threat-intel AI agent suggested installing a malware package. Engineer almost took its advice A security researcher was nearly tricked into installing malware by an AI agent. The AI, mimicking a support tool, suggested installing a package that would have installed malicious software, highlighting a growing risk… The Register · Aug 20, 2026 Medium aisocial engineeringphishing
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Citrix (20 août 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Citrix products, including NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. These flaws could allow attackers to cause a denial-of-service, bypass security policies, and create an uns… CERT-FR · Aug 20, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-19489CVE-2026-19490citrixvulnerabilitysecurity
threat-intel No-Filter 'Kriminal' AI Platform Raises Cybercrime Concerns A new AI platform called ‘Kriminal’ is raising concerns within the cybersecurity community due to its permissive nature and explicit marketing targeting cybercriminals. Despite claims of being for research and educationa… Dark Reading · Aug 19, 2026 Medium aicybercrimeosint
threat-intel ICE boss to agents: Leave the Meta spy glasses at home Several security-related stories are emerging, including a warning about Meta’s spy glasses being used for phishing, a vulnerability exploited in Joomla extensions, and ongoing efforts to combat Iranian propaganda and ra… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium IRcybersecuritythreat intelligencephishing
threat-intel Flock surveillance backlash mounts as fiendish Halloween plans circulate Several security-related stories are circulating, including a backlash against surveillance technology from Flock, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, a zero-day attack targeting vulnerable SharePoint s… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CHIRsurveillancephishingvulnerability
threat-intel Simple Scans for Cloud Metadata Service, (Wed, Aug 19th) A widespread scan targeting the Cloud Instance Metadata Service (IMDS) at 169.254.169.254 is being observed, potentially indicating a broader effort to exploit SSRF vulnerabilities. This service, traditionally used by vi… SANS Internet Storm Center · Aug 19, 2026 Medium ssrfmetadatacloud
threat-intel Comcast gives its Wi-Fi motion detector a security makeover This article highlights a variety of cybersecurity and technology news stories, including a security update for Comcast's Wi-Fi motion detector, a method for social engineering AI reasoning engines, and ongoing efforts t… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium IRsecurityphishingransomware
policy ICE Collecting DNA Samples The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly collecting DNA samples from asylum seekers and immigrants, raising significant privacy and civil liberties concerns. This program, driven by ICE, utilizes a pr… Schneier on Security · Aug 19, 2026 Medium dnaprivacyimmigration
threat-intel Describing attacks with crime script analysis This article explores crime script analysis (CSA) as a method for understanding and visualizing cyberattacks, particularly business email compromise (BEC) scams. CSA, derived from criminology, breaks down attacks into a… Cisco Talos · Aug 19, 2026 Medium crime-script-analysisbecbusiness-email-compromise
data-breach Australian hotel chain leaks guests’ PII after breach at third-party database operator An Australian hotel chain suffered a data breach due to a vulnerability in a third-party database operator, resulting in the leakage of guests' Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The breach highlights the ongoing… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 Medium AUdata breachpiithird-party
vulnerability Vulnérabilité dans les produits Moxa (19 août 2026) A vulnerability has been identified in Moxa products, allowing an attacker to trigger a denial-of-service attack remotely. This affects several Moxa devices and requires immediate attention to mitigate the risk. CERT-FR · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CVE-2011-1473moxavulnerabilitydenial-of-service
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans Google Chrome (19 août 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, impacting older versions. The exact nature of the vulnerabilities is not specified, but users are advised to consult the Chrome security bulletin for availa… CERT-FR · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-76033CVE-2026-76034CVE-2026-76035chromevulnerabilitysecurity
vulnerability Vulnérabilité dans Apereo CAS (19 août 2026) A security vulnerability has been identified in Apereo CAS, allowing attackers to bypass security policies. This affects older versions of the CAS system, requiring immediate patching to prevent exploitation. CERT-FR · Aug 19, 2026 Medium casvulnerabilitysecurity
vulnerability Multiples vulnérabilités dans Python (19 août 2026) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Python, potentially allowing attackers to compromise data confidentiality and bypass security policies. These vulnerabilities are linked to specific CVEs and require updat… CERT-FR · Aug 19, 2026 Medium CVE-2026-15806CVE-2026-17084pythonvulnerabilitysecurity
threat-intel Berlin cuts two state ministries off government network after security breach Berlin authorities have isolated two state ministries from the city's government network following a suspected security breach. The exact details of the attack, including the perpetrators and stolen data, remain unknown,… The Record · Aug 18, 2026 Medium DEsecurity breachnetwork isolationgovernment systems
threat-intel University of Texas forced to take systems offline in San Antonio after cyberattack The University of Texas at San Antonio experienced a cyberattack that forced the university to temporarily take systems offline, impacting student services and class registration. Despite initial containment, the inciden… The Record · Aug 18, 2026 Medium cyberattackransomwareuniversity
threat-intel Webinar Today: Rethinking Cyber Defense for AI-Speed Attacks The rapid advancement of AI is drastically shortening the time between vulnerability discovery and exploitation, forcing a fundamental shift in cybersecurity strategies. This webinar explores how AI is empowering attacke… SecurityWeek · Aug 18, 2026 Medium aicybersecuritythreat intelligence
threat-intel SpyGuard et MVT traquent les spywares mobiles This article highlights two tools – SpyGuard and Mobile Verification Toolkit (MVT) – designed to detect spyware on mobile devices. SpyGuard focuses on monitoring network communications for suspicious behavior, while MVT… ZATAZ · Aug 18, 2026 Medium spywaremobile securitydigital forensics
threat-intel Fortinet Acquires AI Security Company Virtue AI Fortinet has acquired Virtue AI, an AI security company, to bolster its defenses against emerging threats related to artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. This acquisition will allow Fortinet to proactively ide… SecurityWeek · Aug 18, 2026 Medium aiartificial intelligencered teaming
threat-intel LLMs and Contextual Integrity Researchers have discovered that large language models (LLMs) frequently leak sensitive information from their memory, even when it's inappropriate for the current task. This behavior stems from a lack of contextual awar… Schneier on Security · Aug 18, 2026 Medium llmcontextual integrityprivacy
