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Senator Wyden Urges FTC to Probe Microsoft for Ransomware-Linked Cybersecurity Negligence

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to probe Microsoft and hold it responsible for what he called “gross cybersecurity negligence” that enabled ransomware attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, including against healthcare networks.
“Without timely action, Microsoft’s culture of negligent cybersecurity, combined with its de facto monopolization of the

Cisco Patches High-Severity IOS XR Vulnerabilities

High-severity flaws in IOS XR could lead to ISO image verification bypass and denial-of-service conditions.

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The Buyer’s Guide to Browser Extension Management

Browser extensions boost productivity—but also open the door to hidden risks like data exfiltration and AitM attacks. Keep Aware’s Buyer’s Guide shows how to gain visibility, enforce policies, and block risky add-ons in real time. […]

UK Train Operator LNER Warns Customers of Data Breach

LNER said the security incident involved a third-party supplier and resulted in contact information and other data being compromised.

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Critical Chrome Vulnerability Earns Researcher $43,000

Google patched a critical use-after-free vulnerability in Chrome that could potentially lead to code execution.

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Akira Ransomware Attacks Fuel Uptick in Exploitation of SonicWall Flaw

The Akira ransomware group is likely exploiting a combination of three attack vectors to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable appliances.

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UAE’s K2 Think AI Jailbroken Through Its Own Transparency Features

Researchers exploited K2 Think’s built-in explainability to dismantle its safety guardrails, raising new questions about whether transparency and security in AI can truly coexist.

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100,000 Impacted by Cornwell Quality Tools Data Breach

The tools manufacturer was targeted in a ransomware attack claimed by the Cactus group.

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Senator Urges FTC Probe of Microsoft Over Security Failures

Senator Ron Wyden’s complaints focus on Windows security and the Kerberoasting attack technique.

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AI Emerges as the Hope—and Risk—for Overloaded SOCs

With security teams drowning in alerts, many suppress detection rules and accept hidden risks. AI promises relief through automation and triage—but without human oversight, it risks becoming part of the problem.

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