threat-intel Russian APT 'Gamaredon' Upgrades Its Arsenal, Requiring New Defenses The Russian cyber espionage group Gamaredon (also known as Aqua Blizzard) has significantly upgraded its arsenal and tactics, becoming a more effective threat actor, particularly in support of the war in Ukraine. The gro… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High RUUKaptespionagec2
threat-intel Beyond IOCs: AI-enabled threat intelligence This article from Cisco Talos discusses the potential of large language models (LLMs) to revolutionize threat intelligence management. Currently, the industry relies heavily on indicators of compromise (IOCs) and struggl… Cisco Talos · Jun 25, 2026 Medium UKaillmcom
threat-intel Surviving the Mythos Era: Richard Bejtlich on the Case for NDR This article discusses the challenges security teams face in investigating incidents due to the increasing volume of telemetry data and the accelerating pace of vulnerability discovery – often referred to as the ‘Mythos… The Hacker News · Jun 25, 2026 Medium UKnetwork detectionthreat huntingai
ransomware Europe Evolves Into Ransomware's Favorite Region Ransomware attacks in Europe have dramatically increased, representing a significant shift from previous trends. Black Kite researchers report a 55% rise in ransomware attacks across the continent through the first four… Dark Reading · Jun 25, 2026 High UKGEFRransomwaresupply-chainai
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #473: How a hacker could have Rickrolled the entire World Cup This Smashing Security podcast episode discusses a potential security risk at FIFA where a hacker could have used a ‘rickroll’ tactic to disrupt the World Cup. The conversation highlights a Black Kite report detailing a… Graham Cluley · Jun 24, 2026 High UKNLSEransomwaresupply chainrickroll
threat-intel Securing the service desk: Why social engineering attacks keep succeeding This article highlights the ongoing success of social engineering attacks against corporate service desks, particularly by groups like Scattered Spider and the Silent Ransom Group. Attackers exploit the trust and helpful… BleepingComputer · Jun 24, 2026 High UKsocial engineeringservice deskcredential theft
threat-intel Five Eyes agencies sound alarm about AI’s threat to cybersecurity Five Eyes intelligence agencies are issuing a stark warning about the rapidly escalating threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. They believe AI will dramatically accelerate both offensive and defe… The Record · Jun 23, 2026 High USUKCAaicybersecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel Trump directs federal agencies to protect US data from quantum threats President Trump issued two executive orders focused on bolstering U.S. cybersecurity against future threats from quantum computing. One order prioritizes accelerating the development and practical application of quantum… The Record · Jun 23, 2026 Medium USUKquantum computingcryptographycybersecurity
threat-intel Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial Two key members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to attacks against Transport for London and other organizations. The group, led by… Krebs on Security · Jun 23, 2026 High UKUSGBphishingransomwaresim swapping
threat-intel Scattered Spider members plead guilty to hacking Transport for London Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, have pleaded guilty to hacking the Transport for London (TfL) systems in 2024, resulting in significant operational disruptions and fi… BleepingComputer · Jun 23, 2026 High UKcyberattackcritical infrastructuredata breach
threat-intel Two Scattered Spider members plead guilty over cyberattack that crippled London transit Two members of the Scattered Spider cybercrime gang have pleaded guilty to a prolonged cyberattack against London's transport authority, resulting in significant disruption and data exposure. The attack, which occurred i… The Record · Jun 23, 2026 High UKUScyberattacklondondata breach
vulnerability FFmpeg PixelSmash Flaw Allows RCE on Video Players, Media Servers, NAS Appliances A critical vulnerability, dubbed PixelSmash, has been identified in FFmpeg, a widely used media processing framework. The flaw allows for remote code execution (RCE) via crafted media files, potentially impacting a broad… SecurityWeek · Jun 23, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-8461USUKremote code executionmedia processingheap overflow
threat-intel He Thought He Was Secure; His Phone Number Got Stolen Anyway This article details a real-world incident where cybersecurity expert Torsten George was targeted by a SIM swap attack, highlighting the vulnerability of relying solely on one-time passwords (OTPs) for security. The atta… Dark Reading · Jun 22, 2026 High USUKAUsim swapotpsocial engineering
threat-intel What the Latest ShinyHunters Breaches Reveal About Modern Cyberattacks Recent breaches attributed to the ShinyHunters cybercrime collective, including attacks on organizations like University of Nottingham and Medtronic, highlight a shift in cyberattack tactics. Attackers are increasingly t… SecurityWeek · Jun 22, 2026 High UKidentity-theftcredential-theftmfa
threat-intel INTERPOL Warns Phishing, Ransomware, and AI Scams Are Rising Across Asia-Pacific A new INTERPOL report highlights a significant surge in cybercrime across the Asia-Pacific region, driven by factors like digitalization and evolving criminal tactics. Phishing remains the most prevalent threat, alongsid… The Hacker News · Jun 22, 2026 High UKCALAphishingransomwareai
threat-intel French President Urges US to Share Cutting-Edge AI and Democracies to Cooperate on Regulation This article reports on a discussion at the G7 summit regarding the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, particularly focusing on the U.S. government’s restriction on access to Anthropic’s latest… SecurityWeek · Jun 20, 2026 Medium FRUNCAaiartificial intelligenceregulation
threat-intel CISA Warns Fortinet Customers as FortiBleed Hits 86,644 FortiGate Devices CISA has issued a warning to Fortinet customers regarding FortiBleed, a campaign targeting 86,644 FortiGate devices globally. The attack, attributed to Russian-speaking threat actors, leverages a two-step approach involv… The Hacker News · Jun 19, 2026 High USINMEcredential_stuffingdefault_credentialspassword_reuse
other UK's information commissioner resigns over ‘inappropriate humour’ John Edwards, the Information Commissioner of the UK, has resigned following a workplace investigation into inappropriate conduct, specifically concerning his use of humor. This resignation has created a leadership vacuu… The Record · Jun 19, 2026 Low UKNEresignationleadershipgovernance
threat-intel Anthropic’s Fable and the State of AI Anthropic’s Fable AI model, designed to identify vulnerabilities in code, has sparked concern due to its capabilities and the potential for misuse. The US government classified it as a dangerous munition and restricted a… Schneier on Security · Jun 19, 2026 High UKUSCZaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
ransomware INC Ransomware Thrives by Mastering the Basics The INC ransomware group has emerged as a significant threat, particularly thriving through a focus on established ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) tactics and targeting sectors with high pressure to pay, such as healthcar… Dark Reading · Jun 17, 2026 High CVE-2025-5777CVE-2024-57727CVE-2023-3519UKraasransomwareextortion
