threat-intel In Other News: Log4j RCE Scare, Minimus Shutdown, Iranian Hacker Sanctions Several cybersecurity events were highlighted this week, including a reassessment of the Log4j vulnerability as ‘non-finding,’ a ransomware attack against Paylogix exposing sensitive data, and US sanctions against Iranian cyber actors. Other notable developments included a credential leak study revealing thousands of a… SecurityWeek · 2d ago High IRSONElog4jcredential leakransomware
threat-intel Russian Hackers Phish EU Officials Over Messaging Apps Russian state-sponsored hackers are increasingly using messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal to spear-fish EU government officials, bypassing traditional email security measures. The attacks, targeting high-ranking ind… Dark Reading · 3d ago High RUCHIRphishingsocial engineeringmessaging
threat-intel Threat landscape for industrial automation systems. Q2 2026 In Q2 2026, the percentage of ICS computers blocked by malicious objects continued to decline, hitting a low of 19.15%, the lowest since 2022. East Asia and Africa saw significant increases in threat percentages across… Securelist · 3d ago High RUCHAFicsindustrial automationcybersecurity
threat-intel Red Flags That Expose Fake North Korean IT Workers North Korean operatives are increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to infiltrate organizations by posing as IT workers, often leveraging stolen or fabricated identities and VPNs to mask their locations. Huntress In… Dark Reading · 4d ago High CHNEnorth koreanvpnproxy
threat-intel Interpol's Jackal IV Disrupts West African Crime Infrastructure Interpol's Jackal IV operation successfully disrupted West African crime infrastructure networks involved in various cybercrime activities, including business email compromise, romance scams, and money laundering. The op… Dark Reading · 4d ago High ARAUCAcybercrimefraudmoney laundering
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 Ukrainian software developer faces 12 years in Swiss ransomware trial A Ukrainian software developer is facing a 12-year prison sentence in Switzerland for his alleged involvement in a ransomware operation targeting companies including Stadler Rail and Crealogix, resulting in over 130 mill… The Record · Aug 17, 2026 High SWRUUKransomwarecybercrimeinvestigation
vulnerability Attackers Exploit SharePoint Authentication Bypass After Public PoC Release Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2026-55040) due to a bypass in the authentication feature. Following the release of a proof-of-concept by Rapid7, attackers are lev… The Hacker News · Aug 13, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-55040HOJANEjwtauthenticationsharepoint
threat-intel Fresh Windows Zero-Day Exploited in North Korean Cyberattacks North Korean hackers, operating under the Lazarus Group, are exploiting a recently patched Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to conduct targeted attacks against defense, aerospace, and aviation organization… SecurityWeek · Aug 12, 2026 High CVE-2026-68820CVE-2025-49113FRGEBRzero-daylazarus groupcyber espionage
threat-intel Cyberattack on logistics giant Ceva hits retailers and Steam customers across Europe A cyberattack on logistics giant Ceva Logistics has impacted major European retailers, including Bol, De Bijenkorf, and Steam’s hardware business in Europe. The attack disrupted shipments, potentially exposed customer da… The Record · Aug 11, 2026 High FRNEUKcyberattacksupply-chaindata-breach
threat-intel British ‘Com’ member who abused more than 100 girls worldwide jailed for two years A 20-year-old British man, Justin Swaddle, was sentenced to two years in prison for abusing and manipulating over 100 girls worldwide through online platforms, primarily Snapchat, Telegram, and Discord. He was part of a… The Record · Aug 10, 2026 High UKUSCAonline-abusechild-exploitationcybercrime
threat-intel IT threat evolution in Q2 2026. Non-mobile statistics In Q2 2026, Kaspersky products blocked a massive 399.3 million attacks originating from online resources, highlighting a continued surge in ransomware activity and botnet attacks. The Qilin ransomware group dominated, ac… Securelist · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-33825CVE-2026-50751CVE-2026-50752NEGEUNransomwarebotnetsupply chain
threat-intel Commerce pirate : un cybercriminel vend des dizaines de téraoctets de données A cybercriminal is offering a massive stock of personal and corporate data, spanning over 25 countries and multiple sensitive categories, for sale. The offering includes over 100,000 distinct datasets, encompassing phone… ZATAZ · Aug 7, 2026 High FRGEUNdata breachcybercrimedata theft
threat-intel The Fourth Battlefield: The Growing Role of Cyber Operations in Global Conflict The article explores the growing intersection of cyber operations and geopolitical conflict, arguing that cyberspace has become a ‘fourth battlefield’ alongside traditional military domains. Nation-state cyber activity,… SecurityWeek · Aug 5, 2026 High CHNOUScyber espionagegeopoliticscyberwarfare
threat-intel 24,650 Internet-Exposed BMCs Disclose IPMI Password Hashes Before Login A significant vulnerability, CVE-2013-4786, has been exposed due to a 20-year-old flaw in the IPMI 2.0 specification, resulting in over 36,000 internet-exposed BMCs revealing password hashes. This allows attackers to con… The Hacker News · Jul 28, 2026 High CVE-2013-4786USGECHbmcipmipassword cracking
threat-intel Europe's Multilingual Reality Exposes AI Security Gaps Europe faces a unique security challenge due to its multilingual landscape and the resulting inconsistencies in AI safety and security across numerous languages. While many AI models can process text in dozens of languag… Dark Reading · Jul 24, 2026 High EUGESPaisecuritymultilingual
threat-intel International alert spotlights Russia-linked attacks on Zimbra webmail Russian state-aligned hackers, operating under the APT group Laundry Bear, are targeting governmental and commercial organizations globally through zero-click phishing campaigns exploiting a vulnerability in Zimbra webma… The Record · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376UKRUNEzero-clickphishingzimbra
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #477: How 14 orders of chicken McNuggets helped nail a suspected Russian hacker This Smashing Security podcast episode explores a significant cyberattack targeting the Netherlands National Police Force, attributed to a Russian-backed hacking group known as Void Blizzard. The attack involved stealing… Graham Cluley · Jul 22, 2026 High NEUKNAcyberattackintelrussian
threat-intel In Other News: Iran Tracks US Military Phones, CrashStealer macOS Malware, CVD Blueprint This week’s cybersecurity news highlights a range of concerning events, including a Dutch telecom breach potentially linked to local cybercriminals, a Lidl data breach impacting customers in Belgium and the Netherlands,… SecurityWeek · Jul 17, 2026 High NEBEGEcyberattackransomwaredata breach
threat-intel ThreatsDay: Game Cheat Spyware, 24-Hour Ransomware, Chrome Sync Stalking + 12 More Stories This week’s security news is a mixed bag, encompassing a range of threats from sophisticated ransomware attacks to deceptive software distribution and widespread surveillance techniques. A new ransomware family, Spirals,… The Hacker News · Jul 16, 2026 High CVE-2026-46817CVE-2023-4346CVE-2026-35273NESPPOransomwareinfostealerbrandjacking
