05/10/2026
OpenAI will begin rolling out its cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only "to critical cyber defenders" at first. Learn more: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/30/after-dissing-anthropic-for-limiting-mythos-openai-restricts-access-to-cyber-too/
After dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, too | TechCrunch
OpenAI will begin rolling out its cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only "to critical cyber defenders" at first.
05/07/2026
AI lowers attack barriers in 2025, enabling 7M-user breach and faster exploits, increasing scale and impact of cyber threats. Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/2026-year-of-ai-assisted-attacks.html
2026: The Year of AI-Assisted Attacks
AI lowers attack barriers in 2025, enabling 7M-user breach and faster exploits, increasing scale and impact of cyber threats.
04/28/2026
Cloud development platform Vercel has disclosed a security incident after threat actors claimed to have breached its systems and are attempting to sell stolen data. Learn more: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vercel-confirms-breach-as-hackers-claim-to-be-selling-stolen-data/
Vercel confirms breach as hackers claim to be selling stolen data
Cloud development platform Vercel has disclosed a security incident after threat actors claimed to have breached its systems and are attempting to sell stolen data.
04/24/2026
Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims
Anthropic told TechCrunch it is investigating the claims, but maintains that there is no evidence that its systems have been impacted. Learn more: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/21/unauthorized-group-has-gained-access-to-anthropics-exclusive-cyber-tool-mythos-report-claims/
Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch
Anthropic told TechCrunch it is investigating the claims, but maintains that there is no evidence that its systems have been impacted.
04/14/2026
Major AI labs are investigating a security incident that impacted Mercor, a leading data vendor. The incident could have exposed key data about how they train AI models. Learn more: https://www.wired.com/story/meta-pauses-work-with-mercor-after-data-breach-puts-ai-industry-secrets-at-risk/
Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk
Major AI labs are investigating a security incident that impacted Mercor, a leading data vendor. The incident could have exposed key data about how they train AI models.
04/11/2026
Storm-1175 exploits 16+ CVEs since 2023, including zero-days, enabling rapid Medusa ransomware attacks within 24 hours. Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2026/04/china-linked-storm-1175-exploits-zero.html
China-Linked Storm-1175 Exploits Zero-Days to Rapidly Deploy Medusa Ransomware
Storm-1175 exploits 16+ CVEs since 2023, including zero-days, enabling rapid Medusa ransomware attacks within 24 hours.
04/08/2026
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company's systems. Learn more: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/31/mercor-says-it-was-hit-by-cyberattack-tied-to-compromise-of-open-source-litellm-project/
Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open source LiteLLM project | TechCrunch
The AI recruiting startup confirmed a security incident after an extortion hacking crew took credit for stealing data from the company's systems.
04/01/2026
Russian-linked phishing hits thousands of messaging accounts via fake support tactics, enabling impersonation and data access. Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/fbi-warns-russian-hackers-target-signal.html
FBI Warns Russian Hackers Target Signal, WhatsApp in Mass Phishing Attacks
Russian-linked phishing hits thousands of messaging accounts via fake support tactics, enabling impersonation and data access.
03/29/2026
Leaked "DarkSword" exploits published to GitHub allow hackers and cybercriminals to target iPhone users running old versions of iOS with spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers. Learn more: https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/23/someone-has-publicly-leaked-an-exploit-kit-that-can-hack-millions-of-iphones/
Someone has publicly leaked an exploit kit that can hack millions of iPhones | TechCrunch
Leaked "DarkSword" exploits published to GitHub allow hackers and cybercriminals to target iPhone users running old versions of iOS with spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers.
03/26/2026
The 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) from Verizon is here! Get the latest updates on real-world breaches and help safeguard your organization from cybersecurity attacks. Learn more: https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/
2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
The 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) from Verizon is here! Get the latest updates on real-world breaches and help safeguard your organization from cybersecurity attacks.
03/20/2026
INTERPOL Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 in Global Cybercrime
INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs in Operation Synergia across 72 countries, disrupting global phishing and ransomware networks. Learn more:
INTERPOL Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 in Global Cybercrime
INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs in Operation Synergia across 72 countries, disrupting global phishing and ransomware networks.