threat-intel The most famous brand in physical security got pwned by ShinyHunters ShinyHunters, a known threat actor, has exploited vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions to compromise websites, highlighting a persistent risk for open-source CMS platforms. This incident underscores the ongoing need for… The Register · Jul 31, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityshinyhunters
threat-intel Anthropic and OpenAI are competing to see whose agents can go rogue harder This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a competition between Anthropic and OpenAI regarding the potential for AI agent 'rogue' behavior, a UK initiative to charge data centers for gri… The Register · Jul 31, 2026 Medium aicybersecurityphishing
threat-intel Un pirate revendique un accès au CRM d’ENI A previously unknown cybercriminal, appearing on a dark web forum, claims to have gained access to ENI’s French professional space in October 2025 via phishing, exposing customer data, invoices, and sensitive account man… ZATAZ · Jul 31, 2026 Medium phishingdata-breachcredential-theft
threat-intel DROP Platform Lets Californians Reduce Digital Footprint California has launched DROP, a centralized platform allowing residents to request deletion of their data from over 600 data brokers, following the state's Delete Act. The platform is intended to simplify a previously cu… Dark Reading · Jul 31, 2026 Medium data privacyconsumer rightsdata broker
threat-intel USA Fencing Lunges Into the Hidden Identity Challenge in Amateur Sports USA Fencing has partnered with Jumio, an AI-powered identity verification technology vendor, to automate its member verification process. This move aims to improve operational efficiency by reducing manual review time an… Dark Reading · Jul 31, 2026 Medium identity-verificationdata-privacyautomation
threat-intel Facial Recognition at Madison Square Garden Madison Square Garden (MSG) utilizes facial recognition to identify activists and other individuals, but the system was temporarily disabled during Taylor Swift’s wedding to prevent photo leaks. This highlights a growing… Schneier on Security · Jul 31, 2026 Medium facial recognitionsurveillanceprivacy
threat-intel EU to Crack Down on AI Deepfakes, Illicit Imagery and Hacking With New Team in Brussels The European Union is establishing a new team in Brussels to combat the misuse of AI, particularly concerning deepfakes, illicit imagery, and cyber threats. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to assert tech so… SecurityWeek · Jul 31, 2026 Medium EUUSCHaideepfakeregulation
threat-intel Finland to disconnect fiber-optic link to Russia as lease expires Finland is disconnecting a fiber-optic telecommunications link to Russia as its lease expires, following the end of electricity trade between the two countries due to the invasion of Ukraine. This action is part of a bro… The Record · Jul 31, 2026 Medium FIRUtelecominfrastructurerussia
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans PHP (31 juillet 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in PHP versions 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5, including SQL injection and denial of service attacks. Users are strongly advised to apply the security updates released by PHP’s publ… CERT-FR · Jul 31, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-17543CVE-2026-17544CVE-2026-7260phpvulnerabilitysql injection
threat-intel Bank of America to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm MDSec Bank of America is acquiring UK-based cybersecurity consultancy MDSec to bolster its security operations and expand its presence in northern England. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Bank of America’s internal… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium UKacquisitioncybersecurityconsulting
threat-intel Okta to Acquire Identity Threat Detection Firm Permiso Okta is acquiring Permiso Security, a cloud-native identity security firm, to bolster its security operations and enhance its ability to detect and respond to identity-based threats. This move will integrate Permiso’s th… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium identity_securitythreat_detectionsecurity_operations
threat-intel Semiconductor chip titan Analog Devices reports data breach Analog Devices, a major semiconductor manufacturer, experienced a data breach resulting in the potential exfiltration of customer data. The company detected unauthorized access and is investigating, while also addressing… The Record · Jul 30, 2026 Medium semiconductorcybersecurityransomware
threat-intel American Being Prosecuted for Wiping His Phone Before Handing It Over to Border Officials An American man is facing prosecution for wiping his GrapheneOS-powered phone before handing it over to border officials. The feature, designed to protect user data by erasing the device upon incorrect passcode entry, ha… Schneier on Security · Jul 30, 2026 Medium privacysecurityconstitution
threat-intel Timeless Compliance: Why Better Questions Beat Bigger Frameworks The article argues that the proliferation of AI frameworks and questionnaires is largely ineffective due to their tendency to generate verbose, evidence-light responses. Instead of relying on a massive collection of disp… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium aicomplianceframeworks
threat-intel Jailed Flock vandal wipes out three cameras, racks up thousands in damages This article is a collection of miscellaneous tech news items, including a report on corporate IT workloads moving off-site, a lament for Intel's Optane storage technology, a security alert about Joomla extensions being… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium securitycybersecurityvulnerability
threat-intel Cantina Emerges From Stealth With $8 Million in Funding Cantina, a cybersecurity startup, secured $8 million in funding to bolster its agentic vulnerability management platform. The platform utilizes AI to automate vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium vulnerabilityaiautomation
threat-intel Onyx Security Raises $113 Million to Control AI Agents in the Enterprise Onyx Security, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, secured $113 million in Series B funding to address the growing security challenges associated with the increasing use of AI agents within enterprise environments. This inves… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium ISaisecuritycybersecurity
threat-intel Planity visée par une vente présumée de données piratées A hacker is offering a database allegedly containing information on nearly a million people linked to Planity, a platform connecting users with beauty and wellness professionals. Planity acts as an intermediary, facilita… ZATAZ · Jul 30, 2026 Medium data breachphishingdata leak
threat-intel Semiconductor Firm Analog Devices Discloses Data Breach Analog Devices suffered a data breach in June, with an external investigation revealing unauthorized access to systems. While the company claims the incident didn't disrupt operations and no data was leaked, a separate g… SecurityWeek · Jul 30, 2026 Medium data breachcybersecuritydata theft
threat-intel Should You Use AI for a Task? Here’s a Simple Way to Decide This article argues that while AI can assist with many writing tasks – akin to using a forklift at work – it shouldn’t replace the mental exercise of crafting arguments and developing critical thinking skills, which is m… Schneier on Security · Jul 30, 2026 Medium aiwritingcritical-thinking
