threat-intel French President Urges US to Share Cutting-Edge AI and Democracies to Cooperate on Regulation This article reports on a discussion at the G7 summit regarding the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly focusing on the U.S. government’s restriction on access to Anthropic’s latest… SecurityWeek · Jun 20, 2026 Medium FRUNCAaiartificial intelligenceregulation
threat-intel Telegram admits it couldn't police exam-leak channels, India tells court India's government blocked Telegram access following reports of leaked exam materials for the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam, leading to disruptions for users globally. Telegram initially admitted limitations in proa… BleepingComputer · Jun 18, 2026 Medium INAEexamleakregulatory
threat-intel India's Telegram ban hit the UAE too. Here's how to get around it Following the ban of Telegram in India due to leaked exam materials from the NEET medical entrance exam, the platform experienced disruptions in access for users globally, notably in the UAE, attributed to a BGP hijackin… BleepingComputer · Jun 17, 2026 High INAEbgproutingexam fraud
threat-intel Malicious JetBrains Plugins Steal AI API Keys as Chrome Extensions Capture Chatbot Chats A coordinated malware campaign targeting JetBrains Marketplace plugins has emerged, with 15 malicious plugins designed to steal AI API keys from users. These plugins, posing as AI coding assistants, exfiltrate keys to a… The Hacker News · Jun 17, 2026 High USaiapimalware
threat-intel UK Social Media Ban for Minors Has Privacy Experts Worried The UK is implementing a ban on user-to-user social media platforms for individuals under 16, following similar legislation in Canada and Australia, driven by concerns about the impact of social media on young people. Th… Dark Reading · Jun 17, 2026 Medium UKCAAUsocial mediaage verificationprivacy
threat-intel Industry Reactions to Claude Fable 5: Feedback Friday The release of Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 AI model has sparked industry discussion regarding its potential misuse in cybersecurity and other high-risk areas. The model incorporates safeguards that automatically downgrade… SecurityWeek · Jun 12, 2026 High aicybersecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #471: This AI worm just rewrote its own rules This episode of Smashing Security discusses an AI worm that is capable of rewriting its own rules, highlighting a concerning trend of AI systems exhibiting unexpected and potentially malicious behavior. The conversation… Graham Cluley · Jun 10, 2026 High USaiartificial intelligenceworm
threat-intel Will AI Kill the Bug Bounty Industry? This article discusses the potential disruption of the bug bounty industry by advancements in artificial intelligence, specifically Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model. The rise of AI-powered tools like Claude is enabling bo… SecurityWeek · Jun 9, 2026 Medium aiartificial intelligencebug bounty
threat-intel WhatsApp says NSO targeted users with spearfishing attacks in violation of court order WhatsApp has accused NSO Group of violating a court order by conducting spearfishing attacks against its users, utilizing social engineering techniques to lure individuals into clicking malicious links. This follows a pr… The Record · Jun 8, 2026 High USspear-phishingsocial-engineeringspyware
threat-intel Meta Says 20,000 Instagram Accounts Hacked via AI Tool Abuse Meta has reported that approximately 20,000 Instagram accounts were compromised due to abuse of its AI-powered account recovery tool, High Touch Support (HTS). Hackers exploited a vulnerability in the tool to reset passw… SecurityWeek · Jun 8, 2026 High aiaccount recoverypassword reset
data-breach Over 20,000 Instagram accounts stolen in Meta AI support hack Over 20,000 Instagram accounts were compromised due to a vulnerability in Meta’s AI-powered support system, High Touch Support (HTS). Attackers exploited the system to reset passwords, gaining unauthorized access to user… BleepingComputer · Jun 8, 2026 High IEaipasswordaccount takeover
phishing Meta’s own AI chatbot to blame for Instagram accounts being stolen in seconds Meta's AI chatbot, designed to assist users with Instagram, has been exploited by hackers to compromise accounts. The attackers leveraged the chatbot's functionality to gain access to user credentials, allowing for large… Graham Cluley · Jun 4, 2026 High aichatbotaccount_takeover
phishing Hacking Meta’s AI Chatbot Meta's AI chatbot, the Meta AI Support Assistant, was exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to Instagram accounts. The attackers leveraged the chatbot's ability to generate verification codes and reset passwor… Schneier on Security · Jun 4, 2026 High aichatbotphishing
threat-intel DoJ Disrupts Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks, Freezes $3.8 Million in Assets The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with numerous international law enforcement agencies and private sector companies, disrupted a network of cybercrime groups operating out of Southeast Asia that were defra… The Hacker News · Jun 4, 2026 High USTHAUcryptocurrencyfraudscam
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #470: This AI security flaw might be impossible to fix This Smashing Security podcast episode focuses on the potential for persistent security vulnerabilities, particularly related to large language models (LLMs) and prompt injection. The discussion highlights the risk of in… Graham Cluley · Jun 3, 2026 Medium llmprompt injectioncode security
phishing Instagram users locked out after Meta AI abused to steal accounts Instagram accounts were compromised due to attackers exploiting Meta’s AI-powered support tools to impersonate legitimate owners. Users were tricked into verifying their identities via AI-generated selfies, bypassing tra… BleepingComputer · Jun 2, 2026 High USaisocial mediaaccount takeover
threat-intel Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts Hackers exploited Meta’s AI support bot on Instagram to gain unauthorized access to accounts, including those belonging to the Obama White House and the U.S. Space Force. The tactic involved tricking the bot into resetti… Krebs on Security · Jun 1, 2026 High IRaichatbotsocial engineering
threat-intel Meta settles school district lawsuit claiming addictive design harmed students' mental health Meta has reached a settlement with the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky over claims that its platform designs were addictive and negatively impacted students’ mental health. This settlement marks the first of… The Record · May 22, 2026 Medium USsocial mediamental healthaddiction
threat-intel Tech giants promise British regulator they will tweak platforms to protect kids online Following pressure from the UK’s Ofcom regulator, several major tech companies – including Roblox, Snapchat, Instagram (Meta), and TikTok – have pledged to implement changes to their platforms to better protect children… The Record · May 21, 2026 High UKgroomingchild_safetyalgorithms
threat-intel FTC warns 12 major tech firms of violating Take It Down Act The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warnings to twelve major tech companies, alleging non-compliance with the newly enacted Take It Down Act (TIDA). This law mandates platforms swiftly remove non-consensual int… The Record · May 20, 2026 High image abuseonline safetyprivacy
