threat-intel ISC Stormcast For Thursday, May 14th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9932, (Thu, May 14th) The SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast for May 14th, 2026 highlighted a concerning increase in various online threats, including phishing campaigns and malicious activity targeting critical infrastructure. The report… SANS Internet Storm Center · May 14, 2026 Medium phishingddosiot
threat-intel [GUEST DIARY] Tearing apart website fraud to see how it works., (Wed, May 13th) This article, a guest diary by an ISC intern, details an investigation into a fraudulent marketplace operation. The author discovered a website using SEO poisoning to lure victims into purchasing goods from a fake market… SANS Internet Storm Center · May 13, 2026 High INseo poisoningfraudmarketplace
threat-intel ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9930, (Wed, May 13th) The SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast for May 13th, 2026 highlighted a concerning increase in several active threats across the internet landscape. The broadcast detailed ongoing campaigns involving phishing attacks… SANS Internet Storm Center · May 13, 2026 Medium phishingddosbotnet
threat-intel Eyes wide open: How to mitigate the security and privacy risks of smart glasses This article discusses the growing security and privacy risks associated with smart glasses, particularly due to their advanced tracking and recording capabilities combined with AI integration. The proliferation of these… WeLiveSecurity · May 11, 2026 High GEUKsurveillanceprivacyai
threat-intel Insights into the clustering and reuse of phone numbers in scam emails This article details Cisco Talos’s intelligence gathering on the increasing use of phone numbers in scam email campaigns. Attackers are leveraging API-driven VoIP providers like Sinch and Twilio to operate high-volume, d… Cisco Talos · May 6, 2026 High USUKvoipscamphishing
threat-intel Teenager alleged to be Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland, faces US extradition A 19-year-old teenager, identified as "Bouquet," has been arrested in Finland and faces US extradition charges for allegedly being a member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. The investigation revealed the group’s… Graham Cluley · May 4, 2026 High USGBFIsocial engineeringphishingmfa
phishing “Legitimate” phishing: how attackers weaponize Amazon SES to bypass email security This Securelist article details a concerning trend of attackers leveraging Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES) for phishing campaigns. Attackers exploit legitimate access keys to send convincing emails that bypass s… Securelist · May 4, 2026 High USphishingawsamazon ses
threat-intel Frontier AI and the Future of Defense: Your Top Questions Answered This article from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 analyzes the emerging threat posed by frontier AI models, particularly Anthropic’s Mythos, to cybersecurity. The rapid capabilities of these models – including vulnerability i… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Apr 23, 2026 High frontier aivulnerabilityexploit chaining
threat-intel It pays to be a forever student This article from Cisco Talos highlights the importance of broad knowledge beyond traditional cybersecurity for threat intelligence professionals. It emphasizes the need to understand diverse fields like economics and in… Cisco Talos · Apr 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-20333CVE-2025-20362aiphishingindustrial espionage
ransomware ‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty A senior member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, Tyler Robert Buchanan, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft related to a series of text-message phishing attacks conducted in… Krebs on Security · Apr 21, 2026 High UKUSSPphishingsim-swapcryptocurrency
threat-intel Threat Brief: Escalation of Cyber Risk Related to Iran (Updated April 17) This report from Palo Alto Unit 42 details a significant escalation of cyber risk originating from Iran following a 47-day internet outage. Iranian threat actors, identified as CL-STA-1128 (Cyber Av3ngers), are now aggre… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Apr 17, 2026 High USIRILoticsphishing
phishing That data breach alert might be a trap This article highlights the increasing sophistication and prevalence of fake data breach notification scams, driven by factors like record-breaking data breaches and the use of AI tools. Scammers are leveraging these not… WeLiveSecurity · Apr 17, 2026 High USDEphishingsocial engineeringai
threat-intel Move fast and save things: A quick guide to recovering a hacked account This article provides a practical guide for individuals whose online accounts have been compromised. It emphasizes the importance of immediate action to limit the attacker's control and recover the account. The guide out… WeLiveSecurity · Mar 20, 2026 Medium WOaccount recoveryphishingpassword security
