What's happening in security
Breaches, credential dumps, actively exploited bugs and AI incidents — pulled from 3,038 items across public feeds, Have I Been Pwned and CISA KEV.
Biggest this week
- Cisco alerts customers to second actively exploited zero-day in as many days — CyberScoop, 2d ago
- Unauthenticated attackers are bypassing Cisco ISE’s management interface (CVE-2026-76460) — Help Net Security, 2d ago
- Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices — BleepingComputer, 3d ago
- Cisco warns customers of actively exploited zero-day in email gateways — CyberScoop, 4d ago
- Cisco patches actively exploited email gateway zero-day (CVE-2026-76461) — Help Net Security, 4d ago
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BdThemes plugins supply-chain hack creates rogue WordPress admins
A threat actor compromised the upstream infrastructure of BdThemes, a developer of premium WordPress web-design tools, and modified a remote JSON feed delivered to administrators' browsers to create rogue admin accounts. [...]
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Metabase SQL Zero-Day Attacks Could Have Wide Blast Radius
The maximum-severity vulnerability, which still has no CVE, allows malicious, remote administrator access to the business-analytics platform and its downstream users.
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OpenAI says Daybreak will expand to offer specialized cyber services
The company rolled out “Red” and “Blue” programs for defenders, introduced a new model and announced partnerships with 16 major cybersecurity vendors. The post OpenAI says Daybreak will expand to offer specialized cyber services a…
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NATO and an AI startup can now name and track software vulnerabilities
NATO s cyber defense arm and a startup that uses artificial intelligence to find software flaws can now issue the ID numbers the industry uses to track those flaws, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity announced last week. …
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Meta’s Ray-Bans are being banned from pubs, restaurants, and theatres
A growing number of UK venues have decided to act against privacy-busting smart glasses. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
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FBI, South Korea warn of Gunra ransomware gang targeting critical infrastructure
The Gunra ransomware gang is breaching critical infrastructure organizations through vulnerabilities in popular brands of firewalls, the FBI and South Korea’s government warned.
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OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.6 Cyber, but it's only for approved users
OpenAI has developed a new model called "GPT 5.6 Cyber," designed for vulnerability research, penetration testing, incident response, and remediation. [...]
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U.S., South Korean government agencies caution to be on lookout for Gunra ransomware gang
The ransomware-as-a-service outfit has gone after a range of critical infrastructure sectors across the globe. The post U.S., South Korean government agencies caution to be on lookout for Gunra ransomware gang appeared first on Cy…
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The Patch Gap: Why Defenders Need to Think in Chains, Not Checklists
It's time to turn from CVSS-backed patching to choke-point patching focused on breaking chains to critical assets.
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New StormEncryptor ransomware used by former Medusa affiliate
A financially motivated threat actor previously associated with the Medusa ransomware operation is now deploying a new ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. [...]
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Meta Must Stop Silencing Reproductive Health Information
Access to accurate information about reproductive and maternal health can be critical. But on Meta's platforms, simply talking about prescription medication, abortion care, or one's own medical experiences can be enough to trigger…
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Coruna, DarkSword iOS Exploits Proliferate Globally
Sophisticated iPhone exploit chains previously limited to nation-states are spreading far and wide to organized cybercrime groups.
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China-Linked Hackers Deploy New StormEncryptor Ransomware, Likely via N-central Flaw
Microsoft has disclosed that Storm-1175, a financially motivated threat actor linked to China, has deployed a previously undocumented ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The use of StormEncryptor marks a shift from the advers…
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Outdated Cybercrime Laws Put Security Researchers at Risk
A public policy expert mapped global cybercrime laws to develop a five-point framework for protecting ethical hackers and good-faith security research.
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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR services. Discover how Microsoft Defender Experts MDR combines AI, threat intelligence, and human expertise. The post Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketS…
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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR/MXDR for the Enterprise
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for MDR services. Discover how Microsoft Defender Experts MDR combines AI, threat intelligence, and human expertise. The post Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketS…
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Sherlock Holmes was the “OG” Social Engineer
The crime solver wore disguises, spied on targets, and built intelligence networks long before modern-day tactics emerged. He has lessons for today’s ethical- and nonethical-hat hackers.
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Poland uncovers second heat plant cyberattack that went hidden for months
The incident occurred on the same day as coordinated cyberattacks struck more than 30 other renewable energy installations and a larger heat plant, as Poland publicly disclosed in January.
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Senate Democrats introduce bill to distribute $300 million annually to shore up water system cybersecurity
Two Democratic senators introduced legislation that would allocate $300 million each year to fund cybersecurity improvements for the water and wastewater sector.
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Russian military hackers pose as recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers
Ukraine’s computer emergency response team, CERT-UA, said Saturday that the campaign has been running since at least May and is linked to Sandworm, the notorious hacking unit associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agen…
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UK man tied to The Com sentenced for abusing 117 victims
Justin Swaddle, who was a minor when he committed the crimes, coerced children across multiple countries into self-harm and sexual abuse using threats tied to their personal information, authorities said. The post UK man tied to T…
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⚡ Weekly Recap: AI Goes Rogue, Metabase 0-Day, MCP Supply-Chain Attacks, and Router Backdoors
A lot of security problems still begin with someone doing a completely normal thing. Cloning a repo. Answering a call. Leaving a box exposed. Trusting the default. That pretty much covers the mood this week. Old bugs are back, sup…
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DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure
Microsoft Threat Intelligence examines DeadLock ransomware, an emerging financially motivated operation distinguished by its use of decentralized infrastructure to support victim communications, negotiations, and data leak operati…
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DeadLock ransomware: Breaking down a Rust-based encryptor with decentralized recovery infrastructure
Microsoft Threat Intelligence examines DeadLock ransomware, an emerging financially motivated operation distinguished by its use of decentralized infrastructure to support victim communications, negotiations, and data leak operati…
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Civil-society initiative will pay cybersecurity vendors to protect rural water systems
The group is seeking philanthropic grants, but its founder said the federal government ultimately needs to step in.
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Secure development can help turn the tables as AI alters cyber landscape
A top Microsoft executive says a shift toward memory safety and other preventative measures can limit the ability to exploit flawed software.
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Cyberattack on Steam hardware shipper leaks names, addresses, and order data
Video game publisher Valve is alerting customers in Europe to a data breach at CEVA Logistics, its Steam hardware shipping partner. Reports from affected customers began surfacing on social media earlier today, after Valve started…
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CISA: SonicWall SMA1000 flaws now exploited by ransomware gangs
CISA has confirmed that ransomware gangs have begun exploiting two recently patched SonicWall SMA1000 vulnerabilities, including a maximum-severity server-side request forgery (SSRF) flaw. [...]
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OpenAI’s Upcoming Astra Model Raises Autonomous Cyberattack Concerns
The current GPT-5.6-Sol has been assigned a ‘high’ cybersecurity threshold, but Astra could reach the maximum ‘critical’ threshold. The post OpenAI’s Upcoming Astra Model Raises Autonomous Cyberattack Concerns appeared first on Se…
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A researcher bought noreply.net. Companies started sending him secrets.
Companies treat some email domains as digital trash cans, despite the risks.
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Why transparent AI agents matter more than you think
The difference between a prompt injection attack you'll catch and one you won't might just be whether your AI agent can explain itself. The post Why transparent AI agents matter more than you think appeared first on CyberScoop .
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Stealthium Targets Security Blind Spots in AI Accelerators and Neo-Clouds
The startup analyzes subtle telemetry signals to detect attacks that traditional security tools cannot see inside accelerator-powered AI infrastructure. The post Stealthium Targets Security Blind Spots in AI Accelerators and Neo-C…
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Cisco Warns of High-Severity ClamAV Vulnerabilities With Public PoC
Remote, unauthenticated attackers could exploit the bugs to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The post Cisco Warns of High-Severity ClamAV Vulnerabilities With Public PoC appeared first on SecurityWeek .
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When Credentials Are No Longer Enough: Device Trust in the AI Era
AI is making phishing, credential theft, and social engineering faster and more efficient, while traditional trust signals such as passwords, MFA, IP reputation, and geolocation become easier to bypass. Specops explains why organi…
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10th August – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 10th August, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES North Carolina Ports, the US authority operating the ports of Wilmington, Morehea…
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British ‘Com’ member who abused more than 100 girls worldwide jailed for two years
Justin Swaddle, of Leeds in northern England, targeted 117 female victims aged 13 to 17, according to the National Crime Agency.
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Metabase zero-day exploited to access Framework customer data
Framework, the San Francisco-based company that designs repairable and upgradeable laptops, has suffered a data breach after attackers managed to exploit a zero-day vulnerability in the Metabase business intelligence service. Acco…
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Kimsuky Builds Offline AI Stack to Boost Phishing and Automate Malware Development
North Korea's state hackers are no longer content to type prompts into public chatbots. One of the country's main espionage groups has begun running artificial intelligence (AI) offline on its own servers, connecting document-sear…
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Microsoft Entra ID is removing an extra MFA hurdle for Windows Hello and macOS PSSO users
Microsoft is changing how Entra ID handles MFA for people who sign in with Windows Hello for Business (WHfB) or macOS Platform Single Sign-On (PSSO). The rollout reaches worldwide and GCC tenants starting early October 2026, with …
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China-linked hackers turning popular cybersecurity tool into ransomware launchpad, Microsoft warns
A China-linked threat actor is believed to be exploiting a critical vulnerability affecting cybersecurity software from the company N-able.
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Five Years, 88,000 Backdoors, and a Pair of Handcuffs: Inside the Global Manhunt That Ended in an Arrest
Go inside Huntress and the FBI’s five-year pursuit of Silk Typhoon, from 88,000 Exchange backdoors to an arrest and a wider fight against cybercrime.
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‘Ghostjacking’ Attack Uses Poisoned Logs to Turn AI Agents Bad
An AI agent executes instructions that an attacker has planted in the log or alert that records a blocked request word for word. The post Ghostjacking Attack Uses Poisoned Logs to Turn AI Agents Bad appeared first on SecurityWeek …
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Member of The Com sent to prison for blackmail, sextortion
A member of "The Com," a loose-knit online cybercrime collective that targets children and teenagers, has been sentenced to two years in prison for blackmail and sextortion offenses against nearly 120 victims worldwide. [...]
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Top 5 B2B Cybersecurity YouTube Channels In 2026
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Aug. 10, 2026 – Cybercrime Magazine YouTube channel Out of the pure play cybersecurity b2b focused media outlets and event producers with YouTu…
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New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war
New Zealand announced new sanctions on Russian hackers, technology companies and Kremlin-linked organizations over their roles in supporting Moscow’s war against Ukraine.
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New Passkey Attacks Can Recover Synced Private Keys or Bypass Phishing-Resistant MFA
Three separate research efforts last week demonstrated ways to defeat passkey protections without breaking the cryptography they rest on. Passkeys are designed to replace reusable passwords and resist phishing. The attacks instead…
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LexisNexis shuts down services after suspicious activity on servers
LexisNexis took its Diligence, Metabase API, and Newsdesk services offline as part of its response to unusual activity on servers hosted and managed by an unnamed third-party vendor. [...]
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Shipping 10–50× More Code? Watch This Webinar on Securing AI-Speed Development
AI is helping development teams produce far more code, far faster. But security teams still have to review vulnerabilities, manage dependencies, prioritize fixes, and control risk at human speed. When software output jumps 10 to 5…
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Valve notifies Steam hardware customers of a data breach
Video game publisher and digital distribution giant Valve is notifying Steam hardware customers in Europe that hackers stole their data after hacking its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics. [...]
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New Jersey, Alabama Join States Targeted in Water Cyberattacks
Hackers linked to Iran targeted industrial control systems (ICS) at water facilities in at least a dozen US states. The post New Jersey, Alabama Join States Targeted in Water Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .
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