The Series A funding round, led by Bain Capital, brings the total raised by Cogent to $53 million.
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Data breach at fintech firm Figure affects nearly 1 million accounts
Hackers have stolen the personal and contact information of nearly 1 million accounts after breaching the systems of Figure Technology Solutions, a self-described blockchain-native financial technology company. […]
Vulnerabilities in Popular PDF Platforms Allowed Account Takeover, Data Exfiltration
Novee researchers discovered 16 vulnerabilities in Foxit and Apryse PDF tools that could have been exploited via malicious documents or URLs.
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Critical Flaws Found in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed multiple security vulnerabilities in four popular Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that, if successfully exploited, could allow threat actors to steal local files and execute code remotely.
The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and
The extensions, which have been collectively installed more than 125 million times, are Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and
Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails
Microsoft says a Microsoft 365 Copilot bug has been causing the AI assistant to summarize confidential emails since late January, bypassing data loss prevention (DLP) policies that organizations rely on to protect sensitive information. […]
Cybersecurity Tech Predictions for 2026: Operating in a World of Permanent Instability
In 2025, navigating the digital seas still felt like a matter of direction. Organizations charted routes, watched the horizon, and adjusted course to reach safe harbors of resilience, trust, and compliance.
In 2026, the seas are no longer calm between storms. Cybersecurity now unfolds in a state of continuous atmospheric instability: AI-driven threats that adapt in real time, expanding
In 2026, the seas are no longer calm between storms. Cybersecurity now unfolds in a state of continuous atmospheric instability: AI-driven threats that adapt in real time, expanding
Glendale man gets 5 years in prison for role in darknet drug ring
A Glendale man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his role in a darknet drug trafficking operation that sold cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, and ketamine to customers across the United States. […]
Dell RecoverPoint for VMs Zero-Day CVE-2026-22769 Exploited Since Mid-2024
A maximum severity security vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines has been exploited as a zero-day by a suspected China-nexus threat cluster dubbed UNC6201 since mid-2024, according to a new report from Google Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).
The activity involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-22769 (CVSS score: 10.0), a case of hard-coded credentials
The activity involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-22769 (CVSS score: 10.0), a case of hard-coded credentials
3 Ways to Start Your Intelligent Workflow Program
Security, IT, and engineering teams today are under relentless pressure to accelerate outcomes, cut operational drag, and unlock the full potential of AI and automation. But simply investing in tools isn’t enough. 88% of AI proofs-of-concept never make it to production, even though 70% of workers cite freeing time for high-value work as the primary AI automation motivation. Real impact comes
CISA: Hackers Exploiting Vulnerability in Product of Taiwan Security Firm TeamT5
The vulnerability added to CISA’s KEV catalog affects ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware and it was patched in 2024.
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