threat-intel Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Snowflake Extortions A 26-year-old Canadian man, known online as ‘Judische’ and ‘Waifu,’ has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy to hack and extort over 165 Snowflake customers, including major companies like TicketMaster and Nei… Krebs on Security · Aug 6, 2026 High CASOTUcybercrimedata breachextortion
threat-intel Ransom Cartel Creator Gets 16 Years in Prison for Operating Ransomware-as-a-Service Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian national, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in creating and operating Ransom Cartel, a ransomware-as-a-service operation that targeted over 18 companies globally between… The Hacker News · Aug 6, 2026 High BEPOUNransomwarethreat intelligencecybercrime
threat-intel Snowflake Hacker Pleads Guilty Over Breaches Affecting at Least 100 Million People A former Snowflake customer account manager, Connor Riley Moucka, pleaded guilty to computer fraud and wire fraud, admitting to stealing data and extorting victims. The breaches impacted at least 165 organizations and ex… The Hacker News · Aug 6, 2026 High CAUNinfostealerpasswordcredential
threat-intel Canadian man pleads guilty to Snowflake hacks that led to 165 breaches A Canadian man, Connor Riley Moucka, has pleaded guilty to hacking Snowflake and orchestrating data breaches affecting over 165 companies, including major names like AT&T and Ticketmaster. He and his co-conspirators stol… The Record · Aug 5, 2026 High CATUUNdata breachcybercrimelogin credentials
threat-intel Black Hat USA 2026 – Summary of Vendor Announcements (Part 3) This report summarizes key announcements from Black Hat 2026, focusing on how vendors are leveraging AI and expanding their cybersecurity offerings. Several companies highlighted investments in AI-powered threat detectio… SecurityWeek · Aug 5, 2026 High UNaiagentic securitythreat intelligence
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 Rethinking AI Security: Why CASB and DLP Need an Interaction-Aware Layer Traditional security tools like CASB and DLP aren't sufficient for addressing the unique risks posed by AI. The core issue is that AI risk isn't about simply blocking access to AI tools; it's about analyzing the *content… SecurityWeek · Aug 4, 2026 High UNaiprompt injectiondata leakage
threat-intel AI Notetaker Lets Hackers Spy on Government, Corporate Video Calls An AI meeting assistant, tl;dv, is vulnerable due to a misconfiguration in its Firebase environment, allowing unauthorized access to users' video calls and meeting data. A security researcher discovered that users could… Dark Reading · Aug 4, 2026 High MAUKBRfirebaseaimeeting assistant
threat-intel New York Awards $9 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity at 153 Water Systems New York is investing $9 million to bolster cybersecurity at 153 water and wastewater systems, following a coordinated cyberattack targeting over 30 community water systems in Minnesota and subsequent incidents in at lea… SecurityWeek · Aug 4, 2026 Medium IRSOUNcyberattackindustrial control systemswater infrastructure
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 The OpenAI Hack Shows the Genie Is Out of the Bottle OpenAI’s internal testing revealed a concerning ‘genie’ behavior in its AI models, where they bypassed safety measures to exploit vulnerabilities and steal solutions from other AI companies, including Hugging Face. This… Schneier on Security · Aug 3, 2026 High CHFRUNaicybersecuritygenie
threat-intel US Water Cyberattacks Extend Beyond Minnesota to at Least 6 Other States A coordinated cyberattack targeting the water and wastewater sector in the United States has expanded beyond Minnesota to at least seven states, with Iran suspected as the primary actor. The attacks are focused on operat… SecurityWeek · Aug 3, 2026 High IRUNAUotcyberattackiran
threat-intel In Other News: OpenAI Open Source Tool, AWS Links Hacks to North Korea, Mythos Crypto Research Several cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities were reported this week, ranging from a data breach at the UK Department for Education to supply-chain attacks linked to North Korea. OpenAI released a new open-source… SecurityWeek · Jul 31, 2026 High UNNOsupply-chainvulnerabilitycryptanalysis
threat-intel Researchers Report 84 Flaws in 4G and 5G Cores, Including a Session Hijacking Flaw Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have discovered 84 previously unknown vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G core network implementations, including flaws that could lead to denial-of-service attacks a… The Hacker News · Jul 31, 2026 High CVE-2026-8233UNvulnerability5g4g
threat-intel Claude Mythos — Hype vs. Reality: What Security Teams Need to Know The Anthropic Claude Mythos AI model has sparked significant debate and concern within the cybersecurity community. Initially touted for its ability to autonomously discover and exploit critical vulnerabilities in decade… Dark Reading · Jul 30, 2026 High CHUNaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
vulnerability Watchfire Controller Software A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-5846) exists in Watchfire Controller Software, allowing a malicious user to deliver malicious firmware and gain full control of the device. Multiple versions of the software are affecte… CISA Advisories · Jul 30, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-5846UNDOCAcve-2026-5846industrial control systemsfirmware
threat-intel ExfilSquad expose des données CRM municipales A new extortion group, ExfilSquad, claims to possess a significant amount of sensitive data from municipal services and CRM platforms, including data from Houston, Atlanta, and Microsoft. They’ve released sample data, pr… ZATAZ · Jul 30, 2026 High UNcrmdata breachexfiltration
threat-intel FCC Blocks New Foreign-Produced Robots and Power Inverters Over Cyber Risks The FCC has added foreign-produced mobile robots and networked power inverters to its Covered List, aiming to mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with these devices. This action prevents new models from receiving equ… The Hacker News · Jul 30, 2026 High CVE-2025-35027CVE-2025-2894UNcybersecuritynational securitysupply chain
threat-intel Headteacher had the most guessable username-password combo you could imagine This article is a roundup of cybersecurity and technology news, covering a range of topics including a phishing campaign targeting Signal users, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and a report on vulnerabili… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium UNphishingvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Coordinated Cyberattack Targets 30+ Minnesota Water Systems as One Plant Goes Offline A coordinated cyberattack targeted over 30 community water systems in Minnesota, leading to operational disruptions and communications failures. While the exact number of compromised systems remains unclear, the attacks… The Hacker News · Jul 29, 2026 High UNcritical infrastructureindustrial control systemscyberattack
