vulnerability Microsoft Patches Defender ‘RoguePlanet’ Vulnerability Microsoft has released a patch to address a Defender vulnerability, dubbed RoguePlanet, which could allow an attacker to escalate privileges. The vulnerability was initially identified by Nightmare Eclipse (Chaotic Eclip… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-50656CVE-2026-41091CVE-2026-45498vulnerabilitypatchdefender
ransomware Mount Royal University Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack Mount Royal University in Canada suffered a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of employee and student data. The attackers, identified as CMD Organization, exfiltrated over 10 terabytes of information and are d… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 High CAransomwaredata breachtor
threat-intel 'GodDamn' Ransomware Uses BYOVD to Smite US Companies The ransomware group Hyadina, operating under the name "GodDamn," is leveraging a Microsoft-approved, malicious kernel driver – dubbed "PoisonX" – to infiltrate US organizations and deploy its ransomware. They utilize a… Dark Reading · Jul 9, 2026 High RUransomwaredriverbyovd
vulnerability AI Coding Tools Tricked Into Hacking Developer Machine via Decades-Old Technique AI coding assistants like Claude Code, Amazon Q Developer, and Cursor are vulnerable to a decades-old technique called GhostApproval, where attackers can trick the tools into accessing and modifying sensitive system file… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 High symlinkaicoding
threat-intel Top AI Agents Built to Catch Malicious Code Can Be Tricked Into Running It Researchers at AI Now Institute have demonstrated a significant vulnerability in AI coding agents like Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex. By inserting a seemingly harmless binary disguised within a README file,… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-39861aicode-injectionsecurity
vulnerability Unpatched Backdoor in Tenda Firmware Grants Admin Access to Devices A security researcher discovered an unpatched backdoor in Tenda firmware, granting attackers administrative access to Tenda devices. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-11405, allows attackers to bypass authenticatio… SecurityWeek · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-11405CVE-2026-13753backdoorunpatchedwebserver
threat-intel GhostApproval Symlink Flaws Could Let Malicious Repos Run Code in AI Coding Agents Researchers at Wiz discovered a vulnerability (GhostApproval) in six AI coding assistants – Amazon Q Developer, Anthropic's Claude Code, Augment, Cursor, Google Antigravity, and Windsurf – that allows malicious repositor… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High CVE-2026-12957symlinkaicode injection
threat-intel Fake 7-Zip Installers Turn Devices Into Residential Proxy Nodes A China-based threat actor, dubbed Lurking Lizard, has been running a sophisticated, multi-year residential proxy business. The operation involves tricking users into installing malicious 7-Zip installers and other fake… The Hacker News · Jul 9, 2026 High CHresidential proxybotnetmalware
threat-intel Smashing Security podcast #475: JadePuffer – the AI that ran a ransomware attack all by itself A 15-year-old in Japan used an AI chatbot to automatically cancel nearly 47,000 anime streaming subscriptions within hours. Simultaneously, researchers have documented the first fully autonomous, agentic AI-driven ransom… Graham Cluley · Jul 8, 2026 High JPairansomwarecyberattack
threat-intel Mexico's New Cyber Plan Faces Its First Real Test Mexico's National Cybersecurity Plan, designed to bolster the country's digital defenses ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is facing an early test. Despite the plan's goals – including establishing a National Cybersecuri… Dark Reading · Jul 8, 2026 High MEUNCAcybersecuritylatin americacyberattack
threat-intel Lone Attacker Uses AI to Breach AWS Cloud Environment in 72 Hours A lone attacker successfully breached a large Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment in 72 hours using AI to accelerate reconnaissance, tool development, and command structure, ultimately extorting a global enterprise. Th… Dark Reading · Jul 8, 2026 High aicloudransomware
threat-intel Greek victims file lawsuit against Intellexa over Predator spyware Greek victims are suing Intellexa, the manufacturer of Predator spyware, seeking €7.6 million in compensation for privacy violations and data breaches. The spyware was allegedly used by the Greek government and intellige… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High GRsurveillancespywareprivacy
threat-intel Taiwan charges two businessmen over alleged role in Chinese espionage campaign Taiwanese authorities have charged two businessmen for allegedly facilitating a Chinese espionage campaign targeting Taiwanese politicians, academics, journalists, and civil society groups. The suspects operated a compan… The Record · Jul 8, 2026 High CHTAespionagephishingcybercrime
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 China-Linked APT Expands Arsenal With New ‘Leash’ Backdoors A China-linked advanced persistent threat group, UAT-7810, has expanded its arsenal with new backdoors, including LongLeash, DogLeash, and JarLeash, as part of a long-running espionage campaign. The group primarily targe… SecurityWeek · Jul 8, 2026 High CVE-2020-22653CVE-2020-22658CVE-2023-25717CNbackdooraptespionage
vulnerability Ubiquiti Patches Critical UniFi Flaws Across Connect, Talk, Access, Protect, and OS Ubiquiti Networks has released security updates to address a series of critical vulnerabilities affecting its UniFi network management products, including UniFi Connect, Talk, Access, Protect, and OS. These flaws could a… The Hacker News · Jul 8, 2026 High CVE-2026-50746CVE-2026-50747CVE-2026-50748UNRUvulnerabilitynetwork securitycommand injection
threat-intel New Ghost Phishing Wave Is Breaking Traditional Email Security A new phishing technique called ‘ghost phishing’ is emerging, where malicious links appear harmless during initial email inspection but execute a more damaging attack within the victim’s browser. The EvilTokens campaign,… The Hacker News · Jul 8, 2026 High USEUphishingghost phishingmicrosoft 365
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 Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup IRIS C2, a cybersecurity startup operating under the Calvexa Group LLC, is aggressively pursuing zero-day vulnerabilities and offensive security capabilities, attracting researchers and exploit developers with lucrative… Krebs on Security · Jul 8, 2026 High UNcybercrimedisinformationvulnerability research
vulnerability Google Dialogflow CX Bug Allowed Attackers to Hijack AI Conversations A vulnerability in Google Cloud’s Dialogflow CX service allowed attackers to silently control agents, manipulate conversations, and exfiltrate sensitive information. The flaw stemmed from a permissive configuration withi… SecurityWeek · Jul 8, 2026 High aicloudpython
