ransomware No Manners Here: The Ruthless Rise of The Gentlemen Ransomware The Gentlemen, a rapidly growing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) program, has significantly increased its victim count in 2026, becoming the second most active RaaS program globally. Leveraging a 90% affiliate payout stru… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Jul 10, 2026 High CVE-2024-55591CVE-2025-32433CVE-2025-33073USCAGBransomware-as-a-serviceracksedge-device-attack
threat-intel More Countries Jump on the Social Media Ban Wagon More countries are implementing social media bans for minors, driven by concerns about mental health and safety. However, companies are struggling to comply while minimizing user disruption and avoiding intrusive data co… Dark Reading · Jul 10, 2026 Medium AUUNsocial mediaage verificationprivacy
threat-intel Cybersecurity and the Gap Between Skill and Ability A joint statement from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned of escalating cyber risks due to the increasing capabilities of AI models, particularly their ability to autonomously carry out cyberattacks. The statemen… Schneier on Security · Jul 8, 2026 High UNCAAUaicybersecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel Aussies Face Reduced Cybercrime Risk, as Pressure Shifts to SMBs A recent Australian Institute of Criminology survey revealed a decrease in overall cybercrime incidents and financial losses experienced by Australians in 2025 compared to 2024. However, this positive trend was largely d… Dark Reading · Jul 2, 2026 Medium AUsmbcybercrimeaustralia
ransomware Ransomware Groups Turn to Citrix Bleed 2, BYOVD, and Supply Chain Credentials The Anubis ransomware group, a rebranded version of Sphinx, is actively exploiting the Citrix Bleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) vulnerability to gain initial access to victim networks. They leverage legitimate RMM tools like Scree… The Hacker News · Jul 2, 2026 High CVE-2025-5777USUKAUcitrixbleedransomware-as-a-servicecredential theft
threat-intel 236,000 DCloud Uni-App Sites Used in Crypto Scams, Phishing, and Wallet Drainers A report by Infoblox has identified over 236,000 websites utilizing the DCloud Uni-App framework, many of which are being exploited for cryptocurrency scams, phishing attacks, and wallet draining operations. These sites,… The Hacker News · Jun 29, 2026 High ARUSGBscamphishingcrypto
threat-intel Five Eyes agencies sound alarm about AI’s threat to cybersecurity Five Eyes intelligence agencies are issuing a stark warning about the rapidly escalating threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. They believe AI will dramatically accelerate both offensive and defe… The Record · Jun 23, 2026 High USUKCAaicybersecuritythreat intelligence
malware WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Uses Fake Documents to Install ManageEngine RMM Tool A WhatsApp-based campaign is utilizing malicious VBScript files to trick users into installing ManageEngine RMM tool software. The campaign, currently active across multiple countries, leverages deceptive document names… The Hacker News · Jun 23, 2026 Medium MYBRINsocial engineeringvbsremote access
threat-intel He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Got Stolen Anyway This article details a real-world incident where cybersecurity expert Torsten George was targeted by a SIM swap attack, highlighting the vulnerability of relying solely on one-time passwords (OTPs) for security. The atta… Dark Reading · Jun 22, 2026 High USUKAUsim swapotpsocial engineering
malware A VBScript campaign distributed through WhatsApp deploying RMM software A WhatsApp-distributed malware campaign, active as of June 2026, leverages deceptive VBScript files disguised as financial documents to trick users into executing malicious code. This code ultimately installs legitimate… Securelist · Jun 22, 2026 High MYBRINsocial engineeringvbswhatsapp
threat-intel Close Encounters of the Human Kind This article from Cisco Talos details a novel approach to reverse engineering that leverages AI agents alongside traditional tools like the VB6 disassembler. The key innovation is exposing the disassembler's parsed data… Cisco Talos · Jun 18, 2026 High GBFRUSreverse engineeringaiautomation
threat-intel ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories This week’s ThreatDay Bulletin highlights several concerning security incidents, including browser extension abuse, macOS malware attacks, AI-powered malware delivery, and a global phishing campaign targeting travel book… The Hacker News · Jun 18, 2026 High CVE-2026-20127CVE-2026-49975USCNJPbrowser extensionsmacos malwareai abuse
ransomware Australian sugar producer works to restore operations as ransomware group claims attack Mackay Sugar, a major Australian sugar producer, experienced a significant disruption due to a ransomware attack claimed by the Gentlemen group. The attack impacted their operations, halting sugar production in Queenslan… The Record · Jun 18, 2026 High AUransomwareaustraliasugar
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
policy UK to ban social media access for children under 16 The UK government is planning to ban social media access for individuals under 16, mirroring a similar measure implemented in Australia. This initiative aims to protect children online by restricting access to user-to-us… The Record · Jun 16, 2026 Medium UKAUSPsocial mediachildrenonline safety
threat-intel North Korean Hackers Are Turning Developer Tools Into Malware Delivery Channels North Korean threat actors, operating under the UNK_DeadDrop campaign, are employing a sophisticated phishing technique targeting developers across numerous sectors, including finance and cryptocurrency, using malicious… The Hacker News · Jun 15, 2026 High USGBAUdevelopergithubvscode
ransomware Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mills of Australia’s Second-Largest Sugar Producer Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest raw sugar producer, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted operations at two of its cane-processing mills. The attack, attributed to the Gentlemen ransomware group (Storm-… SecurityWeek · Jun 15, 2026 High AUransomwareaustraliasugar
ransomware Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Service Used by Ransomware Gangs Europol, in collaboration with international law enforcement, successfully disrupted AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service used extensively by ransomware gangs and cybercriminals. The operation, resulting in the ar… The Hacker News · Jun 12, 2026 High UKRUGEcryptocurrencyransomwaremoney laundering
threat-intel Phishing Attack Volume Down 20%, but Risk Still Rising The volume of phishing attacks has decreased by 20% across multiple industries, despite a shift towards more sophisticated attacks utilizing AI. Threat actors are prioritizing targeted campaigns with higher conversion ra… Dark Reading · Jun 12, 2026 High CAESAUphishingaicloud
threat-intel Bug Bounty Research Triggers ServiceNow Security Alert ServiceNow experienced a situation where bug bounty research was mistakenly identified as a security breach targeting their customer instances. The issue involved unauthorized access to instance tables, but ServiceNow de… Dark Reading · Jun 10, 2026 Low AUbug bountyresearchsecurity
