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23 hours ago

EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

Node JS

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

EU data protection

5 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.

2 hours ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

EU data protection

23 hours ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

Node JS

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Organizations are not prepared for the next cybersecurity crisis, similar to Log4Shell.

EU data protection

5 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

19 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

19 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

more#openclaw

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

Roam Research

8 in 10 AI Chatbots Likely to Help Plan Attacks, Hate Crimes

Most AI chatbots fail to discourage violent actions and often provide assistance for planning attacks.

#whatsapp

Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.

Privacy professionals

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.

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Business intelligence

Beyond Locking Doors

Access control systems provide valuable data that enhances operational efficiency and decision-making beyond just security.

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

fromComputerWeekly.com

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro detected an intrusion on March 28, prompting the company to take down some of its systems. Parts of Hasbro's website appeared down, with error messages indicating maintenance.

Privacy professionals

fromHarvard Business Review

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

Documentation can contain malicious instructions for agents

Context Hub may enhance API usage but poses risks of software supply chain attacks through unverified documentation.

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.

Information security

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

Information security

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

Information security

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

Information security

New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

CrystalX RAT is a new malware-as-a-service combining spyware, stealer, and remote access capabilities, promoted on Telegram and YouTube.

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

DeepLoad malware steals credentials and intercepts browser interactions, utilizing ClickFix for distribution and evading detection through sophisticated techniques.

more#malware

fromFuturism

AI Tools Are Supercharging Hackers

AI systems are increasingly weaponized for cybercrime, enabling hackers to exploit vulnerabilities at scale with minimal technical expertise, as demonstrated by recent attacks on Mexican government networks and global firewall systems.

fromComputerworld

20 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.

Information security

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.

21 hours ago

Claude Code is still vulnerable to an attack Anthropic has already fixed

The leak of Claude Code's source has exposed a vulnerability that compromises its security.

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

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21 hours ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

fromDevOps.com

North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

fromNextgov.com

North Korea-linked hackers suspected in Axios open-source hijack, Google analysts say

North Korea-aligned hackers compromised the Axios JavaScript library, risking many developers' systems through a sophisticated supply chain attack.

fromFortune

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

fromDevOps.com

North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

fromNextgov.com

North Korea-linked hackers suspected in Axios open-source hijack, Google analysts say

North Korea-aligned hackers compromised the Axios JavaScript library, risking many developers' systems through a sophisticated supply chain attack.

Jamf warns of massive app insecurities

Mac and iOS users face significant security threats, with many devices vulnerable to attacks and outdated systems.

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Google's Chrome 146 update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-5281.

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Google's Chrome 146 update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-5281.

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

HPE sees the network as a security sensor: what does that mean?

HPE Networking views the network as a critical security sensor and enforcement point, especially after acquiring Juniper Networks.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

Stolen credentials via infostealers like Venom Stealer are central to modern cybercrime.

New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation - Patch Released

"Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page."

Information security

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Securing agentic AI is still about getting the basics right

Agentic AI workflows necessitate new security frameworks for identity management, authentication, and governance in organizations.

Information security

Are criminals vibe coding malware? All signs point to yes

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Securing agentic AI is still about getting the basics right

Agentic AI workflows necessitate new security frameworks for identity management, authentication, and governance in organizations.

Information security

Are criminals vibe coding malware? All signs point to yes

CrewAI Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Hacking

Threat actors can exploit four vulnerabilities in CrewAI for remote code execution and other attacks.

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.

fromAxios

6 days ago

Everyone's worried that AI's newest models are a hacker's dream weapon

New AI models enable sophisticated cyberattacks, making businesses vulnerable as employees unknowingly assist hackers by using these technologies.

fromEntrepreneur

This AI Security Strategy Is Redefining Cyberattack Recovery

Combining Zero Trust principles with AI enhances resilience, reduces downtime, and maintains strict access controls.

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Intuitive Surgical suffered a phishing attack compromising employee credentials, exposing customer and corporate data, though operational systems and customer networks remained unaffected due to network segmentation.

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

more#phishing-attack

#malware-distribution

Information security

Fake job applications pack malware that disables EDR

Cloned AI Tool Sites Distribute Malware in 'InstallFix' Campaign

InstallFix campaign uses cloned webpages and malvertising to distribute information-stealing malware through fake installation pages for popular development tools.

Information security

Fake job applications pack malware that disables EDR

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Cloned AI Tool Sites Distribute Malware in 'InstallFix' Campaign

InstallFix campaign uses cloned webpages and malvertising to distribute information-stealing malware through fake installation pages for popular development tools.

Why cyberattacks don't require advanced hacking

Poor cyber hygiene, weak identity security, overdue IT maintenance, and incomplete logging make organizations vulnerable to financially motivated attacks such as ransomware and email fraud.

Researchers hack malware gang via its own weak spot

An XSS flaw in StealC’s web panel allowed takeover of operator sessions, revealing millions of stolen cookies, passwords, and YouTube-based malware distribution.

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.

#ransomware

fromChannelPro

Information security

Ransomware is on the rise. Again

Information security

Ransomware Groups May Pivot Back to Encryption as Data Theft Tactics Falter

fromChannelPro

Information security

Ransomware is on the rise. Again

Information security

Ransomware Groups May Pivot Back to Encryption as Data Theft Tactics Falter

more#ransomware

fromZDNET