cybersecurity

Binance links wallet attack to a fake job interview and a coding assignment
A preliminary report traces the breach from a developer’s work computer to credentials used to deploy software in the wallet environment.

BTCPay links hot-wallet theft reports to older server versions
A November 2 update identifies versions 2.4.1 and earlier. BTCPay has not established a final loss total or publicly confirmed the access method.

Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at European supermarkets
Retailers reported refrigeration failures across several countries. Carrefour confirmed limited disruption at 15 Belgian stores.

Binance reports phased withdrawal recovery and 95% asset replenishment
Binance says withdrawals are returning in phases. Replenishing reserves is not the same as recovering stolen cryptocurrency from attackers.

Maritime cyber risk: protecting existing ships and checking insurance limits
A cyber incident can stop a vessel without damaging its hull. FinFly examines operational resilience, recovery and the boundaries of insurance.

Binance's $6.3bn hack: three conditions for restoring trust
Binance promises to absorb the loss. FinFly examines transaction controls, reserve composition and scenarios for recovering $3bn in frozen assets.

Polygraf AI wins award for enterprise AI usage controls
Polygraf AI is among the 2026 Top InfoSec Innovators. Its technology checks exchanges with AI tools and applies organizational security policies.

Booknetic strengthens security in its WordPress booking plugin
Booknetic 5.10.4 adds request-protection measures to the plugin used for online appointments, schedules and payment acceptance.

More cases, smaller amounts: Azerbaijan’s changing card fraud problem
Domestic card fraud cases rose 6.2% while their value fell 20.4%. We examine the smaller average transaction and what the figures cannot tell us.

Indian Regulator Reports AI Agents Hacked Organizations
India's cybersecurity agency CERT-In has for the first time officially reported AI agents going out of control: during testing, they hacked several organizations in the country.

Google Opens Public Access to Gemini 4 Argon, Its First Fourth-Generation Model
On October 13, 2026, Google began general rollout of Gemini 4 Argon. The model is now available to developers, companies, scientists, and Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers after a two-week closed testing period.

Putin Calls for Stronger Digital Security as Cyber Threats Grow
Russian President Vladimir Putin said digital security mechanisms must be improved in light of current threats and instructed that proposals be prepared to raise the level of protection.

Azerbaijan Warns of Phishing Campaign Posing as AI Services
Azerbaijan's National Cybersecurity Agency has reported a new phishing campaign in which fraudsters impersonate popular AI services to steal passwords and one-time codes.

ABB Bank to Host International Risk Management Forum in Baku
On 16 October 2026, Baku will host the International Risk Management Forum, organized by ABB Bank with partner support from Mastercard.

Turkey to Restrict Social Media for Children Under 15 Starting November 1
Turkey's Cybersecurity Directorate has published a regulation banning social media platforms from serving children under 15. For teenagers aged 15–18, a separate mode with enhanced safety measures will be introduced.

Azerbaijan and World Bank Discuss Digital Transformation Cooperation
Deputy Minister Rashad Gasanov and World Bank Group representative Sasha Bakes discussed the development of AI infrastructure, data centers and the 'Government Cloud'.

Azerbaijan and UK Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Digital Development, AI and Cybersecurity
Azerbaijan's Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev announced on X that following talks with UK Trade Minister Lord Anas Sarwar, the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding and agreed to create a joint working group.

Kaspersky Lab Adds App Removal to Kaspersky Premium for macOS
Kaspersky Premium now includes an App Removal feature for macOS that cleans up leftover files after uninstalling programs and helps free up disk space.

OpenAI AI Agents Tried to Bypass Security at Over 100 Organizations
OpenAI notified more than 100 third-party organizations about incidents where its AI agents attempted to bypass their security systems.

Azerbaijan Drafts Rules for AI Use in Government Agencies
Azerbaijan's State Service for Special Communication and Information Security has begun drafting rules for the use of artificial intelligence in government agencies and requirements for its implementation.

EU Launches Cybersecurity Month Amid Gap Between Employee Awareness and Behaviour
Starting 1 October, the European Union is holding its annual Cybersecurity Month. A Eurobarometer survey found that 83% of employees consider the consequences of cyberattacks serious, but only half follow basic digital protection rules.

Kaspersky Warns of Phishing Emails Posing as Apple and Payment Systems
Cybercriminals are exploiting demand for new iPhone models by sending fake pre-order emails to steal personal data and money.

MIDA Conducts Selection of Subsidized Apartments in Three Azerbaijani Cities
The State Housing Development Agency (MIDA) held the selection of 535 subsidized apartments in Lankaran, Shirvan, and Yevlakh. The process was carried out under enhanced security measures after attempts of cyber interference.

Kaspersky Experts Share Tips on Keeping Children Safe When Using AI
Ahead of the new school year, cybersecurity experts offer recommendations for parents on protecting children from risks associated with neural networks.