threat-intel How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era The USENIX Security conference is grappling with a surge in research papers, particularly those leveraging AI and machine learning. While AI usage is increasing, concerns are being raised about the potential for autonomo… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium USCHRUaimachine learningvulnerability
threat-intel AI struggles to patch vulns without adult supervision AI systems are struggling to independently patch vulnerabilities in software without human oversight, leading to incomplete remediation and potential security risks. The article highlights instances where AI-driven patc… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium aimachine learningvulnerability patching
threat-intel Prompt injection isn't the bug, AI agent frameworks are This article discusses the increasing risk of prompt injection attacks within AI agent frameworks, rather than the models themselves. The rise of open-source AI models, particularly from China, is prompting a reaction fr… The Register · Aug 5, 2026 Medium CHIRUSprompt injectionaillm
threat-intel London cops handed victim's new address and number to her stalker, watchdog says This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a security watchdog investigation into police handing over a stalker's information, a Chinese… The Register · Aug 5, 2026 Medium CHUKcybersecurityvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Bypassing AI guardrails is so easy a script kiddie can do it Recent developments highlight the increasing ease with which AI model guardrails can be bypassed, allowing even novice attackers to manipulate large language models. This vulnerability stems from the rapid release of ope… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRaimlprompt injection
threat-intel This one time, at Hacker Summer Camp … This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a Chinese AI model release, vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and a significant acquis… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRairansomwarephishing
threat-intel AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday Microsoft security researchers are experiencing a surge in zero-day attacks targeting on-prem SharePoint, fueled by a new wave of exploits leveraging vulnerabilities in third-party extensions. Simultaneously, Chinese act… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 High CHzero-dayphishingcybersecurity
threat-intel Tennessee congressional hopeful accused of shooting license plate cameras Several AI and open-source model developments are occurring, including Alibaba's release of its Qwen model and competition in the AI space. Simultaneously, security concerns are rising, with reports of phishing attacks i… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRaiopen-sourcephishing
threat-intel CAF Bank reopens online service but warns of further outages This article is a collection of cybersecurity and technology news snippets. It covers a range of topics including a phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, and a new X11 s… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRphishingvulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel Cloudflare has mostly ditched third party security tools, suggests not trying that at home This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including AI model releases from China, vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, acquisitions in the cybersecurit… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHSWvulnerabilityransomwarecybersecurity
threat-intel Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems Russian state actors are leveraging public Wi-Fi networks to deliver malware to victims, specifically by impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. This tactic is part of a broader trend of Russian intellig… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High RUIRphishingmalwarerussian
threat-intel Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict Multiple US water systems, including those in Georgia and Michigan, are experiencing cyberattacks, potentially linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. These attacks are targeting critical infrastructure, raising serious… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High IRUScyberattackcritical infrastructurewater systems
threat-intel AI is 'both the weapon and the target' in latest wave of cyberattacks This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a focus on AI's role in cyberattacks, a UK datacenter fee initiative, phishing attacks targeting Signal users, and various security updates and… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityphishingransomware
threat-intel Anthropic and OpenAI are competing to see whose agents can go rogue harder This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a competition between Anthropic and OpenAI regarding the potential for AI agent 'rogue' behavior, a UK initiative to charge data centers for gri… The Register · Jul 31, 2026 Medium aicybersecurityphishing
threat-intel Jailed Flock vandal wipes out three cameras, racks up thousands in damages This article is a collection of miscellaneous tech news items, including a report on corporate IT workloads moving off-site, a lament for Intel's Optane storage technology, a security alert about Joomla extensions being… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium securitycybersecurityvulnerability
threat-intel Russian spies take their half-click email attack from Zimbra to Outlook Russian intelligence operatives are leveraging a phishing campaign mimicking Signal support to trick users into revealing sensitive information. This tactic has expanded beyond Zimbra to now target Outlook users, highlig… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 High CVE-2026-42897RUCHphishingsocial engineeringrussian threat actor
threat-intel Headteacher had the most guessable username-password combo you could imagine This article is a roundup of cybersecurity and technology news, covering a range of topics including a phishing campaign targeting Signal users, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and a report on vulnerabili… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium UNphishingvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Excuses like 'AI did it' don't exist in the eyes of the law This article is a collection of security-related news snippets, covering a range of topics from cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to acquisitions and technological developments within the open-source and Linux… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium IRCHphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel Closed models refuse to help researcher swat Linux bug A researcher attempting to fix a Linux bug encountered a frustrating obstacle: closed AI models refused to assist, highlighting a growing concern about the limitations of current AI technology and its potential impact on… The Register · Jul 29, 2026 Medium aiopen-sourcelinux
threat-intel Word worm crawls into Copilot, spreads chaos A group of Russian hackers are impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks, targeting users with links to malicious websites. Simultaneously, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint is being exploited,… The Register · Jul 29, 2026 High RUIRphishingzero-daysharepoint
