Check Point says outbound controls blocked web traffic but overlooked DNS OpenAI talks up data security for its AI services, yet Check Point says that ChatGPT allowed data to leak through a DNS side channel before the flaw was fixed.…
Also, EU probes Snapchat, RedLine suspect extradited, AstraZeneca leak claim surfaces, and more infosec in brief The cybercrime crew linked to the Trivy supply-chain attack has struck again, this time pushing malicious Telnyx package versions to PyPI in an effort to plant credential-stealing malware on developers’ systems.…
Researchers say attackers are already looting vulnerable boxes In-the-wild exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler bug has begun less than a week after disclosure, with researchers warning that attackers are already poking and pillaging vulnerable boxes.…
Brussels notifying 'Union entities' whose data may've been snatched in websites breach The European Commission has admitted that attackers broke into its public-facing web infrastructure and siphoned off data in a bare-bones disclosure that answers the what but ducks most of the how.…
Career-limiting stupidity and rudeness exposed, with terminal consequences Who, Me? The week before Easter may be a short one for many in the Reg-reading world, but that won't stop us from opening it with a fresh installment of Who, Me? It's the reader-contributed column in which you share stories of things you did at work that had interesting consequences.…
Public policy professor says it will make America less secure but hits Netgear’s lobbying goals The United States’ ban on foreign-made SOHO routers won’t improve security, and only makes sense as “industrial policy disguised as cybersecurity,” according to Milton Mueller, Professor at the University of Georgia’s School of Public Policy and founder of its Internet Governance Project.…
Vulns in Dutch football club's systems didn't just expose data – they let outsiders play with accounts, and even lift stadium bans Dutch football giant AFC Ajax has admitted to a data breach after an attacker gained access to its internal systems, in an incident that looks less like a stray pass and more like the gates left wide open.…
US and UK forces seeking tech tender with an April 3 deadline The UK and US are looking for technology to counter the threat posed by underwater drones to ships, harbors and other critical maritime infrastructure, and are asking industry for answers.…
Global bank's devs have some cleaning up to do after cloud creds found in website code Computer security boffins have conducted an analysis of 10 million websites and found almost 2,000 API credentials strewn across 10,000 webpages.…
La CSSF a publié le 26 mars 2026 la circulaire CSSF-CPDI 26/50 exigeant une enquête sur les dépôts couverts détenus au 31 mars 2026. Les institutions financières doivent soumettre ces données dans les délais impartis. Cela renforce la supervision des garanties de dépôts au Luxembourg.
Appearing before Parliament, Meta, Google and X struggle to explain how fake political video circulated for so long A member of the UK Parliament's lower house who was the victim of a deepfake AI campaign this week had a rare chance to confront the Big Tech executives who helped spread it. Their answers disappointed.…
300 families undergo 6-week trial to test impact on sleep, school, and home life The UK government will trial different levels of restrictions on social media for under-16s with the help of 300 families, alongside a public consultation that has already gathered nearly 30,000 responses.…
Commission preliminarily finds Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for allowing minors to access their services Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:39 The European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to protect minors from being exposed to pornographic content on their services. In exercising their right of defence, XVideos, XNXX, Pornhub and Stripchat now have the possibility to examine the documents in the Commission's investigation files and reply in writing to the Commission's preliminary findings. Read the full press release and find further information about the: Digital Services Act - main aspects of the regulation User rights under the Digital Services Act - an overview Protecting and empowering young people online Supervision of the designated very large online platforms and search engines under DSA Related topics Better Internet for Children Strengthening trust and security Online platforms and e-commerce DSA - Digital Services Act {"service":"share","version":"2.0","color":true,"networks":["x","facebook","linkedin","email","more"]}
Commission investigates Snapchat's compliance with child protection rules under the Digital Services Act Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:39 The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate if Snapchat is ensuring a high level of safety, privacy and security for children online, in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Snapchat may have breached the DSA by exposing minors to grooming attempts and recruitment for criminal purposes, as well as to information about the sale of illegal goods, like drugs, or age-restricted products, such as vapes and alcohol. The investigation will focus on five areas. Read the full press release and more information about the Commission services and Dutch Digital Services Coordinator joint investigation. Find further information about the: Digital Services Act- main aspects of the regulation User rights under the Digital Services Act- an overview Protecting and empowering young people online Supervision of the designated very large online platforms and search engines under DSA Related topics Better Internet for Children Strengthening trust and security Online platforms and e-commerce DSA - Digital Services Act {"service":"share","version":"2.0","color":true,"networks":["x","facebook","linkedin","email","more"]}
Situation as at 28 February 2026
Police found cameras pointing at infrastructure Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation’s CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation.…
A proof-of-concept attack on Context Hub suggests there's not much content santization A new service that helps coding agents stay up to date on their API calls could be dialing in a massive supply chain vulnerability.…
They cleverly mimic most traits of a real phone Smartphones have fast become the basis of our digital identities, securing payment systems and bank accounts. Now virtual devices that pretend to be real handsets have become a key tool for financial scammers, according to one company. …