threat-intel Australian cops cuff alleged TeamPCP masterminds This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news stories, including a takedown of Iranian propaganda sites, a security patch for a vulnerable SharePoint instance, and a report on Joomla extension vulnerabilities exploited by attackers. It also touches on broader trends like the ongoing battle against ra… The Register · 2d ago Medium IRsecuritycybersecurityj2ee
threat-intel ATF responds to 'major' cybersecurity incident after ransomware gang's claims This article reports on a significant cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware gang claiming to have exploited a vulnerability in on-prem Microsoft SharePoint, leading to a response from the US Department of Justice… The Register · 3d ago High IRransomwarevulnerabilitysharepoint
threat-intel OpenAI explains how its AI agents did crime and attacked Hugging Face This article doesn't present a specific security incident but rather highlights a broader trend of security vulnerabilities and exploits within open-source software and related technologies. It touches on themes of open-… The Register · 3d ago Medium vulnerabilityopen-sourceexploit
vulnerability You could've applied all 1,449 Oracle patches and still been hit by this attack A zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, stemming from improperly applied patches, is being exploited by attackers. Despite applying 1,449 Oracle patches, attackers successfully leveraged this flaw to gain unautho… The Register · 5d ago High UNzero-dayvulnerabilitysharepoint
threat-intel Security vets rally around $4 paper password books for sale in Australia This article is a collection of snippets from The Register, covering a range of cybersecurity and technology news. It highlights a vulnerability impacting Joomla websites through exploited extensions, a Microsoft SharePo… The Register · 6d ago Medium CHvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel AWS Security makes an inscrutable choice This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a range of issues, including a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoin… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium IRphishingzero-dayransomware
data-breach French tax authority says break-in exposed data of 600K, including some private messages The French tax authority (Direction générale des Finances Publiques - DGFiP) has revealed a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 600,000 individuals, including some private messages. The bre… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium FRvulnerabilitydata breachsharepoint
threat-intel Crook hawks millions of records allegedly plundered from corporate Azure tenants A group of Russian threat actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft's on-prem SharePoint to steal corporate data. The attackers are impersonating Signal support to carry out phishing attacks, leveraging a zero-d… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 High RUzero-dayphishingdata breach
threat-intel Code fixers have fired up the AI warp drive. Strange new worlds await This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploit, and ongoing advancements in AI and cybersecurity tools. It… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 Medium IRvulnerabilityjoomlasharepoint
threat-intel Microsoft blames AI for delayed Exchange update, can’t say when it will arrive Microsoft is experiencing delays in deploying an Exchange update, attributing the issue to AI-related complexities. The delay has created a vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit a zero-day flaw in on-prem SharePoi… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 High IRvulnerabilitycybersecurityexchange
threat-intel Chinese AI company Zhipu claims its new is a better bug-finder than Anthropic, OpenAI A Chinese AI company, Zhipu, claims its new AI model is superior at finding bugs compared to leading US competitors like Anthropic and OpenAI. This highlights a growing trend of AI-powered vulnerability detection and a p… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 Medium CHIRSWaivulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel Scottish prosecutors cast eye over leaky supplier after staff data exposed Scottish prosecutors are investigating a supplier after a data breach exposed staff information. The incident highlights ongoing security vulnerabilities within third-party services and the potential for misuse of sensit… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 Medium CHUKdata breachcybersecuritysupplier security
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
vulnerability Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows A Microsoft-based hacker has developed a new zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, allowing them to gain system privileges on fully patched Windows systems. This represents a significant security risk, as it bypa… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 High CVE-2026-50656CVE-2026-33825CVE-2026-41091zero-daysharepointvulnerability
vulnerability SharePoint Vulnerability Exploited Shortly After PoC Release A SharePoint vulnerability, patched last month, is now being actively exploited in the wild, with attackers leveraging a publicly released proof-of-concept. This follows a series of similar vulnerabilities discovered thi… SecurityWeek · Aug 12, 2026 High CVE-2026-55040CVE-2026-63520CVE-2026-50522sharepointvulnerabilityexploitation
vulnerability 421 bugs in Microsoft's Patch Tuesday release, and the Norks have already attacked one Microsoft released a Patch Tuesday update containing 421 bugs, and a group known as ‘The Norks’ has already exploited one of these vulnerabilities to launch an attack. This highlights a continuing issue with Microsoft’s… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 High CVE-2026-68820CVE-2026-62832CVE-2026-62893microsoftpatch tuesdayvulnerability
vulnerability Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws Including a Windows Driver Zero-Day Under Active Attack Microsoft released a security update containing 398 new vulnerabilities, with one zero-day flaw actively being exploited by Check Point Research's Lazarus group as part of Operation Dream Job. This zero-day (CVE-2026-688… The Hacker News · Aug 11, 2026 High CVE-2026-68820CVE-2026-62878CVE-2026-62893zero-dayrceexploit
vulnerability Researchers Disclose AI-Assisted SharePoint Exploit Chain Reaching Unauthenticated RCE Researchers at Rapid7 discovered a chain of vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to impersonate users, including administrators, through a complex AI-assisted process. The initial b… The Hacker News · Aug 11, 2026 High CVE-2026-55040CVE-2026-63520jwtsharepointrce
threat-intel Ransomware attacks spike as world distracted by AI Ransomware attacks are increasing, potentially coinciding with a global focus on AI. This article highlights a range of security incidents, including a zero-day exploit targeting on-prem SharePoint, phishing attacks mimi… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium IRransomwarephishingvulnerability
data-breach Scot NHS trust probes access to medical records of 9-year-old girl after man arrested on suspicion of murder A Scottish NHS trust is investigating a security breach that may have exposed the medical records of a 9-year-old girl. This follows the arrest of a man on suspicion of murder, and authorities are examining how unauthori… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 High UKvulnerabilitysharepointhealthcare