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A North Korean-linked cyber campaign is using fake macOS update screens to trick victims into installing malware. The operation targets cryptocurrency wallets, browser data, and developer credentials, turning a routine web search into a possible entry point for a serious compromise. The attack begins with a ClickFix-style lure that makes a browser page look like […]

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BlackTech has been linked to a newly examined Linux backdoor deployment against organizations in Japan, showing how a familiar remote-access tool can be reshaped for cyberespionage. The malware gives intruders a way to run commands, move files, and route traffic after they have already entered a network, raising the risk to internal systems and sensitive […]

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By John Grancarich, EVP, Head of Defense & Intelligence, Fortra The recent pause affecting the implementation of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II has understandably generated questions across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). For many organizations, the immediate reaction has been to ask whether compliance timelines will shift, whether assessment preparation can be slowed, or whether […]

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A new SSH bot has been caught quietly logging into Linux systems, profiling their CPU, GPU, and memory, and then walking away without dropping any visible payload. The behavior looks harmless at first glance, yet everything about it points to carefully staged cryptomining activity waiting for the right hardware target. Instead of rushing to install […]

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Melbourne, Florida, July 30th, 2026, CyberNewswire The growing number of high-profile AI security incidents making headlines around the world are not simply cybersecurity failures. They are architectural failures, according to OpenMatter Network Co-Founder and CEO Renee Davis. “Recent incidents involving increasingly autonomous AI systems – including OpenAI’s widely reported cyber evaluation that resulted in the […]

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A recently disclosed vulnerability in Home Assistant has unveiled how improper handling of FFmpeg inputs can be exploited to steal sensitive files and ultimately enable root-level command execution on affected systems. This issue, discovered by security researchers at elttam, highlights the dangers of integrating powerful multimedia tools like FFmpeg into applications without strict input validation. […]

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AI has a role to play in Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments. According to EY, the number of senior security leaders dedicating at least a quarter of their cybersecurity budget to AI solutions for cybersecurity is expected to rise in the next two years, from nine percent today to 48 percent. The reason for this increased spend […]

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Attackers are exploiting a significant portion of vulnerabilities even before defenders receive a published CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). In the first half of 2026, 23.43% of known exploited vulnerabilities had evidence of active exploitation on or before the day their CVE was published. This figure is slightly lower than the 28.93% recorded in 2025, […]

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Analog Devices, Inc., a leading U.S. semiconductor manufacturer specializing in analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing technology, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that led to unauthorized access to its internal systems and the exfiltration of company files. The Massachusetts-based chipmaker disclosed the security incident following an initial intrusion detected in late June 2026. According to […]

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A critical vulnerability, dubbed CosmosEscape, in Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB could have let attackers seize control of virtually every database hosted on the service, including Microsoft’s own internal systems. The vulnerability resided in Cosmos DB’s Gremlin API and, if exploited, could have enabled a cross-tenant attack affecting millions of customer workloads and Microsoft’s internal infrastructure. […]

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GenieLocker, a newly identified ransomware linked to the financially motivated Toy Ghouls group, targets Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems and has primarily attacked Russia’s manufacturing sector since March 2026. The Toy Ghouls group, also known as Bearlyfy, Labubu, and Laboo.boo, previously relied on ransomware families such as LockBit, Babuk, and RedAlert. The transition to […]

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The Stable channel has been updated to Chrome version 151.0.7922.71.72 for Windows and macOS, and 151.0.7922.71 for Linux, with the rollout taking place over the coming days and weeks. According to Google’s security advisory, this release includes 370 distinct security fixes that address vulnerabilities in core browser components, graphics, networking, and platform-specific features. Access to […]

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AtlasRAT is being delivered through a fake Flash Player installer that looks harmless but can give attackers remote control of a Windows computer. The campaign abuses a familiar software name to lower a victim’s guard, then loads much of its malicious code directly into memory, where it is harder for traditional file-based checks to catch. […]

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A new Linux cryptomining campaign has surfaced using a rare trick to stay hidden inside compromised networks. Instead of behaving like typical malware, the operators turned a trusted Linux security feature into a tool for covering their tracks. This let them mine Monero cryptocurrency while dodging alerts that usually expose intruders. The attack began in […]

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AI-generated phishing campaigns are rapidly evolving beyond traditional malware delivery, shifting the battleground directly into the web browser where attackers can hijack active sessions, bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA), and evade conventional endpoint security controls. This emerging threat model is forcing security operations centers (SOCs) to rethink how phishing attacks are detected, investigated, and contained, as […]

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NVIDIA has disclosed a serious vulnerability affecting its BlueField DPUs and ConnectX networking platforms that could allow attackers to execute code on affected systems if successfully exploited. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-65094, impacts the VIRTIO-Net component and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.0, indicating a high-risk issue for enterprise and cloud deployments. According to […]

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Mac users are being targeted by a ClickFix campaign that turns a fake verification prompt into a path for malware installation. Victims are persuaded to copy a command from a web page, open Terminal, paste it, and run it, believing they are completing a routine CAPTCHA check. The attack does not rely on a software […]

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A critical security flaw in the open-source AI orchestration platform Ruflo has been disclosed, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands and fully compromise AI agent environments. Assigned a maximum CVSS base score of 10.0, the vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2026-59726) was discovered by Noma Labs and affects Ruflo’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Bridge, a core […]

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Russian intelligence-linked hackers are trying to seize Signal accounts by posing as support staff and asking targets for backup recovery keys. The campaign targets people with access to sensitive conversations, including officials, military personnel, political figures, journalists, and Ukrainian leaders. It relies on deception, not a break in Signal’s end-to-end encryption, but the possible loss […]

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A fresh supply chain scare hit software teams after attackers slipped malware into trusted open source libraries. On July 28, 2026, malicious beta builds of two Joyfill packages appeared on the npm registry. The libraries, @joyfill/components and @joyfill/layouts, are used for forms and layout work in many web apps. Anyone who imported those beta builds […]

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