Internet-scanning firm Censys says it observed 1,465 hosts running an exposed console of ARTEX, an open-source AI agent framework for autonomous penetration testing, as of 4 November 2026. About 650 of them sit in two blocks of identically configured hosting, which Censys says leaves roughly 815 distinct-looking deployments. TechCrunch reported the findings on 6 November....Read More
Hackers are using Artex and other agentic AI-based frameworks to scan public GitHub repositories for exposed credentials and API keys, according to a report Thursday from Microsoft Threat Intelligence. The credentials are then deployed in downstream attacks against targeted organizations. Starting Oct. 28, researchers found a single IP address using compromised but still-valid application credentials...Read More
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WWMT) — Michigan State University is actively investigating a potential cybersecurity threat.According to the university, no personal information has been accessed, changed, or stolen.On October 1st at 5 p.m., an email was sent to all MSU users, including students, faculty, and staff, that they are being prompted to reset their NetID password...Read More
Follow us on Google News International cybercrime syndicates are increasingly shifting from large, fortified scam compounds to smaller and more mobile operations as law enforcement agencies intensify crackdowns, according to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global financial watchdog has warned that criminal networks are relocating fraudulent activities to apartments, hotels, office spaces and...Read More
EFCC Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in tackling cybercrime and other transnational financial crimes. EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said in a press statement in Abuja, that the agreement was signed on...Read More
SummaryAbout STAT AIThis AI analysis is provided for reference only and its accuracy is not guaranteed. It is not investment advice, and you are solely responsible for any investment decisions you make. For more details, see STAT AI’s analysis criteria. TRM Labs said the Binance hack worth $6.3 billion amounted to “cyber warfare” and warned...Read More
Nintendo has been going through the wringer lately when it comes to the Switch 2, as a number of different hacking exploits have popped up. Nintendo already had to pull one game from the eShop due to hacking vulnerabilities, and now it appears to be happening all over again, facilitated by Civilization VII. Switch 2...Read More
Japan will allocate 10 billion yen to strengthen cyber defense with artificial intelligence and improve the response to cyberattacks. Japan will allocate 10 billion yen to strengthen its digital defense systems, incorporate artificial intelligence, and improve its response capabilities to cyberattacks. The Japanese government announced a package of emergency measures to reinforce its defenses cybersecurity...Read More
In a bizarre turn of events, on Wednesday November 4th, New York City’s Queens Public Library (QPL) system, which operates 66 branches, experienced an attack on its online networks by a hacker. The entire system is offline, and is being held for ransom. According to the QPL, all branches remain open, but online networks are...Read More
Srinagar, Nov 5,: Police have registered a case against four persons for allegedly impersonating Cyber Crime Department officials and fraudulently extorting Rs 50,000 from a resident of Batmaloo in Srinagar. According to the complaint received at Police Station Batmaloo, the accused allegedly posed as officers of the Cyber Crime Department and deceived the complainant by...Read More
