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Chinese cyberspies breached dozens of telecom firms, govt agencies
Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), Mandiant, and partners disrupted a global espionage campaign attributed to a suspected Chinese threat actor that used SaaS API calls to hide malicious traffic in attacks targeting telecom and government networks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-cyberspies-breached-dozens-of-telecom-firms-govt-agencies/
The OpenClaw Hype: Analysis of Chatter from Open-Source Deep and Dark Web
OpenClaw has sparked heavy Telegram and dark web chatter, but Flare's data shows more research hype than mass exploitation. Flare explains how its telemetry found real supply-chain risk in the skills marketplace, yet limited signs of large-scale criminal operationalization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-openclaw-hype-analysis-of-chatter-from-open-source-deep-and-dark-web/
US sanctions Russian broker for buying stolen zero-day exploits
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a Russian exploit broker who bought stolen hacking tools from a former executive of a U.S. defense contractor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-sanctions-russian-exploit-broker-for-buying-stolen-zero-days/
Windows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool
Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5077241-update-improves-bitlocker-adds-sysmon-tool/
Wynn Resorts confirms employee data breach after extortion threat
Wynn Resorts has confirmed that a hacker stole employee data from its systems after the company was listed on the ShinyHunters extortion gang's data leak site. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wynn-resorts-confirms-employee-data-breach-after-extortion-threat/
CarGurus data breach exposes information of 12.4 million accounts
The ShinyHunters extortion group has published personal information in more than 12 million records allegedly stolen from CarGurus, a U.S.-based digital auto platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cargurus-data-breach-exposes-information-of-124-million-accounts/
Identity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation
AI agents now provision infrastructure and approve actions, but many inherit over-scoped privileges without proper governance. Token Security explains why CISOs must treat agents as identities and add intent-based controls so access is granted only when purpose and context align. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/identity-first-ai-security-why-cisos-must-add-intent-to-the-equation/
Critical SolarWinds Serv-U flaws offer root access to servers
SolarWinds has patched four critical Serv-U remote code execution vulnerabilities that could grant attackers root access to unpatched servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-solarwinds-serv-u-flaws-offer-root-access-to-servers/
North Korean Lazarus group linked to Medusa ransomware attacks
North Korean state-backed hackers associated with the Lazarus threat group are targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in extortion attack using the Medusa ransomware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-lazarus-group-linked-to-medusa-ransomware-attacks/
Spain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites
Spanish authorities have arrested four alleged members of a hacktivist group believed to have carried out cyberattacks targeting government ministries, political parties, and various public institutions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-suspected-anonymous-fenix-hacktivists-for-ddosing-govt-sites/
Ad tech firm Optimizely confirms data breach after vishing attack
New York-based ad tech company Optimizely has notified an undisclosed number of customers of a data breach after threat actors compromised some of its systems in a voice phishing attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ad-tech-firm-optimizely-confirms-data-breach-after-vishing-attack/
CISA: Recently patched RoundCube flaws now exploited in attacks
CISA flagged two Roundcube Webmail vulnerabilities as actively exploited in attacks and ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch them within three weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-recently-patched-roundcube-flaws-now-exploited-in-attacks/
Predator spyware hooks iOS SpringBoard to hide mic, camera activity
Intellexa's Predator spyware can hide iOS recording indicators while secretly streaming camera and microphone feeds to its operators. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/predator-spyware-hooks-ios-springboard-to-hide-mic-camera-activity/
Japanese tech giant Advantest hit by ransomware attack
Advantest Corporation disclosed that its corporate network has been targeted in a ransomware attack that may have affected customer or employee data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/japanese-tech-giant-advantest-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
Data breach at French bank registry impacts 1.2 million accounts
The French Ministry of Finance has published an announcement informing of a cybersecurity incident that has impacted 1.2 million accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-breach-at-french-bank-registry-impacts-12-million-accounts/
Marquis sues SonicWall over backup breach that led to ransomware attack
Marquis Software Solutions has filed a lawsuit against SonicWall, accusing the cybersecurity company of gross negligence and misrepresentation that allegedly led to a ransomware attack disrupting operations at 74 U.S. banks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marquis-sues-sonicwall-over-backup-breach-that-led-to-ransomware-attack/
Zyxel warns of critical RCE flaw affecting over a dozen routers
Taiwan networking provider Zyxel has released security updates to address a critical vulnerability affecting over a dozen router models that can allow unauthenticated attackers to gain remote command execution on unpatched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zyxel-warns-of-critical-rce-flaw-affecting-over-a-dozen-routers/
Ex-L3Harris exec jailed for selling zero-days to Russian exploit broker
The former head of Trenchant, a specialized U.S. defense contractor unit, was sentenced Tuesday to more than seven years in federal prison for stealing and selling zero-day exploits to a Russian exploit broker whose clients include the Russian government. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-l3harris-exec-jailed-for-selling-zero-days-to-russian-exploit-broker/
Phishing campaign targets freight and logistics orgs in the US, Europe
A financially motivated threat group dubbed "Diesel Vortex" is stealing credentials from freight and logistics operators in the U.S. and Europe in phishing attacks using 52 domains. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-campaign-targets-freight-and-logistics-orgs-in-the-us-europe/
1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection
A newly identified cybercrime service known as 1Campaign is enabling threat actors to run malicious Google Ads that remain online for extended periods while evading scrutiny from security researchers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1campaign-platform-helps-malicious-google-ads-evade-detection/
Microsoft adds Copilot data controls to all storage locations
Microsoft is expanding data loss prevention (DLP) controls to block the Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant from processing confidential Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, regardless of their location. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-copilot-data-controls-to-all-storage-locations/
UK fines Reddit $19 million for using children’s data unlawfully
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Reddit £14.47 million (over $19.5 million) for collecting and using the personal information of children under 13 without adequate safeguards. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-fines-reddit-19-million-for-using-childrens-data-unlawfully/
ShinyHunters extortion gang claims Odido breach affecting millions
The ShinyHunters extortion gang has claimed responsibility for breaching Dutch telecommunications provider Odido and stealing millions of user records from its compromised systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-extortion-gang-claims-odido-breach-affecting-millions/
Android mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws
Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users' sensitive medical information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-mental-health-apps-with-147m-installs-filled-with-security-flaws/
Microsoft says bug in classic Outlook hides the mouse pointer
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the mouse pointer to disappear in the classic Outlook desktop email client for some users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-in-classic-outlook-hides-the-mouse-pointer/
When identity isn’t the weak link, access still is
Stolen tokens and compromised devices let attackers reuse trust without breaking authentication. Specops Software explains why identity alone isn't enough and how continuous device verification strengthens Zero Trust. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/when-identity-isnt-the-weak-link-access-still-is/
Arkanix Stealer pops up as short-lived AI info-stealer experiment
An information-stealing malware operation named Arkanix Stealer, promoted on multiple dark web forums towards the end of 2025, was likely developed as an AI-assisted experiment. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arkanix-stealer-pops-up-as-short-lived-ai-info-stealer-experiment/
Amazon: AI-assisted hacker breached 600 FortiGate firewalls in 5 weeks
Amazon is warning that a Russian-speaking hacker used multiple generative AI services as part of a campaign that breached more than 600 FortiGate firewalls across 55 countries in five weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-ai-assisted-hacker-breached-600-fortigate-firewalls-in-5-weeks/
CISA: BeyondTrust RCE flaw now exploited in ransomware attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting the CVE-2026-1731 vulnerability in the BeyondTrust Remote Support product, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-beyondtrust-rce-flaw-now-exploited-in-ransomware-attacks/
Why the shift left dream has become a nightmare for security and developers
The "shift left" approach has increased pressure on developers, as speed demands override security checks in modern CI pipelines. Qualys explains how analyzing 34,000 public container images revealed 7.3% were malicious and why security must be enforced at the infrastructure layer by default. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-the-shift-left-dream-has-become-a-nightmare-for-security-and-developers/