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Software development

Claude Opus wrote a Chrome exploit for $2,283

fromWIRED

Silicon Valley

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

fromYahoo Tech

Privacy technologies

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

fromTechCrunch

22 hours ago

Hackers are abusing unpatched Windows security flaws to hack into organizations | TechCrunch

Hackers exploited Windows vulnerabilities published by a researcher, affecting Windows Defender and allowing high-level access.

Software development

Claude Opus wrote a Chrome exploit for $2,283

Anthropic withheld its Mythos model due to security concerns, while Opus 4.6 was used to create a functional exploit for Chrome's V8 engine.

Silicon Valley

fromWIRED

The Dumbest Hack of the Year Exposed a Very Real Problem

A cyberattack in Silicon Valley exploited weak passwords to spoof crosswalk button recordings with voices of tech CEOs, raising security concerns.

Privacy technologies

fromYahoo Tech

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The rising cost of data breaches: Why backup and cyber protection must go hand in hand - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cyber incidents now lead to significant financial and reputational damage, necessitating a unified strategy for backup and cyber protection.

Government Can't Win the Cyber War Without the Private Sector

Governments must collaborate with the private sector to effectively manage the growing complexity of cyber threats.

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.

Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts

Operation PowerOFF disrupted DDoS-for-hire services, taking down 53 domains and arresting four individuals linked to over 75,000 cybercriminals.

53 DDoS Domains Taken Down by Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in 21 countries coordinated to disrupt DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and the takedown of numerous domains.

Operation PowerOFF Seizes 53 DDoS Domains, Exposes 3 Million Criminal Accounts

Operation PowerOFF disrupted DDoS-for-hire services, taking down 53 domains and arresting four individuals linked to over 75,000 cybercriminals.

Russia-friendly exchange says "western special service" behind $15 million cyberattack

Grinex halts operations after a $13 million heist attributed to western special services hackers, impacting Russian users and financial sovereignty.

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.

#data-breach

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

McGraw Hill Data Breach Caused by Salesforce Misconfiguration

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 45 million records.

fromTechCrunch

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.

Clothing Retailer Patches Website Flaw Exposing Customer Data

A flaw in Express's website allowed unauthorized access to customer data through sequential order IDs in URLs.

McGraw Hill Data Breach Caused by Salesforce Misconfiguration

McGraw Hill experienced a data breach linked to a Salesforce misconfiguration, with ShinyHunters claiming to have stolen 45 million records.

fromTechCrunch

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.

SF politics

fromNextgov.com

22 hours ago

CISA resources 'more limited than I would like' amid shutdown, top official says

CISA faces significant funding limitations impacting its ability to counter hacking threats and conduct essential activities.

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

fromFortune

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.

Ransomware Hits Automotive Data Expert Autovista

Autovista is working to restore services after a ransomware attack affected its systems in Europe and Australia.

0APT ransomware gang extorts Krybit amid doxxing threat

0APT threatens to expose Krybit members, highlighting the bizarre rivalry between ransomware gangs.

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.

Healthcare

What "The Pitt" Gets Right About Ransomware and What Hospitals Can't Afford to Ignore

Ransomware incidents in healthcare lead to significant operational fallout, requiring extensive recovery efforts beyond just paying the ransom.

fromFortune

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.

Autovista blames ransomware for service disruption

Autovista is addressing a ransomware infection affecting its systems in Europe and Australia, prioritizing the secure restoration of impacted applications.

Ransomware Hits Automotive Data Expert Autovista

Autovista is working to restore services after a ransomware attack affected its systems in Europe and Australia.

0APT ransomware gang extorts Krybit amid doxxing threat

0APT threatens to expose Krybit members, highlighting the bizarre rivalry between ransomware gangs.

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.

more#ransomware

London startup

One year on from the M&S cyber attack: What did we learn? | Computer Weekly

Marks & Spencer experienced a significant cyber attack in April 2025, disrupting services and highlighting vulnerabilities in third-party tech suppliers.

Marketing tech

fromSFGATE

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Generative AI tools have intensified online spam and scams, prompting tech giants like Google to enhance their defenses against these threats.

5 hours ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.

fromThe Verge

19 hours ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.

Software development

Security by Design prevents higher bills

Incorporating security during design reduces costs significantly compared to retrofitting security measures after development.

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.

Information security

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

Information security

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

Information security

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.

Information security

Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.

ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

ZionSiphon is a new malware targeting water treatment plants in Israel, designed to manipulate chlorine levels and pressure in these facilities.

$10 Domain Could Have Handed Hackers 25k Endpoints, Including in OT and Gov Networks

A sophisticated threat disguised as adware compromised over 25,000 endpoints, allowing silent control through an unregistered domain.

UAC-0247 Targets Ukrainian Clinics and Government in Data-Theft Malware Campaign

A new malware campaign targeting Ukrainian healthcare institutions has been identified, utilizing deceptive emails to deliver malicious payloads.

Fake Claude Website Distributes PlugX RAT

A fake Anthropic Claude website distributed a remote access trojan disguised as a legitimate application download.

more#malware

fromFortune

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.

#nist

20 hours ago

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

20 hours ago

Surging CVE disclosures force NIST to shake up workflows | Computer Weekly

NIST is changing its approach to handling CVEs, focusing on those with the greatest potential impact due to increased submissions.

NIST Limits CVE Enrichment After 263% Surge in Vulnerability Submissions

NIST will only enrich certain cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its database due to a surge in CVE submissions.

European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks | TechCrunch

A global law enforcement operation targeted over 75,000 alleged cybercriminals using DDoS-for-hire services, resulting in arrests and domain takedowns.

9 hours ago

Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet

Threat actors exploit vulnerabilities in TBK DVR and TP-Link routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants, targeting IoT devices for large-scale attacks.

#north-korea

Information security

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist

North Korean criminals use social engineering and fake software updates to steal Apple users' credentials and cryptocurrency.

North Korean social engineering campaign targets macOS users | Computer Weekly

A North Korean campaign targeting macOS users tricked victims into executing malicious files, leading to credential and data theft.

North Korea targets macOS users in latest heist

North Korean criminals use social engineering and fake software updates to steal Apple users' credentials and cryptocurrency.

more#north-korea

fromInfoWorld

3 weeks ago

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

Cursor AI Vulnerability Exposed Developer Devices

A vulnerability in Cursor AI allows attackers to hijack developer machines via malicious repositories without user interaction.

Three Microsoft Defender Zero-Days Actively Exploited; Two Still Unpatched

Threat actors are exploiting three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Defender for elevated privileges, with one flaw already addressed by Microsoft.

fromArs Technica

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Organizations are transitioning to new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves due to vulnerabilities exposed by quantum computing threats.

How CSOs Can Win Board Support for Gunshot Detection Technology

CSOs must effectively frame gunshot detection technology to gain executive support and align it with corporate risk priorities.

Bluesky Outage: Coordinated Traffic Attack Causes Widespread Errors

Bluesky experienced significant outages due to a sustained DDoS attack affecting core app features for two days.

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.

Science

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.

Server-room lock was nothing but a crock

A security vulnerability allowed unauthorized access to a server room due to a flaw in the two-factor authentication lock.

Obsidian Plugin Abuse Delivers PHANTOMPULSE RAT in Targeted Finance, Crypto Attacks

A social engineering campaign exploits Obsidian to distribute PHANTOMPULSE trojan targeting financial and cryptocurrency sectors.

Cyber Essentials closes the MFA loophole but leaves some organisations adrift | Computer Weekly

Multi-factor authentication becomes mandatory under Cyber Essentials v3.3, with no exceptions for organizations failing to implement it.

Ancient Excel bug comes out of retirement for active attacks

A 17-year-old critical Excel vulnerability is actively being exploited, prompting CISA to issue a patch deadline for federal agencies.

'By Design' Flaw in MCP Could Enable Widespread AI Supply Chain Attacks

MCP's architectural flaw allows adversarial takeover of user systems, exposing sensitive data and enabling malware installation.

fromZero Day Initiative

Zero Day Initiative - The April 2026 Security Update Review

Several critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft products require attention, particularly those related to Office, RDP, Active Directory, and .NET Framework.

Cyber Insights 2026: Malware and Cyberattacks in the Age of AI

By mid-2026, at least one major global enterprise will fall to a breach caused or significantly advanced by a fully autonomous agentic AI system.

Artificial intelligence

n8n Webhooks Abused Since October 2025 to Deliver Malware via Phishing Emails

Threat actors are weaponizing n8n to conduct phishing campaigns and deliver malicious payloads through automated emails.

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.

Runtime security becomes critical as AI accelerates threats

Artificial intelligence accelerates innovation and cyber threats, necessitating a focus on runtime security for effective enterprise protection.

Ransomware scum, other crims exploit 4 old Microsoft bugs

Four Microsoft vulnerabilities are actively exploited, including one from 2012, prompting CISA to urge federal agencies to patch them within two weeks.

fromArs Technica

UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype

Mythos outperformed previous models in TLO tests, showing capability in attacking vulnerable systems but still facing limitations in complex scenarios.

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.

Critical Flowise Vulnerability in Attacker Crosshairs

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

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.

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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

fromEntrepreneur

3 weeks ago

This AI Security Strategy Is Redefining Cyberattack Recovery

Combining Zero Trust principles with AI enhances resilience, reduces downtime, and maintains strict access controls.

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.

Why cyberattacks don't require advanced hacking

Poor cyber hygiene, weak identity security, overdue IT maintenance, and incomplete logging make organizations vulnerable to financially motivated attacks such as ransomware and email fraud.

BeyondTrust Vulnerability Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

Critical BeyondTrust vulnerability CVE-2026-1731 is being exploited in ransomware attacks, prompting a CISA KEV update and observed malicious activity across multiple sectors and countries.

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.

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.

fromThe Cyber Express

The Cyber Express Weekly Roundup: Jan 2026 Threats & Trends

On January 26, 2026, Delta, a Russian alarm and vehicle security provider, suffered a major cyberattack, disrupting alarms, vehicle systems, and company communications for tens of thousands of customers. While no confirmed customer data breach occurred, an unverified leak circulated online.

Information security

Threat intelligence supply chain is full of weak links

China's ban on foreign security software threatens the global threat intelligence ecosystem by risking data fragmentation and weakening international cybersecurity collaboration.