threat-intel IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Non-mobile statistics In Q2 2026, Kaspersky products blocked a massive 399.3 million attacks originating from online resources, highlighting a continued surge in ransomware activity and botnet attacks. The Qilin ransomware group dominated, ac… Securelist · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-33825CVE-2026-50751CVE-2026-50752NEGEUNransomwarebotnetsupply chain
threat-intel IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Mobile statistics In Q2 2026, mobile malware attacks continued to decline, with Trojan-Banker applications representing the most prevalent threat. Despite a drop in new Trojan variants, the landscape remained dominated by Mamont banking T… Securelist · Aug 10, 2026 Medium mobilemalwarebanking
threat-intel Are AI tutors safe for your kids? The market for AI tutoring tools is booming, driven by potential cost savings and improved educational outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students. However, concerns are rising about the potential negative impacts… WeLiveSecurity · Aug 10, 2026 Medium UKaieducationprivacy
threat-intel Corporate Data Stolen in Levi Strauss Cyberattack Levi Strauss & Co. suffered a cyberattack resulting from social engineering, leading to unauthorized access to employee computers and potential corporate data theft. While initial investigations suggest no customer data… SecurityWeek · Aug 10, 2026 Medium social engineeringcyberattackdata breach
threat-intel Solidity Pro VS Code Extensions Steal Crypto Wallets, API Keys, and Credentials A malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code extension named Solidity Pro has been identified as a sophisticated information stealer, capable of harvesting a wide range of sensitive data from users’ systems, including crypto… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High vscodeextensionmalware
threat-intel OpenAI's Next AI Model Astra Shows Cyber Performance Strong Enough to Trigger Pause OpenAI is pausing internal development of its AI model Astra due to concerns about its rapidly advancing cyber capabilities. Initial evaluations suggest the model possesses ‘Critical’ cyber capabilities, including the po… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High aicybersecurityai-safety
threat-intel Advertisers are trying to influence AI bots with secret ads This week’s episode of The Kettle podcast explores the escalating competition in the AI world, focusing on China’s rapid advancements in open-weight AI models. The episode highlights DeepSeek, a Chinese model nearing par… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 High CHUNaiopen-sourcechina
threat-intel Ransomware gangs skip the CEO, head straight for the 40-something IT manager Ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting IT managers, specifically those in their 40s, bypassing traditional executive channels to gain access to sensitive data and systems. This shift suggests a change in tactics by… The Register · Aug 9, 2026 Medium ransomwarecybersecuritylinux
threat-intel Cyber actualités ZATAZ de la semaine du 3 au 9 août 2026 This week, ZATAZ reports on a significant number of cyber incidents impacting France and beyond. A staggering 1.7 billion French IDs were found on the dark web, alongside 43 ransomware demands targeting France, primarily… ZATAZ · Aug 9, 2026 High FRTAdarkwebransomwaredata breach
threat-intel Un milliard d’identifiants français sur le darkweb A massive collection of over 1.7 billion unique French email addresses and passwords has been discovered on the dark web, originating from 13 years of phishing campaigns and data breaches. The data, totaling 28GB across… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 High FRcredential stuffingphishingdata breach
threat-intel Devs to Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, and friends: Make security and privacy the default Several security-related stories are emerging, including a focus on AI security and vulnerabilities, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and ongoing efforts to improve security across various Linux and… The Register · Aug 8, 2026 Medium RUIRaisecurityphishing
threat-intel Rançongiciels : 43 revendications ciblent la France Between July 1st and August 8th, 43 French organizations were targeted in cybercriminal extortion claims, with a strong concentration among several ransomware-as-a-service groups. The Gentlemen and Qilin were the most ac… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 High FRransomwarecybercrimeextortion
threat-intel Des pirates revendiquent le piratage d’un miroir de Coco A mirror site for the defunct Coco discussion forum, presented as a successor to the original site shut down due to illegal activities, has been compromised by the threat actor CuteSec. The attackers gained extensive con… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 High data breachpassword compromiseuser data
threat-intel Un pirate plaide coupable après 165 piratages A Canadian man, Connor Riley Moucka, has pleaded guilty to a massive cloud-based hacking and extortion scheme targeting over 165 organizations. Between February and October 2024, his group exploited stolen credentials to… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 High CAUNSPcloud-securitycredential-theftextortion
threat-intel Levi Strauss signale une cyberattaque Levi Strauss & Co. disclosed a cybersecurity incident to the SEC, revealing that a third party gained unauthorized access to three employee workstations via social engineering. The attacker accessed internal files and ex… ZATAZ · Aug 8, 2026 Medium social engineeringdata exfiltrationcybersecurity
threat-intel New CSS Attacks Can Break Webmail Defenses to Steal Passwords and Tokens Researchers at PortSwigger have discovered several new attack vectors targeting webmail interfaces, allowing attackers to steal passwords, take over accounts, and manipulate AI tools. The vulnerabilities exploit weakness… The Hacker News · Aug 8, 2026 High webmailcsshtml
threat-intel OpenAI pledges to add Astra security as Anthropic loosens Fable's leash OpenAI is bolstering its AI security by integrating Astra, while Anthropic is loosening restrictions on its Fable system. This shift reflects growing concerns about the potential risks associated with increasingly autono… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium IRaisecurityvulnerability
threat-intel Inside the Modern SOC: The Identity Front Door A significant trend in cyberattacks is the increasing reliance on compromised identities rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities. Nearly 90% of Unit 42 investigations involved identity weaknesses, with 65% of in… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Aug 7, 2026 High identity theftcredential abusesocial engineering
threat-intel Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief after suspected Iran attacks An ex-NSA chief is warning that water system controllers, which are increasingly connected to the internet, are vulnerable to attacks, particularly from Iran. He believes these devices represent a significant security ri… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityinfrastructureiran
threat-intel Water utilities group partners with DEF CON offshoot for Water Watch Center The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has partnered with DEF CON Franklin to establish the Water Watch Center (WWC), a program designed to provide cybersecurity services to underfunded water and wastewater systems… The Record · Aug 7, 2026 High IRUNcybersecuritywater systemsoperational technology
