threat-intel Hostile states behind three-quarters of attacks on Britain's critical infrastructure, cyber chief warns This article reports that the UK’s cyber chief, Richard Horne, has shifted the government’s approach to cybersecurity, framing it as a ‘contest’ against hostile state actors rather than a ‘risk’ to be managed. He reveale… The Record · Jun 17, 2026 High CHUKstate-sponsoredcritical infrastructurecyber conflict
threat-intel EU grants Ukraine access to cybersecurity reserve for major attacks The European Union has granted Ukraine access to its cybersecurity reserve, a pool of private cybersecurity firms, to bolster the country's defenses against ongoing cyberattacks, primarily from Russia. This move signifie… The Record · Jun 17, 2026 High UKEURUcyberattackcyberdefenseeu cybersecurity
threat-intel Protecting legacy OT systems against modern cyberthreats The article highlights a growing and increasingly serious cybersecurity threat to manufacturing operations, particularly due to the convergence of IT and OT systems. Despite a long history of neglecting OT security, rans… WeLiveSecurity · Jun 17, 2026 High UKot securitylegacy systemsransomware
threat-intel UK Social Media Ban for Minors Has Privacy Experts Worried The UK is implementing a ban on user-to-user social media platforms for individuals under 16, following similar legislation in Canada and Australia, driven by concerns about the impact of social media on young people. Th… Dark Reading · Jun 17, 2026 Medium UKCAAUsocial mediaage verificationprivacy
threat-intel Hacker Conversations: Isira Adithya, the Evolution of an Ethical Hacker This article details the story of Isira Adithya, a young Sri Lankan-born ethical hacker who developed a passion for understanding technology from a young age. Starting with tinkering with electronics and computer games,… SecurityWeek · Jun 16, 2026 Low UKLKethical hackingbug bountycybersecurity
policy UK to ban social media access for children under 16 The UK government is planning to ban social media access for individuals under 16, mirroring a similar measure implemented in Australia. This initiative aims to protect children online by restricting access to user-to-us… The Record · Jun 16, 2026 Medium UKAUSPsocial mediachildrenonline safety
threat-intel US Cracks Down on Anthropic AI Models Amid Abuse Concerns Anthropic has suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models following a US government export control directive, aimed at preventing foreign nationals from utilizing them. This action stems from growing concerns… Dark Reading · Jun 15, 2026 High CHRUUKaicybersecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel US Gov asks Anthropic to ban 'foreign national' access to Fable, Mythos Anthropic has temporarily blocked access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models following a directive from the US government citing national security concerns. The order restricts access to these models by foreign nationa… BleepingComputer · Jun 13, 2026 Medium USUKaijailbreaknational security
ransomware ShinyHunters Uses Oracle Zero-Day to Rampage Higher Ed A ShinyHunters ransomware group exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft software suite to compromise over 300 instances across more than 100 organizations, primarily targeting higher education instituti… Dark Reading · Jun 12, 2026 High CVE-2026-35273USUKzero-daypeoplesoftransomware
ransomware Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Service Used by Ransomware Gangs Europol, in collaboration with international law enforcement, successfully disrupted AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service used extensively by ransomware gangs and cybercriminals. The operation, resulting in the ar… The Hacker News · Jun 12, 2026 High UKRUGEcryptocurrencyransomwaremoney laundering
threat-intel Phishing Attack Volume Down 20%, but Risk Still Rising The volume of phishing attacks has decreased by 20% across multiple industries, despite a shift towards more sophisticated attacks utilizing AI. Threat actors are prioritizing targeted campaigns with higher conversion ra… Dark Reading · Jun 12, 2026 High CAESAUphishingaicloud
ransomware The Gentlemen Ransomware Claims 478 Victims, Can Spread Like a Worm The Gentlemen ransomware group, initially operating as the affiliate-focused Phantom Mantis, has evolved into an independent RaaS operation led by the cybercriminal LARVA-368 (aka hastalamuerte). The group, responsible… The Hacker News · Jun 11, 2026 High CVE-2024-55591CVE-2025-32433CVE-2025-33073RUTHUKransomware-as-a-servicedouble extortionaffiliate program
ransomware Authorities dismantle 'AudiA6' ransomware crypto-laundering service Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled the ‘AudiA6’ cryptocurrency service, which was used to launder over $380 million generated from ransomware attacks and other cybercriminal activities. The operation,… BleepingComputer · Jun 11, 2026 High POUKGEcryptocurrencyransomwaremoney laundering
threat-intel British high school sends students home following cyberattack Great Marlow School in Buckinghamshire, England, experienced a cybersecurity incident that forced the closure of the school for a second day, impacting students and staff. The incident, potentially linked to ransomware a… The Record · Jun 11, 2026 Medium UKUScyberattackschoolransomware
data-breach Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students The University of Nottingham experienced a significant data breach affecting over 450,000 current and former students due to a cyberattack by the ShinyHunters extortion group. The attackers gained access to student recor… BleepingComputer · Jun 11, 2026 High UKCHMAstudent datapeoplesoftextortion
threat-intel Oracle PeopleSoft servers hacked in ShinyHunters data theft attacks The ShinyHunters extortion gang is targeting Oracle PeopleSoft servers in ongoing data theft attacks, having already compromised over 300 instances across more than 100 organizations. They are exploiting a chain of old a… BleepingComputer · Jun 10, 2026 High UKpeoplesoftzero-daydata theft
threat-intel The 5 Best Practices for Secure Identity Verification This article from BleepingComputer highlights key best practices for organizations to strengthen their identity verification processes and improve overall cyber resilience. It emphasizes the growing threat of credential… BleepingComputer · Jun 10, 2026 High UKmfaidentity verificationauthentication
vulnerability Microsoft ships largest Patch Tuesday on record, with one bug under active attack Microsoft released its largest Patch Tuesday update to date, containing 206 CVEs, driven by the increasing use of AI in vulnerability discovery. A particularly concerning vulnerability, CVE-2026-45657, is described as ‘w… The Record · Jun 10, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-45657CVE-2026-41091CVE-2026-50507UKpatch tuesdayvulnerabilityai
threat-intel Anthropic Releases Claude Fable 5, Its Most Powerful AI Yet, With Cyber Safeguards Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, its most powerful AI model, alongside a specialized version called Claude Mythos 5 designed for cybersecurity professionals. Fable 5 incorporates cyber-focused classifiers to mitiga… The Hacker News · Jun 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-4747UKaicybersecurityjailbreak
threat-intel UK weakens proposed telecoms defenses against Chinese hackers after industry pushback The UK government has weakened proposed cybersecurity protections for its telecoms networks in response to pushback from telecom companies regarding the cost and practicality of implementing measures designed to counter… The Record · Jun 9, 2026 High UKCHespionagetelecomscybersecurity
