threat-intel Chinese Routers Sold Worldwide Contain Backdoors Chinese router manufacturer Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics Co. Ltd. (ZBT) has been selling routers containing multiple backdoors, some dating back a decade, to white-label distributors worldwide. These backdoors, including EndlessDoors, SpeakingStone, and DarkLantern, allow remote access and control of infected devices… Dark Reading · 3d ago High CHUSRUbackdoorsupply-chainespionage
supply-chain Taiwan Charges 9 Over Illegal AI Server Exports to China, Including Nvidia and Super Micro Staff Nine individuals, including employees from Nvidia and Super Micro, have been charged in Taiwan for illegally exporting high-end AI servers to China. These servers, containing banned ‘B300’ GPUs, were part of a scheme to… SecurityWeek · 5d ago High CHTAJAexport controlschinaai
threat-intel China’s ‘SilkParasite’ espionage operation targeting Central Asia with AI-assisted malware China's 'SilkParasite' operation, utilizing AI-assisted malware, has been targeting government institutions across Central Asia for nearly a year. Threat researchers at Bitdefender identified seven previously unseen malw… The Record · Aug 20, 2026 High CHKAKYaiespionagemalware
threat-intel SilkParasite Espionage Campaign Targets Central Asian Governments with Five New RATs A previously unreported cyber espionage campaign, dubbed SilkParasite, is targeting government bodies in Central Asia, utilizing a set of five new remote access tool (RAT) families. The operation, linked to China, employ… The Hacker News · Aug 19, 2026 High CHKATAcyber espionagedll sideloadingremote access tool
threat-intel China-Linked Hacker Shows AI Capabilities in APAC Attack A Chinese-language hacker group has demonstrated the use of AI-powered agents in a multi-stage attack targeting government agencies in the Asia-Pacific region, with Taiwan appearing as a likely target. The attack utilize… Dark Reading · Aug 19, 2026 High CHNOTAaicyberattackthreat intelligence
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 Hackers Spend Nearly $7 Million on Expired Domains to Redirect Traffic to Scams and Malware Threat actors are spending heavily – nearly $7 million – on expired domains to build a criminal enterprise focused on illegal sports streaming, online gambling promotion, and malware infrastructure. These ‘dropcatch’ dom… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High VIRUAUdropcatchexpired domainsmalware
threat-intel Autonomous AI attacks pose 'clear and present danger' to critical infrastructure A growing trend indicates that attackers are increasingly leveraging open-source AI agents to autonomously launch sophisticated cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, including government systems, energy companies… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 High CHIRNOaicyberattackcritical infrastructure
threat-intel Cyber actualités ZATAZ de la semaine du 10 au 16 août 2026 This week’s ZATAZ news highlights a surge in data breaches and phishing attacks targeting various organizations across Europe. Key incidents include a data leak exposing 148,288 motorists’ information from Cars.no, a mas… ZATAZ · Aug 13, 2026 High CVE-2026-59310FRTAPAphishingdata-breachransomware
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 'Near-autonomous' AI agents attack Taiwan's nuclear safety agency Taiwan's Nuclear Safety Agency is facing an attack from 'near-autonomous' AI agents, potentially leveraging a programming language developed by a company recently acquired by Qualcomm. This incident highlights the growin… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 High TAIRaicyberattacktaiwan
threat-intel Cyber actualités ZATAZ de la semaine du 3 au 9 août 2026 This week, ZATAZ reports on a significant number of cyber incidents impacting France and beyond. A staggering 1.7 billion French IDs were found on the dark web, alongside 43 ransomware demands targeting France, primarily… ZATAZ · Aug 9, 2026 High FRTAdarkwebransomwaredata breach
threat-intel Suspected Chinese-Speaking Hackers Target Central Asian Governments With OctLurk and SilkLurk Chinese-speaking hackers are targeting government organizations in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Syria, using two new backdoors, OctLurk and SilkLurk, along with… The Hacker News · Jul 31, 2026 High AFKYTAbackdoorproxycyberattack
threat-intel Nimbus Manticore Deploys NightLedger and Turns Victim Systems Into Covert Relays The Iranian state-backed hacking group Nimbus Manticore (aka GalaxyGato, Mirage Kitten, Smoke Sandstorm, Subtle Snail, and UNC1549) is deploying a new campaign targeting entities across the Middle East, Africa, and South… The Hacker News · Jul 28, 2026 High IREGJOwindowsbackdoortunneling
threat-intel Mirage Kitten targets Middle East and Africa region with new malware The advanced persistent threat (APT) group Mirage Kitten, also known as UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, and Nimbus Manticore, is aggressively targeting sectors in the Middle East and Africa, including aerospace, aviation, tele… Securelist · Jul 28, 2026 High EGJOTAaptmalwarethreat-intel
threat-intel Daxin Resurfaces in Taiwan Alongside Stupig Pre-Login SYSTEM Backdoor A long-dormant Chinese-linked malware, Daxin, resurfaced in Taiwan after over a decade, alongside a new backdoor called Stupig. Daxin, a kernel-mode rootkit, has been used in targeted attacks since 2013, and its ability… The Hacker News · Jul 16, 2026 High CHAFTHcyber espionagekernel-modecommand and control
threat-intel ThreatsDay: Cloud Bucket Hijacking, Windows LPE Chain, Global Fraud Bust + 17 More Stories This week's ThreatsDay highlights a diverse range of cyber threats, from global fraud operations and ransomware tool overlaps to sophisticated social engineering attacks and vulnerabilities in popular software. Key event… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-9181CVE-2025-49760CVE-2025-59200CHTAESsocial engineeringphishingransomware
threat-intel Taiwan charges two businessmen over alleged role in Chinese espionage campaign Taiwanese authorities have charged two businessmen for allegedly facilitating a Chinese espionage campaign targeting Taiwanese politicians, academics, journalists, and civil society groups. The suspects operated a compan… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High CHTAespionagephishingcybercrime
data-breach Japanese insurer, brewer, manufacturer and telecom disclose cyber breaches Multiple Japanese companies, including an insurer, brewer, manufacturer, and telecom provider, have recently disclosed significant cyber breaches impacting customer data and operational systems. The attacks range from a… The Record · Jul 1, 2026 High JASICAdata breachransomwarecyberattack
threat-intel FCC votes to toughen rules in bid to better protect undersea cables The FCC has voted to implement stricter regulations for undersea cables, aiming to bolster national security and protect internet traffic. This includes mandating licensing for submarine line terminal equipment (SLTE) an… The Record · Jun 26, 2026 High CHUKUSundersea cablescybersecuritynational security
