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OpenAI agents were hijacked to attack a German website in a previously undisclosed AI breakout, researchers say
OpenAI autonomous agents were hijacked by malicious instructions embedded in a German website in a previously undisclosed real-world AI security incident. Researchers say the attack is one of the first documented cases of a prompt injection attack succeeding…
By TechAmerica.ai Staff4 September 20268 min read
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ATF Declares Major Cyber Incident After Ransomware Gang Claims Hack
ATF declares a major cyber incident after a ransomware group claims to have hacked a standalone system containing sensitive investigative data.
By Shivangi Yadav28 August 20262 min read
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CISA Confirms Over 100 U.S. Water Systems Targeted in Cyberattacks
CISA said more than 100 U.S. water systems were targeted by cyberattacks focused on internet-exposed infrastructure and PLC devices.
By Shivangi Yadav26 August 20262 min read
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U.S. Warns Hackers Are Using AI to Target Water Systems
U.S. agencies warn hackers are using AI-generated exploit scripts to target vulnerable Siemens S7 controllers in water and wastewater infrastructure systems.
By Shivangi Yadav20 August 20262 min read

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U.S. Water Utility Cyberattacks: What We Know About Iran Link
Water utility cyberattacks have disrupted systems across multiple U.S. states, with Iran the leading suspect as federal agencies investigate the campaign.
By Shivangi Yadav15 August 20264 min read
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US Warns Iran-Linked Hackers Are Targeting Water and Energy Systems
U.S. federal agencies are warning that Iran-linked hackers are actively targeting industrial control systems at American water and energy providers to cause operational disruption.
By Shivangi Yadav25 July 20263 min read
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CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Exploited Check Point VPN Flaw Within 72 Hours
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has directed federal agencies to patch a critical Check Point VPN vulnerability within three days after ransomware attackers…
By Shivangi Yadav12 June 20261 min read
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Trump nominee for CISA leadership withdraws from consideration
Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the US cybersecurity agency, CISA, has withdrawn, creating uncertainty about the leadership of the nation’s cyber defence efforts.
By Shivangi Yadav2 May 20262 min read

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Trump administration considers $700 million cut to cybersecurity agency budget
The Trump administration is planning a $700 million budget cut to a key cybersecurity agency, raising concerns over national security and cyber defence readiness.
By Shivangi Yadav10 April 20263 min read
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CISA warns firms to secure Microsoft Intune after hackers wipe Stryker devices
CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems after hackers wiped thousands of Stryker devices, raising concerns over enterprise endpoint security risks.
By Shivangi Yadav22 March 20262 min read
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CISA appoints new leadership after replacing the acting director following a difficult year
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has replaced its acting director after a challenging year, as the agency looks to stabilise leadership and strengthen U.S. cybersecurity…
By Shivangi Yadav4 March 20263 min read
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CISA faces deep strain as Trump-era cuts and layoffs weaken US cybersecurity defenses
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is reportedly struggling with budget cuts and layoffs linked to Trump-era policies, raising concerns over national cyber…
By Shivangi Yadav1 March 20262 min read