Breaking News – Cyber Threats (last 6h)
Generated: 2026-04-14 08:00 PDT
- 5 Ways Zero Trust Maximizes Identity Security
BleepingComputer • 2026-04-14 07:02 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
Stolen credentials remain a top breach vector, often leading to unchecked privilege escalation. Specops explains how identity-first Zero Trust limits access, enforces device trust, and blocks lateral movement. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/5-ways-zero-trust-maximizes-identity-security/ - Google Adds Rust-Based DNS Parser into Pixel 10 Modem to Enhance Security
The Hacker News • 2026-04-14 06:55 • thehackernews.com
Google has announced the integration of a Rust-based Domain Name System (DNS) parser into the modem firmware as part of its ongoing efforts to beef up the security of Pixel devices and push memory-safe code at a more foundational level.
“The new Rust-based DNS parser significantly reduces our security risk by mitigating an entire class of vulnerabilities in a risky area, while also laying
https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/google-adds-rust-based-dns-parser-into.html - How Hackers Are Thinking About AI
Schneier on Security • 2026-04-14 03:49 • www.schneier.comInteresting paper: “What hackers talk about when they talk about AI: Early-stage diffusion of a cybercrime innovation.”
Abstract: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns about its potential to transform cybercrime. Beyond empowering novice offenders, AI stands to intensify the scale and sophistication of attacks by seasoned cybercriminals. This paper examines the evolving relationship between cybercriminals and AI using a unique dataset from a cyber threat intelligence pla…
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/04/how-hackers-are-thinking-about-ai.html - Mirax Android RAT Turns Devices into SOCKS5 Proxies, Reaching 220,000 via Meta Ads
The Hacker News • 2026-04-14 03:20 • thehackernews.com
A nascent Android remote access trojan called Mirax has been observed actively targeting Spanish-speaking countries, with campaigns reaching more than 220,000 accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and Threads through advertisements on Meta.
“Mirax integrates advanced Remote Access Trojan (RAT) capabilities, allowing threat actors to fully interact with compromised devices in real
https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/mirax-android-rat-turns-devices-into.html - Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)
The Hacker News • 2026-04-14 03:00 • thehackernews.com
OX Security recently analyzed 216 million security findings across 250 organizations over a 90-day period. The primary takeaway: while raw alert volume grew by 52% year-over-year, prioritized critical risk grew by nearly 400%.
The surge in AI-assisted development is creating a “velocity gap” where the density of high-impact vulnerabilities is scaling faster than
https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/analysis-of-216m-security-findings.html
Sources: BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, KrebsOnSecurity, SANS ISC, CISA.
