A criminal hacking crew used artificial intelligence agents, including a Claude model, to build and test more than 70 ways to slip malware past leading security software. Key Points: A threat actor ran AI agents to develop and stress-test malware designed to dodge major detection tools. A Claude Opus 4.5 agent set the rules, while...Read More

Technology and cybersecurity leaders are largely applauding President Donald Trump’s June 2 artificial intelligence (AI) executive order, saying it strikes a balance between advancing U.S. AI leadership and addressing growing cyber threats. However, they cautioned that the order’s success will depend on how effectively it is implemented. The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit...Read More

Black Kite has published a report on cyber risks facing the financial services sector, warning that ransomware attacks and weaknesses in vendor software are rising simultaneously. Direct ransomware attacks on financial institutions rose 30% in 2025 from the previous year, while incidents in the first quarter of 2026 were up 76% year on year. The...Read More

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — New numbers from the FBI show that cybercrime losses in the United States are exploding. The agency reports nearly $21 billion lost in 2025 alone, a 26 percent jump from the year prior. Investigators report artificial intelligence is making scams faster, cheaper, and far more believable – from fake texts and...Read More

Published On : 2026-06-05 Ransomware In Focus CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple industries, geography, and technology that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: Windows OS Introduction:CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found Lalia Ransomware while monitoring...Read More

Critical Cisco Unified CM Bug Patched as Public Exploit Code Emerges Pierluigi Paganini June 04, 2026 Cisco patched a critical Unified CM flaw with public PoC code that allows unauthenticated attackers to launch SSRF attacks remotely. Cisco has addressed a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20230, affecting Unified CM and Unified CM SME. The flaw, caused...Read More

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is moving quickly to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order on AI security. “Before the end of the week, we’re going to be rolling out some specific artificial intelligence platform access for our federal government-wide partners,” acting CISA Director Nick Andersen said at AFCEA’s TechNet Cyber conference.  The centerpiece...Read More

The cyber crime wing of Cyberabad police warned citizens about a growing online fraud in which cybercriminals are impersonating officials of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) to steal money from unsuspecting residents. According to the police, fraudsters are contacting people through WhatsApp messages, SMS and phone calls, falsely claiming that their...Read More

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that cyber criminals are posing as IT support staff at companies in order to gain access to critical computer systems. A hacking collective known as Silent Ransom Group (SRG) have been turning up to offices in the US pretending to be professional IT workers. After gaining an...Read More

On June 2, 2026, President Trump issued the Executive Order, Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security. The Executive Order carries forward several priorities included in President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America, released in March 2026.[1] The Executive Order declares, “It is the policy of the United States to promote AI innovation and security by...Read More