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FortiBleed credential-theft campaign linked to Lynx ransomware
The massive FortiBleed credential theft campaign has been linked to the INC and Lynx ransomware operations, suggesting the stolen Fortinet credentials were intended to fuel future network intrusions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortibleed-credential-theft-campaign-linked-to-lynx-ransomware/
ChocoPoc malware delivered via trojanized exploits on GitHub
Multiple weaponized proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits on GitHub delivered a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) called ChocoPoC that can execute commands and steal sensitive data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chocopoc-malware-delivered-via-trojanized-exploits-on-github/
Webinar: Why traditional email security is no longer enough
Modern phishing, business email compromise, and account takeover attacks increasingly exploit trusted identities and legitimate business workflows, making them harder for traditional email defenses to detect. This webinar explores how behavioral AI can help organizations automate detection and response. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-why-traditional-email-security-is-no-longer-enough/
Turning Indicators into Intelligence in OpenCTI with Criminal IP
Threat intelligence is only as useful as the context behind it. Criminal IP explains how its integration enriches threat indicators in OpenCTI with risk scoring, infrastructure intelligence, and phishing analysis. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/turning-indicators-into-intelligence-in-opencti-with-criminal-ip/
Microsoft fixes GIF functionality in the Windows Emoji Panel
Microsoft has fixed the GIF functionality in the Emoji Panel for Windows 11 and Windows Server users after the provider shut down its service. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-gif-functionality-in-the-windows-emoji-panel/
Adobe patches seven max severity ColdFusion, Campaign flaws
Adobe has released security patches for seven maximum-severity vulnerabilities in the ColdFusion web app development platform and the Campaign Classic marketing automation platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adobe-patches-seven-max-severity-coldfusion-campaign-flaws/
Anthropic rolls out Sonnet 5 with near-Opus 4.8 performance at a lower price
Anthropic is now rolling out Sonnet 5, and it's almost as good as the Opus range, but it is designed to be cheaper than the company's flagship model. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-rolls-out-sonnet-5-with-near-opus-48-performance-at-a-lower-price/
Microsoft accelerates quantum-safe roadmap as risks grow
Microsoft announced today that it is accelerating its quantum-safe security roadmap, saying advances in quantum computing are bringing the need to replace today's encryption standards sooner than previously expected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-accelerates-quantum-safe-roadmap-as-risks-grow/
Fake Perplexity extension on Chrome Web Store tracked searches
A malicious extension in the Chrome Web Store is masquerading as the Perplexity AI answer engine, intercepting search traffic and collecting browsing information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-perplexity-extension-on-chrome-web-store-tracked-searches/
Insurance giant Aflac discloses data breach after subsidiary hack
American insurance giant Aflac has disclosed a new data breach after attackers breached its Japan subsidiary's systems and stole personal and bank account information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/insurance-giant-aflac-discloses-data-breach-after-subsidiary-hack/
Kali Linux 2026.2 released with 9 new tools, NetHunter updates
Kali Linux 2026.2, the second release of the year, is now available for download, featuring 9 new tools and numerous Kali NetHunter improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/kali-linux-20262-released-with-9-new-tools-nethunter-updates/
CISA: Windows BlueHammer flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs
CISA confirmed on Monday that ransomware gangs are now exploiting a Microsoft Defender privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed BlueHammer, that has previously been abused in zero-day attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-windows-bluehammer-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/
NAIC says public data stolen in ShinyHunters' PeopleSoft breach
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) says the ShinyHunters extortion group stole only publicly available data, outdated logs, and configuration files after breaching its systems by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in an Oracle PeopleSoft server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/naic-says-public-data-stolen-in-shinyhunters-peoplesoft-breach/
Microsoft extends Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027
Microsoft has extended Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027, one year after the mainstream end date of October 2026. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-extends-windows-server-2022-hotpatching-until-october-2027/
Agentic AI Has an Identity Problem and Attackers Know It
AI agents can access data, trigger workflows, and take action across enterprise systems. Token Security explains why governing these privileged identities is becoming essential for enterprise security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agentic-ai-has-an-identity-problem-and-attackers-know-it/
Kubota says hackers had month-long access to network systems
Kubota North America Corporation disclosed that hackers had access to some of its network systems for more than a month earlier this year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kubota-says-hackers-had-month-long-access-to-network-systems/
DHS confirms hackers breached HSIN info-sharing platform
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a cyberattack that compromised the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a sensitive information-sharing platform used by federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-confirms-hackers-breached-hsin-info-sharing-platform/
Hackers target Microsoft 365 accounts with 81 million login attempts
An aggressive password-spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 environments generated more than 81 million login attempts over a two-week period. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-microsoft-365-accounts-with-81-million-login-attempts/
Over 900 Oracle E-Business instances exposed to ongoing attacks
Over 900 Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) instances have been found exposed online amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical security flaw. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-900-oracle-e-business-instances-exposed-to-ongoing-attacks/
Amazon fined $2.25M for withholding evidence from fraud victims
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says Amazon will pay a $2.25 million civil penalty to settle charges that it blocked identity theft victims' access to transaction records. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-fined-225m-for-withholding-evidence-from-fraud-victims/
Anthropic to restore Claude Fable access on Wednesday
Anthropic has confirmed that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude's two most powerful models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-to-restore-claude-fable-access-on-wednesday/
New BioShocking attack manipulates AI browser into data theft
A new prompt injection attack dubbed "BioShocking" could trick AI-powered browsers into treating real-world risky actions as part of a fictional scenario, causing them to ignore any safety guardrails. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-bioshocking-attack-manipulates-ai-browser-into-data-theft/
Malicious PyPI packages give hackers control of Telegram bot servers
A campaign active since last November has been targeting Python developers building Telegram bots with trojanized Pyrogram forks that allow attackers to read arbitrary files on compromised servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-pypi-packages-give-hackers-control-of-telegram-bot-servers/
Lessons from the Underground: How to Combat Business Email Compromise
Business Email Compromise is more than an email scam. It's a coordinated operation involving compromised accounts, financial research, and cash-out networks. Flare explores how underground forums reveal how BEC attacks are planned and executed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lessons-from-the-underground-how-to-combat-business-email-compromise/
Microsoft adds smarter bot protection to Teams meetings
Microsoft has introduced a new Teams admin policy that allows organizers to prevent third-party bots from joining meetings without approval. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/mircosoft-adds-smarter-bot-protection-to-teams-meetings/
Blackfield ransomware asks Nidec Corporation for $2 million ransom
The Blackfield ransomware gang is asking for a $2 million ransom from Nidec Corporation, a large Japanese manufacturer of electronic components for automotive and computing applications. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackfield-ransomware-asks-nidec-corporation-for-2-million-ransom/
Nissan discloses employee data breach linked to Oracle zero-day attacks
Nissan is warning that it suffered a data breach affecting current and former employees after threat actors exploited an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability in data theft attacks previously linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nissan-discloses-employee-data-breach-linked-to-oracle-zero-day-attacks/
WhatsApp rolls out usernames to help users hide their phone number
WhatsApp is finally allowing users to reserve usernames, a privacy feature that lets them hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-rolls-out-usernames-to-help-users-hide-their-phone-number/
U.S. offers $10 million for hackers targeting WhatsApp, Signal users
The U.S. Department of State is offering up to $10 million for information that helps identify or locate members of the UNC5792 and UNC4221 hacker groups, which are linked to Russia's intelligence and military services. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-offers-10-million-for-hackers-targeting-whatsapp-signal-users/
Critical SimpleHelp flaw exploited to deploy new stealer malware
Hackers are exploiting a recently disclosed critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-48558) in SimpleHelp to deploy Djinn Stealer, a previously undocumented cross-platform information stealer targeting Windows, macOS, and Linux. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-simplehelp-flaw-deploy-new-djinn-infostealer-taskweaver-malware/