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#fortinet
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
21 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
more#fortinet
US politics
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine
15 hours ago

How To Protect Media Files Uploaded to WordPress - Speckyboy

The predictable file structure of the content management system makes it easy to guess where a file is stored, leading to potential leaks, as demonstrated by a journalist accessing a leaked UK budget document.
Privacy technologies
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
more#openclaw
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
#cybersecurity
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago
Information security

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Information security

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

UNC1069 Social Engineering of Axios Maintainer Led to npm Supply Chain Attack

A targeted social engineering campaign by North Korean actors led to a supply chain compromise of the Axios npm package.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.
Information security
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen is applying cybersecurity methods to develop anti-drone systems at Sensofusion, focusing on drone communication detection.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

UNC1069 Social Engineering of Axios Maintainer Led to npm Supply Chain Attack

A targeted social engineering campaign by North Korean actors led to a supply chain compromise of the Axios npm package.
more#cybersecurity
Roam Research
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs

Rowhammer attacks on Nvidia GPUs can compromise CPU memory, allowing full control of host machines.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
#cybercrime
fromTheregister
14 hours ago
Information security

Don't glamorize cybercrims, roast them instead

Cybercrime groups should not be glamorized; they are ordinary individuals using computers for theft, not mythical entities.
more#cybercrime
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
more#ai
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.
#whatsapp
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Don't open that WhatsApp message, Microsoft warns

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malicious files that allow attackers to control victims' machines and access their data.
more#whatsapp
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Documentation can contain malicious instructions for agents

Context Hub may enhance API usage but poses risks of software supply chain attacks through unverified documentation.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Guy Zyskind emphasized that the whitepaper reframes the conversation around quantum threats, stating that the traditional 10-year migration window now seems dangerously optimistic given Google's findings.
Information security
#axios
Information security
fromBleepingComputer
1 day ago

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.
Information security
fromBleepingComputer
1 day ago

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

North Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project

Attackers compromised the Axios maintainer's account through social engineering, publishing malicious versions that installed a Remote Access Trojan on victims' systems.
more#axios
#ai-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
more#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

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.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.
Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Microsoft Details Cookie-Controlled PHP Web Shells Persisting via Cron on Linux Servers

Threat actors exploit HTTP cookies for PHP web shells on Linux servers, enabling remote code execution with stealthy control mechanisms.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.
#malware
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
more#malware
#claude-code
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
more#claude-code
#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
more#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
#cisco
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
more#cisco
#chrome
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
more#chrome
#data-breach
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
more#data-breach
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

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.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

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.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week 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.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week 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.
more#phishing
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation - Patch Released

"Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page."
Information security
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cloudflare-Themed ClickFix Attack Drops Infiniti Stealer on Macs

macOS users are targeted by a ClickFix campaign delivering a Python-based information stealer through a fake Cloudflare verification page.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Security boffins harvest bumper crop of API keys from web

Almost 2,000 API credentials were found exposed on 10,000 webpages, posing significant security risks to organizations and critical infrastructure.
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Chrome encryption bypass discovered: New malware steals passwords and cookies

The bypass requires neither privilege escalation nor code injection, making it a stealthier approach compared to alternative ABE bypass methods.
Information security
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Threat Actor Targeting VPN Users in New Credential Theft Campaign

Storm-2561 uses SEO poisoning and GitHub hosting to distribute trojans impersonating VPN software, stealing credentials through signed malware that evades detection.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
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