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Venice Security Emerges From Stealth With $33M Funding for Privileged Access Management

Security Week - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 7:23am

Formerly named Valkyrie, the company’s funding includes $25 million raised in a Series A round. 

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Ivanti Exploitation Surges as Zero-Day Attacks Traced Back to July 2025

Security Week - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 6:56am

Security researchers have seen the vulnerabilities being exploited to deliver shells, conduct reconnaissance, and download malware.

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OpenClaw Security Issues Continue as SecureClaw Open Source Tool Debuts

Security Week - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 6:00am

OpenClaw faces security vulnerabilities and misconfiguration risks despite rapid patches and its transition to an OpenAI-backed foundation.

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German Rail Giant Deutsche Bahn Hit by Large-Scale DDoS Attack

Security Week - Thu, 02/19/2026 - 4:16am

The cyberattack disrupted information and booking systems and lasted for several hours. 

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New Keenadu Android Malware Found on Thousands of Devices

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 10:41am

The malware has been preinstalled on many devices but it has also been distributed through Google Play and other app stores.

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Cogent Security Raises $42 Million for AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 9:47am

The Series A funding round, led by Bain Capital, brings the total raised by Cogent to $53 million.

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Vulnerabilities in Popular PDF Platforms Allowed Account Takeover, Data Exfiltration

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 8:16am

Novee researchers discovered 16 vulnerabilities in Foxit and Apryse PDF tools that could have been exploited via malicious documents or URLs.

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CISA: Hackers Exploiting Vulnerability in Product of Taiwan Security Firm TeamT5

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 5:26am

The vulnerability added to CISA’s KEV catalog affects ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware and it was patched in 2024.

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Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Koi in Reported $400 Million Transaction

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 3:24am

Koi has developed an endpoint security solution that Palo Alto will use to enhance its products.

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Dell RecoverPoint Zero-Day Exploited by Chinese Cyberespionage Group

Security Week - Wed, 02/18/2026 - 2:09am

GTIG and Mandiant said the zero-day tracked as CVE-2026-22769 has been exploited by UNC6201 since at least 2024.

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VulnCheck Raises $25 Million in Series B Funding to Scale Vulnerability Intelligence

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:00am

The latest funding round was led by Sorenson Capital and brings the total investment to $45 million.

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Hackers Offer to Sell Millions of Eurail User Records

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:27am

Eurail has confirmed that the stolen data is up for sale, but it’s still trying to determine how many individuals are impacted.

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API Threats Grow in Scale as AI Expands the Blast Radius

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 9:00am

New research shows attackers increasingly abusing APIs at machine speed as AI-driven systems widen exposure and amplify impact.

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Cyber Insights 2026: The Ongoing Fight to Secure Industrial Control Systems

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 9:00am

As nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and aging infrastructure collide, organizations must rethink how they defend critical operations through resilience, visibility, and modern security strategies.

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Man Linked to Phobos Ransomware Arrested in Poland

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 7:54am

Polish police said they found evidence of cybercrime on the 47-year-old suspect’s devices.

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3 Threat Groups Started Targeting ICS/OT in 2025: Dragos 

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 6:05am

Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has published its 9th Year in Review OT/ICS Cybersecurity Report.

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Password Managers Vulnerable to Vault Compromise Under Malicious Server

Security Week - Tue, 02/17/2026 - 4:30am

Researchers at ETH Zurich have tested the security of Bitwarden, LastPass, Dashlane, and 1Password password managers.

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Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany Fined $25 Million in South Korea After Data Breaches

Security Week - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 10:09am

Luxury brands were among the dozens of major companies whose Salesforce instances were targeted by Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters.

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Android 17 Beta Strengthens Secure-by-Default Design for Privacy and App Security

Security Week - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:50am

The latest Android version continues to improve security and privacy, according to its developers.

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CISA Navigates DHS Shutdown With Reduced Staff

Security Week - Mon, 02/16/2026 - 8:49am

CISA is currently operating at roughly 38% capacity (888 out of 2,341 staff) due to the DHS shutdown that began February 14, 2026.

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