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 Ransomware attacks spike as world distracted by AI Ransomware attacks are increasing, potentially coinciding with a global focus on AI. This article highlights a range of security incidents, including a zero-day exploit targeting on-prem SharePoint, phishing attacks mimi… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium IRransomwarephishingvulnerability
vulnerability MIT boffins' TONTOU attack slips through Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs This article discusses a vulnerability related to Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs, where an AI-powered attack, dubbed TONTOU, successfully bypassed existing security measures. The vulnerability stems from AI's str… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CHIRspectrevulnerabilityai
threat-intel 'Asimov was right' about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director This article highlights a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability exploited in the wild, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and acquisitions within th… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium RUvulnerabilityphishingacquisition
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 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 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 AI slop pollutes the CVE pipeline with fake vulns This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a report on fake vulnerabilities polluting the CVE pipeline due to AI, a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, and a discussion of var… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 Medium CHUKvulnerabilityphishingransomware
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
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de Debian LTS (31 juillet 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered within the Linux kernel of Debian LTS. These vulnerabilities include potential for data confidentiality breaches, denial of service attacks, and privilege escalation. Several… CERT-FR · Jul 31, 2026 High CVE-2025-23131CVE-2026-23272CVE-2026-23278vulnerabilitylinuxdebian
threat-intel MCP gets an enterprise makeover This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploit, and a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support.… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium USIRRUvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel AI-found bugs aren't proving any easier to exploit despite the hype Recent research indicates that AI-powered models, particularly those mimicking Claude, are being exploited to bypass security measures. Researchers have found that Chinese AI models can convincingly impersonate Claude, h… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium CHIRUSaiimpersonationphishing
threat-intel Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first The United States is actively working to maintain leadership in 6G technology and security, particularly in response to China's advancements. Recent security incidents highlight ongoing threats, including phishing attack… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium IRCHphishingvulnerabilitiescybersecurity
threat-intel Uncle Sam tells overseas cybercrooks their visas are canceled This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a US government action targeting Iranian propaganda sites, a security acquisition by EQT, and vulnerabilities impacting Joomla extensions. It al… The Register · Jul 24, 2026 Medium IRSWcybersecuritythreat intelligencevulnerability
threat-intel Oracle drops 1,449 security patches like it's the new normal This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including security patches from Oracle, advancements in AI hardware (AMD vs Nvidia), phishing attacks targetin… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-47056CVE-2026-60217CVE-2026-61211securityvulnerabilitiesphishing
threat-intel Intel fortifies Foundry with an actual customer: Fortinet This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including AMD's challenge to Nvidia's AI compute platform, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and a security acquisition by EQT in the… The Register · Jul 21, 2026 Medium vulnerabilityphishingransomware
