threat-intel New Ghost Phishing Wave Is Breaking Traditional Email Security A new phishing technique called ‘ghost phishing’ is emerging, where malicious links appear harmless during initial email inspection but execute a more damaging attack within the victim’s browser. The EvilTokens campaign,… The Hacker News · Jul 8, 2026 High USEUphishingghost phishingmicrosoft 365
threat-intel Two arrested over credit card phishing – as the Netherlands is named Europe’s worst for payment fraud Two men were arrested in the Netherlands on suspicion of running a phishing operation targeting credit card details, leading to a significant increase in payment fraud within the country. The Dutch central bank reported… Graham Cluley · Jul 7, 2026 High NLEUphishingcredit card fraudcybercrime
ransomware Ransomware Thugs Masquerade as Interpol to Entice Small Biz A new ransomware campaign is targeting small businesses globally, impersonating Interpol to lure victims into downloading malware. The campaign utilizes basic social engineering techniques, delivering a rudimentary ranso… Dark Reading · Jul 2, 2026 Medium USEUSAsocial engineeringphishingsmall business
threat-intel Supreme Court decision threatens EU-US data transfer agreement A Supreme Court ruling questioning the independence of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) poses a significant threat to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a key agreement enabling data transfers between the t… The Record · Jul 2, 2026 High USEUdataprotectionprivacyeu-us
threat-intel Phantom Squatting Uses AI-Hallucinated Domains for Phishing and Malware This article details a new phishing and malware tactic called "phantom squatting," where large language models (LLMs) generate non-existent domain names that attackers quickly register and use to host malicious content.… The Hacker News · Jul 1, 2026 High USUAEUllmphishingdomain squatting
threat-intel Ukraine to use seized crypto from cybercrime group to buy war bonds Ukraine is utilizing cryptocurrency seized from a notorious international cybercrime group to bolster its war effort. Over $8.3 million in digital assets, obtained from investigations targeting attacks across Europe and… The Record · Jun 29, 2026 High UKRUUScybercrimecryptocurrencywar bonds
threat-intel EU Gets a Head Start in Developing 6G Network Security The EU is launching the "Shield-6G" project, a collaborative initiative funded by the EU, to proactively develop cybersecurity measures for the upcoming 6G network. This project, involving 19 organizations, aims to addre… Dark Reading · Jun 18, 2026 Medium EU6gaicybersecurity
threat-intel Google to use UK and EU user IP addresses for ad personalization Google plans to begin using IP addresses from August 3, 2026, across the EEA, UK, and Switzerland for ad measurement and personalization. This shift is driven by regulatory changes regarding personal data, particularly u… BleepingComputer · Jun 17, 2026 Medium GBEUCHprivacygdprconsent
threat-intel EU grants Ukraine access to cybersecurity reserve for major attacks The European Union has granted Ukraine access to its cybersecurity reserve, a pool of private cybersecurity firms, to bolster the country's defenses against ongoing cyberattacks, primarily from Russia. This move signifie… The Record · Jun 17, 2026 High UKEURUcyberattackcyberdefenseeu cybersecurity
threat-intel In Other News: Google Security Layoffs, AudiA6 Takedown, $400 Million Coupang Fine This week’s cybersecurity news includes allegations of cover-ups by IBM and AT&T regarding foreign government-linked hacks, a data breach impacting the University of Oxford’s CareerConnect platform, and layoffs within Go… SecurityWeek · Jun 12, 2026 High CVE-2026-42271SOUNEUdata breachcyberattackddos
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 Bugcrowd Launches EU Data Residency Option For Evolving Data Sovereignty Needs This article reports on Bugcrowd’s launch of a new Data Residency Option specifically tailored for organizations operating within or with business dealings in the European Union. The move addresses growing concerns about… Dark Reading · Jun 4, 2026 Medium USEUdata residencydata sovereigntyeu regulations
threat-intel Russia claims foreign spy agencies hacked officials' phones Russia's FSB has accused foreign intelligence agencies of conducting a large-scale espionage operation targeting senior Russian officials through the use of malware installed on their mobile devices. The agency alleges t… The Record · Jun 2, 2026 High RUUNEUespionagesurveillanceforeign interference
threat-intel Anthropic to Open Mythos AI to EU's ENISA This article reports that Anthropic is granting access to its Mythos AI model to the European Union’s ENISA as part of the Project Glasswing initiative. Mythos, an AI model capable of autonomously discovering and exploit… Dark Reading · Jun 1, 2026 High EUUSaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel MuddyWater Uses DLL Side-Loading in Espionage Campaign Targeting 9 Countries The MuddyWater hacking group, backed by Iran, has been conducting a sophisticated espionage campaign targeting organizations across nine countries on four continents during Q1 2026. The campaign utilizes DLL side-loading… The Hacker News · May 26, 2026 High KRSAAEdll-side-loadingcredential-stealingreconnaissance
malware Iranian Hackers Deploy MiniFast and MiniJunk V2 via Phishing and SEO Poisoning Iranian state-sponsored threat actor Nimbus Manticore (UNC1549) has launched a new campaign utilizing the MiniFast backdoor, developed with potential AI assistance, to target organizations in the aviation and software se… The Hacker News · May 26, 2026 High SAAUIRphishingbackdoorappdomain hijacking
threat-intel Content Delivery Exploit Opens Websites to Brand Hijacking This article details a new exploit, dubbed "Underminr," that leverages vulnerabilities in Internet infrastructure to allow attackers to hijack websites and conceal malicious activity. The technique, a successor to domain… Dark Reading · May 21, 2026 High USEUCNcdndnsdomain fronting
threat-intel What Will Make AI BOMs Real? This article discusses the growing momentum behind the adoption of AI Bills of Materials (AIBOMs) within the cybersecurity industry. Driven by standards development, commercial tool releases, regulatory pressure, and evo… Dark Reading · May 19, 2026 Medium USEUaisbommodel-training
threat-intel The quest for greater tech independence The article explores the growing trend of nations, particularly in Europe, seeking greater tech sovereignty – the ability to independently control their digital infrastructure and technology supply chains – driven by con… WeLiveSecurity · May 19, 2026 High EUCHUStech sovereigntydigital independencesupply chain
threat-intel RSAC 2026: AI Dominates, But Community Remains Key to Security This article reports on the RSAC 2026 conference, where artificial intelligence (AI) was a dominant theme, alongside discussions about the evolving role of human intelligence in cybersecurity. A key observation was the n… Dark Reading · Apr 2, 2026 Medium USEUaicybersecurityrsac
