threat-intel Russian spies turn public Wi-Fi into malware delivery systems Russian state actors are leveraging public Wi-Fi networks to deliver malware to victims, specifically by impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks. This tactic is part of a broader trend of Russian intellig… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High RUIRphishingmalwarerussian
threat-intel Water system cyberattacks spread to Georgia, Michigan amid US-Iran conflict Multiple US water systems, including those in Georgia and Michigan, are experiencing cyberattacks, potentially linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. These attacks are targeting critical infrastructure, raising serious… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 High IRUScyberattackcritical infrastructurewater systems
threat-intel UK government investment arm cops to 40-hour leak of officials' contact details The UK government’s investment arm experienced a 40-hour data leak exposing officials’ contact details. This incident highlights a broader vulnerability within government systems and raises concerns about data security p… The Register · Aug 3, 2026 Medium UKIRCHdata breachphishingvulnerability
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 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 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 Headteacher had the most guessable username-password combo you could imagine This article is a roundup of cybersecurity and technology news, covering a range of topics including a phishing campaign targeting Signal users, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, and a report on vulnerabili… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium UNphishingvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Excuses like 'AI did it' don't exist in the eyes of the law This article is a collection of security-related news snippets, covering a range of topics from cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities to acquisitions and technological developments within the open-source and Linux… The Register · Jul 30, 2026 Medium IRCHphishingzero-dayransomware
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 Word worm crawls into Copilot, spreads chaos A group of Russian hackers are impersonating Signal support to launch phishing attacks, targeting users with links to malicious websites. Simultaneously, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint is being exploited,… The Register · Jul 29, 2026 High RUIRphishingzero-daysharepoint
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 AI-found bugs aren't proving any easier to exploit despite the hype Recent research indicates that AI-powered models, particularly those mimicking Claude, are being exploited to bypass security measures. Researchers have found that Chinese AI models can convincingly impersonate Claude, h… The Register · Jul 28, 2026 Medium CHIRUSaiimpersonationphishing
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 Google goes it alone with a new cybercrime crew taxonomy This article is a collection of security news snippets from The Register. It highlights a Microsoft vulnerability in on-prem SharePoint, a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, and a broader trend of increasing… The Register · Jul 27, 2026 High RUphishingvulnerabilitycybercrime
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
threat-intel OpenAI-Hugging Face attack doesn't mean agents are evil – unless you tell them to be This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a competitive landscape in AI hardware between AMD and Nvidia, a security incident involving Joomla extensions, and a general overview of variou… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRSWcybersecurityj2eex11
threat-intel Researchers replace downloaded macOS apps with evil twins, Apple shrugs Researchers have discovered a method to replace downloaded macOS applications with malicious 'evil twin' versions, while Apple has not responded to the issue. This highlights a significant vulnerability in how users obta… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 Medium IRUSmacosmalwarephishing
threat-intel Year-long Russian attacks infect users as soon as they look at an email Russian actors are leveraging phishing attacks, impersonating Signal support, to compromise users. This follows a broader trend of Russian state-sponsored actors targeting various systems and platforms, including exploit… The Register · Jul 23, 2026 High CVE-2025-66376RUphishingthreat-intelrussian
