threat-intel 'Ransom Busters': Ransomware Actor Poses as Incident-Recovery Service A ransomware affiliate, calling itself ‘Ransom Busters,’ is attempting to undermine the RaaS business model by contacting victims of ransomware attacks and offering to retrieve their stolen data and destroy backups for a… Dark Reading · Aug 18, 2026 High ransomwareraasincident response
threat-intel AI-Driven Vulnerability Surge Breaks the Traditional Patching Model Rapid7’s analysis reveals a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape driven by AI, leading to a dramatic increase in disclosed and exploited vulnerabilities. The traditional patching model is becoming obsolete du… SecurityWeek · Aug 18, 2026 High CHRUIRaivulnerabilitiespatching
threat-intel TWINLOOT Abuses SharePoint and Teams to Steal Credentials and Move Across Networks Researchers have uncovered TWINLOOT, a sophisticated Python implant framework that leverages Microsoft services – specifically SharePoint Online and Teams TURN relays – to steal credentials and move laterally across netw… The Hacker News · Aug 18, 2026 High c2microsoftlateral movement
threat-intel Ukrainian software developer faces 12 years in Swiss ransomware trial A Ukrainian software developer is facing a 12-year prison sentence in Switzerland for his alleged involvement in a ransomware operation targeting companies including Stadler Rail and Crealogix, resulting in over 130 mill… The Record · Aug 17, 2026 High SWRUUKransomwarecybercrimeinvestigation
threat-intel ⚡ Weekly Recap: VMware Exploits, Windows 0-Day, MCP Attacks, Browser Hijacks and More This week saw a surge in exploitation activity and new malware discoveries. A China-nexus APT is leveraging a newly patched VMware vulnerability to deploy a backdoor and ransomware (Babuk-derived). Simultaneously, a zero… The Hacker News · Aug 17, 2026 High CVE-2026-59310CVE-2026-65400CVE-2026-68820CHNOFRexploitvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Suspected China-Nexus Actor Exploits VMware vCenter Flaw, Deploys Babuk-Derived Ransomware A Chinese-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group, suspected to be operating from China, exploited a newly patched VMware vCenter vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) to deploy Babuk-derived ransomware. The attack involve… The Hacker News · Aug 17, 2026 High CVE-2026-59310CVE-2026-59309CHGEIRaptvulnerabilityransomware
threat-intel Stopping a cyberattack while walking your dog - defensive AI security CEO says it's not ruff to do This article covers a range of cybersecurity and technology news, including a warning about autonomous AI attacks posing a significant risk to critical infrastructure, a report on Russian phishing campaigns mimicking Sig… The Register · Aug 16, 2026 Medium IRRUcyberattackphishingransomware
data-breach 1.6M RingCentral accounts' data dumped after ShinyHunters extortion attack Approximately 1.6 million RingCentral accounts have been exposed after a ShinyHunters extortion attack. Attackers gained access to sensitive data, including customer information, and are now demanding ransom for its retu… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 High credential stuffingdata breachransomware
threat-intel In Other News: Rapid7 Layoffs, Hacking a Boeing 737, Refrigeration System Vulnerabilities This week’s cybersecurity news highlights a range of concerning developments, including a government contract sparking AI concerns, a North Korean IT worker infiltrating a US federal agency, vulnerabilities discovered in… SecurityWeek · Aug 14, 2026 High NOransomwarecyberattackvulnerability
threat-intel OpenAI ditches Recall-style screenshot surveillance for friendly keylogging This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. OpenAI is reportedly abandoning screenshot surveillance (Recall) in favor of keylogging, while IBM and Nvidia are partnering on a large-scale deploym… The Register · Aug 14, 2026 Medium CHUSphishingsurveillanceransomware
threat-intel Cyber actualités ZATAZ de la semaine du 10 au 16 août 2026 This week’s ZATAZ news highlights a surge in data breaches and phishing attacks targeting various organizations across Europe. Key incidents include a data leak exposing 148,288 motorists’ information from Cars.no, a mas… ZATAZ · Aug 13, 2026 High CVE-2026-59310FRTAPAphishingdata-breachransomware
threat-intel ThreatsDay: GhostJacking AI Attacks, EtherHiding ClickFix, Cursor CLI Flaw + 17 More Stories This week's ThreatsDay Bulletin highlights a diverse range of security threats, including AI-related attacks, data breaches, and malware campaigns. Key concerns include GhostJacking, where AI agents are hijacked to execu… The Hacker News · Aug 13, 2026 High CVE-2026-20685USUKSWaiagentjackingdata breach
threat-intel Curiouser and Curiouser Cisco Talos has identified "JWR", a new phishing framework and variant of "The Outsider" as a service, used to steal payment data, 2FA codes, and device fingerprints via SMS lures impersonating regional authorities. The… Cisco Talos · Aug 13, 2026 High phishingsmsmfa
threat-intel ZATAZ FAIT SON GRAND MÉNAGE D’ÉTÉ : LES OUTILS CYBER FONT PEAU NEUVE ZATAZ has revamped its cybersecurity resource page, offering a comprehensive collection of tools and educational materials designed to enhance cybersecurity awareness and skills. The update includes a wide range of resou… ZATAZ · Aug 13, 2026 Medium cyber threat intelligenceosintdark web
threat-intel Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back This article is a collection of security and technology news snippets. It highlights a range of developments, including a potential US government initiative to allow private cybersecurity firms to conduct offensive opera… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 Medium IRcybersecurityphishingransomware
threat-intel The backup Microsoft never promised you Microsoft’s native data retention and recovery tools aren’t a substitute for true cyber resilience, leaving businesses vulnerable when ransomware attacks compromise their identity management (Entra ID). The gap between a… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 High identity theftransomwaredata recovery
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #480: This is the AI service you should never sign up to This episode of Smashing Security tackles two distinct cybersecurity concerns: a deceptive AI service offering drastically reduced access to Anthropic's Claude model, and a phishing-as-a-service platform called ‘Greatnes… Graham Cluley · Aug 12, 2026 High phishingaiincels
threat-intel Uber Freight keeps on trucking after extortion crew breaks in Uber Freight is experiencing ongoing issues following an extortion attempt by cybercriminals who gained unauthorized access to their systems. The attackers demanded a ransom to prevent the release of sensitive data, high… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 High cyberattackransomwarelogistics
threat-intel Ransomware Hits Colombian Justice Ministry Days Before Presidential Transition Colombian Justice Ministry suffered a ransomware attack on August 2nd, disrupting services related to illicit drug monitoring and legal processes, just days before the presidential transition. The Ministry denied data th… Dark Reading · Aug 12, 2026 High COransomwarecloud securitythird-party risk
threat-intel Three intrusions at UK criminal records office went undetected for two years The UK criminal records office, ACRO, suffered three undetected intrusions over two years due to severe security failings, including unaddressed vulnerabilities in its public-facing website and ignored cybersecurity aler… The Record · Aug 12, 2026 High security breachdata breachransomware
