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Apple adds macOS Terminal warning to block ClickFix attacks
Apple has introduced a security feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4 that blocks pasting and executing potentially harmful commands in Terminal and alerts users to possible risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-macos-terminal-warning-to-block-clickfix-attacks/
Hackers now exploit critical F5 BIG-IP flaw in attacks, patch now
F5 has reclassified a BIG-IP APM denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability as a critical-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw, warning that attackers are exploiting it to deploy webshells on unpatched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-exploit-critical-f5-big-ip-flaw-in-attacks-patch-now/
Critical Fortinet Forticlient EMS flaw now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Fortinet's FortiClient EMS platform, according to threat intelligence company Defused. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-fortinet-forticlient-ems-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/
FBI confirms hack of Director Patel's personal email inbox
The Handala hackers associated with Iran have breached the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel and published photos and documents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-confirms-hack-of-director-patels-personal-email-inbox/
New Infinity Stealer malware grabs macOS data via ClickFix lures
A new info-stealing malware named Infinity Stealer is targeting macOS systems with a Python payload packaged as an executable using the open-source Nuitka compiler. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-infinity-stealer-malware-grabs-macos-data-via-clickfix-lures/
Fake VS Code alerts on GitHub spread malware to developers
A large-scale campaign is targeting developers on GitHub with fake Visual Studio Code (VS Code) security alerts posted in the Discussions section of various projects, to trick users into downloading malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-vs-code-alerts-on-github-spread-malware-to-developers/
European Commission investigating breach after Amazon cloud hack
The European Commission, the European Union's main executive body, is investigating a security breach after a threat actor gained access to its Amazon cloud infrastructure. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-investigating-breach-after-amazon-cloud-hack/
Windows 11 KB5079391 update rolls out Smart App Control improvements
Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which includes 29 changes, such as Smart App Control and Display improvements. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5079391-update-rolls-out-smart-app-control-improvements/
Ajax football club hack exposed fan data, enabled ticket hijack
Dutch professional football club Ajax Amsterdam (AFC Ajax) disclosed that a hacker exploited vulnerabilities in its IT systems and accessed data belonging to a few hundred people. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ajax-football-club-hack-exposed-fan-data-enabled-ticket-hijack/
UK sanctions Xinbi marketplace linked to Asian scam centers
The United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has sanctioned Xinbi, a Chinese-language cryptocurrency-based online marketplace that sells stolen data and satellite internet equipment to scam networks in Southeast Asia. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-sanctions-xinbi-marketplace-linked-to-asian-scam-centers/
WhatsApp rolls out more AI features, iOS multi-account support
WhatsApp is rolling out multiple features designed to make the app easier to use, including AI-powered message replies and photo retouching, support for two accounts on iOS, and chat history transfer between iOS and Android devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/whatsapp-rolls-out-more-ai-features-ios-multi-account-support/
Coruna iOS exploit framework linked to Triangulation attacks
The Coruna exploit kit is an evolution of the framework used in the Operation Triangulation espionage campaign, which in 2023 targeted iPhones via zero-click iMessage exploits. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coruna-ios-exploit-framework-linked-to-triangulation-attacks/
Suspected RedLine infostealer malware admin extradited to US
An Armenian suspect was extradited to the United States to face criminal charges for allegedly helping manage RedLine, one of the most prolific infostealer malware operations in recent years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspected-redline-infostealer-administrator-extradited-to-us/
PolyShell attacks target 56% of all vulnerable Magento stores
Attacks leveraging the 'PolyShell' vulnerability in version 2 of Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce installations are underway, targeting more than half of all vulnerable stores. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/polyshell-attacks-target-56-percent-of-all-vulnerable-magento-stores/
New Torg Grabber infostealer malware targets 728 crypto wallets
A new info-stealing malware called Torg Grabber is stealing sensitive data from 850 browser extensions, more than 700 of them for cryptocurrency wallets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-torg-grabber-infostealer-malware-targets-728-crypto-wallets/
How to Evaluate AI SOC Agents: 7 Questions Gartner Says You Should Be Asking
AI SOC agents can reduce alert fatigue, but most teams fail to measure real outcomes. Prophet Security breaks down Gartner's questions for evaluating AI SOC agents and separating real impact from hype. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-evaluate-ai-soc-agents-7-questions-gartner-says-you-should-be-asking/
Microsoft pulls KB5079391 Windows update over install issues
Microsoft has pulled a buggy Windows 11 non-security preview update to investigate a known issue that triggers 0x80073712 errors during installation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-windows-kb5079391-update-over-0x80073712-install-errors/
European Commission confirms data breach after Europa.eu hack
The European Commission has confirmed a data breach after its Europa.eu web platform was hacked in a cyberattack claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-confirms-data-breach-after-europaeu-hack/
File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites
A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-read-flaw-in-smart-slider-plugin-impacts-500k-wordpress-sites/
Backdoored Telnyx PyPI package pushes malware hidden in WAV audio
TeamPCP hackers compromised the Telnyx package on the Python Package Index today, uploading malicious versions that deliver credential-stealing malware hidden inside a WAV file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/backdoored-telnyx-pypi-package-pushes-malware-hidden-in-wav-audio/
Agentic GRC: Teams Get the Tech. The Mindset Shift Is What's Missing.
Agentic GRC automates workflows, forcing teams to rethink their role beyond operations. Anecdotes explains why the biggest challenge is shifting from execution to risk leadership. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/agentic-grc-teams-get-the-tech-the-mindset-shift-is-whats-missing/
Anti-piracy coalition takes down AnimePlay app with 5 million users
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) announced the shutdown of AnimePlay, a major anime streaming platform with over 5 million users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/anti-piracy-coalition-takes-down-animeplay-app-with-5-million-users/
Dutch Police discloses security breach after phishing attack
The Dutch National Police (Politie) says a security breach resulting from a successful phishing attack has had a limited impact and hasn't affected citizens' data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-police-discloses-security-breach-after-phishing-attack/
CISA: New Langflow flaw actively exploited to hijack AI workflows
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning that hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-33017, which affects the Langflow framework for building AI agents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-new-langflow-flaw-actively-exploited-to-hijack-ai-workflows/
TikTok for Business accounts targeted in new phishing campaign
Threat actors are targeting TikTok for Business accounts in a phishing campaign that prevents security bots from analyzing malicious pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tiktok-for-business-accounts-targeted-in-new-phishing-campaign/
Inside a Modern Fraud Attack: From Bot Signups to Account Takeovers
Multi-stage fraud attacks chain bots, proxies, and stolen credentials from signup to takeover. IPQS shows why correlating IP, device, identity, and behavior is critical to stop it. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/inside-a-modern-fraud-attack-from-bot-signups-to-account-takeovers/
Russia arrests suspected owner of LeakBase cybercrime forum
Russian police arrested a Taganrog resident believed to be the owner of LeakBase, a major online forum used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russia-arrests-suspected-owner-and-admin-of-leakbase-cybercrime-forum/
GitHub adds AI-powered bug detection to expand security coverage
GitHub is adopting AI-based scanning for its Code Security tool to expand vulnerability detections beyond the CodeQL static analysis and cover more languages and frameworks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-adds-ai-powered-bug-detection-to-expand-security-coverage/
Bubble AI app builder abused to steal Microsoft account credentials
Threat actors are evading phishing detection in campaigns targeting Microsoft accounts by abusing the no-code app-building platform Bubble to generate and host malicious web apps. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bubble-ai-app-builder-abused-to-steal-microsoft-account-credentials/
Citrix urges admins to patch NetScaler flaws as soon as possible
Citrix has patched two NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway vulnerabilities, one of which is very similar to the CitrixBleed and CitrixBleed2 flaws exploited in zero-day attacks in recent years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/citrix-urges-admins-to-patch-netscaler-flaws-as-soon-as-possible/