The Abuse of Pickle Files in AI Model Supply Chains: A Growing Security Threat

The Abuse of Pickle Files in AI Model Supply Chains: A Growing Security Threat

As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continue to transform industries, the security of their supply chains has become a critical concern. One of the most significant and underappreciated risks involves the abuse of Python’s pickle files—a serialization format widely used for saving and sharing ML models. Recent incidents have demonstrated how attackers can exploit pickle files to compromise entire AI supply chains, posing substantial risks to organizations and end users alike.
Windows 11 has officially become the most popular desktop operating system in the world, surpassing Windows 10 after four years on the market.

Windows 11 has officially become the most popular desktop operating system in the world, surpassing Windows 10 after four years on the market.

According to the latest data from StatCounter in July 2025, Windows 11 now holds a market share of approximately 50.2%, while Windows 10 has dropped to around 46.8%. This marks a significant milestone, as Windows 10 had dominated the desktop OS landscape since its release in 2015.
Exposed Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces are a growing attack vector for cryptomining threat actors.

Exposed Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces are a growing attack vector for cryptomining threat actors.

In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have observed a surge in attacks targeting exposed Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces. Threat actors are leveraging these unsecured endpoints to gain remote code execution capabilities, ultimately deploying cryptocurrency mining malware—most notably, customized versions of XMRig—on compromised systems.
Which search engine prioritizes user privacy and delivers the best search results with insightful AI summaries? Bing’s the new king.

Which search engine prioritizes user privacy and delivers the best search results with insightful AI summaries? Bing’s the new king.

As search engines continue to evolve, users are increasingly concerned not only with the accuracy of their search results but also with privacy and the quality of AI-generated summaries. Here's how Google and Bing compare in three critical areas: privacy protection, search result quality, and the effectiveness of their AI-generated summaries.
No honor among thieves. DOJ investigaes ransomware negotiator for alleged extortion kickbacks.

No honor among thieves. DOJ investigaes ransomware negotiator for alleged extortion kickbacks.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a criminal investigation into a former ransomware negotiator at DigitalMint, a leading Chicago-based firm specializing in ransomware response and cryptocurrency payments. The investigation focuses on allegations that the ex-employee collaborated with ransomware gangs to profit illicitly from extortion payments.
NimDoor: Resilient macOS malware targets Web3 and cryptocurrency organizations.

NimDoor: Resilient macOS malware targets Web3 and cryptocurrency organizations.

A newly identified macOS malware family, dubbed NimDoor, is raising serious concerns among cybersecurity professionals due to its advanced persistence mechanisms and focus on the Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. Security researchers have attributed NimDoor’s operations to North Korean (DPRK) threat actors, highlighting a significant escalation in the sophistication of macOS-targeted attacks.
Hunters International Ransomware Group shuts down and rebrands as World Leaks with new emphasis on extortion.

Hunters International Ransomware Group shuts down and rebrands as World Leaks with new emphasis on extortion.

The notorious ransomware group Hunters International has announced its shutdown, but cybersecurity experts confirm this is not the end of its operations. Instead, the group is rebranding and shifting its focus, now operating under the name World Leaks with a new emphasis on data theft and extortion rather than traditional ransomware attacks.
And we wonder why we have so many zero-days. Cisco says some dolt embedded hardcoded SSH credentials in its widely deployed enterprise communications platforms.

And we wonder why we have so many zero-days. Cisco says some dolt embedded hardcoded SSH credentials in its widely deployed enterprise communications platforms.

Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in its widely deployed enterprise communications platforms, specifically Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) and Unified CM Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME). This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20309, poses a severe risk to organizations due to the presence of hardcoded SSH credentials that could allow attackers to gain full control over affected systems.
European Union Unveils Ambitious Plan for Quantum-Secure Infrastructure.

European Union Unveils Ambitious Plan for Quantum-Secure Infrastructure.

The European Union has announced a sweeping new initiative to implement quantum-secure infrastructure, positioning Europe at the forefront of the global quantum technology race. The comprehensive plan, outlined in the recently unveiled EU Quantum Strategy, aims to establish a robust, quantum-safe communication network and accelerate the continent’s transition to post-quantum cryptography by 2030.
Russian APT Group ‘Gamaredon’ intensifies cyber-espionage operations against Ukranian government.

Russian APT Group ‘Gamaredon’ intensifies cyber-espionage operations against Ukranian government.

The Russian state-sponsored threat group known as Gamaredon has significantly escalated its cyber-espionage operations against Ukrainian government and military organizations, according to recent threat intelligence reports. Leveraging sophisticated spear-phishing techniques and continuously evolving malware, Gamaredon remains a persistent and formidable adversary in the ongoing cyber conflict between Russia and Ukraine.