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
vulnerability MIT boffins' TONTOU attack slips through Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs This article discusses a vulnerability related to Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs, where an AI-powered attack, dubbed TONTOU, successfully bypassed existing security measures. The vulnerability stems from AI's str… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CHIRspectrevulnerabilityai
threat-intel 'Asimov was right' about rules for robots, says ex-US Cyber Director This article highlights a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability exploited in the wild, a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, and acquisitions within th… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium RUvulnerabilityphishingacquisition
threat-intel China launches mysterious probe into security of Palo Alto Networks' products Chinese authorities are investigating the security of Palo Alto Networks' products, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities and a broader effort to monitor and control cybersecurity technology within China. This… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Medium CNcybersecuritychinapalo alto
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de Debian (07 août 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel of Debian. These vulnerabilities allow an attacker to cause privilege escalation, data corruption, and denial of service. The affected Debian versions are… CERT-FR · Aug 7, 2026 High CVE-2026-45944CVE-2026-53005CVE-2026-53260vulnerabilitylinuxdebian
threat-intel How the famed USENIX Security conf is managing a flood of papers in the AI era The USENIX Security conference is grappling with a surge in research papers, particularly those leveraging AI and machine learning. While AI usage is increasing, concerns are being raised about the potential for autonomo… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium USCHRUaimachine learningvulnerability
threat-intel AI struggles to patch vulns without adult supervision AI systems are struggling to independently patch vulnerabilities in software without human oversight, leading to incomplete remediation and potential security risks. The article highlights instances where AI-driven patc… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium aimachine learningvulnerability patching
threat-intel AI helps Microsoft bug hunters chase a record $20M payday Microsoft security researchers are experiencing a surge in zero-day attacks targeting on-prem SharePoint, fueled by a new wave of exploits leveraging vulnerabilities in third-party extensions. Simultaneously, Chinese act… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 High CHzero-dayphishingcybersecurity
threat-intel Tennessee congressional hopeful accused of shooting license plate cameras Several AI and open-source model developments are occurring, including Alibaba's release of its Qwen model and competition in the AI space. Simultaneously, security concerns are rising, with reports of phishing attacks i… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRaiopen-sourcephishing
threat-intel CAF Bank reopens online service but warns of further outages This article is a collection of cybersecurity and technology news snippets. It covers a range of topics including a phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, and a new X11 s… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRphishingvulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel Cloudflare has mostly ditched third party security tools, suggests not trying that at home This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including AI model releases from China, vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, acquisitions in the cybersecurit… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHSWvulnerabilityransomwarecybersecurity
threat-intel AI slop pollutes the CVE pipeline with fake vulns This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a report on fake vulnerabilities polluting the CVE pipeline due to AI, a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, and a discussion of var… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 Medium CHUKvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel AI is 'both the weapon and the target' in latest wave of cyberattacks This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a focus on AI's role in cyberattacks, a UK datacenter fee initiative, phishing attacks targeting Signal users, and various security updates and… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityphishingransomware
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
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans le noyau Linux de Debian LTS (31 juillet 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered within the Linux kernel of Debian LTS. These vulnerabilities include potential for data confidentiality breaches, denial of service attacks, and privilege escalation. Several… CERT-FR · Jul 31, 2026 High CVE-2025-23131CVE-2026-23272CVE-2026-23278vulnerabilitylinuxdebian
threat-intel Closed models refuse to help researcher swat Linux bug A researcher attempting to fix a Linux bug encountered a frustrating obstacle: closed AI models refused to assist, highlighting a growing concern about the limitations of current AI technology and its potential impact on… The Register · Jul 29, 2026 Medium aiopen-sourcelinux
threat-intel MCP gets an enterprise makeover This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a vulnerability impacting Joomla extensions, a Microsoft SharePoint zero-day exploit, and a Russian phishing campaign mimicking Signal support.… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium USIRRUvulnerabilityphishingransomware
threat-intel Uncle Sam needs you to fight for 6G leadership and security, lest Beijing get there first The United States is actively working to maintain leadership in 6G technology and security, particularly in response to China's advancements. Recent security incidents highlight ongoing threats, including phishing attack… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium IRCHphishingvulnerabilitiescybersecurity
threat-intel Europol flags 4,340 'horrific' URLs linked to The Com This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a phishing campaign targeting Signal users by Russian actors, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and a signific… The Register · Jul 24, 2026 Medium RUCHphishingvulnerabilitycybersecurity
threat-intel Uncle Sam tells overseas cybercrooks their visas are canceled This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a US government action targeting Iranian propaganda sites, a security acquisition by EQT, and vulnerabilities impacting Joomla extensions. It al… The Register · Jul 24, 2026 Medium IRSWcybersecuritythreat intelligencevulnerability
