threat-intel Chinese AI company Zhipu claims its new is a better bug-finder than Anthropic, OpenAI A Chinese AI company, Zhipu, claims its new AI model is superior at finding bugs compared to leading US competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI. This highlights a growing trend of AI-powered vulnerability detection and a p… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 Medium CHIRSWaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
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
data-breach 1.6M RingCentral accounts' data dumped after ShinyHunters extortion attack Approximately 1.6 million RingCentral accounts have been exposed after a ShinyHunters extortion attack. Attackers gained access to sensitive data, including customer information, and are now demanding ransom for its retu… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 High credential stuffingdata breachransomware
data-breach 1.6 Million Likely Impacted by RingCentral Data Breach A data breach at RingCentral has potentially exposed the personal information of 1.6 million individuals, including email addresses, names, and phone numbers. The breach was orchestrated by the ShinyHunters extortion gro… SecurityWeek · Aug 14, 2026 Medium data breachsocial engineeringtor
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
threat-intel Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. It highlights a range of developments, including a potential US government initiative to allow private cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive opera… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityphishingransomware
threat-intel Passwords stored in public Google Doc then showed up in search results A security incident occurred where passwords were stored in a publicly accessible Google Doc, leading to those passwords appearing in search results. This highlights a significant risk of credential exposure and undersco… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 High IRcredentialspasswordsecurity
vulnerability 421 bugs in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release, and the Norks have already attacked one Microsoft released a Patch Tuesday update containing 421 bugs, and a group known as ‘The Norks’ has already exploited one of these vulnerabilities to launch an attack. This highlights a continuing issue with Microsoft’s… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 High CVE-2026-68820CVE-2026-62832CVE-2026-62893microsoftpatch tuesdayvulnerability
threat-intel DEF CON hackers add new muscle to water utility protection DEF CON hackers are focusing on bolstering water utility protection by leveraging their skills to identify and address vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. This initiative follows successful 'Voting Village' proje… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 Medium cybersecurityinfrastructurevulnerabilities
threat-intel North Korean spies are running local LLMs to cause AI mischief North Korean intelligence operatives are leveraging locally hosted Large Language Models (LLMs) to conduct sophisticated disinformation campaigns and potentially cause broader AI-related mischief. This indicates a growin… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 Medium NOaillmcyberespionage
threat-intel Claude Code puts auto mode in the driver's seat Several security incidents and developments are highlighted, including a vulnerability in Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint issue leading to a zero-day attack, and ongoing efforts to combat Iranian propaganda and… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 Medium IRUSvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel Ransomware gangs skip the CEO, head straight for the 40-something IT manager Ransomware gangs are increasingly targeting IT managers, specifically those in their 40s, bypassing traditional executive channels to gain access to sensitive data and systems. This shift suggests a change in tactics by… The Register · Aug 9, 2026 Medium ransomwarecybersecuritylinux
threat-intel Devs to Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, and friends: Make security and privacy the default Several security-related stories are emerging, including a focus on AI security and vulnerabilities, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and ongoing efforts to improve security across various Linux and… The Register · Aug 8, 2026 Medium RUIRaisecurityphishing
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 Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief after suspected Iran attacks An ex-NSA chief is warning that water system controllers, which are increasingly connected to the internet, are vulnerable to attacks, particularly from Iran. He believes these devices represent a significant security ri… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityinfrastructureiran
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 China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks' products Chinese authorities are investigating the security of Palo Alto Networks' products, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities and a broader effort to monitor and control cybersecurity technology within China. This… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CNcybersecuritychinapalo alto
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
