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Anthropic MCP Design Vulnerability Enables RCE, Threatening AI Supply Chain

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.

20 hours ago

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Hackers Fail to Exploit Flaw in Discontinued TP-Link Routers

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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.

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.

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Degrees and certifications in cybersecurity indicate foundational knowledge but hands-on experience and skills are more critical for success.

Anthropic MCP Design Vulnerability Enables RCE, Threatening AI Supply Chain

A critical vulnerability in the Model Context Protocol allows remote code execution, affecting over 7,000 servers and compromising sensitive data.

Weekly Recap: Vercel Hack, Push Fraud, QEMU Abused, New Android RATs Emerge & More

Third-party tools are exploited to gain internal access, highlighting a shift in attack strategies that bend trust rather than break systems.

20 hours ago

Hackers Fail to Exploit Flaw in Discontinued TP-Link Routers

Hackers have targeted a vulnerability in discontinued TP-Link routers for a year without successful exploitation, according to Palo Alto Networks.

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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.

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.

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The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

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Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.

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3 weeks ago

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This Microsoft security team stress-tests AI for its worst-case scenarios

AI products face probing for weaknesses, leading to risks like mental illness, cybercrime, and evolving bypass techniques.

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9 hours ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

Prompt injection proves AI models are gullible like humans

Prompt injection attacks exploit AI systems, similar to phishing, by embedding malicious instructions that the AI executes instead of treating as content.

fromFast Company

3 weeks ago

This Microsoft security team stress-tests AI for its worst-case scenarios

AI products face probing for weaknesses, leading to risks like mental illness, cybercrime, and evolving bypass techniques.

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.

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Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.

Marketing tech

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Is your AI readiness a mirage? | MarTech

AI's effectiveness in marketing is compromised by unreliable data inputs, leading to flawed outputs despite the perception of confidence and readiness.

Software development

Security by Design prevents higher bills

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

Python

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OWASP Top 10 (2025 List) for Python Devs

The OWASP Top 10 has been updated with significant changes including supply chain attacks and exceptional condition handling.

58% of Organizations Spend Over 10 Hours a Month Securing AI-generated Code

31% of organizations using AI-generated code spend 10 hours or less per month on validation and auditing, raising security concerns.

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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.

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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.

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.

Privacy professionals

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.

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.

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.

Bluesky Disrupted by Sophisticated DDoS Attack

The attack is impacting our application, with users experiencing intermittent interruptions in service for their feeds, notifications, threads and search.

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3 weeks ago

Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.

16 hours ago

Aikido Endpoint offers developers additional protection against supply chain attacks

Aikido Endpoint protects developers' endpoints from supply chain attacks by blocking high-risk installations before they reach the system.

Anthropic's Mythos AI model sparks fears of turbocharged hacking

AI-enabled cyber attacks surged 89% in 2025, with attackers acting within 29 minutes of gaining access.

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.

4 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

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The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

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Anthropic's Mythos AI model sparks fears of turbocharged hacking

AI-enabled cyber attacks surged 89% in 2025, with attackers acting within 29 minutes of gaining access.

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.

4 weeks ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

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The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

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Hackers exploit Vercel's trust in AI integration

Sensitive secrets should be treated as potentially exposed and rotated as a priority.

fromThe Verge

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Vercel experienced a security breach due to a compromised third-party AI tool, leading to the exposure of customer data.

fromInfoWorld

16 hours ago

Hackers exploit Vercel's trust in AI integration

Sensitive secrets should be treated as potentially exposed and rotated as a priority.

fromThe Verge

Cloud development platform Vercel was hacked

Vercel experienced a security breach due to a compromised third-party AI tool, leading to the exposure of customer data.

Vercel Breach Originated from an Employee's AI Tool

Vercel confirmed a data breach caused by a third-party AI tool used by an employee, impacting a limited subset of customers.

20 hours ago

Kubernetes attack surface explodes: number of threats quadruples

Kubernetes faces a surge in cyberattacks, with a 282% increase in attempts, particularly targeting the IT sector and crypto exchanges.

9 hours ago

SGLang CVE-2026-5760 (CVSS 9.8) Enables RCE via Malicious GGUF Model Files

A critical vulnerability in SGLang allows remote code execution via a crafted GGUF model file, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Top 3 Cyber Insurance Incident Claims

Cyber incidents are increasing claims in the insurance industry despite decreasing premiums, indicating a more active risk environment.

12 hours ago

Serial-to-IP Converter Flaws Expose OT and Healthcare Systems to Hacking

Serial-to-IP converters have serious vulnerabilities that can expose critical systems to remote attacks.

2 days 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Cursor AI Vulnerability Exposed Developer Devices

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

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.

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The Open Source Trap: Why Trust Isn't a Security Strategy - DevOps.com

The software supply chain is vulnerable due to reliance on under-resourced open source maintainers, requiring active organizational support for security.

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.

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ZionSiphon Malware Targets ICS in Water Facilities

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

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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.

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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.

The 10 best AI red teaming tools of 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

AI systems are becoming part of everyday life in business, healthcare, finance, and many other areas. As these systems handle more important tasks, the security risks they face grow larger. AI red teaming tools help organizations test their AI systems by simulating attacks and finding weaknesses before real threats can exploit them. These tools work by challenging AI models in different ways to see how they respond under pressure.

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Critical Fortinet sandbox bugs allow auth bypass and RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's sandbox allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication or execute unauthorized code.

'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.

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.

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Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.

OpenAI Widens Access to Cybersecurity Model After Anthropic's Mythos Reveal

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model, expanding access to verified defenders and enhancing capabilities for vulnerability analysis.

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Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.

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.

OpenAI releases GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted security teams, scaling Trusted Access programme

OpenAI is launching GPT-5.4-Cyber for cybersecurity, expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program to thousands of verified defenders.

fromWIRED

6 days ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

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OpenAI releases GPT-5.4-Cyber for vetted security teams, scaling Trusted Access programme

OpenAI is launching GPT-5.4-Cyber for cybersecurity, expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program to thousands of verified defenders.

fromWIRED

6 days ago

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

Exploited Vulnerability Exposes Nginx Servers to Hacking

A critical vulnerability in Nginx UI allows attackers to take full control of servers, affecting numerous deployments worldwide.

6 days ago

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.

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."

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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.

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.

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks ago

We Found Eight Attack Vectors Inside AWS Bedrock. Here's What Attackers Can Do with Them

AWS Bedrock's connectivity makes it powerful but also exposes it to multiple attack vectors that can compromise enterprise data.

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.

Attackers Don't Just Send Phishing Emails. They Weaponize Your SOC's Workload

Attackers deliberately overwhelm SOC analysts with high-volume phishing campaigns to delay investigations and create windows for successful breaches, making analyst capacity a critical vulnerability.

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.

Manage attack infrastructure? AI agents can now help

AI agents enable cybercriminals and nation-state hackers to automate reconnaissance, infrastructure management, and attack planning, significantly increasing the speed and scale of cyberattacks.

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.

Cyber Insights 2026: Offensive Security; Where It is and Where Its Going

Red teaming and offensive security must accelerate and expand to proactively find and harden system weaknesses against increasingly frequent, sophisticated, and damaging attacks.

fromThe NodeSource Blog - Node.js Tutorials, Guides, and Updates

Would You Trust an AI Pentester to Work Solo?

AI-powered pentesting excels at speed and pattern recognition but requires human guidance to validate contextual vulnerabilities and novel attack paths that matter most to organizations.

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CVE, CVSS, and the Mistake Most Teams Keep Making

fromThe NodeSource Blog - Node.js Tutorials, Guides, and Updates

Information security

CVE, CVSS, and the Mistake Most Teams Keep Making

fromThe NodeSource Blog - Node.js Tutorials, Guides, and Updates

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CVE, CVSS, and the Mistake Most Teams Keep Making

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CVE, CVSS, and the Mistake Most Teams Keep Making

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.

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.

Winning Against AI-Based Attacks Requires a Combined Defensive Approach

Offensive AI and novel evasion techniques enable adversaries to autonomously generate, conceal, and adapt malware to bypass legacy endpoint defenses like EDR and AV.

fromBusiness Matters

Security Convergence and The Human Error

Human error causes the majority of data breaches, driven by skill- and decision-based mistakes, employee negligence, and basic security vulnerabilities like weak passwords.

BeyondTrust Remote Support has a critical vulnerability

Unauthenticated remote-code-execution vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support and Privileged Remote Access enables full system compromise; affected versions require urgent patching or upgrades.

Why Traditional Upskilling Strategies Fall Short in Cybersecurity

Hoang: My background sits at the intersection of enterprise IT, data protection, and cybersecurity. I've spent much of my career working with CIOs and CISOs on resilience - how organizations protect, recover, and govern their most critical data in the face of cyber threats, outages, and operational risk. Today, as CIO at Commvault, I see security not as a standalone function, but as a core business capability.

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