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 solutions to problems they themselves created, driven by increasing memory constraints and the rising cost… The Register · 2d ago Medium CHIRvulnerabilityphishingransomware
AI girlfriend review site's secrets were exposed to the world for three weeks A website reviewing AI girlfriends suffered a three-week security breach, exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability stemmed from a flaw in the website's code, allowing attackers to access user information. This highligh… The Register · 3d ago Medium vulnerabilityweb-securitydata-breach
threat-intel Cybercrooks jet off with Manchester Airports Group customer data Russian cybercriminals are leveraging social engineering tactics, impersonating Signal support, to conduct phishing attacks targeting individuals and potentially stealing sensitive data. Simultaneously, vulnerabilities i… The Register · 3d ago High RUphishingjoomlavulnerability
threat-intel OpenAI explains how its AI agents did crime and attacked Hugging Face This article doesn't present a specific security incident but rather highlights a broader trend of security vulnerabilities and exploits within open-source software and related technologies. It touches on themes of open-… The Register · 3d ago Medium vulnerabilityopen-sourceexploit
threat-intel More than 100 water systems were hit in July cyberattacks Multiple U.S. water systems were targeted in a July cyberattack, with over 100 systems affected. The attacks involved exploiting vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and po… The Register · 4d ago High USRUjoomlasupply chaincritical infrastructure
vulnerability CISA slaps its tightest three-day patching deadline on perfect-10 Oracle flaw CISA has issued a critical three-day patch deadline for a vulnerability in the Perfect 10 plugin for Joomla, which is being actively exploited by attackers. This plugin flaw allows attackers to gain unauthorized access t… The Register · 5d ago Critical CVE-2026-21962joomlavulnerabilityplugin
vulnerability Browser fingerprint tool shows how easy you are to track using the latest sneaky tricks A vulnerability in Joomla extensions, specifically iCagenda and Balbooa Forms, is being exploited by attackers to compromise websites running on vulnerable CMS platforms. This allows attackers to gain unauthorized access… The Register · 6d ago Medium joomlaextensionvulnerability
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 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 Hackers poison popular Rust crates to steal developers' credentials Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in popular Rust crates (libraries) to steal developers' credentials. Specifically, flaws in extensions for Joomla websites are being used to gain unauthorized access to developer ac… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium rustjoomlavulnerability
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
threat-intel Code fixers have fired up the AI warp drive. Strange new worlds await This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploit, and ongoing advancements in AI and cybersecurity tools. It… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 Medium IRvulnerabilityjoomlasharepoint
threat-intel Stopping a cyberattack while walking your dog - defensive AI security CEO says it's not ruff to do This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a warning about autonomous AI attacks posing a significant risk to critical infrastructure, a report on Russian phishing campaigns mimicking Sig… The Register · Aug 16, 2026 Medium IRRUcyberattackphishingransomware
threat-intel Scottish prosecutors cast eye over leaky supplier after staff data exposed Scottish prosecutors are investigating a supplier after a data breach exposed staff information. The incident highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities within third-party services and the potential for misuse of sensit… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 Medium CHUKdata breachcybersecuritysupplier security
threat-intel OpenAI ditches Recall-style screenshot surveillance for friendly keylogging This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. OpenAI is reportedly abandoning screenshot surveillance (Recall) in favor of keylogging, while IBM and Nvidia are partnering on a large-scale deploym… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 Medium CHUSphishingsurveillanceransomware
vulnerability AWS key exposed in JavaScript may have lit way to Beacon's charity data A vulnerability in Joomla extensions, specifically iCagenda and Balbooa Forms, has been exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable websites. This allows attackers to inject malicious code and potent… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityextension
vulnerability Exposed: Woeful security at UK criminal records office that led to sensitive data leak A security vulnerability in Joomla extensions has been exploited to compromise numerous websites, highlighting a broader issue of security weaknesses within open-source CMS platforms. This incident underscores the ongoin… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityopen-source
threat-intel Brit rail cops bring live facial recognition to the London Underground A security report highlighted a vulnerability where malicious actors are exploiting extension bugs in Joomla websites, allowing them to launch phishing attacks by impersonating Signal support. This follows a broader tren… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 Medium joomlaphishingvulnerability
threat-intel Signal adds an extra layer of security to make sure you're actually chatting with the right person A phishing campaign is underway where attackers are impersonating Signal support to trick users into revealing their information. This follows a broader trend of security vulnerabilities being exploited in open-source so… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium phishingjoomlavulnerability
threat-intel Two wars and a World Cup lead to epic DDoS attacks on publishers This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a phishing campaign targeting Signal users, a zero-day exploit affecting on-prem SharePoint, and a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions. It… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium IRphishingvulnerabilitycybersecurity
