threat-intel CISA: Most exploited vulnerabilities should have been eradicated decades ago This article highlights a concerning trend: many vulnerabilities that should have been addressed long ago are still being actively exploited. The Register points to a situation where tech companies are now selling solutions to problems they themselves created, driven by increasing memory constraints and the rising cost… The Register · 2d ago Medium CHIRvulnerabilityphishingransomware
AI girlfriend review site's secrets were exposed to the world for three weeks A website reviewing AI girlfriends suffered a three-week security breach, exposing sensitive data. The vulnerability stemmed from a flaw in the website's code, allowing attackers to access user information. This highligh… The Register · 3d ago Medium vulnerabilityweb-securitydata-breach
threat-intel Cybercrooks jet off with Manchester Airports Group customer data Russian cybercriminals are leveraging social engineering tactics, impersonating Signal support, to conduct phishing attacks targeting individuals and potentially stealing sensitive data. Simultaneously, vulnerabilities i… The Register · 3d ago High RUphishingjoomlavulnerability
threat-intel More than 100 water systems were hit in July cyberattacks Multiple U.S. water systems were targeted in a July cyberattack, with over 100 systems affected. The attacks involved exploiting vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access and po… The Register · 4d ago High USRUjoomlasupply chaincritical infrastructure
data-breach Carhartt data breach affects 12.9M, half of what ShinyHunters claimed A data breach affecting Carhartt exposed the personal information of 12.9 million customers, with the attackers claiming a larger initial target size. The breach highlights ongoing risks associated with exploiting vulner… The Register · 4d ago High data breachvulnerabilityextension
vulnerability Browser fingerprint tool shows how easy you are to track using the latest sneaky tricks A vulnerability in Joomla extensions, specifically iCagenda and Balbooa Forms, is being exploited by attackers to compromise websites running on vulnerable CMS platforms. This allows attackers to gain unauthorized access… The Register · 6d ago Medium joomlaextensionvulnerability
threat-intel AWS Security makes an inscrutable choice This article is a collection of security-related news snippets from The Register. It highlights a range of issues, including a phishing campaign impersonating Signal support, a zero-day vulnerability in on-prem SharePoin… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium IRphishingzero-dayransomware
threat-intel Hackers poison popular Rust crates to steal developers' credentials Hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in popular Rust crates (libraries) to steal developers' credentials. Specifically, flaws in extensions for Joomla websites are being used to gain unauthorized access to developer ac… The Register · Aug 21, 2026 Medium rustjoomlavulnerability
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
threat-intel 'Not a theoretical risk,' feds warn as attackers use AI-made code to hack critical infrastructure controllers Federal agencies are warning that attackers are now leveraging AI-generated code to target critical infrastructure controllers, presenting a significant and rapidly evolving threat. This isn't a theoretical risk; it's a… The Register · Aug 19, 2026 High IRaicyberattackcritical infrastructure
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 Microsoft blames AI for delayed Exchange update, can’t say when it will arrive Microsoft is experiencing delays in deploying an Exchange update, attributing the issue to AI-related complexities. The delay has created a vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit a zero-day flaw in on-prem SharePoi… The Register · Aug 17, 2026 High IRvulnerabilitycybersecurityexchange
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
vulnerability AWS key exposed in JavaScript may have lit way to Beacon's charity data A vulnerability in Joomla extensions, specifically iCagenda and Balbooa Forms, has been exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable websites. This allows attackers to inject malicious code and potent… The Register · Aug 13, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityextension
vulnerability Spectre rears its ugly head again as researchers show some RISC-V chips are susceptible Researchers have discovered that some RISC-V chips are vulnerable to Spectre, a hardware-level security flaw that can be exploited to steal sensitive data. This represents a resurgence of Spectre concerns, highlighting t… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 Medium spectrerisc-vhardware
vulnerability Exposed: Woeful security at UK criminal records office that led to sensitive data leak A security vulnerability in Joomla extensions has been exploited to compromise numerous websites, highlighting a broader issue of security weaknesses within open-source CMS platforms. This incident underscores the ongoin… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityopen-source
threat-intel Brit rail cops bring live facial recognition to the London Underground A security report highlighted a vulnerability where malicious actors are exploiting extension bugs in Joomla websites, allowing them to launch phishing attacks by impersonating Signal support. This follows a broader tren… The Register · Aug 12, 2026 Medium joomlaphishingvulnerability
threat-intel Signal adds an extra layer of security to make sure you're actually chatting with the right person A phishing campaign is underway where attackers are impersonating Signal support to trick users into revealing their information. This follows a broader trend of security vulnerabilities being exploited in open-source so… The Register · Aug 11, 2026 Medium phishingjoomlavulnerability
threat-intel Bypassing AI guardrails is so easy a script kiddie can do it Recent developments highlight the increasing ease with which AI model guardrails can be bypassed, allowing even novice attackers to manipulate large language models. This vulnerability stems from the rapid release of ope… The Register · Aug 4, 2026 Medium CHIRaimlprompt injection
threat-intel The most famous brand in physical security got pwned by ShinyHunters ShinyHunters, a known threat actor, has exploited vulnerabilities in Joomla extensions to compromise websites, highlighting a persistent risk for open-source CMS platforms. This incident underscores the ongoing need for… The Register · Jul 31, 2026 Medium joomlavulnerabilityshinyhunters
