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1. Weaponizing the Odds: Prediction Markets as a New Vector for Foreign Influence
Published: 2026-02-17
In February 2026, at least two people were indicted on charges of using classified national security intelligence to place wagers on Polymarket, highlighting concerns over foreign adversaries exploiting these markets for information operations.
2. Palo Alto Networks Announces Intent to Acquire Koi to Secure the Agentic Endpoint
Published: 2026-02-17
Palo Alto Networks has entered into an agreement to acquire Koi, pioneering Agentic Endpoint Security to close AI-related security gaps in enterprise environments.
3. Data-Only Extortion Grows as Ransomware Gangs Seek Better Profits
Published: 2026-02-17
Data-only extortion attacks have surged elevenfold over the past year, with ransomware groups capitalizing on businesses’ fears of reputational damage, according to a report by Arctic Wolf.
4. Dragos Tracks Three New OT Threat Groups as Industrial Adversaries Move Toward Real-World Disruption
Published: 2026-02-17
Industrial cybersecurity firm Dragos has identified three new operational technology threat groups pushing beyond traditional boundaries to cause physical disruptions.
5. Russia Announces Nationwide Telegram Ban Effective April 1
Published: 2026-02-17
Russia plans to enforce a nationwide ban on Telegram starting April 1, citing cybersecurity and data protection concerns.
6. Hackers Target Winter Olympics 2026 Fans With Fake Online Shops
Published: 2026-02-17
Cybercriminals are targeting fans of the 2026 Winter Olympics with fraudulent online shops offering fake discounts and merchandise.
7. Critical Apache NiFi Vulnerabilities Enable Authorization Bypass
Published: 2026-02-17
Severe vulnerabilities in Apache NiFi allow attackers to bypass authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure.
8. Nigeria Opens Probe into Temu Over Suspected Data Protection Breaches
Published: 2026-02-17
Nigeria’s data watchdog has launched an investigation into e-commerce platform Temu for potential violations of data protection laws.
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