threat-intel New Zealand sanctions Russian hackers, propaganda groups over Ukraine war New Zealand has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting 33 individuals and entities involved in cyber activities supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. These include hackers, propaganda groups, and technology compa… The Record · Aug 10, 2026 High RUUKCAcyberattacksrussiasanctions
threat-intel TrueConf Server Flaws Exploited to Replace Client Installers with PhantomCore Russian cybersecurity vendor TrueConf has been repeatedly targeted by the threat actor known as Head Mare, who leverages zero-day vulnerabilities in their server software to deploy a backdoor (PhantomCore) and a related… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-3502CHRUzero-dayaptbackdoor
vulnerability Framework loses customer data in Metabase zero-day attack A zero-day vulnerability in Metabase has been exploited, leading to the exposure of customer data. Attackers are leveraging this flaw to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the Metabase platfo… The Register · Aug 10, 2026 High CHRUzero-dayvulnerabilityphishing
threat-intel Devs to Anthropic, OpenAI, Cursor, and friends: Make security and privacy the default Several security-related stories are emerging, including a focus on AI security and vulnerabilities, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and ongoing efforts to improve security across various Linux and… The Register · Aug 8, 2026 Medium RUIRaisecurityphishing
threat-intel Nearly 800 Malicious npm Packages Deliver Cross-Platform RAT and Infostealer A sophisticated campaign involving nearly 800 malicious npm packages has been deployed to deliver cross-platform malware – a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) and infostealer – targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The p… The Hacker News · Aug 7, 2026 High RUnpmsupply chainmalware
threat-intel L’ingérence informationnelle teste le terrain électoral français This article examines a sophisticated disinformation campaign targeting French political figures, likely orchestrated by external actors. The campaign employs tactics such as impersonating media outlets, creating fake we… ZATAZ · Aug 7, 2026 Medium FRRUCHdisinformationinfluencefake news
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 French rugby club Stade Français restores systems after cyberattack, probes data leak Stade Français, a French rugby club, suffered a cyberattack that led to a data leak and disruption of its systems. The attackers, linked to the ransomware-as-a-service group Qilin, threatened to release further stolen da… The Record · Aug 7, 2026 High RUransomwaredata breachcyberattack
threat-intel 'Asimov was right' about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director This article highlights a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability exploited in the wild, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and acquisitions within th… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium RUvulnerabilityphishingacquisition
threat-intel How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era The USENIX Security conference is grappling with a surge in research papers, particularly those leveraging AI and machine learning. While AI usage is increasing, concerns are being raised about the potential for autonomo… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium USCHRUaimachine learningvulnerability
threat-intel Belarusian cybercriminal behind Ransom Cartel gets 16-year prison sentence A Belarusian cybercriminal, Maksim Silnikau, the alleged leader of the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. He was responsible for developing and administering Ransom Cartel, a ra… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 High BEUKRUransomwarecybercrimeexploit kit
threat-intel Belarusian Ransom Cartel Mastermind Gets 16 Years in Prison Maksim Silnikau, the mastermind behind the Ransom Cartel ransomware operation, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in a multi-year criminal scheme targeting organizations across the US and abroad. The o… SecurityWeek · Aug 6, 2026 High BEUKRUransomwarecybercrimeextradition
threat-intel Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists Georgia's State Security Service is investigating a suspected disinformation campaign orchestrated from abroad and supported within Georgia, aimed at deterring Russian tourists and portraying the country as unsafe. The c… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 Medium GERUUKdisinformationrussiageorgia
threat-intel Britain’s next war won’t be an away game: Q&A with former head of Defence Intelligence Former head of British Defence Intelligence, Jim Hockenhull, revealed that Britain’s next war won’t be a traditional battlefield conflict, but a cyber war. He explained how his team, led by Ben Wallace, proactively decla… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High UKRUUNcybersecurityintelligenceukraine
threat-intel Russian businesses erase Durov-linked products after 'terrorist' designation Following Russia's designation of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist and extremist, numerous Russian businesses are removing products associated with him, including books, films, and merchandise. Despite these e… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High RUFRUAcensorshipduraovtelegram
threat-intel DOUBLECUP Uses ClickFix and Cached PNGs to Deliver CountLoader and DeviceManager RAT DOUBLECUP, a new Russian LaaS service, is using ClickFix lures to deliver malware, specifically CountLoader (Windows and macOS) and DeviceManager (Windows and macOS). DeviceManager utilizes blockchain-based C2 resolution… The Hacker News · Aug 4, 2026 High RUsteganographyclickfixransomware
threat-intel Device Code Phishing Up 1,500% in 2026; Vishing Doubles Device code phishing and vishing are experiencing a dramatic surge, driven by state-sponsored and cybercriminal groups, and are proving highly effective at bypassing traditional security measures. CrowdStrike reports a 1… Dark Reading · Aug 4, 2026 High USRUEUphishingvishingdevice-code-phishing
threat-intel Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems Russian state actors are leveraging public Wi-Fi networks to deliver malware to victims, specifically by impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. This tactic is part of a broader trend of Russian intellig… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High RUIRphishingmalwarerussian
threat-intel Russian hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi networks to spy on travelers, Microsoft says Russian state-sponsored hackers, linked to the Midnight Blizzard group (part of APT29), are compromising hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide to steal traveler login credentials and install espionage malware. The campaign uses… The Record · Aug 3, 2026 High RUUKSAhotel wifiespionagecaptive portal
threat-intel Finland to disconnect fiber-optic link to Russia as lease expires Finland is disconnecting a fiber-optic telecommunications link to Russia as its lease expires, following the end of electricity trade between the two countries due to the invasion of Ukraine. This action is part of a bro… The Record · Jul 31, 2026 Medium FIRUtelecominfrastructurerussia
