data-breach Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students The University of Nottingham experienced a significant data breach affecting over 450,000 current and former students due to a cyberattack by the ShinyHunters extortion group. The attackers gained access to student recor… BleepingComputer · Jun 11, 2026 High UKCHMAstudent datapeoplesoftextortion
threat-intel Chinese, N. Korean Threat Groups Build on Asia-Pacific Success This article reports on the ongoing cybercrime activities of North Korean and Chinese threat groups targeting financial firms and cryptocurrency assets within the Asia-Pacific region. Despite increased international coll… Dark Reading · Jun 11, 2026 High CHNOSOcybercrimecryptocurrencynorth korea
threat-intel UK weakens proposed telecoms defenses against Chinese hackers after industry pushback The UK government has weakened proposed cybersecurity protections for its telecoms networks in response to pushback from telecom companies regarding the cost and practicality of implementing measures designed to counter… The Record · Jun 9, 2026 High UKCHespionagetelecomscybersecurity
threat-intel ⚡ Weekly Recap: Instagram Account Hacks, Android Zero-Day, GitHub Worm and More This week’s security news highlights a series of attacks and vulnerabilities, including a supply chain attack targeting Microsoft GitHub repositories via the Miasma Worm, a zero-day exploit in Android, and ongoing cyberc… The Hacker News · Jun 8, 2026 High CVE-2025-48595CVE-2026-28318CVE-2026-39210CHUSGEsupply-chainzero-daycybercrime
threat-intel The Hardest Fork This article discusses a concerning trend in the open-source software ecosystem – the emergence of sophisticated, chained vulnerabilities, potentially driven by actors like Move 37. While the specific 'Mythos' model may… The Hacker News · Jun 8, 2026 High USCHopen sourcevulnerabilitysupply chain
threat-intel VerdantBamboo Deploys BSD Variant of BRICKSTORM on Linux Appliances A China-based cyber espionage group, VerdantBamboo, deployed a BSD variant of the BRICKSTORM backdoor and the PLENET malware family on Linux appliances to target a victim organization. The attack involved exploiting vuln… The Hacker News · Jun 8, 2026 High CVE-2026-22769CHlinuxbackdoorespionage
threat-intel Suspicious Polyfill login prompts pop up on Toshiba, Muji websites Toshiba and Muji websites were temporarily affected by malicious login prompts generated by the polyfill[.]io service, which injected malicious code into their scripts. The issue stemmed from the domain being acquired by… BleepingComputer · Jun 5, 2026 Medium JACHcdnjavascriptlogin
threat-intel Got a LinkedIn message from a recruiter? It might be Chinese intelligence, warn FBI and MI5 A joint bulletin from the FBI, MI5, ASIO, CSIS, and NZSIS warns of a Chinese intelligence operation targeting Western professionals via LinkedIn and other job platforms. The operation involves posing as recruitment firms… Graham Cluley · Jun 5, 2026 High CHUNAUrecruitmentintelligencelinkedin
threat-intel EU unveils tech sovereignty package to cut reliance on US, Chinese suppliers The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive tech sovereignty package designed to reduce the EU’s reliance on foreign technology suppliers, particularly the US and China. This initiative includes legislation focu… The Record · Jun 5, 2026 Medium EUUSCHtech sovereigntyeuropean unionsemiconductors
threat-intel Five Eyes: Chinese Spies Target Government, Military Staff With Fake Job Opportunities The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued an alert warning of a sophisticated Chinese espionage campaign targeting government and military personnel through fake job opportunities on platforms like LinkedIn. This ta… SecurityWeek · Jun 5, 2026 High CHUNAUespionagesocial-engineeringrecruitment
threat-intel China's TA4922 Expands Cybercrime Attacks Globally China's TA4922 cybercrime group has significantly expanded its operations globally, targeting a diverse range of countries and employing a wider array of tactics and techniques than previously observed. Initially focused… Dark Reading · Jun 4, 2026 High CHJATAphishingratmalware
threat-intel Five Eyes warn Chinese spies are using job sites to recruit insiders The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a joint warning about Chinese military intelligence services using online job platforms to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information. This tactic, described a… The Record · Jun 4, 2026 High CHAUCArecruitmentespionagecybersecurity
threat-intel Chinese hackers use new Atlas RAT malware in European cyberattacks A Chinese cybercrime group, tracked as TA4922, is expanding its operations with the deployment of new malware, including the Atlas RAT and RomulusLoader, targeting organizations across Europe and Southeast Asia. The grou… BleepingComputer · Jun 3, 2026 High CHGEITphishingremote access trojanmalware loader
threat-intel Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin America This report details a surge in cyber espionage activities targeting Latin American nations, primarily driven by China-linked Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. These groups, including FamousSparrow and NegativeGlim… Dark Reading · Jun 3, 2026 High CHVEPAaptcyber espionagelatin america
threat-intel New cyber force would cost up to $11 billion to start, commission says This article reports on a commission’s recommendation for the U.S. to establish a dedicated cyber warfare force, estimated to cost up to $11 billion and staffed by approximately 30,000 personnel. The proposal stems from… The Record · Jun 3, 2026 High UNRUCHcybersecuritymilitarydefense
threat-intel In Other News: Trump Mobile Data Breach, FIFA World Cup Phishing, CISA Responds to Supply Chain Attacks This week’s cybersecurity news highlights a range of incidents, including a data breach affecting Trump Mobile customers, ongoing Russian government intrusion into US Treasury systems, and vulnerabilities in popular soft… SecurityWeek · May 29, 2026 High UNCHdata breachsupply chainphishing
threat-intel Asia's Cyber Insurance Market Shows Signs of Life The Asian cyber insurance market has historically lagged behind other regions due to low penetration rates, particularly among larger organizations and small businesses. However, a recent report indicates a potential shi… Dark Reading · May 29, 2026 High CHJASIcyberinsuranceransomwareapac
data-breach Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts Charter Communications experienced a data breach impacting approximately 4.9 million accounts following a sophisticated attack by the ShinyHunters extortion gang. The attackers gained access through a voice phishing (vis… BleepingComputer · May 29, 2026 High USCHdata breachvishingsalesforce
threat-intel As Global Powers Explore Humanoid Robots, Cyber-Risk Looms This article discusses the emerging cybersecurity risks associated with the rapid development and deployment of embodied AI, particularly humanoid robots. The core concern is that these systems, currently being developed… Dark Reading · May 28, 2026 High CHRUCAembodied aicyberespionagerobotics
vulnerability New Gogs zero-day flaw lets hackers get remote code execution A zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-39933) has been identified in Gogs, a self-hosted Git service, allowing authenticated attackers to execute remote code execution (RCE). The flaw, initially discovered by Jonah Burgess,… BleepingComputer · May 28, 2026 High CVE-2024-39933CVE-2024-39932CVE-2026-26194USCNJPzero-dayrcegit
