threat-intel ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9976, (Wed, Jun 17th) The SANS Internet Storm Center's Stormcast for June 17th, 2026 highlighted a concerning increase in several active threats across the internet landscape. The broadcast detailed heightened activity related to phishing cam… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jun 17, 2026 Medium phishingvulnerabilitythreat intelligence
malware Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages. BleepingComputer · Jun 16, 2026 Medium
threat-intel India temporarily blocks Telegram over medical exam cheating fears India temporarily blocked access to the Telegram messaging app due to concerns about cheating during a nationwide rerun of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam. Authorities cited instances of scammers using Telegram to dist… The Record · Jun 16, 2026 Medium INtelegramexamcheating
threat-intel UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts The UK government is implementing new regulations to restrict social media access for under-16s, requiring platforms to verify users' ages through ID uploads or facial scans. This follows a model established in Australia… BleepingComputer · Jun 16, 2026 Medium GBage-verificationsocial-mediaprivacy
threat-intel AI and Cybersecurity – Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask This SecurityWeek article explores the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) within cybersecurity, focusing on its diverse applications and potential risks. It examines key AI technologies like generative AI… SecurityWeek · Jun 16, 2026 Medium aigenerative-aimachine-learning
threat-intel Can CISOs Trust Their Applications? TrustCloud Wants to Replace the Questionnaire This article discusses the challenges CISOs face when assessing the trust and security of their enterprise applications, highlighting the manual and time-consuming nature of traditional questionnaire-based approaches. Tr… SecurityWeek · Jun 16, 2026 Medium GBautomationaiapplication security
vulnerability Rockwell Automation CompactLogix Rockwell Automation has issued a security advisory regarding vulnerabilities in its CompactLogix 5370 L1, L2, and L3 controllers. These vulnerabilities, stemming from improper validation of sequence numbers and source IP… CISA Advisories · Jun 16, 2026 Medium CVE-2025-11694CVE-2026-9307UScipdenial-of-serviceindustrial-control-systems
vulnerability Attackers Exploit Three Fortinet FortiSandbox Flaws, One Patched Last Week Bad actors are exploiting multiple security vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiSandbox, according to threat intelligence firm Defused Cyber. In a post shared on X, the company said it has observed exploitation of CVE-2026-… The Hacker News · Jun 16, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-39813CVE-2026-39808CVE-2026-25089
threat-intel Cybersecurity Executives Urge the Trump Administration to Ease Restrictions on Anthropic AI Models A coalition of cybersecurity executives and experts is urging the Trump administration to reverse its restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models, specifically Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The group argues that limiting access to the… SecurityWeek · Jun 16, 2026 Medium CHUNaiartificial intelligencecybersecurity
threat-intel ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9974, (Tue, Jun 16th) The SANS Internet Storm Center's June 16th, 2026 Stormcast reported a heightened level of online threats, primarily focused on phishing campaigns and malicious email activity. The report highlighted an increase in observ… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jun 16, 2026 Medium phishingddosbotnet
policy UK to ban social media access for children under 16 The UK government is planning to ban social media access for individuals under 16, mirroring a similar measure implemented in Australia. This initiative aims to protect children online by restricting access to user-to-us… The Record · Jun 16, 2026 Medium UKAUSPsocial mediachildrenonline safety
threat-intel Most CISOs Report Pressure to Bury Bad Security News This Dark Reading article examines the significant pressure faced by CISOs to suppress or delay disclosing security findings, particularly regarding vulnerabilities and breaches. The primary drivers of this pressure stem… Dark Reading · Jun 15, 2026 Medium cisospressuredisclosure
other Cyberattack on Russian tech firm Astral disrupts business, government services for week A cyberattack disrupted the operations of Russian tech firm Kaluga Astral for approximately a week, impacting its customers who rely on its software for various business and government services. The company is undergoing… The Record · Jun 15, 2026 Medium RUcyberattackdisruptionrussian
threat-intel Vibe coders are gonna vibe code: How CISOs are tackling code sprawl This article discusses the growing challenge of "code sprawl" driven by the increasing accessibility of AI coding tools like Claude and Lovable. Organizations are struggling to maintain visibility and control as employee… BleepingComputer · Jun 15, 2026 Medium aicode-sprawlautomation
threat-intel Finland brings charges against cargo ship officers for cutting submarine cables Finnish authorities have brought charges against the captain and bosun of the cargo ship Fitburg for damaging several submarine cables in the Baltic Sea. The incident occurred while the ship was transporting sanctioned s… The Record · Jun 15, 2026 Medium FIRUISsubmarine cablessabotagebaltic sea
threat-intel Anthropic says US government forced it to disable cybersecurity AI models Anthropic, a leading AI developer, was compelled by the U.S. government to disable two of its advanced cybersecurity AI models, dubbed Fable 5 and Mythos 5. This action stemmed from an export control directive restrictin… The Record · Jun 15, 2026 Medium USaiexport controlcybersecurity
phishing Webinar: How behavioral AI stops phishing and account takeovers Modern phishing, BEC, and account takeover attacks increasingly bypass traditional email defenses and create operational strain for security teams. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can help automate detection, inv… BleepingComputer · Jun 15, 2026 Medium
phishing FBI, Google Dismantle ‘Outsider Enterprise’ Phishing Service The platform used more than 9,000 phishing sites, stealing nearly 4 million credit cards and causing roughly $1.9 billion in losses. The post FBI, Google Dismantle ‘Outsider Enterprise’ Phishing Service appeared first on… SecurityWeek · Jun 15, 2026 Medium
malware Evil MSI Background: BASE64 Statistical Analysis, (Mon, Jun 15th) This report details the analysis of the "Evil MSI Background" file, a suspicious JPEG containing a hidden payload. The analysis, conducted by Didier Stevens, utilized tools like `byte-stats.py` and `base64dump.py` to unc… SANS Internet Storm Center · Jun 15, 2026 Medium base64reverse engineeringobfuscation
vulnerability Palo Alto Warns of Active Exploitation of PAN-OS GlobalProtect VPN Flaw Palo Alto Networks has revealed that it has observed "active exploitation" of a recently disclosed PAN-OS vulnerability by an unknown threat actor to obtain unauthorized access to GlobalProtect portals. The vulnerability… The Hacker News · Jun 15, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-0257
