExtensions #DataTheft #OnlineSafety snip.ly/p810n2
Microsoft just patched 59 vulnerabilities, including 6 actively exploited zero-days! Make sure to update and secure your systems. Cyber threats evolve fast—don’t wait to act! #CyberSecurity #Microsoft #ZeroDay #PatchTuesday snip.ly/cbb9yo
Microsoft Patches 59 Vulnerabilities Including Six Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Microsoft patches 59 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited zero-days, with CISA mandating urgent federal remediation.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Microsoft just patched 59 vulnerabilities, including 6 actively exploited zero-days! Make sure to update and secure your systems. Cyber threats evolve fast—don’t wait to act! #CyberSecurity #Microsoft #ZeroDay #PatchTuesday snip.ly/cbb9yo
Microsoft is bringing mobile-style app permissions to Windows 11! 🚀 Expect prompts for app access to files, cameras, & more, giving users more control & transparency. Part of their Secure Future Initiative. 🔒 #Windows11 #CyberSecurity #TechNews snip.ly/jaom19
Microsoft announces new mobile-style Windows security controls
Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Microsoft is bringing mobile-style app permissions to Windows 11! 🚀 Expect prompts for app access to files, cameras, & more, giving users more control & transparency. Part of their Secure Future Initiative. 🔒 #Windows11 #CyberSecurity #TechNews snip.ly/jaom19
macOS users, beware! Python-based infostealers like DigitStealer, MacSync, & Atomic Stealer are posing as AI tools to steal passwords & crypto. Stay safe: avoid fake ads, unknown commands, & stick to official sources! 🔒 #CyberSecurity #macOS #AIThreats snip.ly/o5tp2b
macOS Users Hit by Python Infostealers Posing as AI Installers
Microsoft details 3 Python Infostealers hitting macOS users via fake AI tools, Google ads, and Terminal tricks to steal passwords and crypto, then erase traces.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
macOS users, beware! Python-based infostealers like DigitStealer, MacSync, & Atomic Stealer are posing as AI tools to steal passwords & crypto. Stay safe: avoid fake ads, unknown commands, & stick to official sources! 🔒 #CyberSecurity #macOS #AIThreats snip.ly/o5tp2b
In just 8 minutes, AI-assisted hackers exploited exposed AWS credentials to hijack cloud access! This breach highlights the critical need for secure IAM roles & vigilant monitoring. Simple errors lead to costly attacks! #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #AI snip.ly/y3ogy6
Exposed AWS Credentials Lead to AI-Assisted Cloud Breach in 8 Minutes
Exposed AWS Credentials enabled an AI-assisted cloud breach that escalated to full admin access in just 8 minutes, Sysdig researchers report.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In just 8 minutes, AI-assisted hackers exploited exposed AWS credentials to hijack cloud access! This breach highlights the critical need for secure IAM roles & vigilant monitoring. Simple errors lead to costly attacks! #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #AI snip.ly/y3ogy6
Apple's iOS 26.3 introduces "Limit Precise Location," reducing carrier tracking to neighborhood-level data. A big win for privacy, but only on select devices & carriers. Time to rethink location settings! 🌍📱 #PrivacyMatters #iOSUpdate #TechNews snip.ly/4uw668
Apple’s new iOS setting addresses a hidden layer of location tracking
Apple has introduced Limit Precise Location, a new setting that reduces how precisely cellular networks can locate your device, though support is currently limited.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Apple's iOS 26.3 introduces "Limit Precise Location," reducing carrier tracking to neighborhood-level data. A big win for privacy, but only on select devices & carriers. Time to rethink location settings! 🌍📱 #PrivacyMatters #iOSUpdate #TechNews snip.ly/4uw668
CISA warns: Insider threats are a growing cybersecurity risk! New guidance highlights the need for structured teams to manage risks & prevent data mishandling. Stay vigilant, especially with AI tools. #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreats #CISA #DataProtection snip.ly/nwpfww
CISA Issues New Guidance on Managing Insider Cybersecurity Risks
Security experts caution that data shared with public AI services may be stored or processed outside the user’s control.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:06 PM
CISA warns: Insider threats are a growing cybersecurity risk! New guidance highlights the need for structured teams to manage risks & prevent data mishandling. Stay vigilant, especially with AI tools. #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreats #CISA #DataProtection snip.ly/nwpfww
CISOs, are you ready for 2026? Discover the 3 critical decisions to prevent downtime risks and secure your organization. #CyberSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement #TechLeadership snip.ly/r3vl41
3 Decisions CISOs Need to Make to Prevent Downtime Risk in 2026
Actionable threat intelligence cuts downtime with 58% more detections, 30% fewer escalations, and 21-minute faster response.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM
CISOs, are you ready for 2026? Discover the 3 critical decisions to prevent downtime risks and secure your organization. #CyberSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement #TechLeadership snip.ly/r3vl41
Today is #DataPrivacyDay & #ChangeYourPasswordDay! 🛡️ Protect your data by using strong, unique passwords, enabling MFA, and staying vigilant against phishing. Your privacy is your power—take control today! 💻🔒 #CyberSecurity #PrivacyMatters snip.ly/z4o5fg
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Today is #DataPrivacyDay & #ChangeYourPasswordDay! 🛡️ Protect your data by using strong, unique passwords, enabling MFA, and staying vigilant against phishing. Your privacy is your power—take control today! 💻🔒 #CyberSecurity #PrivacyMatters snip.ly/z4o5fg
Cyber Alert: Over 100 organizations targeted by ShinyHunters in a phishing campaign using fake domains & vishing to bypass MFA. Sectors hit include tech, finance, healthcare & more. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #MFA #ShinyHunters snip.ly/6mh275
January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Cyber Alert: Over 100 organizations targeted by ShinyHunters in a phishing campaign using fake domains & vishing to bypass MFA. Sectors hit include tech, finance, healthcare & more. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #MFA #ShinyHunters snip.ly/6mh275
Beware of a new fake CAPTCHA scam. Hackers are using Microsoft tools & Google Calendar to spread Amatera Stealer malware, stealing passwords & browser data. Never paste commands from unknown sites. #CyberSecurity #Malware #OnlineSafety #Hackers snip.ly/uy0uo9
New Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Microsoft Tools to Install Amatera Stealer
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January 26, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Beware of a new fake CAPTCHA scam. Hackers are using Microsoft tools & Google Calendar to spread Amatera Stealer malware, stealing passwords & browser data. Never paste commands from unknown sites. #CyberSecurity #Malware #OnlineSafety #Hackers snip.ly/uy0uo9
Phishers are exploiting SharePoint in a new multi-stage attack targeting the energy sector! MFA, session revocation, and continuous access evaluation are key to staying secure. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #EnergySector snip.ly/30uavy
January 23, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Phishers are exploiting SharePoint in a new multi-stage attack targeting the energy sector! MFA, session revocation, and continuous access evaluation are key to staying secure. #CyberSecurity #Phishing #EnergySector snip.ly/30uavy
🚨 Sleeper browser extensions strike again! Firefox joins Chrome & Edge as malicious add-ons spy on users, stealing data & planting backdoors. Stay vigilant—uninstall suspicious extensions & run deep scans! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #Privacy #BrowserExtensions snip.ly/uzbezr#Malwa...
Firefox joins Chrome and Edge as sleeper extensions spy on users
Researchers found more sleeper browser extensions that spy on users and install backdoors, this time targeting Firefox users as well.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
🚨 Sleeper browser extensions strike again! Firefox joins Chrome & Edge as malicious add-ons spy on users, stealing data & planting backdoors. Stay vigilant—uninstall suspicious extensions & run deep scans! 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #Privacy #BrowserExtensions snip.ly/uzbezr#Malwa...
Cybercrime is surging, exposing gaps in global defenses. With a 4M+ cybersecurity pro shortage, the demand for skilled talent is critical. Time to prioritize education & resilience to safeguard systems. 🌐🔒 #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #DigitalSafety snip.ly/ceb0x0
Surge in Cybercrime Undermines Online Safety Efforts
Escalating cybercrime worldwide is intensifying security risks and accelerating demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Cybercrime is surging, exposing gaps in global defenses. With a 4M+ cybersecurity pro shortage, the demand for skilled talent is critical. Time to prioritize education & resilience to safeguard systems. 🌐🔒 #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime #DigitalSafety snip.ly/ceb0x0
Ransomware attacks surged in 2025 with a 50% rise in victims and new groups emerging despite law enforcement crackdowns. Cybercriminals are innovating with AI and automation to stay ahead. Think before you click! #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #DataBreach snip.ly/rg7rtz
Ransomware by the Numbers: Count of Victims and Groups Surge
Here's unwelcome ransomware news: Groups' victim listings and underground chatter suggest that the count of victims and number of criminal groups behind such
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January 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Ransomware attacks surged in 2025 with a 50% rise in victims and new groups emerging despite law enforcement crackdowns. Cybercriminals are innovating with AI and automation to stay ahead. Think before you click! #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #DataBreach snip.ly/rg7rtz
AI agents are revolutionizing workflows but pose hidden risks. Their broad permissions can bypass traditional access controls, creating privilege escalation paths. Take note and use cautiously.. #CyberSecurity #AI #PrivilegeEscalation snip.ly/qkdoch
AI Agents Are Becoming Privilege Escalation Paths
Enterprise AI agents boost automation but often run with broad permissions, allowing actions beyond user access and weakening IAM controls.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
AI agents are revolutionizing workflows but pose hidden risks. Their broad permissions can bypass traditional access controls, creating privilege escalation paths. Take note and use cautiously.. #CyberSecurity #AI #PrivilegeEscalation snip.ly/qkdoch
Beware of LinkedIn phishing scams! Fake "policy violation" comments are tricking users into clicking malicious links disguised with LinkedIn's URL shortener. LI never communicates violations via public comments. #CyberSecurity #PhishingAlert #LinkedInScam snip.ly/18nx77
January 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Beware of LinkedIn phishing scams! Fake "policy violation" comments are tricking users into clicking malicious links disguised with LinkedIn's URL shortener. LI never communicates violations via public comments. #CyberSecurity #PhishingAlert #LinkedInScam snip.ly/18nx77
Malware in 2025 went beyond Windows PCs, targeting Android, macOS, IoT, and more. Cross-platform threats & social engineering are on the rise. Stay vigilant and protect all your devices! #CyberSecurity #Malware #TechSafety #OnlineThreats snip.ly/b4u5sc
Malware in 2025 spread far beyond Windows PCs
Windows isn’t the only target anymore. In 2025, malware increasingly targeted Android, macOS, and multiple platforms at once.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Malware in 2025 went beyond Windows PCs, targeting Android, macOS, IoT, and more. Cross-platform threats & social engineering are on the rise. Stay vigilant and protect all your devices! #CyberSecurity #Malware #TechSafety #OnlineThreats snip.ly/b4u5sc
Ransomware surged in 2025, with over 8,000 victims reported—a 50% rise since 2023. Despite takedowns, gangs rebrand and resurface, fueled by phishing and social engineering. Stay vigilant! #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Phishing #DataProtection snip.ly/1udo1z
Ransomware attacks kept climbing in 2025
: Cop wins hit crime infrastructure, not the people behind it
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Ransomware surged in 2025, with over 8,000 victims reported—a 50% rise since 2023. Despite takedowns, gangs rebrand and resurface, fueled by phishing and social engineering. Stay vigilant! #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Phishing #DataProtection snip.ly/1udo1z
🚨Privacy alert! A Chrome extension claiming to protect your data was secretly logging AI chats & selling them to data brokers. Over 7M users affected! Always vet extensions & think twice before sharing sensitive info. #Privacy #CyberSecurity #AIChatSafety snip.ly/8qmv2t
Chrome extension slurps up AI chats after users installed it for privacy
The extension disclosed its AI data collection, but not in a way most users would recognize—or knowingly agree to.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
🚨Privacy alert! A Chrome extension claiming to protect your data was secretly logging AI chats & selling them to data brokers. Over 7M users affected! Always vet extensions & think twice before sharing sensitive info. #Privacy #CyberSecurity #AIChatSafety snip.ly/8qmv2t
Jaguar Land Rover's Q3 sales took a 25% hit, with production down 43%, following a major cyber-attack. This highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity in manufacturing. #CyberSecurity #Manufacturing #CyberAttack #JLR #DataBreach snip.ly/pprosk
Jaguar Land Rover's Q3 Sales Crash Amid Cyber-Attack Fallout
JLR’s wholesale sales plunged 43% and retail drops 25% in the third quarter of 2025 following the 2025 cyber-attack
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January 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Jaguar Land Rover's Q3 sales took a 25% hit, with production down 43%, following a major cyber-attack. This highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity in manufacturing. #CyberSecurity #Manufacturing #CyberAttack #JLR #DataBreach snip.ly/pprosk
🚨 Nissan data breach alert! 🚨 Info of 21,000 customers in Japan exposed after a Red Hat system breach. Names, addresses, & emails leaked—no payment data affected. Stay vigilant against phishing scams! #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Nissan #RedHat snip.ly/hmqhfs
Nissan Says Customer Data Exposed After Breach at Red Hat Systems
Nissan said information linked to about 21,000 customers in Japan was compromised after unauthorized access to a Red Hat managed system.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
🚨 Nissan data breach alert! 🚨 Info of 21,000 customers in Japan exposed after a Red Hat system breach. Names, addresses, & emails leaked—no payment data affected. Stay vigilant against phishing scams! #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Nissan #RedHat snip.ly/hmqhfs
Agentic AI, IGA in mid-market, SOC collaboration, and platform consolidation are shaping identity security in 2026. Stay ahead with holistic strategies and innovative tools! #CyberSecurity #IdentitySecurity #AI #IGA #SOC #ITDR #ISPM snip.ly/aoh6uv
Identity Security 2026: 4 Predictions & Recommendations
Agentic AI adoption & identity security risks, IGA expansion, SOC-identity team collaboration, & identity platform consolidation—some predictions for 2026.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Agentic AI, IGA in mid-market, SOC collaboration, and platform consolidation are shaping identity security in 2026. Stay ahead with holistic strategies and innovative tools! #CyberSecurity #IdentitySecurity #AI #IGA #SOC #ITDR #ISPM snip.ly/aoh6uv
2025 redefined global cybersecurity risks with unprecedented breaches, ransomware, & operational disruptions. From gov't data leaks to cloud vulnerabilities, the year exposed our fragility. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Ransomware #DigitalResilience snip.ly/lx6w8o
A Year of Unprecedented Cybersecurity Incidents Redefined Global Risk in 2025
Cybersecurity incidents in 2025 reached unprecedented levels, with government breaches, mass data theft, & disruptive attacks reshaping global risks.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
2025 redefined global cybersecurity risks with unprecedented breaches, ransomware, & operational disruptions. From gov't data leaks to cloud vulnerabilities, the year exposed our fragility. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #Ransomware #DigitalResilience snip.ly/lx6w8o