threat-intel Iran-linked cyberattack shut down a UK power plant A cyberattack linked to Iran has successfully taken down a UK power plant control system. The attack exploited vulnerabilities in the system, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and disrupt operations. This hi… The Register · 6d ago High UKIRcyberattackcritical infrastructureiran
threat-intel Iran-Linked Hackers Shut Down UK Power Plant for Four Days Iranian-linked hackers successfully shut down a British power plant for four days, raising significant concerns about the escalating cyber threat landscape and the vulnerability of UK critical infrastructure. The inciden… SecurityWeek · 6d ago High UKIRUSirancyberattackcritical infrastructure
threat-intel AWS Security makes an inscrutable choice This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a range of issues, including a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoin… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium IRphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel ThreatsDay: Gogs 10.0 RCE, n8n Workflow-to-RCE, $10M Reward, GLM-5.3 AI Exploit and More This week’s ThreatsDay bulletin highlights a diverse range of security threats, including a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Gogs, a sophisticated Mabna Institute cyber espionage campaign targeting universities and… The Hacker News · Aug 20, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-52813CVE-2026-52810CVE-2026-43774IRUSrcecyber espionagegit hooks
threat-intel AI-Assisted Tool Helped Secure Satellite Communication System After 2022 Russian Hacking Atalanta has developed ‘Argo,’ an AI-assisted tool designed to proactively identify vulnerabilities in software and internet-connected systems, specifically to bolster defenses against ongoing cyber threats from Russia a… SecurityWeek · Aug 20, 2026 High RUIRaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers Federal agencies are warning that attackers are now leveraging AI-generated code to target critical infrastructure controllers, presenting a significant and rapidly evolving threat. This isn't a theoretical risk; it's a… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 High IRaicyberattackcritical infrastructure
threat-intel ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home Several security-related stories are emerging, including a warning about Meta’s spy glasses being used for phishing, a vulnerability exploited in Joomla extensions, and ongoing efforts to combat Iranian propaganda and ra… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium IRcybersecuritythreat intelligencephishing
threat-intel NSA, FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated tools in attacks on critical infrastructure technology The NSA and FBI have issued an urgent warning about a growing threat where hackers are utilizing AI-generated exploit scripts to target critical infrastructure organizations, specifically focusing on Siemens S7 Series PL… The Record · Aug 19, 2026 High IRplccybersecurityai
threat-intel Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate Several security-related stories are circulating, including a backlash against surveillance technology from Flock, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, a zero-day attack targeting vulnerable SharePoint s… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CHIRsurveillancephishingvulnerability
threat-intel Comcast gives its Wi-Fi motion detector a security makeover This article highlights a variety of cybersecurity and technology news stories, including a security update for Comcast's Wi-Fi motion detector, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, and ongoing efforts t… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium IRsecurityphishingransomware
threat-intel US charges Iranians for sprawling hacking campaign on government agencies, universities The U.S. Justice Department has charged 17 Iranians linked to Iran’s military for a sprawling hacking campaign targeting U.S. government agencies, universities, and companies since 2013. The campaign, allegedly orchestra… The Record · Aug 19, 2026 High IRUShackingcyberattackiran
threat-intel US Charges 17 Iranian Hackers, Offers $10 Million Rewards for 5 of Them The US Department of Justice has charged 17 Iranian hackers associated with the Mabna Institute, a company operating on behalf of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These hackers targeted over 100,000 professo… SecurityWeek · Aug 19, 2026 High IRAUCAcybercrimehackingdata theft
threat-intel Critical macOS, SharePoint, vCenter, and Microsoft IKE Flaws Under Active Exploitation Four critical vulnerabilities – affecting macOS, SharePoint, vCenter, and IKE – are currently being actively exploited in the wild. These flaws have led to widespread attacks, including the deployment of ransomware and b… The Hacker News · Aug 19, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-65400CVE-2026-55040CVE-2026-59310DEUSTRvulnerabilitycyberattackransomware
threat-intel AI-Driven Vulnerability Surge Breaks the Traditional Patching Model Rapid7’s analysis reveals a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape driven by AI, leading to a dramatic increase in disclosed and exploited vulnerabilities. The traditional patching model is becoming obsolete du… SecurityWeek · Aug 18, 2026 High CHRUIRaivulnerabilitiespatching
threat-intel Cavern C2 Uses DNS and Google Apps Script to Blend Into Legitimate Traffic The Cavern C2 framework, used by Iranian nation-state hackers linked to the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and associated with groups like MuddyWater and OilRig (Lyceum), is undergoing continuous evolution.… The Hacker News · Aug 17, 2026 High IRc2dnsgoogle
threat-intel Code fixers have fired up the AI warp drive. Strange new worlds await This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploit, and ongoing advancements in AI and cybersecurity tools. It… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 Medium IRvulnerabilityjoomlasharepoint
threat-intel Suspected China-Nexus Actor Exploits VMware vCenter Flaw, Deploys Babuk-Derived Ransomware A Chinese-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group, suspected to be operating from China, exploited a newly patched VMware vCenter vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) to deploy Babuk-derived ransomware. The attack involve… The Hacker News · Aug 17, 2026 High CVE-2026-59310CVE-2026-59309CHGEIRaptvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Microsoft blames AI for delayed Exchange update, can’t say when it will arrive Microsoft is experiencing delays in deploying an Exchange update, attributing the issue to AI-related complexities. The delay has created a vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit a zero-day flaw in on-prem SharePoi… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 High IRvulnerabilitycybersecurityexchange
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
