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fromFortune

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.

Artificial intelligence

fromIntelligencer

Is the AI Cybersecurity Apocalypse Already Here?

AI models are enhancing both software development and hacking capabilities, leading to a race for improved coding tools and security measures.

fromThe Atlantic

Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem

Anthropic has developed a powerful AI tool, Claude Mythos Preview, capable of exploiting major cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

fromSecuritymagazine

What Are Security Experts Saying About Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing?

Claude Mythos Preview enhances vulnerability detection but poses risks if misused by cybercriminals, prompting Anthropic to limit its public release.

Information security

In Other News: Cyberattack Stings Stryker, Windows Zero-Day, China Supercomputer Hack

fromFortune

21 hours ago

Privacy professionals

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

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Cryptocurrency

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

fromNextgov.com

Information security

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

fromZDNET

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.

fromTechSpot

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.

In Other News: Cyberattack Stings Stryker, Windows Zero-Day, China Supercomputer Hack

Cybersecurity developments include discussions on AI risks, new malware targeting crypto wallets, and collaboration among Japanese corporations to enhance security.

fromFortune

21 hours ago

First they went after medtech, then Kash Patel. Iranian hackers' next target is likely 'low-hanging fruit' in water, energy, and tourism, experts say | Fortune

Iran-linked hackers are targeting high-profile figures and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and Israel to sow disruption.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

Treasury Launches Cybersecurity Initiative Expanding Threat Intelligence Access for Digital Asset Firms

U.S. Treasury expands cybersecurity coordination with digital asset firms to enhance protections and integrate with traditional finance.

fromNextgov.com

US push to counter hackers draws industry deeper into offensive cyber debate

The U.S. government seeks private sector involvement in cyber defense, but clarity on offensive roles remains uncertain.

fromZDNET

Your router may be vulnerable to Russian hackers, FBI warns: 5 steps to take now

FBI and NSA warn of Russian hackers targeting vulnerable routers, urging users to update firmware and strengthen passwords.

fromTechSpot

Hackers are turning home routers into tools to spy on Microsoft 365 users

Forest Blizzard hackers exploit insecure routers to compromise devices and intercept traffic, targeting Microsoft 365 domains for sensitive data.

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.

Apple

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.

Apple

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.

Apple

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.

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Law

fromIndependent

22 hours ago

Computer engineer claims he was penalised for flagging Israeli links of firm given 'bananas' server access at top Irish cybersecurity company

A cyber-security firm reprimanded an engineer for discriminatory comments regarding an Israeli company's access to its servers amid concerns about Palestinian genocide.

Tech industry

fromTechRepublic

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.

SF politics

fromWIRED

Politicians Are Spending More Money on Security as They Increasingly Become Targets

Federal campaign spending on security for the 2024 election cycle exceeds five times that of the 2016 election due to rising threats against public servants.

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fromwww.nytimes.com

Right-wing politics

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Flaws Across Major Systems

Anthropic's Project Glasswing uses Claude Mythos to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, surpassing human capabilities in some instances.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Right-wing politics

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

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Anthropic's Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Flaws Across Major Systems

Anthropic's Project Glasswing uses Claude Mythos to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, surpassing human capabilities in some instances.

Healthcare

Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption

Signature Healthcare in Brockton diverted ambulances due to a cyberattack, impacting services but not surgeries or procedures.

fromTechCrunch

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.

US news

fromSecuritymagazine

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.

World politics

2 weeks ago

We Are At War

Rising geopolitical tensions are increasingly intertwined with cyber operations and the politicization of technology.

fromWIRED

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.

The Hidden ROI of Visibility: Better Decisions, Better Behavior, Better Security

Visibility through security measures can deter undesirable behavior and enhance safety in challenging situations.

fromTechCrunch

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.

fromTechzine Global

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.

5 hours ago

Two different attackers poisoned popular open source tools

Two major supply chain attacks in March compromised open source tools, stealing data from numerous organizations.

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Hybrid P2P Botnet, 13-Year-Old Apache RCE and 18 More Stories

A new variant of the Phorpiex botnet combines traditional and peer-to-peer communication, facilitating sophisticated malware operations and high-volume spam.

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.

MITRE Releases Fight Fraud Framework

"These incidents involve the intentional use of deceptive or illegal practices to fraudulently obtain money, assets, or information from individuals or institutions, and include actions carried out over cyber channels."

Information security

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

AI Tools Are Supercharging Hackers

AI systems are increasingly weaponized for cybercrime, enabling hackers to exploit vulnerabilities at scale with minimal technical expertise, as demonstrated by recent attacks on Mexican government networks and global firewall systems.

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Yikes, Encryption's Y2K Moment is Coming Years Early

Google has moved its quantum preparedness deadline for cryptography to 2029 due to advancements in technology.

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.

Information security

German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader

Medusa Ransomware Fast to Exploit Vulnerabilities, Breached Systems

Medusa ransomware group rapidly exploits vulnerabilities, impacting critical sectors and employing double extortion tactics since June 2021.

fromSecuritymagazine

Ransomware Response: How Businesses Regain Control Under Pressure

Ransomware attacks create urgent pressure, forcing quick decisions and impacting operations, legal obligations, and overall enterprise strategy.

Information security

German Police Unmask REvil Ransomware Leader

Medusa Ransomware Fast to Exploit Vulnerabilities, Breached Systems

Medusa ransomware group rapidly exploits vulnerabilities, impacting critical sectors and employing double extortion tactics since June 2021.

Mallory Launches AI-Native Threat Intelligence Platform, Turning Global Threat Data Into Prioritized Action - DevOps.com

Mallory provides an AI-native threat intelligence platform that delivers actionable insights for enterprise security teams, focusing on real threats and vulnerabilities.

N. Korean Hackers Spread 1,700 Malicious Packages Across npm, PyPI, Go, Rust

Contagious Interview campaign targets Go, Rust, and PHP ecosystems with malicious packages that function as malware loaders.

fromTechRepublic

Why Operationalizing AI Security Is the Next Great Enterprise Hurdle

Security operations lag behind rapid tech advancements, leading to inefficiencies and risks in managing numerous security tools.

The Hidden Security Risks of Shadow AI in Enterprises

Shadow AI poses significant risks by allowing unregulated use of AI tools that can expose sensitive data and weaken security controls.

The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed

AI-enabled cyberattacks are currently occurring, with significant impacts on organizations and a widening gap between attackers and defenders.

Hackers Targeting Ninja Forms Vulnerability That Exposes WordPress Sites to Takeover

A critical vulnerability in Ninja Forms allows file uploads that could lead to remote code execution on affected websites.

Shrinking the IAM Attack Surface through Identity Visibility and Intelligence Platforms (IVIP)

Enterprise IAM faces fragmentation, leading to Identity Dark Matter and a significant gap in visibility and security oversight.

fromWIRED

Iran-Linked Hackers Are Sabotaging US Energy and Water Infrastructure

Iran has launched a hacking campaign targeting US industrial control systems, causing disruptions in critical infrastructure.

fromTechCrunch

Russian government hackers broke into thousands of home routers to steal passwords | TechCrunch

Russian hackers hijacked thousands of routers globally to redirect internet traffic and steal passwords and access tokens.

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.

2 weeks ago

Information security

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

Hundreds compromised daily in Microsoft device code phishes

A Microsoft device-code phishing campaign is compromising hundreds of organizations daily, utilizing AI and automation to steal financial data.

2 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

Multi-OS Cyberattacks: How SOCs Close a Critical Risk in 3 Steps

Multi-OS attacks complicate SOC operations, leading to delays, fragmented evidence, and increased escalation volume, ultimately allowing attackers more time to operate.

Critical Flowise Vulnerability in Attacker Crosshairs

A critical vulnerability in Flowise allows remote code execution, posing severe security risks to systems and sensitive data.

DPRK-Linked Hackers Use GitHub as C2 in Multi-Stage Attacks Targeting South Korea

DPRK-linked threat actors use GitHub for command-and-control in attacks on South Korean organizations, employing obfuscated LNK files and PowerShell scripts.

fromThe Cipher Brief

New Presidential Executive Order Targets Transnational Cybercrime

Transnational cybercrime is escalating, with significant financial losses and a need for enhanced national security measures.

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

CrystalX RAT is a new malware-as-a-service combining spyware, stealer, and remote access capabilities, promoted on Telegram and YouTube.

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.

Badges, Bytes and Blackmail

418 publicly announced law enforcement actions (2021–mid-2025) compiled into a standardized dataset detailing action types, targeted cybercrimes, and enforcement outcomes.

Cyber Insights 2026: Cyberwar and Rising Nation State Threats

Entering the cyber world is stepping into a warzone. Cyber is considered a war zone, and what happens there is described as cyberwar. But it's not that simple. War is conducted by nations (political), not undertaken by criminals (financial). Both are increasing in this war zone we call cyber, but the political threat is growing fast. Cyberwar is a complex subject, and a formal definition is difficult.

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fromTechzine Global

Researchers hack malware gang via its own weak spot

An XSS flaw in StealC’s web panel allowed takeover of operator sessions, revealing millions of stolen cookies, passwords, and YouTube-based malware distribution.