vulnerability Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws Microsoft released a record 570 security updates for its Windows operating systems and other software, nearly triple the number from last month's Patch Tuesday. The surge in updates is largely due to the increasing use o… Krebs on Security · Jul 14, 2026 High CVE-2026-56155CVE-2026-56164CVE-2026-50661patch tuesdayzero-dayvulnerability
vulnerability Microsoft Patches Record 622 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Exploited Zero-Days Microsoft released a record-breaking 622 security patches this Patch Tuesday, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in Active Directory and SharePoint Server. These flaws allow attackers to escalate p… SecurityWeek · Jul 14, 2026 High CVE-2026-56155CVE-2026-56164CVE-2026-50661zero-daypatch tuesdayvulnerability
threat-intel ClickFix's Mushrooming Ecosystem Demands New Defense Tactics ClickFix, initially a social engineering attack vector, has evolved into a sophisticated malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem, outpacing traditional security defenses. Attackers are now utilizing a range of malware, inc… Dark Reading · Jul 14, 2026 High social engineeringmalware-as-a-serviceyara
vulnerability Forgotten UEFI shims undermining Secure Boot Researchers at ESET discovered 11 old, Microsoft-signed UEFI shim bootloaders from 2026-02-16 that could bypass UEFI Secure Boot on most systems. These shims, used by various software packages, allowed attackers to deplo… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 14, 2026 High CVE-2026-8863CVE-2026-10797CVE-2020-10713uefisecure bootrevocation
threat-intel Attacker Uses Suspected AI-Generated PowerShell Script to Map Active Directory A threat actor leveraged an AI-generated PowerShell script to aggressively map an Active Directory environment, culminating in data exfiltration and a detailed inventory report. The attack chain, utilizing tools like s5c… The Hacker News · Jul 13, 2026 High aipowershellactive directory
ransomware No Manners Here: The Ruthless Rise of The Gentlemen Ransomware The Gentlemen, a rapidly growing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) program, has significantly increased its victim count in 2026, becoming the second most active RaaS program globally. Leveraging a 90% affiliate payout stru… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Jul 10, 2026 High CVE-2024-55591CVE-2025-32433CVE-2025-33073USCAGBransomware-as-a-serviceracksedge-device-attack
vulnerability Microsoft Reins in RoguePlanet Zero-Day Threat A disgruntled security researcher, known as "Nightmare-Eclipse," published a proof-of-concept exploit (RoguePlanet) for a Windows Defender vulnerability, leading Microsoft to issue an out-of-band patch. The vulnerability… Dark Reading · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-50656CVE-2026-33825zero-dayprivilege-escalationmicrosoft
threat-intel New GigaWiper Windows Backdoor Bundles Disk Wiping, Fake Ransomware, and Spyware Microsoft has uncovered a sophisticated Windows backdoor, dubbed GigaWiper, that combines destructive capabilities with remote control functionality. GigaWiper operates by bundling three separate tools – a disk wiper, a… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High IRISUKransomwarebackdoordata destruction
vulnerability Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown versions 1.4 and earlier contain multiple vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to overwrite critical files, inject malicious data, gain unauthorized access, or trigger… CISA Advisories · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-2399CVE-2026-2404CVE-2026-2405vulnerabilitypatchsecurity advisory
ransomware GodDamn Ransomware Uses PoisonX Driver to Disable Endpoint Defenses The GodDamn ransomware family, a rebrand of Beast ransomware (originally based on Monster), is utilizing a newly discovered malicious driver called PoisonX to disable endpoint defenses and gain access to systems. Threat… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High ransomwarepoisonxbyovd
malware Vidar Infostealer Hammers SMBs via Malvertising Campaign A financially motivated operation is using malvertising to deliver a two-for-one malware payload – the Vidar infostealer and XMRig cryptominer – to consumers and SMBs globally. The campaign employs sophisticated evasion… Dark Reading · Jul 8, 2026 High USEUmalvertisingmaascryptomining
threat-intel SCMBANKER Malware Uses ClickFix Lures to Target Mexican Banking Users A new banking fraud operation, tracked as REF6045, is targeting Mexican banks, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges using a malware toolset called SCMBANKER. The operation leverages fake CAPTCHA verification p… The Hacker News · Jul 8, 2026 High MXbankingmalwarephishing
threat-intel Vidar Stealer Unmasked: Code Signing Abuse, Go Loaders and File Inflation A financially motivated campaign utilizing Vidar stealer and XMRig cryptocurrency miner has been active since April 2026, targeting consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses globally, primarily in the U.S. and EU.… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Jul 7, 2026 High USDEmalvertisingdll hijackinganti-forensic
threat-intel Court Filing Reveals Windows Device ID Helped FBI Trace Alleged Scattered Spider Hacker U.S. prosecutors have linked an alleged Scattered Spider hacker, Peter Stokes, to a luxury jewelry retailer breach through a persistent Windows device ID. Stokes, a dual U.S.-Estonian citizen, was extradited from Finland… The Hacker News · Jul 7, 2026 High ESFIUNdevice-idhackerintrusion
threat-intel Suspected China-Nexus Hackers Use Fake Indian Tax Filing Utility to Deploy DcRAT A China-nexus threat actor is conducting a targeted phishing campaign against Indian taxpayers and tax professionals, leveraging fake tax filing utilities to deploy a remote access trojan (DcRAT). The campaign, dubbed Op… The Hacker News · Jul 6, 2026 High CHINphishingremote access trojantax
ransomware New Avalon Malware Framework Packs CrownX Ransomware Capabilities Researchers at Blackpoint Cyber discovered Avalon, a new modular malware framework used to deploy the CrownX ransomware. The framework utilizes a multi-stage phishing campaign to bypass security controls and performs cre… The Hacker News · Jul 3, 2026 High CVE-2025-3248USphishingcredential theftlateral movement
threat-intel Armored Likho Targets Government Agencies, Power Sector with BusySnake Stealer Armored Likho, a previously undocumented threat actor, has been actively targeting government agencies and the power sector in Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan with a sophisticated campaign utilizing tools like BusySnake S… The Hacker News · Jul 3, 2026 High CVE-2025-9491RUBRKZspear-phishingremote access trojaninformation stealer
threat-intel Armored Likho digging a snake pit: inside the covert BusySnake Stealer campaign The Securelist report details a new cyber espionage campaign conducted by the Armored Likho (Eagle Werewolf) APT group, targeting government agencies and the electric power sector globally. The group utilizes a sophistic… Securelist · Jul 3, 2026 High RUBRKZaptphishinginfostealer
threat-intel How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client This Palo Alto Unit 42 article details the development of a browser-based RDP client that supports WebAuthn redirection, allowing users to utilize security keys like YubiKeys during remote sessions. The team overcame sig… Palo Alto Unit 42 · Jul 2, 2026 Medium webauthnrdpbrowser
threat-intel And the Winner in Dominant Malware Delivery? ClickFix ClickFix, a social engineering technique where attackers trick users into executing malicious commands via error messages, has become the dominant method for malware delivery, according to a recent ReliaQuest analysis. T… Dark Reading · Jul 1, 2026 High USsocial engineeringmalware deliveryobfuscation
