The latest cybersecurity, tech news, and deals — rewritten and reported by Charmify.https://charmify.in/en-ushttps://charmify.in/article/ransomware-s-stealthy-ascent-microsoft-signed-driver-bypasses-defenses/https://charmify.in/article/ransomware-s-stealthy-ascent-microsoft-signed-driver-bypasses-defenses/GodDamn ransomware now exploits PoisonX, a Microsoft-signed kernel driver, to disable endpoint security, marking a critical escalation in evasion tactics.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:41:34 GMTCyber Crimeransomwaremalwareendpoint securitybyovdhyadinacybercrimehttps://charmify.in/article/orchestrating-trust-the-imperative-of-speed-in-open-source-security/https://charmify.in/article/orchestrating-trust-the-imperative-of-speed-in-open-source-security/As AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, a surge in 'clearinghouses' highlights a critical shift from mere data sharing to rapid, automated remediation.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:40:14 GMTSecurityopen source securityvulnerability managementai securitycybersecuritysupply chain riskorchestrated disclosurehttps://charmify.in/article/the-ai-attack-horizon-why-traditional-defenses-can-t-keep-pace/https://charmify.in/article/the-ai-attack-horizon-why-traditional-defenses-can-t-keep-pace/AI-driven cyberattacks operate at machine speed, rendering human-paced defenses obsolete and necessitating a paradigm shift in security strategies to maintain an effective posture.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:39:43 GMTSecurityaicybersecurityzero trustthreat detectionautomated attackszscalerhttps://charmify.in/article/deception-s-new-front-from-global-fraud-to-stealthy-software-subversion/https://charmify.in/article/deception-s-new-front-from-global-fraud-to-stealthy-software-subversion/Recent reports reveal a vast landscape of cyber threats, from international law enforcement combating social engineering at scale to sophisticated tactics undermining software integrity and user trust.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:37:40 GMTCyber Crimecybercrimesocial engineeringsupply chainfraudvulnerabilityransomwarehttps://charmify.in/article/npm-12-reinforces-open-source-supply-chains-against-covert-exploits/https://charmify.in/article/npm-12-reinforces-open-source-supply-chains-against-covert-exploits/GitHub's npm 12 release hardens software supply chains by disabling install scripts by default and overhauling granular access tokens to mitigate critical risks.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:36:37 GMTSecuritynpmsupply chain securitydevsecopsgithubopen sourcepackage managerhttps://charmify.in/article/microsoft-sunsets-owa-light-prompting-it-modernization/https://charmify.in/article/microsoft-sunsets-owa-light-prompting-it-modernization/Microsoft is phasing out its two-decade-old Outlook Web Access Light client, urging users and administrators to transition to the full Outlook on the web experience by August 2026.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:26:25 GMTTech Newsmicrosoftexchange serverowa lightoutlookdeprecationlegacy softwarehttps://charmify.in/article/summer-s-quiet-threat-how-reduced-it-staffing-amplifies-cyber-risk/https://charmify.in/article/summer-s-quiet-threat-how-reduced-it-staffing-amplifies-cyber-risk/Reduced summer IT staffing creates critical security gaps, which cybercriminals exploit through slower responses and diminished oversight, escalating risks.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:26:07 GMTSecuritycybersecurityit staffingseasonal threatsautomationincident responsephishinghttps://charmify.in/article/ai-powered-phishing-toolkit-lowers-barrier-for-sophisticated-cyberattacks/https://charmify.in/article/ai-powered-phishing-toolkit-lowers-barrier-for-sophisticated-cyberattacks/Forg365, a sophisticated phishing-as-a-service platform, now combines AI-assisted lure generation with advanced AiTM and device code methods to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts and maintain persistent access.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:25:43 GMTCyber Crimephishingmicrosoft 365aitmaicybercrimesaashttps://charmify.in/article/microsoft-s-ai-push-a-new-era-of-more-frequent-windows-security-patches/https://charmify.in/article/microsoft-s-ai-push-a-new-era-of-more-frequent-windows-security-patches/Microsoft's increasing reliance on advanced artificial intelligence to proactively uncover vulnerabilities within its Windows codebase is set to significantly raise the volume of monthly security updates for users.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:25:21 GMTSecuritymicrosoftwindowssecurity updatesartificial intelligencevulnerability discoverypatch tuesdayhttps://charmify.in/article/vishing-to-data-heist-helix-group-elevates-sharepoint-extortion-threat/https://charmify.in/article/vishing-to-data-heist-helix-group-elevates-sharepoint-extortion-threat/A sophisticated new group named Helix leverages identity-based phishing and MFA abuse to infiltrate corporate SharePoint environments, exfiltrating sensitive data for extortion or sale.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:24:59 GMTCyber Crimevishingsharepointdata exfiltrationcybercrimemfa abusesocial engineering