AI hits software stocks but boosts demand for cybersecurity

One gaming cyberattack this week exposed nearly 64,000 users.  Another has already infected more than 116,000 players.   Both are connected by the same common gaming behavior: looking for a cheat, mod, or shortcut.  This week in scam news, a popular Grand Theft Auto V cheat service was hacked, exposing tens of thousands of users. At the same time, McAfee researchers uncovered a massive malware…

Microsoft has released security updates to address a newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, publicly referred to as “RoguePlanet.” The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-50656, affects the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine and could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability is classified as an elevation-of-privilege issue. It carries a CVSS score…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance runs simulated phishing attacks against its own employees and can fire staff who repeatedly fail the tests, according to Binance chief security officer Jimmy Su. The fake attacks are conducted by Binance’s red team, an internal ethical hacking unit whose job is to break into systems to identify vulnerabilities. “We do phishing…

We’re excited to share that McAfee’s Scam Detector has been named a finalist in the 2026 Webby Awards.  Recognized in the AI Experiences & Applications – Consumer Application category and named a Webby Honoree for Best Use of AI & Machine Learning, Scam Detector is being acknowledged for its effectiveness as an AI-driven consumer tool.  This recognition of Scam Detector validates something key in research findings. According to McAfee’s…

Bad Epoll Flaw Gives Attackers Root Access on Linux and Android Pierluigi Paganini July 06, 2026 Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242) lets local attackers gain root on Linux and Android. The flaw was missed by AI but found by a security researcher. A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, named Bad Epoll (CVE-2026-46242), allows a local attacker with no special…

Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St’s easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. HubSpot reversed a planned customer data enrichment program after strong backlash from clients and the public. The company shifted the feature to a fully opt in model, citing concerns over data privacy and contract transparency. This change focuses…