Latest IT News, Cybersecurity Alerts & Tech Innovations

ConnectWise ScreenConnect Hit by Critical Signature Bypass
ConnectWise warns customers of a cryptographic signature verification flaw in ScreenConnect that enables unauthorized access and privilege escalation attacks.

Perplexity Launches Comet AI Browser for iOS and iPadOS
Perplexity released its Comet AI browser for iOS and iPadOS on March 18, 2026, featuring built-in AI assistance and native ad blocking.

Interlock Ransomware Exploits Cisco FMC Zero-Day Since January
Interlock ransomware gang has been actively exploiting a critical Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center zero-day vulnerability in attacks since late January 2026.

WhatsApp Launches Native App for Garmin Smartwatches
WhatsApp debuts its first dedicated smartwatch app for select Garmin devices, enabling message reading, replies, and reactions directly from the wrist.

Marquis Ransomware Attack Exposed 670,000 Records
Texas financial services provider Marquis disclosed a ransomware attack from August 2025 that compromised personal data of over 670,000 individuals and disrupted 74 banks.

Firefox 149 and 150 Add AI Kill Switch, Enhanced Privacy
Mozilla announces Firefox 149 and 150 will include an AI kill switch feature alongside enhanced privacy controls for users.

Darksword iOS Exploit Kit Targets Cryptocurrency Wallets
New Darksword exploit framework compromises iOS devices to steal cryptocurrency wallet data and personal information through sophisticated attack chains.

Nordstrom Email Breach Spreads Crypto Scams on St. Patrick's Day
Nordstrom's legitimate email system was compromised to send cryptocurrency scam messages disguised as St. Patrick's Day promotions to customers.

Iranian Handala Hackers Breach Stryker with Stolen Credentials
Iranian Handala hackers compromised Stryker Corporation using malware-harvested credentials, forcing the medical technology giant to restore affected systems.

Nine Critical Flaws Found in Low-Cost IP KVM Devices
Security researchers discovered nine vulnerabilities in budget IP KVM devices that could grant attackers complete remote control over connected systems.

Spotify Launches Exclusive Mode for Bit-Perfect Audio on Windows
Spotify introduces Exclusive Mode on Windows, delivering bit-perfect audio quality for audiophiles seeking premium sound reproduction.

CVE-2026-3888: Ubuntu Desktop Privilege Escalation Flaw
A high-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Desktop 24.04+ allows unprivileged attackers to gain root access through privilege escalation.

CVE-2026-32746: Critical GNU Telnet Flaw Allows RCE
A critical vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnet daemon enables unauthenticated remote code execution with elevated privileges.

Apple Launches Background Security Updates for CVE-2026-20643
Apple introduces Background Security Improvements to patch WebKit vulnerability CVE-2026-20643 across iPhone, iPad, and Mac without full OS updates.

PowerToys 0.98 Launches with Command Palette Dock Feature
Microsoft releases PowerToys 0.98 with a new Command Palette Dock app and enhanced productivity tools for Windows power users.

GlassWorm Supply Chain Attack Hits GitHub, npm, VSCode
The GlassWorm supply-chain campaign launched coordinated attacks targeting hundreds of packages across GitHub, npm, and VSCode extensions.

Windows 11 Insider March 2026 Adds Custom User Folders
Microsoft's March 2026 Windows 11 Insider builds introduce custom user folder naming during setup and enhanced admin security controls.

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 Mini and Nano Models for Speed
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 mini and nano models on March 17, 2026, optimized for faster performance and improved efficiency.

EU Sanctions Three Entities for Critical Infrastructure Attacks
European Union Council imposes sanctions on three entities and two individuals for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure across the region.

Intel Launches Core Ultra 200HX Plus Mobile Processors
Intel unveiled its Core Ultra 200HX Plus series mobile processors, targeting high-performance gaming laptops with enhanced Arrow Lake architecture.

GitHub Discovery App Surfaces Hidden Open-Source Projects
New application helps developers navigate GitHub's vast repository ecosystem to find overlooked open-source software projects.

