threat-intel In Other News: Log4j RCE Scare, Minimus Shutdown, Iranian Hacker Sanctions Several cybersecurity events were highlighted this week, including a reassessment of the Log4j vulnerability as ‘non-finding,’ a ransomware attack against Paylogix exposing sensitive data, and US sanctions against Iranian cyber actors. Other notable developments included a credential leak study revealing thousands of a… SecurityWeek · 2d ago High IRSONElog4jcredential leakransomware
threat-intel CTM360 Uncovers Over 3,000 Recruitment Phishing URLs Using Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) Credential Traps A large-scale phishing campaign, dubbed RecruitTrap, is targeting over 3,000 recruitment-related URLs to steal Google and Facebook credentials, and in some cases, relay MFA prompts in real-time. The campaign uses Browser… The Hacker News · Aug 14, 2026 High phishingbrowser-in-the-browsercredential-theft
threat-intel Une nouvelle fuite pour la FF Handball ? A hacker claims to have compromised an internal tool of the French Handball Federation (FFHB), exposing over 1.3 million lines of data and sensitive documents, including IDs, passports, and medical records. The hacker in… ZATAZ · Aug 10, 2026 High FRdata breachcredential stuffingdata leak
threat-intel Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists Georgia's State Security Service is investigating a suspected disinformation campaign orchestrated from abroad and supported within Georgia, aimed at deterring Russian tourists and portraying the country as unsafe. The c… The Record · Aug 6, 2026 Medium GERUUKdisinformationrussiageorgia
threat-intel OpenAI Disrupts Poipet Scam Network Using ChatGPT Across Multiple Fraud Schemes OpenAI disrupted a large-scale scam network originating from Cambodia, utilizing its ChatGPT AI chatbot to facilitate a wide range of fraudulent schemes, including investment scams, romance scams, and impersonating law e… The Hacker News · Aug 5, 2026 High KHaiscamcybercrime
threat-intel AI Sends Global Crime Syndicates Into Fraud Nirvana AI is dramatically accelerating and industrializing fraud operations globally, enabling organized crime syndicates to bypass traditional security measures and create highly convincing synthetic identities and impersonati… Dark Reading · Aug 5, 2026 High AUNICAaifraudkyc
threat-intel OpenAI: Cambodian scam centers used ChatGPT to lure Indian nationals, conduct investment fraud OpenAI has disrupted a network of scam centers in Cambodia that were using ChatGPT to facilitate investment fraud targeting Indian nationals. The scammers leveraged the AI chatbot for a wide range of tasks, including cre… The Record · Aug 4, 2026 High CACHUGaiscamcybercrime
threat-intel Beyond the screenshot: Why you should verify what you see The article highlights a growing problem: the increasing ease with which digital evidence, particularly screenshots, can be manipulated to deceive. As AI tools make it easier to create convincing fake images, consumers a… WeLiveSecurity · Jul 30, 2026 Medium frauddigital-evidencescreenshots
threat-intel Wi-Fi public : ce que votre fournisseur, pirates et marketing peuvent voir This article highlights the significant data collection practices of Wi-Fi providers, even when users are using HTTPS. While HTTPS protects content, providers can still track domains visited, connection times, data trans… ZATAZ · Jul 28, 2026 Medium wifiprivacydns
threat-intel Cybersecurity Keeps Events 'Uneventful' This article discusses the importance of proactive digital threat intelligence in securing major events. It highlights that threats often emerge long before physical security measures are in place, frequently originating… Dark Reading · Jul 20, 2026 Medium digital intelligenceevent securitythreat hunting
threat-intel Phishers Gain Persistence at EU, Asia Hospitality Orgs Phishing campaigns targeting hospitality organizations in Europe and Asia are utilizing malicious zip files containing disguised image files to install persistent malware. These attacks, observed by Microsoft and Trend M… Dark Reading · Jun 30, 2026 High GBJPphishingpersistencesocial engineering
threat-intel What the Numbers Say About FIFA 2026 Cyber Risk This report from Check Point Research reveals a significant pre-emptive cyber threat landscape surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026, with attackers already establishing infrastructure months in advance. The primary target… The Hacker News · Jun 30, 2026 High RUemailspoofingfraud
threat-intel Securing the service desk: Why social engineering attacks keep succeeding This article highlights the ongoing success of social engineering attacks against corporate service desks, particularly by groups like Scattered Spider and the Silent Ransom Group. Attackers exploit the trust and helpful… BleepingComputer · Jun 24, 2026 High UKsocial engineeringservice deskcredential theft
vulnerability In Other News: Apple Patches Beats Eavesdropping Flaw, DOT Closes Delta CrowdStrike Probe, AWS Continuum This week’s cybersecurity news highlights several significant vulnerabilities and attacks across various platforms and industries. A critical phpBB flaw enabled session hijacking, while vulnerabilities in Chrome extensio… SecurityWeek · Jun 19, 2026 High CVE-2025-20701CHISsession hijackingchrome extensionssupply chain attack
threat-intel ThreatsDay Bulletin: Claude Chat Abuse, NastyC2 npm Packages, Device-Code Phishing + 25 More Stories This week’s ThreatDay Bulletin highlights several concerning security incidents, including browser extension abuse, macOS malware attacks, AI-powered malware delivery, and a global phishing campaign targeting travel book… The Hacker News · Jun 18, 2026 High CVE-2026-20127CVE-2026-49975USCNJPbrowser extensionsmacos malwareai abuse
data-breach Cruise giant Carnival confirms data breach affecting nearly 6 million people Carnival Corporation has confirmed a data breach impacting nearly 6 million individuals, stemming from a cyberattack attributed to the ShinyHunters hacking group. The attackers gained access through a compromised employe… The Record · May 28, 2026 High USdata-theftemployee-accountextortion
data-breach Carnival Cruise confirms data breach affecting nearly 6 million people Carnival Corporation confirmed a data breach impacting nearly 6 million individuals, attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion gang. The breach occurred through a social engineering attack targeting an employee’s account,… BleepingComputer · May 28, 2026 High social engineeringloyalty programdata theft
threat-intel Why geopolitical turmoil is a gift for scammers, and how to stay safe Geopolitical turmoil is being exploited by scammers to increase the success of their fraudulent schemes. The article details a range of scams – from fake charities and romance fraud to investment scams and sensational fa… WeLiveSecurity · May 15, 2026 Medium IRMIscamsfraudcybercrime
