Delivery bots accused of illegally scanning customers
Two lawsuits allege delivery robots scanned customers’ faces without consent, linked scans to names and addresses, and used them to train AI.
How APT41 revived the BlackLotus bootkit to attack diplomatic organizations in Central Asia
Kaspersky GReAT experts discovered a new UEFI bootkit, BlackX. It exploits the Baton Drop vulnerability (CVE-2022-21894) and is similar to the BlackLotus bootkit.
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10146, (Thu, Oct 22nd)
Also covered by Rapid7 Blog
Critical PHP Vulnerability (CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619) [infocon yellow], (Wed, Oct 21st)
PHP.net announced that it will release a critical update today. We decided to change the infoCon to YELLOW due to the widespread use of PHP, the expected severity of the flaw (CVSS 9.4), and the availability of early PoC exploits before…
Also covered by Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, Unit 42 (Palo Alto), Kaspersky Securelist, Sucuri Blog
Compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates
Cisco Talos is aware of eight intermediate certificates belonging to the intermediate certificate authority, eMudhra.
Also covered by BleepingComputer, Cloudflare Security, Dark Reading
Meta on the spot for $25 billion under New Mexico privacy ruling
The Cambridge Analytica data privacy scandal from a decade ago is still weighing on Meta's finances.
Also covered by SecurityWeek
Tech trio launches $10 million initiative to help under-resourced utilities bolster cybersecurity
Up to 500 under-resourced utilities will receive support in order to bolster their cybersecurity through a private sector initiative launched this week.
Stopping PHP2SHELL: How SentinelOne Protects Customers From This Attack Technique
Stop PHP2Shell with SentinelOne. Learn how Singularity Agent stops web worker post-exploitation, kills process trees, and hunts threats.
Also covered by CrowdStrike
WhatsApp’s chatbot was given hidden instructions to not mention privacy regulators
Hidden instructions told WhatsApp’s chatbot not to suggest privacy regulators to users struggling to delete their accounts.
Democrat lawmakers say Russia is aiming to undermine party ahead of midterms
The pair stressed the latest update showed no country is pursuing the technically challenging effort to interfere with or hack into the country’s election infrastructure or tamper directly with votes.
PHP says AI review of critical bugs first sparked alarm in August, but signs surfaced in 2024
In a lengthy statement about two critical vulnerabilities, the PHP Foundation explained how one dated to 2024, how a recent third-party review by AI companies heightened attention on both, why it scrambled to post information earlier than…
PHP2Shell: Why websites are going offline for emergency security updates
Websites are temporarily going offline as admins address two critical PHP flaws that could let attackers run malicious code on their servers.
Two critical RCEs in PHP core
Two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in PHP core could have implications across its wider ecosystem. Talos has published a blog to explain what we know so far, and details the Snort coverage available, including rules in the…
Russian hackers teamed up to wipe data at Ukrainian grain firm
The Russian state-linked hacking group Sandworm collaborated with another threat actor to carry out a destructive cyberattack against a Ukrainian grain logistics company last year, researchers said Thursday.
“Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute Multiple Types of Cybercrime Activities
An investigation into a threat actor bypassing AI safety controls to coordinate credential theft, VoIP fraud planning, and database exfiltration. The post “Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute…
Amazon-Themed ClickFix Campaign Serves Up Finger-Licking Malware
A Google search for Amazon business led to a ClickFix lure that dropped multiple malicious payloads onto the victim machine, including versions of Lumma Stealer and NetSupport Client RMM.
Attack Reduction in Huntress Managed ESPM: Disrupting ClickFix
ClickFix tricks users into pasting malicious commands into the Windows Run dialog. See how Attack Reduction in Huntress ESPM helps prevent that from happening.
Fake Amazon Music x YouTube deal lures creators into a Google login trap
A convincing “creator portal” uses your own YouTube videos and viewing figures to steal your Google login.
Parasitizing trust: How legitimate infrastructure becomes a delivery pipeline for attackers
Adversaries are turning the tools businesses trust into delivery mechanisms for malicious activity. Cisco Talos observed abuse of more than 25 legitimate platforms over the past year, exploiting the built-in trust of collaboration,…
Operation FlashHole: Lazarus breaks security, defies control
Kaspersky researchers analyze Operation FlashHole – a recent complex attack by Lazarus, involving a sophisticated malware set, watering-hole technique and abuse of CrossWeb EX financial security software.
php2shell: Assessing Elastic detection coverage relevant to CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 are critical PHP core RCE flaws that leaked ahead of disclosure. We cover what is verified, why exploitation converges on a web server spawning a shell, and the Elastic detections developed to catch this…
Threat Brief: Active Exploitation of PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20)
Ransomware operators including Spikey Scorpius (aka Qilin) and Tarnished Scorpius (aka Inc) are exploiting PAN-OS vulnerability CVE-2026-0257. The post Threat Brief: Active Exploitation of PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20) appeared…
There's only so much code: the rise in vulnerability numbers
The September Microsoft Patch Tuesday release included 975 vulnerability advisories. This month, 1,415 vulnerabilities were just dropped. Compared to a pre-June average of 100 a month, that increase is staggering. Where did they come from?…
The Risk of AI-Powered Antidetect Browsers in Online Fraud and Influence Operations
Key Findings Introduction Antidetect browsers conceal their users’ digital identities, enabling a single operator or small team to simultaneously run thousands of isolated accounts across multiple platforms such as Facebook, Instagram,…
Introducing ITDR Lookback: Find Out Who Was in Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Before You Were
Attackers may be in your tenant before you connect it. Huntress Managed ITDR Lookback reviews 180 days of Microsoft 365 logins & our SOC acts on active incidents.
Identity Posture Assessment for Microsoft 365 | Managed ISPM
Build identity resilience with Identity Posture Assessment, an on-demand Microsoft 365 report that scores your identity defenses and shows how fast you can fix the gaps.
Google may add your number to all your accounts: How to stop it
Android users report that Google automatically added their phone number to accounts they wanted to keep separate. Here’s how to check yours.
Meta glasses caught recording conversations without wake phrase
Owners reported unexpected recordings of private conversations, but Meta hasn’t explained what went wrong or what happened to the audio.
Man seeking love travels 2,000 km to meet an AI-generated woman
An influencer’s invitation to join her on a farm shows how public videos can feel dangerously personal.
Is the ad a scam? How to tell before you click
You can trust a social media platform and still get scammed by an ad running on it
The journey of a paper unicorn: adventures inside a modern warehouse
Kaspersky experts explain the security issues affecting warehouse environments. We break down initial access vectors specific to warehouses, and discuss the impact of a compromise.
CVE-2026-106931 added to CISA KEV — EG Secure Solutions SiteGuard Server Edition
EG Secure Solutions SiteGuard Server Edition contains an OS command injection vulnerability which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root or SYSTEM privileges on the system running the affected product.
CVE-2026-110936 added to CISA KEV — Siemens Software Center
Siemens Software Center contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability that could allow an authenticated local attacker to place a specially crafted DLL in a directory that the application searches, leading to arbitrary code…
19th October – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 19th October, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES CenterPoint Energy, a US utility company serving Texas and several other states, has…
Also covered by Wordfence
AOMEI Backupper update servers hijacked to push malware: Check your PC
Attackers tampered with AOMEI Backupper’s update system to deliver malware that could give them remote access to users’ PCs.
Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver: What Detection Teams Should Actually Hunt
Discover how detection teams can split EDR-killer attacks into four distinct behavior hunts to catch BYOVD and driverless threats before ransomware fires.
A sextortion conspiracy killed his son (Lock and Code S07E21)
This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with John DeMay about a sextortion plot that targeted his son on the night of his suicide.
A week in security (October 12 – October 18)
A list of topics we covered in the week of October 12 to October 18 of 2026
Orphaned VBA Projects Inside DWG Files: YARA Rule, (Sun, Oct 18th)
Here is the YARA rule I used to detect "Orphaned VBA Projects Inside DWG Files".
ConnectWise (SkyKick) Vendor Credentials Abused in M365 Attacks
ConnectWise (SkyKick) vendor credentials are being abused to access Microsoft 365 tenants. Disable the apps now and check your logs here.
How SentinelOne Blocked APT29's CaptiveCrunch Campaign
Learn how SentinelOne's Static AI blocked APT29's CaptiveCrunch campaign on the endpoint, stopping local DNS poisoning and captive portal network lures.
Top 5 Initial Access Threat Vectors Observed by Unit 42 in September 2026
Unit 42 details the top initial access vectors adversaries use to breach organizations, led by edge exploits, credential abuse and phishing The post Top 5 Initial Access Threat Vectors Observed by Unit 42 in September 2026 appeared first…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity - Week 42 (2026)
Authorities arrest cyber exec for extortion, cellular implant in Ledger wallets leaks seed phrases, and hackers heat French supermarket fridges to 50°C.
Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan On ‘Market-Changing’ $6.3B Varonis Deal, IPO Goal
Eiliko robot companion exposes private chats and can be hijacked
A researcher found serious flaws in Eiliko’s security, exposing private conversations and allowing remote changes to what the robot says.
Proofpoint CEO on acquiring Varonis for $6.3B: ‘Opportunities like this don’t come every day’
Inside the Hunt: Sarah Reddish
Go inside the hunt with Sarah Reddish, a SOC analyst on Huntress’ global SOC working in Triage & Analysis. See how she makes a difference every day.
“Spray and pray” job applications could make it harder for you to spot a scam
Sending out lots of job applications without keeping track could make a scammer’s message look like a reply you’ve been waiting for.
OpenAI sued over children safety and data use
Eight US states and a mother of two accuse the ChatGPT maker of putting children’s safety and privacy at risk.
Inbox flooded with sign-up messages? Email bombing explained
If you’re suddenly being overwhelmed with sign-up emails, it could very well be a sign of something more serious
Small Agents, Smaller Blast Radius: Controlling What AI Can Do, (Fri, Oct 16th)
I believe the cybersecurity industry may be approaching AI security the wrong way.
CVE-2026-102764 added to CISA KEV — BeyondTrust Remote Support
BeyondTrust Remote Support contains an authentication bypass by spoofing vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to perform file operations on the appliance.
Also covered by Rapid7 Blog
CVE-2025-61624 added to CISA KEV — Fortinet Multiple Products
FortiOS, FortiPAM, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager contain a path traversal vulnerability that may allow an authenticated attacker with admin profile and at least read-write permissions to write or delete arbitrary files via specific…
Panchan's Mining Island [Guest Diary], (Wed, Oct 14th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Zachary Norwood, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program]
AI-Powered Espionage Campaign Targets Government Linux Infrastructure
Our analysis an AI-powered espionage campaign targeting government Linux infrastructure with custom malware, web shells, and advanced credential theft. The post AI-Powered Espionage Campaign Targets Government Linux Infrastructure appeared…
The Q3 Vulnerability Pulse: Discovery ≠ Exploitation
Is the cybersecurity world really facing a "Bugmageddon?" Thor breaks down the latest CVE and KEV trends in the latest Threat Source newsletter.
Thoma Bravo's Proofpoint to buy Varonis Systems in $6.3 billion all-cash deal
Huntress + AlgaPSA Integration: Built in Days by Nine Minds
Nine Minds used the Huntress API and public docs to turn Huntress incident reports into AlgaPSA tickets in days. See how they did it and what you can build.
skynox7: Proxyjacking Edge Devices Into Residential Proxies
How a live GreyNoise product demo turned into an incident response. Inside a proxyjacking campaign that hit 143 devices across 34 countries.
Unit 42 Uncovers PEERSTITCH, a Stealthy FortiGate Implant
We investigated an intrusion where attackers exploited CVE-2024-47575 to target 500+ firewalls and deploy PEERSTITCH, a memory-resident ARM64 malware. The post Unit 42 Uncovers PEERSTITCH, a Stealthy FortiGate Implant appeared first on…
What Does the Dark Web Look Like? Pulling Back the Curtain | Huntress
Learn what the dark web looks like with an exploration of the far reaches of the internet, how you can get there, and what you might find… from a safe distance.
Passkeys Raise the Bar. Here’s Where Attackers Can Still Get In.
Passkeys significantly improve authentication, but attackers still target enrollment, recovery, endpoints, and alternative flows. Discover how to secure the full account lifecycle with a comprehensive identity strategy.
Microsoft VSS: Still Essential, But Not the Whole Story
Microsoft VSS remains a cornerstone of Windows data protection, but its architectural limits matter. Learn when to rely on it and when to go beyond it.
13 Cybersecurity Frameworks for 2027 and How to Choose What's Best for You
Discover some of the most common cybersecurity frameworks by what they’re best for, plus tips for choosing the right one for your organization.
7 Key Manufacturing Cybersecurity Trends for 2027 | Huntress
Explore the latest manufacturing cybersecurity trends, from ransomware to OT takeovers, and real-world risks to production. Learn how to secure your plant.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks: How to Stop Them
Learn how business email compromise (BEC) attacks work, the warning signs to watch for, and how Huntress stops BEC with 24/7 identity threat detection.
Break the silence: Kazakhstan-nexus UAT-6275 targets CIS government organizations
Talos and Recorded Future identified UAT-6275 activity targeting government organizations across the Commonwealth of Independent States. Recovered artifacts show additional interest in water resources and energy.
Medicare scam calls, texts and ads: What to watch for this Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is peak season for Medicare fraud – here’s how to tell real outreach from fakes and keep your details safe
CVE-2026-105134 added to CISA KEV — Ahsay AhsayCBS
Ahsay AhsayCBS contains a command injection vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute operating system commands via manipulation of the random parameter in the Replication Receiver component’s…
CVE-2026-0322 added to CISA KEV — Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a code injection vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall.
The Noise Inside the Network: How an Unsophisticated Attack Exposed a Third-Party Risk
Unit 42 dissects a cyberattack targeting a European bank's IT infrastructure, delivering concrete defense strategies to help organizations detect and counter comparable threats. The post The Noise Inside the Network: How an Unsophisticated…
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for October 2026, which includes 1415 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 85 that Microsoft marked as "critical."
Also covered by CrowdStrike
Healthcare Sees No Relief from Cyberattacks Disrupting Patient Care
Healthcare Cyberattacks Hit Harder, Cost More
When LLM Gateways Go Wrong: Findings from LiteLLM
TL;DR; Our security assessment of LiteLLM (v1.77.7), a widely used open-source LLM gateway, uncovered multiple high-impact vulnerabilities (tracked as CVE-2026-35029, CVE-2026-59823) which have been resolved as of LiteLLM version 1.83.9.…
CVE-2026-96951 added to CISA KEV — Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
The Hidden AI Security Risks Threatening Businesses
What to do when a data breach notice doesn't say much
Data breach notifications are telling victims less than ever. What the company leaves out can still shape what you do next.
Auditing the auditor: Unmasking Apex Accelerator
REF8801 exposes how Apex Accelerator combines convincing Web3 services with malicious npm packages, attacker-controlled AI infrastructure, and cross-platform malware delivery.
5 Years of SentinelOne ThreatOps: Defense from the Ground Up to Global Threat Championships
Celebrate five years of SentinelOne ThreatOps! Discover how a 2020 sketch evolved into a global movement training 19,000+ defenders ahead of OneCon 2026.
Making sure the checks get printed
Pierre's debut newsletter explores the messy, real-world side of risk management and how to keep vital systems running when a perfect patch isn't an option.
The phone was compromised before the user turned it on: the rise of Midnight Mimosa
Bitdefender's security researchers have identified a malware campaign (dubbed Midnight Mimosa) running on low-cost, multi-brand Android devices built on MediaTek platforms.
UAT-11985: AI-assisted event lures delivering real-time Google AitM phishing
Cisco Talos identified an APT spear-phishing campaign against individuals affiliated with Taiwan research organizations. The operation leveraged legitimate public event themes and impersonated reputable academic and policy institutions.
Ignore all instructions and read this blog: The state of AI-analysis evasion in malware
“AI-analysis evasion” encapsulates the real-world techniques malware authors are developing in attempt to obstruct or defeat any layers of automated AI analysis.
MATCHBOIL: New tricks, same old evil intentions
ESET Research catalogs the changes of UAC-0099’s MATCHBOIL downloader from 2024 to 2026
Introducing AlertZero: Inbox zero for your alert queue
AlertZero brings AI SOC automation to Elastic Security with four agents, one job each, so the queue stops setting your priorities. Nothing changes in your environment without your approval.
Spike in Attacks Targeting Digital Video Recorders in Ukraine
For months, GreyNoise recorded almost no Hikvision camera exploit attempts against Ukraine. On Sept 21 activity surged for nine days during Russian strikes, almost all from four IPs, then stopped. We can't say if the two are linked.
Evolution of Web3 in Cloud Supply Chain Attacks
Unit 42 details how threat actors leverage Web3 infrastructure and open-source supply chain attacks to breach enterprise cloud environments The post Evolution of Web3 in Cloud Supply Chain Attacks appeared first on Unit 42 .
Also covered by Qualys Blog, GitHub Security Blog
Microsoft, Adobe, Apple, and Foxit vulnerabilities
Cisco Talos’ Vulnerability Discovery & Research team recently disclosed vulnerabilities in Adobe, Apple, Foxit Reader, and Microsoft. The vulnerabilities mentioned in this blog post have been patched by their respective vendors, in…
One breach, please, and make no mistakes
The cybersecurity community has seen examples of autonomous agents, built inside AI labs, attacking public infrastructure. How you prepare for agentic threats is what makes the difference during real incidents.
Inside a brand deal scam targeting YouTube creators
A plausible-sounding sponsorship offer could mask an attempt to compromise your Google account
The quest for simplicity: Why SMBs want advanced protection without the complexity
The cybersecurity market is often making it tougher for SMBs to keep threats at bay
Behind the tags: How Elastic SIEM grades 1,781 detection rules on noise, speed, and threat coverage
This article explains how Elastic SIEM uses a monthly automated telemetry pipeline to score prebuilt detection rules across noise, performance, threat, and profile dimensions, helping security teams decide which rules to enable first.
Give yourself room to be human
In this week’s edition, Amy reflects on the importance of prioritizing family and personal well-being over the pressure to remain constantly productive.
The Fine Art of Frustrating the Adversary
What really frustrates an adversary? Eight Cisco Talos researchers share practical ways to make their next move slower and riskier, from deception and behavioral detection to breaking attack dependencies and resisting manufactured urgency.
Threat Brief: NetScaler Zero Days CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 Exploited in the Wild (Updated September 30)
Unit 42 is aware of possible 0-day activity against NetScaler devices. Citrix reports CVE-2026-88771, CVE-2026-88772 have been exploited in the wild. The post Threat Brief: NetScaler Zero Days CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 Exploited in…
Proofpoint on Why AI Security Must Focus on Intent
China-nexus UAT-11587 targets government and policy organizations across Asia with Antino backdoor
Cisco Talos uncovered a cluster of activity we track as UAT-11587 targeting government and policy organizations across Asia, including in Taiwan, India, the Philippines, and Cambodia, to deliver a previously undocumented backdoor referred…
This month in security with Tony Anscombe – September 2026 edition
Autonomous AI agents go on a hacking spree, and Microsoft ships what used to be a year's worth of security patches in one go – here's how to keep pace
OperTraitors: How Kubernetes Operators Betray Your Security Posture
We introduce OperTraitor, a tool to audit privileges of Kubernetes operators, identify excessive RBAC risks, and secure non-human identities. The post OperTraitors: How Kubernetes Operators Betray Your Security Posture appeared first on…
Timeshare exit scams: From fake buyers to recovery fraud
Con artists are targeting timeshare owners who want out – and some victims are hit twice
No MDM for Linux? A 68-line Elastic workflow keeps every endpoint's config current
Elastic InfoSec runs Linux endpoint management through Elastic Defend with a scheduled workflow that gets Cursor and Codex config onto new laptops without piling up duplicate actions on offline hosts, and it works for other config too.
The devil is still in the email – but wears a new mask
When phishing can increasingly pass familiar checks, avoiding or limiting the damage depends on how quickly your company can detect and contain the attack
Quarantined isn't contained: Agentic phishing response with Elastic and Sublime
The native Sublime Security integration sends email detections into Elastic Security, where phishing incident response can tie a quarantined email to what happens next on the endpoint and pull the threat from every mailbox it reached.
Swarming Against Citrix 0-Day Exploitation
On 24 September 2026, a malicious cyber actor (MCA) used 149.104.78.141 to attempt zero-day exploitation against a Citrix NetScaler Gateway. At the time, there were no CVE-specific detections for the attack due to it occurring…
3 Consulting Myths Debunked by Unit 42 Experts
Unit 42 security experts address critical cybersecurity misconceptions, offering practical insights to help your organization reinforce its enterprise defenses. The post 3 Consulting Myths Debunked by Unit 42 Experts appeared first on Unit…
Is that vibe coded app safe? 5 checks before you download
As AI lets anyone build software, here’s how to vet that shiny new app before it exposes your data
TeamFiltration Campaign Compromises Seven Microsoft 365 Accounts Using Default Passwords
MacSync under the microscope: new delivery methods and a new payload
We look at a new version of the MacSync macOS stealer with a backdoor module that targets crypto enthusiasts and developers.
Been told to pay at a Bitcoin ATM? Read this first
Crypto ATM scams often follow a predictable script – here’s how to recognize it and what to do if you’ve already been caught out
Looking for free Robux? Here’s what’s real, and what’s a scam
Fake giveaways, free Robux generators and lookalike login pages all target the same thing – your Roblox account
Group Policy hijacked: PAYLOAD ransomware weaponizes Active Directory GPO
Kaspersky GERT experts dive into the technical incident analysis of PAYLOAD ransomware: an encryptionless, binary-less operation that abused Active Directory mechanisms for managing Group Policy Objects.
From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials through Managed Policies
We explore how AWS neutralizes exposed IAM credentials using managed policies, detailing GitHub secret scanning and CloudTrail monitoring strategies. The post From Exposure to Lockdown: How AWS Neutralizes Compromised IAM Credentials…
The SMB cybersecurity squeeze: AI agents at work, old attacks in overdrive
As AI opens new paths to company data while making familiar attacks faster and cheaper, SMBs need protection designed around the time and expertise available to operate it
Cloud Threat Emulation on Autopilot: Context is Everything
Cloud threat emulation is more than detonation. A plan-first methodology for cloud detection engineering: scope, victim model, telemetry, coverage, cleanup. Learn how to properly leverage AI to automate your emulations.
Open Season on Kapibala: Attacker Steals Over 18,000 Government Records Through WordPress Exploitation
GreyNoise has been tracking malicious use of an IP address since early June 2026 due to its frequent use in scans and attacks against a variety of technologies. We detail a few of the more notable intrusions we observed including the theft…
A Vault with a Heap-View: The Uncomfortable Space Between AgentCore Harness and Identity
Analysis of how default configurations in AWS AgentCore Harness allow prompt injection to exfiltrate credentials, and key steps to secure your agents. The post A Vault with a Heap-View: The Uncomfortable Space Between AgentCore Harness and…
‘Nudify’ apps: What to do if someone makes a fake nude of you
Whether you’re a victim, the parent of a victim, or just concerned, here’s what you can do about fake nude images
One SOC, 100 projects: running centralized alert triage on Elastic Security Serverless
We linked one Elastic Security project to 100 others and ran the full prebuilt detection catalog from the origin, with all the ingest landing in the linked projects. It held up, and where it deliberately does not reach is the interesting…
Inside the Modern SOC: Defending the Cross-Environment Pivot
Cross-environment attacks demand a new approach to security operations. Learn how Unit 42 Managed XSIAM helps SOC teams investigate complete attack paths. The post Inside the Modern SOC: Defending the Cross-Environment Pivot appeared first…
AI Threat Landscape Digest: July–August 2026
The defining development of the period came not from attackers but from the AI labs themselves, whose models broke out of controlled evaluations and reached real systems. In the wild, the criminal and state use of AI continued to mature…
The Odyssey and Trojans again: MovieReaper attacks users in multiple countries through compromised torrents
Kaspersky experts have discovered a new MovieReaper campaign. The multi-stage Trojan spreads through movie torrents, such as The Odyssey, and uses the Solana blockchain to hide its C2 infrastructure.
NightEagle targets Russian companies
Kaspersky GERT experts have uncovered a new campaign by the NightEagle APT, featuring the GhostContainer backdoor and tools hosted on GitHub. The group is also exploiting vulnerabilities in Active Directory and RDP.
Also covered by Citizen Lab
The extension you never installed: KREMLIN forges Chrome's own integrity checks to steal banking sessions
Elastic Security Labs tracked this malicious browser extension across seven campaigns and 15 months, through Brazilian bank lures and the Ethereum smart contracts that hold its C2 configuration.
PuzzleMask: Abusing Plain Prose as a Covert AI Attack Vector
Executive Summary In this research we introduce a prompt-crafting technique for bypassing quick LLM-based policy checks — using plain English (no emojis, base64, invisible formatting, etc.) A policy-violating payload (e.g. ”encrypt files…
Agents Gone Wild: An AI-Orchestrated Global Campaign Against PaperCut NG/MF
11 organizations compromised in 26 seconds. GreyNoise breaks down the AI-enabled campaign against PaperCut that hit 440 instances across 48 countries.
Why 2026 is the Year to Upgrade to an Agentic AI SOC
Agentic AI SOCs differ from copilot-only models by autonomously prioritizing attacks over alerts, executing closed-loop containment, and providing traceable reasoning for every decision, allowing analysts to focus on high-value…
The Shared Clipboard Inside the Sandbox: Cross-Account Data Leakage in ChatGPT
Research by: Alexey Bukhteyev Key Takeaways Introduction Over the past several years, AI assistants have moved far beyond text generation. Modern systems can execute code, install additional dependencies, analyze user files, and access…
Angry Birds: Toy Ghouls’ new toys
Kaspersky GERT experts have discovered new backdoors used by the Toy Ghouls group. One version of the backdoor uses the HiveMQ MQTT broker as its command-and-control server; the other uses the Matrix-based Element messenger.
Data access: the hidden cost of security vendor lock-in
Getting data into a security platform is always easy; getting it back out is where vendors add cost, extra tooling, and latency, and it is the part of the evaluation most teams overlook.
How to correlate Kubernetes audit logs with container runtime data
Two fields join the Kubernetes API to what ran inside the pod, and one turns up a container escape your process events never recorded.
Gaming the system: how a Chinese-speaking actor turned Brazilian government sites into an SEO weapon
Research by: Amit Yardeni Key Points Introduction Since mid-2025, Check Point Research has tracked a sustained campaign against Brazilian organizations. The tradecraft points to a Chinese-speaking cybercrime group connected to Earth…
REVSTEALER ramps up: analysis of up-and-coming infostealer
Elastic Security Labs deep dives into REVSTEALER, an emerging infostealer targeting browsers, wallets, and gaming accounts.
Linux Detection Engineering - Fileless Execution
We reproduced five Linux fileless execution patterns with FENIX, including memfd_create staging, interpreter one-liners, deleted binaries, and in-memory kernel module loads, then mapped each to the Elastic Defend rules that catch it.
Mirage Kitten targeting aviation and FinTech sectors across the Middle East and Africa with a new malware set
Kaspersky researchers have discovered new Mirage Kitten attacks using previously undocumented malware families: NodeRabbit in Node.js and PollCat in JavaScript.
Breaking the Seal: Static Deobfuscation of JSCeal’s Compiled V8 Bytecode
Research by: hasherezade Key Points Introduction JSCeal is a stealer delivered as compiled V8 bytecode (.jsc) and executed by a bundled Node.js runtime, targeting cryptocurrency applications (other vendors also tag it with the names…
31st August – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 31st August, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Manchester Airports Group, the UK operator of Manchester, London Stansted, and East…
Also covered by Red Canary
Threat Actors Are Posing as OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek to Target Credentials and Secrets
GreyNoise is observing automated scanners posing as the web crawlers of OpenAI, Anthropic, DeepSeek, and Fortune 500 companies, using forged user agents while requesting the files where misconfigured web servers frequently leak secrets and…
BengalSEO Part 1: Anatomy of the Operation
Key Takeaways The DFIR Report Offerings Check out our Products here and our Services here. Want a demo, more information on our services, pricing or just want to chat? Get in Touch Contact us today for pricing or a demo! Case Summary In…
A New Way to Navigate GreyNoise
Today, we’re introducing a redesigned GreyNoise Visualizer that makes it easier to navigate those capabilities and brings related workflows together in one place.
GreyNoise Welcomes New SVP of Adversary Operations
Former Google Threat Intelligence leader joins GreyNoise as SVP of Adversary Operations to advance proactive discovery and disruption of cyber threats.
Fake Xeno Roblox Cheats Deliver Powerful Java Stealer Through Discord and Forums
A malware campaign disguised as an “undetected” version of the Xeno Roblox script executor is directly affecting players looking to download a legitimate tool.
Introducing Tactics: See What Adversaries Do After They’re Inside
GreyNoise Tactics gives anyone running a Deception Sensor visibility into what adversaries do after initial compromise, automatically mapping qualifying sessions to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Enhanced Detection Engineering at Scale in the Agentic Era
Check out GreyNoise's new Head of Adversary Engagement, Mark Mager, on why traditional detection engineering can't keep pace with CVE growth — and the agentic pipeline replacing it.
Now Available: Intelligence Dashboard in the GreyNoise Platform
With the new Intelligence Dashboard, pin any combination of CVEs, tags, countries, IPs, and GNQL queries into one persistent, always-current view.
Train, triage, repeat: The AI agent changing how we fight phishing
Learn how Red Canary engineered a super agent—blending ML, a rules engine, similarity, agentic AI, and LLMs—to classify phishing emails.
From Bing Search to Ransomware: Bumblebee and AdaptixC2 Deliver Akira
Key Takeaways This case was first reported to customers in a threat brief released in July 2025 and in a public flash alert in August 2025 in partnership with Swisscom B2B CSIRT, which observed another intrusion tied to the same campaign.…
Fake shops target shoppers across Europe with fake Samsung deals, counterfeit goods and World Cup scams
A Bitdefender Labs investigation identified more than 55 fake-shop campaigns targeting consumers across 12 European countries between March and May 2026. The campaigns mimicked some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including…
The dual-use dilemma: Rethinking detection for remote access tool abuse
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Inside APAC's malvertising ecosystem: How scams spread through social media ads
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered a large-scale malvertising ecosystem operating across APAC, where scam campaigns are distributed through paid advertising on Meta platforms and quickly generate massive reach. Key takeaways * Bitdefender Labs…
Red Canary CFP tracker: June 2026
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Grading on a curve: How to assess a pentest
Defenders don’t need to detect every adversary action to prevent a threat. Here’s a more realistic, optimized approach to testing.
Football Fever Fuels Scam Campaigns Across Email and Social Media
Football fans are increasingly targeted by scams exploiting club loyalty, national teams, football collectibles, streaming demand, and the growing excitement around the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to Bitdefender Labs. Our most recent…
Microsoft’s MSHTA Legacy Tool Still Powers Malware Campaigns on Windows
Bitdefender security researchers have discovered that attackers continue to exploit Microsoft HTML Application Host (MSHTA), a legacy utility available by default on Windows systems that can execute VBScript and JavaScript from local or…
Flash Alert: EtherRat and TukTuk C2 End in The Gentleman Ransomware
The EtherRAT malware family was first reported by Sysdig back in December 2025. At that time, the initial access vector was exploitation of CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) targeting Linux servers. In March 2026, a Windows variant campaign was…
Operation Road Trap: Fake toll and parking texts are spreading worldwide
A new mass smishing campaign uncovered by Bitdefender Labs shows that scammers are sending tens of thousands of fraudulent text messages to mobile users across 12 countries, impersonating transport authorities, toll operators, and parking…
Bissa Scanner Exposed: AI-Assisted Mass Exploitation and Credential Harvesting
Key Takeaways We identified an exposed server that provided unusual visibility into a large-scale, multi-victim exploitation and collection operation. Artifacts on the host showed that Claude Code and OpenClaw were embedded in the…
Windsurf IDE Extension Drops Malware via Solana Blockchain
Bitdefender researchers have discovered a malicious Windsurf IDE (integrated development environment) extension that deploys a multi-stage NodeJS stealer by using the Solana blockchain as the payload infrastructure.
Windows and macOS Malware Spreads via Fake “Claude Code” Google Ads
Bitdefender’s security researchers have discovered a malicious Google Ads campaign targeting anyone searching for downloads related to Claude, the large language model developed by Anthropic.
Global Scam Machines: Inside a Meta-Powered Investment Fraud Ecosystem Spanning 25 Countries
In February-March 2026, Bitdefender Labs identified and mapped a sprawling global scam infrastructure and scalable disinformation-for-profit network that uses trusted news brands, real personalities, fabricated media narratives, emotional…
Apache ActiveMQ Exploit Leads to LockBit Ransomware
Key Takeaways An audio version of this report can be found on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Audible, & Amazon. This intrusion began in mid-February 2024 after a threat actor exploited a vulnerability (CVE-2023-46604) on an exposed Apache…
LummaStealer Is Getting a Second Life Alongside CastleLoader
Bitdefender researchers have discovered a surge in LummaStealer activity, showing how one of the world's most prolific information-stealing malware operations managed to survive despite being almost brought down by law enforcement less…
Android Trojan Campaign Uses Hugging Face Hosting for RAT Payload Delivery
Bitdefender researchers have discovered an Android RAT (remote access trojan) campaign that combines social engineering, the resources of the Hugging Face online platform as staging, and extensive use of Accessibility Services to…
Cat’s Got Your Files: Lynx Ransomware
Key Takeaways The DFIR Report Services Contact us today for pricing or a demo! The intrusion began in early March 2025 with a single successful Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) logon to an internet-exposed system. Notably, there was no…
Fake Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Torrent Drops Agent Tesla Through Layered PowerShell Chain
After noticing a spike in detections involving what looked like a movie torrent for One Battle After Another, Bitdefender researchers started an investigation and discovered that it was a complex infection chain. The film, Leonardo…
CVE-2025-55182 Exploitation Hits the Smart Home
Shortly after details of CVE-2025-55182 became public, we began noticing large volumes of exploitation attempts across our endpoint and network sensors. The vulnerability, informally referred to as React2Shell, affects Node.js applications…
From a Single Click: How Lunar Spider Enabled a Near Two-Month Intrusion
Key Takeaways Private Threat Briefs: 20+ private DFIR reports annually. Contact us today for pricing or a demo! Table of Contents: Case Summary Analysts Initial Access Execution Persistence Privilege Escalation Defense Evasion Credential…
Blurring the Lines: Intrusion Shows Connection With Three Major Ransomware Gangs
Key Takeaways Private Threat Briefs: 20+ private DFIR reports annually. Contact us today for pricing or a demo! Table of Contents: Case Summary Analysts Initial Access Execution Persistence Privilege Escalation Defense Evasion Credential…
KongTuke FileFix Leads to New Interlock RAT Variant
Researchers from The DFIR Report, in partnership with Proofpoint, have identified a new and resilient variant of the Interlock ransomware group’s remote access trojan (RAT). This new malware, a shift from the previously identified…
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