threat-intel Turns out Brits would quite like their private messages to stay private Several tech stories highlight ongoing challenges and solutions related to AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Nvidia and Cerebras are offering solutions to expensive AI token generation, while Google is forcing Android apps to manage memory more efficiently. Simultaneously, security concerns are rising, including ph… The Register · 14h ago Medium CHIRUSaicybersecurityphishing
threat-intel CISA: Most exploited vulnerabilities should have been eradicated decades ago This article highlights a concerning trend: many vulnerabilities that should have been addressed long ago are still being actively exploited. The Register points to a situation where tech companies are now selling soluti… The Register · 2d ago Medium CHIRvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel Industry that built the problem offers to sell you the solution Several tech companies are grappling with the rising costs associated with AI development and deployment, leading to a paradoxical situation where they are now offering solutions to their customers – often at a premium.… The Register · 2d ago Medium USIRCHaihardwarecybersecurity
threat-intel Print management outfit PaperCut is under 0-day attack, and it’s drawing customers’ blood PaperCut, a print management software company, is experiencing a zero-day attack, leading to potential data breaches and financial harm for its customers. The attack is exploiting a vulnerability within their software, a… The Register · 2d ago High RUCHzero-dayvulnerabilityphishing
threat-intel CRPx0 hacking service for dummies claims victim count more than quintupled This article reports on a hacking service claiming to have significantly increased its victim count, likely related to exploiting vulnerabilities in software and websites. The service is targeting Joomla websites and pot… The Register · 3d ago Medium vulnerabilityjoomlaextension
threat-intel Omarchy distro gains serious backing This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a debate within the Debian Linux community regarding AI code, a Russian phishing campaign mim… The Register · 3d ago Medium RUdebianransomwarephishing
threat-intel ATF responds to 'major' cybersecurity incident after ransomware gang's claims This article reports on a significant cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware gang claiming to have exploited a vulnerability in on-prem Microsoft SharePoint, leading to a response from the US Department of Justice… The Register · 3d ago High IRransomwarevulnerabilitysharepoint
threat-intel Spark RAT Targets Cambodia, Abuses Vulnerable OPSWAT Driver to Disable Security Tools A new campaign targeting Cambodia is utilizing a sophisticated multi-stage attack leveraging a vulnerable OPSWAT driver to deploy the open-source remote access trojan, Spark RAT. Attackers are using deceptive phishing em… The Hacker News · 3d ago High CVE-2026-36425KHphishingransomwaremalware
threat-intel Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant A cyberattack linked to Iran has successfully taken down a UK power plant control system. The attack exploited vulnerabilities in the system, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and disrupt operations. This hi… The Register · 6d ago High UKIRcyberattackcritical infrastructureiran
threat-intel Security vets rally around $4 paper password books for sale in Australia This article is a collection of snippets from The Register, covering a range of cybersecurity and technology news. It highlights a vulnerability impacting Joomla websites through exploited extensions, a Microsoft SharePo… The Register · 6d ago Medium CHvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel Banking Trojans Manic, Grandoreiro, ToxicPanda 2.0 in the Spotlight Multiple banking trojans – Manic, Grandoreiro, and ToxicPanda 2.0 – are actively targeting users worldwide, with a particular focus on financial institutions in Europe, Latin America, and increasingly, Russia. These troj… SecurityWeek · Aug 22, 2026 High BRUKRUbanking trojanmobile malwaresupply chain
threat-intel AWS Security makes an inscrutable choice This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a range of issues, including a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoin… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium IRphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel Cisco bug severity warning reads like Olympic gymnastics scores: 10, 10, 9.9, 9.6, and 7.5. This article is a collection of cybersecurity and technology news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint, a phishing campaign impersonating Signal suppor… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-20315CVE-2026-20317CVE-2026-20231vulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel US Bank investigates LockBit's claims as ransomware crims set pay-or-leak deadline A US bank is investigating claims by LockBit ransomware operators that they have stolen sensitive data and are threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid. This follows a pattern of LockBit extortion attempts targetin… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium ransomwarecybersecuritydata breach
threat-intel 'Grandoreiro' Malware Resurfaces With Mexico Campaign The Grandoreiro banking Trojan, a 12-year-old malware initially developed in Brazil, has resurfaced with a new campaign targeting users in Mexico and expanding its reach to North America and Europe. Operators are utilizi… Dark Reading · Aug 20, 2026 High BRSPMEbanking trojanmalwareanti-analysis
threat-intel AI agent suggested installing a malware package. Engineer almost took its advice A security researcher was nearly tricked into installing malware by an AI agent. The AI, mimicking a support tool, suggested installing a package that would have installed malicious software, highlighting a growing risk… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium aisocial engineeringphishing
threat-intel Pakistan's Transparent Tribe Refreshes Toolset for Afghan Cyberattacks Pakistan's Transparent Tribe, a known advanced persistent threat (APT) group, has been aggressively targeting organizations in Afghanistan and India, utilizing a refined toolset including the Patchcord backdoor and other… Dark Reading · Aug 20, 2026 High AFINPAaptsocial engineeringbrowser hijacking
threat-intel 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers Federal agencies are warning that attackers are now leveraging AI-generated code to target critical infrastructure controllers, presenting a significant and rapidly evolving threat. This isn't a theoretical risk; it's a… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 High IRaicyberattackcritical infrastructure
threat-intel ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home Several security-related stories are emerging, including a warning about Meta’s spy glasses being used for phishing, a vulnerability exploited in Joomla extensions, and ongoing efforts to combat Iranian propaganda and ra… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium IRcybersecuritythreat intelligencephishing
threat-intel Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate Several security-related stories are circulating, including a backlash against surveillance technology from Flock, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, a zero-day attack targeting vulnerable SharePoint s… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CHIRsurveillancephishingvulnerability
