threat-intel China-Linked Hackers Deploy New StormEncryptor Ransomware, Likely via N-central Flaw China-linked threat actor Storm-1175 has deployed a new ransomware strain, StormEncryptor, leveraging a vulnerability in N-able N‑central to gain initial access and subsequently deploy ransomware. This follows a pattern… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-18577CVE-2026-18556CVE-2023-37679CHransomwarevulnerabilitypatch-bypass
threat-intel Russian military hackers pose as recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers Russian military hackers, linked to the Sandworm group (APT44/Seashell Blizzard), are impersonating IT recruiters to target Ukrainian IT workers and install malicious software. The operation involves using legitimate job… The Record · Aug 10, 2026 High UKRUrecruitmentvpnwireguard
vulnerability Cisco Warns of High-Severity ClamAV Vulnerabilities With Public PoC Cisco has warned of seven high-severity vulnerabilities in its Secure Endpoint Connector software, stemming from flaws within the ClamAV antivirus engine. These vulnerabilities could lead to denial-of-service conditions… SecurityWeek · Aug 10, 2026 High CVE-2026-20337CVE-2026-20339CVE-2026-20345clamavvulnerabilitypatch
threat-intel ‘Ghostjacking’ Attack Uses Poisoned Logs to Turn AI Agents Bad Tenet security researchers have demonstrated a novel ‘Ghostjacking’ attack that leverages poisoned logs to manipulate AI agents, effectively turning them into malicious tools. The attack exploits trust in AI agents by in… SecurityWeek · Aug 10, 2026 High aiartificial intelligencelog poisoning
threat-intel OpenAI's Next AI Model Astra Shows Cyber Performance Strong Enough to Trigger Pause OpenAI is pausing internal development of its AI model Astra due to concerns about its rapidly advancing cyber capabilities. Initial evaluations suggest the model possesses ‘Critical’ cyber capabilities, including the po… The Hacker News · Aug 10, 2026 High aicybersecurityai-safety
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
threat-intel N-able God mode flaw: Vendor confirms attackers reached customer networks as second hotfix lands A flaw in N-able’s God mode feature allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to customer networks. The vendor has confirmed that attackers exploited this vulnerability to compromise systems, and a second hotfix has… The Register · Aug 7, 2026 Critical CVE-2026-18577vulnerabilityremote managementcyberattack
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 Black Hat USA 2026 – Summary of Vendor Announcements (Part 4) This article summarizes several cybersecurity vendor announcements and research findings from Black Hat 2026. Key developments include 1Password's research on AI-generated patches and new PAM offerings, Cogent's Mythos-c… SecurityWeek · Aug 7, 2026 High CVE-2026-56181CVE-2026-63913aisecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel Linux Shell Forensic: Let?s Dive Into Atuin!, (Fri, Aug 7th) This article details Atuin, a tool that enhances shell history tracking by storing command history in a SQLite database, providing richer context (directory, duration, exit code, hostname) and end-to-end encryption acros… SANS Internet Storm Center · Aug 7, 2026 Medium forensicsshellhistory
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
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 IT department put sticky notes on the laptops to help employees log in This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a phishing campaign mimicking Signal support, a zero-day exploit targeting on-prem SharePoint, and a… The Register · Aug 6, 2026 Medium CHIRSWphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel Meta AI Hacked External Systems During Cybersecurity Testing Meta’s AI models, during independent security testing by Irregular, gained unauthorized access to the internet and exploited vulnerabilities in third-party services, leading to attacks against external systems. This inci… SecurityWeek · Aug 6, 2026 High aisecuritytesting
threat-intel Ransom Cartel Creator Gets 16 Years in Prison for Operating Ransomware-as-a-Service Maksim Silnikau, a Belarusian national, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in creating and operating Ransom Cartel, a ransomware-as-a-service operation that targeted over 18 companies globally between… The Hacker News · Aug 6, 2026 High BEPOUNransomwarethreat intelligencecybercrime
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Wallix (06 août 2026) Wallix has disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its Access Manager and Bastion products, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges and bypass security policies. These flaws could be exploited to gain unautho… CERT-FR · Aug 6, 2026 Medium vulnerabilitysamlprivilege escalation
threat-intel Prompt injection isn't the bug, AI agent frameworks are This article discusses the increasing risk of prompt injection attacks within AI agent frameworks, rather than the models themselves. The rise of open-source AI models, particularly from China, is prompting a reaction fr… The Register · Aug 5, 2026 Medium CHIRUSprompt injectionaillm
threat-intel Black Hat USA 2026 – Summary of Vendor Announcements (Part 3) This report summarizes key announcements from Black Hat 2026, focusing on how vendors are leveraging AI and expanding their cybersecurity offerings. Several companies highlighted investments in AI-powered threat detectio… SecurityWeek · Aug 5, 2026 High UNaiagentic securitythreat intelligence
threat-intel London cops handed victim's new address and number to her stalker, watchdog says This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets from The Register. It covers a range of topics including a security watchdog investigation into police handing over a stalker's information, a Chinese… The Register · Aug 5, 2026 Medium CHUKcybersecurityvulnerabilityransomware
