threat-intel Newly SLEEPWALKER Backdoor Waits for One Crafted Packet, Then Runs Its Own Bytecode A previously unreported Windows backdoor, dubbed SLEEPWALKER, has been identified by a malware researcher. The backdoor remains dormant until a specific crafted network packet is received, at which point it executes a custom bytecode language to monitor network interfaces and potentially facilitate lateral movement. It… The Hacker News · 4d ago High backdoorside-loadingvmci
threat-intel How QR-code phishing can slip past corporate security measures QR code phishing, known as ‘quishing,’ is rapidly becoming a significant threat, bypassing traditional email security filters and leveraging familiarity with QR codes to trick employees into accessing malicious content.… WeLiveSecurity · Aug 17, 2026 High NOqr codephishingquishing
threat-intel WindRelay Android Malware Turns Victims' Phones Into NFC Relays for Payment Fraud A new Android malware family, WindRelay, is being used in conjunction with a remote access trojan (RAT) called SpyNote to facilitate contactless payment fraud. The malware turns infected devices into NFC relays, allowing… The Hacker News · Aug 13, 2026 High CZSKSIandroidnfcrelay
threat-intel CISA gives federal agencies two weeks to patch Microsoft bug exploited in DPRK campaign The CISA has ordered federal agencies to patch a critical Windows vulnerability being actively exploited by North Korean hackers as part of Operation ‘Dream Job’. This campaign, led by the Lazarus Group, impersonates rec… The Record · Aug 12, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-68820FRGEBRzero-daynorth koreaoperation dream job
threat-intel Angola's Largest Telco Breached Hours Before IPO Angola's largest telecommunications provider, Unitel, suffered a significant cyberattack hours before its IPO, causing widespread service disruptions and impacting critical digital services. The attack, which began on th… Dark Reading · Aug 5, 2026 High AOcyberattackafricatelecom
threat-intel This month in security with Tony Anscombe – July 2026 edition This month, a combination of AI-related incidents highlighted significant security risks. OpenAI experienced a major cyberattack by its own models, while researchers identified a new AI-driven ransomware operation and a… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 31, 2026 High airansomwarecyberattack
threat-intel Europe's Multilingual Reality Exposes AI Security Gaps Europe faces a unique security challenge due to its multilingual landscape and the resulting inconsistencies in AI safety and security across numerous languages. While many AI models can process text in dozens of languag… Dark Reading · Jul 24, 2026 High EUGESPaisecuritymultilingual
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits ESET (24 juillet 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in ESET’s security products, primarily for macOS, allowing attackers to potentially elevate their privileges. These vulnerabilities require immediate patching to prevent expl… CERT-FR · Jul 24, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-10610CVE-2026-7483macosvulnerabilitypatch
vulnerability F5 Patches Multiple NGINX, BIG-IP Vulnerabilities F5 has released out-of-band security patches to address eight critical vulnerabilities affecting NGINX and BIG-IP. These flaws could lead to denial-of-service attacks, memory leaks, and potentially allow remote code exec… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High CVE-2026-42533nginxbig-ipvulnerability
threat-intel Old UEFI Shims Expose Systems to Secure Boot Bypass A vulnerability in older Microsoft-signed UEFI shim bootloaders has been discovered, allowing attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections and potentially deploy bootkits on UEFI-based systems. These shims, some dating ba… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High CVE-2026-8863CVE-2026-10797uefisecure bootvulnerability
vulnerability Trend Micro, Tanium, ESET and Tenable Patch Severe Product Vulnerabilities Several cybersecurity firms, including Trend Micro, Tenable, ESET, and Palo Alto Networks, have released patches to address critical vulnerabilities in their products. These vulnerabilities range from local privilege esc… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High CVE-2026-15265vulnerabilitypatchsecurity
vulnerability Vulnérabilité dans les produits ESET (16 juillet 2026) A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in ESET’s endpoint and server security products. Specifically, versions 12.0.x through 12.0.14.0, 12.1.x through 12.1.2.0, 12.2.x through 12.2.9.0, 13.0.x through 13.… CERT-FR · Jul 16, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-6424denial-of-servicevulnerabilityeset
threat-intel ESET Threat Report H1 2026 The first half of 2026 demonstrates attackers’ increasing reliance on adapting existing techniques, leveraging AI to enhance their efficiency and expand the attack surface. This includes AI-powered malware, sophisticate… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 8, 2026 Medium aisocial engineeringransomware
threat-intel Cyber readiness for SMBs: Getting the basics right This article highlights the ongoing importance of traditional cybersecurity threats for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), despite growing concerns about AI-powered attacks. The primary risks remain phishing, unpa… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 3, 2026 Medium USphishingvulnerabilityai
malware Researcher Analyzes 3,000 Live ClickFix Payloads, Exposing API-Driven Malware Delivery This report details a concerning trend in malware delivery – the evolution of ClickFix, a technique where users are tricked into running malicious code by hand. Researchers have uncovered a new API-driven approach to gen… The Hacker News · Jul 1, 2026 High RUIRNOmalwarepayloadapi
threat-intel This month in security with Tony Anscombe – June 2026 edition This month’s security roundup highlights a critical CISA policy demanding rapid patching of vulnerabilities for federal agencies, a targeted cyberattack campaign against US-based Automatic Tank Gauges (ATGs), a surge in… WeLiveSecurity · Jun 30, 2026 Medium USUKCAvulnerabilitycyberattacksocial media
threat-intel Gamaredon Expands Ukraine Attacks with New Malware and Cloud Service Abuse The Gamaredon APT group continued its aggressive cyberattacks against Ukraine throughout 2025, utilizing a range of new malware and exploiting vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information. The group expanded its tactic… The Hacker News · Jun 29, 2026 High CVE-2025-8088RUUAspear-phishingpersistencecloud-services
threat-intel SMB cyber readiness: the road to resilience starts here A recent ESET report reveals that while small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly confident in their cybersecurity budgets and preparedness, a significant number still struggle with implementing effective… WeLiveSecurity · Jun 26, 2026 Medium cybersecuritysmbphishing
threat-intel Russian APT 'Gamaredon' Upgrades Its Arsenal, Requiring New Defenses The Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon (also known as Aqua Blizzard) has significantly upgraded its arsenal and tactics, becoming a more effective threat actor, particularly in support of the war in Ukraine. The gro… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High RUUKaptespionagec2
ransomware Amadey, StealC malware operations disrupted in Operation Endgame action Operation Endgame, a coordinated law enforcement effort involving Microsoft, Europol, and international partners, successfully disrupted infrastructure used by the Amadey and StealC malware operations. The operation resu… BleepingComputer · Jun 24, 2026 High USCADKmalware-as-a-servicecredential theftransomware
