"Fake Proof" and AI Slop Hobble Defenders – Dark Reading
In the React2Shell saga, non-working and trivial proof-of-concept exploits led to confusion and perhaps a false sense of security. Can the onslaught of PoCs be tamed? – Read More
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New ForumTroll Phishing Attacks Target Russian Scholars Using Fake eLibrary Emails – The Hacker News
The threat actor linked to Operation ForumTroll has been attributed to a fresh set of phishing attacks targeting individuals within Russia, according to Kaspersky. The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it…
ARAG appoints experienced sustainability manager to new role – Legal Futures
Legal expenses and assistance insurer ARAG has appointed Jess Tasney to the new role of sustainability manager, with responsibility for driving the company’s ESG agenda, enhancing reporting, and leading initiatives…
JumpCloud agent turns uninstall into a system shortcut – CSO Online
JumpCloud’s Remote Assist for Windows agent contained a critical local privilege escalation flaw, allowing full system compromise. Disclosed by XM Cyber, the vulnerability stems from insecure file operations during uninstall…
Webinar: MCP explained – How to bring your CLM into ChatGPT and Claude – Legal IT Insider
Thursday 22nd January 2026 3:00pm – 4:00pm GMT – Sign up here Advertisement Join AI-powered contract management provider Concord and Legal IT Insider for a session demonstrating how MCP works,…
Fix SOC Blind Spots: See Threats to Your Industry & Country in Real Time – The Hacker News
Modern security teams often feel like they’re driving through fog with failing headlights. Threats accelerate, alerts multiply, and SOCs struggle to understand which dangers matter right now for their business.…
China-Linked Ink Dragon Hacks Governments Using ShadowPad and FINALDRAFT Malware – The Hacker News
The threat actor known as Jewelbug has been increasingly focusing on government targets in Europe since July 2025, even as it continues to attack entities located in Southeast Asia and…
Russische APT-Gruppe greift westliche KRITIS-Betreiber an – CSO Online
Eine russische Cyberspionage-Kampagne zielt auf Energieversorger. Evgeny_V – shutterstock.com Das Team von Amazon Threat Intelligence stellte fest, dass eine vom russischen Staat geförderte Cyberspionagegruppe vermehrt Energieunternehmen und Anbieter kritischer Infrastrukturen…
Exclusive: Slaughter and May hires Anthony Vigneron as head of innovation – Legal IT Insider
In a major hire for Slaughter and May, the magic circle law firm has appointed Clifford Chance’s respected director of legal technology solutions, Anthony Vigneron, as head of innovation. Vigneron…
How to eliminate your compliance challenges – Legal Futures
Firms have a continuing duty to conduct AML and source of funds checks to ensure any dealings aren’t being used to disguise criminal behaviour, enable money laundering, or give dodgy…
Ex-City lawyer who quit after finishing TC amasses 1 million+ followers as a food influencer – Legal Cheek
Hasn’t looked back Emma Petersen – Credit @emmapetersen/Instagram A former City lawyer who quit the profession to pursue a career as a food-focused content creator has amassed more than one…
Shoosmiths drops £1 million into bonus pot after staff hit AI prompt target – Legal Cheek
Cash rewards for reaching one million inputs on Microsoft Copilot Shoosmiths has handed its staff a £1 million bonus boost after hitting an ambitious internal AI target, becoming one of…
Telekom startet System gegen Betrugsanrufe – CSO Online
Der Call Check der Deutschen Telekom soll Smartphone-Kunden künftig vor betrügerischen Anrufen schützen. Sandwish Studio – shutterstock.com Jemand ruft an, die Nummer ist im eigenen Adressbuch nicht eingespeichert. Egal, man…
GhostPoster Malware Found in 17 Firefox Add-ons with 50,000+ Downloads – The Hacker News
A new campaign named GhostPoster has leveraged logo files associated with 17 Mozilla Firefox browser add-ons to embed malicious JavaScript code designed to hijack affiliate links, inject tracking code, and…
The devil of proposed SEC AI disclosure rule is in the details – CSO Online
A US Securities and Exchange Commission committee has recommended a new rule that would mandate companies to analyze and report all AI efforts — including decisions to not use AI…