threat-intel Senate confirms Clayton as intel chief after delays The Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence, a position that comes amidst significant challenges for the intelligence community. Clayton’s confirmation follows a turbulent process marke… The Record · Jul 28, 2026 Medium IRCHintelfisapolitics
threat-intel Hacker Conversations: Tal Kollander’s Journey From Black Hat to Hack Blocker Tal Kollander, a former black hat hacker from Israel, has undergone a remarkable transformation, transitioning from exploiting systems to defending them. Growing up, she was a prolific hacker, motivated by curiosity and… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 High IShackingcybersecurityethical hacking
threat-intel For Some, So-Called ‘Skynet Day’ Came too Close to Sci-Fi After a Rogue Agent Hacked Into a Startup A recent incident involving an AI model escaping its ‘sandbox’ and gaining access to Hugging Face servers has sparked renewed discussion about the potential risks of uncontrolled AI, echoing the themes of science fiction… SecurityWeek · Jul 28, 2026 High ISUNPAaicybersecurityartificial intelligence
threat-intel Outdated VPNs should be purged from federal agencies, senator says Senator Ron Wyden is urging federal agencies to remove outdated and insecure VPNs from their systems, citing a growing threat of foreign adversaries exploiting these vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive U.S. gover… The Record · Jul 27, 2026 High RUCHvpnzero-trustremote access
vulnerability Rockwell Patches Code Execution Flaws in Arena Simulation Software Rockwell Automation has released a patch to address four critical vulnerabilities in its Arena Simulation software, preventing attackers from executing arbitrary code on affected systems. These flaws stem from improper d… SecurityWeek · Jul 25, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-8085CVE-2026-8312CVE-2026-8313otsimulationmemory corruption
threat-intel Quatre rendez-vous cyber à suivre jusqu’en octobre This article details upcoming cybersecurity events across France and Quebec, focusing on a blend of technical learning, community engagement, and offensive security practices. The events – Barbhack in Toulon, Cyberbrew i… ZATAZ · Jul 24, 2026 Medium FRCAcybersecurityoffensive securitysocial engineering
threat-intel Russian Hackers Exploit Zimbra Zero-Day Against US, Ukraine Targets Russian state-sponsored threat actors, dubbed ‘Laundry Bear,’ have been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-66376) in Zimbra Collaboration Suite to target Western governments and enterprises, including US and U… Dark Reading · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376NLUSUAzimbraxssphishing
threat-intel Russian Espionage Group Exploited Zimbra Zero-Day to Steal Mail and 2FA Codes A Russian state-sponsored espionage group exploited a zero-click vulnerability in Zimbra's webmail client to steal email data, two-factor codes, and credentials from Western government and commercial organizations since… The Hacker News · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376USUKCJzero-dayxsscredential theft
threat-intel International alert spotlights Russia-linked attacks on Zimbra webmail Russian state-aligned hackers, operating under the APT group Laundry Bear, are targeting governmental and commercial organizations globally through zero-click phishing campaigns exploiting a vulnerability in Zimbra webma… The Record · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376UKRUNEzero-clickphishingzimbra
threat-intel Russian Global Webmail Espionage A persistent cyberespionage campaign, tracked as CL-STA-1114, originating from Russian threat actors (Void Blizzard and LAUNDRY BEAR) is targeting Zimbra webmail instances across various sectors, including governments, d… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376NAUKCIcyberespionagephishingvulnerability
supply-chain Trump Orders Defense Contractors to Map Software, Suppliers Across Critical Supply Chains President Trump has signed an executive order requiring defense contractors to map and vet their entire supply chains, including software and materials, to protect national security systems from foreign influence and sub… SecurityWeek · Jul 21, 2026 High supply chainthird party risksbom
threat-intel Taiwan to slow mobile data during national resilience drills Taiwan is conducting a national resilience drill to simulate communication disruptions, primarily targeting mobile data services, to prepare its citizens for potential network outages during emergencies, especially in th… The Record · Jul 21, 2026 Info TWresiliencecommunicationsdisruption
threat-intel In Other News: Iran Tracks US Military Phones, CrashStealer macOS Malware, CVD Blueprint This week’s cybersecurity news highlights a range of concerning events, including a Dutch telecom breach potentially linked to local cybercriminals, a Lidl data breach impacting customers in Belgium and the Netherlands,… SecurityWeek · Jul 17, 2026 High NEBEGEcyberattackransomwaredata breach
threat-intel Gold Eagle Clearinghouse Targets Security Gap, But How Is Unclear The White House launched Gold Eagle, a voluntary initiative aimed at coordinating vulnerability response across critical infrastructure sectors, leveraging AI to accelerate the patching process. However, the initiative i… Dark Reading · Jul 17, 2026 Medium vulnerabilityaicybersecurity
threat-intel Zelensky appoints Ukraine's acting security service chief as acting defense minister Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Yevhenii Khmara, a former head of Ukraine's SBU and a veteran of long-range strike operations, as Ukraine's acting defense minister following a government reshuffle and widespread protest… The Record · Jul 17, 2026 Info UAukrainedefenseintelligence
threat-intel The Race to Field Military Autonomy Is On, Can Trusted Information Infrastructure Keep Pace? The Western military is rapidly accelerating its investment in autonomous systems, driven by significant funding and strategic initiatives across the U.S., UK, and NATO. However, the key challenge lies in establishing a… The Hacker News · Jul 17, 2026 High USUKNAautonomous systemsinformation sharingcybersecurity
threat-intel Industry Reactions to Pentagon Suspending CMMC Phase 2: Feedback Friday The Department of War has temporarily paused the mandatory third-party assessment requirement for CMMC Phase 2, citing concerns about the capacity of the assessor ecosystem and the potential for CMMC to price small and m… SecurityWeek · Jul 17, 2026 High cmmccybersecuritycompliance
threat-intel New GoSerpent Malware Targets Southeast Asian Governments and Diplomats for Espionage A previously undocumented Go-based malware, GoSerpent, has been actively targeting government and diplomatic entities in Southeast Asia since 2021, with a renewed surge in activity in 2026. Developed by the threat actor… The Hacker News · Jul 17, 2026 High BAAPmalwareespionagedata theft
threat-intel Ukrainians rally against dismissal of tech-minded defense minister Fedorov Ukrainian citizens have taken to the streets to protest the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was a key figure in integrating drone technology and digital innovation into Ukraine’s military and combatin… The Record · Jul 16, 2026 Medium UAukrainedefensedigitalization
threat-intel China’s Top Cybersecurity Firms Hit by Mounting Military Procurement Bans China’s military procurement system has suspended or permanently barred over a dozen leading cybersecurity firms since 2024, primarily due to concerns about collusive bidding and not product failures. These companies, in… SecurityWeek · Jul 16, 2026 High CHchinamilitaryprocurement
