Capital One on Thursday released VulnHunter, an open-source, agentic AI security tool that scans source code for exploitable vulnerabilities, maps out how an attacker would reach them, and proposes targeted fixes — all before a single line ships to production. The tool, built internally and now available on GitHub under an Apache 2.0 license, is...Read More
Ravie LakshmananJul 17, 2026Software Supply Chain / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a cluster of seven malicious npm packages targeting the Vite frontend tooling ecosystem as part of a software supply chain attack. The malicious package campaign, codenamed ViteVenom by Checkmarx, marks an expansion of ChainVeil, which was observed using an “unprecedented” four-tier blockchain-based command-and-control...Read More
JUBA – The South Sudanese government has officially begun implementing the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026, a controversial law that authorities say is intended to strengthen cybersecurity and combat online crime but which critics warn could be used to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of expression. In a statement issued on Friday, the Office...Read More
Coca-Cola has paused production of Fairlife dairy products in the US after ransomware disrupted systems supporting manufacturing operations. Key takeaways A ransomware attack disrupted production-related systems at Coca-Cola-owned Fairlife. Fairlife temporarily suspended production across its US facilities. Canadian operations and the quality and safety of existing products are unaffected. Coca-Cola has not identified the attackers...Read More
Coca-Cola revealed that it is shutting down its operations for the foreseeable future, after one of its dairy subsidiaries was targeted in a ransomware attack. The beverage-maker said its production was affected, and that operations across the United States are “temporarily suspended.” Fairlife’s operations in Canada were not affected. Coca-Cola disclosed the incident in a...Read More
Russian state-backed hackers have spent more than a decade exploiting a stubborn weakness in critical infrastructure networks. Organizations are still leaving poorly configured and outdated routers exposed to the internet. In a joint cybersecurity advisory, the NSA, CISA, FBI, and international partners warn that hackers linked to Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service are...Read More
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque-based cybersecurity company, Securin, is doubling down on their investment in the city, adding nearly 100 high-wage tech jobs with some help from the state. The expansion highlights the growing cyber defense industry in New Mexico, and state leaders hope it’s a draw for young professionals. “I think it’s really exciting...Read More
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s criminal justice system have called for stronger digital evidence management, inter-agency collaboration and continuous capacity building to help the country stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cybercriminals. They made the call during a specialised training on Cybercrime, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Evidence for members of the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC)...Read More
A Metamask billboard in Times Square. Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images. Fort Worth-based blockchain firm Consensys, creator of the popular Ethereum-based MetaMask crypto wallet, accidentally hired a software developer linked to North Korea, according to internal messages obtained by Drop Site News. North Korean nationals have increasingly targeted American software companies, posing as engineers and...Read More
Abbott disclosed on Thursday that a cyberattack hit its cancer diagnostics business. The medical device company said in a statement posted to its website that there was unauthorized access to a limited number of internal systems in its cancer diagnostics business. There was no impact on other Abbott businesses, sites or systems. Abbott’s cancer diagnostics...Read More
