OctLurk and SilkLurk Windows Backdoors Target Governments in 6 Countries
Kaspersky links OctLurk and SilkLurk to cyberespionage attacks stealing passwords, emails and files from government systems in six countries since January 2025.
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5 Best AI Detection & Response Platforms for 2026
Compare AI detection & response platforms for 2026, including Dash, Lakera, Operant AI, HiddenLayer and Prisma AIRS, for runtime threat protection and response.
“I’m Allowed”: Hackers Use Simple Claims to Bypass AI Guardrails
Cisco Talos found hackers using simple authorization claims to bypass AI guardrails, build DDoS attack tools, steal credentials and access live camera services.
New Research: The Confidence Gap Between CISOs and Their Boards Is Real, and It’s Measurable
Las Vegas, United States, 5th August 2026, CyberNewswire
Uppsala Security Becomes First Blockchain Intelligence Company to Join Cyber Threat Alliance
SIngapore, Singapore, 5th August 2026, CyberNewswire
Brazil Health Surveillance Database Exposed 79GB of Sensitive Records
Brazil's SISVISA health surveillance system left 102,215 files totaling 79GB open online, including tax IDs and identity documents, without password protection.
Kali365 Exploits Microsoft Device Login to Access US Corporate Data
Learn how Kali365 has been abusing Microsoft device login to gain OAuth tokens, targeting US firms, and how SOC teams can detect, hunt, and stop these phishing attacks.
Shai-Hulud npm Worm Returns, Poisoning Over 1,280 npm Packages
Shai-Hulud npm worm spreads through Keyv and hundreds of packages with 2 billion monthly downloads, stealing npm, GitHub, cloud and CI credentials in real time.
Airlock Digital Unveils Agentic AI Control & Governance to Extend Preventative Endpoint Security
Atlanta, GA, 4th August 2026, CyberNewswire
Mallory Unifies Threat Intelligence, Exposure Context, and Response Into One Architecture for Security Teams
Las Vegas, United States, 4th August 2026, CyberNewswire
COLDCARD Seed Generation Flaw Linked to Nearly $89 Million Bitcoin Theft
Galaxy Research linked a suspected Bitcoin theft of 1,367.05 BTC to weak COLDCARD seeds. Coinkite says updates cannot repair seeds already generated on devices.
Why Bitcoin Businesses Are Moving to Dedicated VPS Infrastructure
A Bitcoin business rarely runs a simple website. Payment processors, exchanges, wallet services, blockchain analytics products and Lightning…
H96 Android TV Boxes Used for Ad Fraud and Residential Proxies
Bitsight found Fuyao software on H96 Android TV boxes, letting operators fake ad clicks and route proxy traffic through their owners' home internet connections.
Hackers Exploit N-able N-central Flaw After Initial Fix Falls Short
N-able says attackers bypassed N-central authentication, reached managed client devices and installed Cloudflare tunnels that survived server access revocation.
SabPaisa Partners with AccuKnox for Zero Trust AI-Powered Cloud Security to Secure Its Payments Platform
CALIFORNIA, USA, 2nd August 2026, CyberNewswire
Anthropic Says Claude Models Hacked 3 Organizations During Cyber Tests
Anthropic found Claude accessed systems at three real businesses after a testing error gave its AI models live internet access during cybersecurity evaluations.
How Status Labs Helps Brands Get Cited in ChatGPT: The Data Behind AI Search Visibility
Disclosure: This article was created in collaboration with Status Labs.
Wordfence Finds Critical Backdoor in ARVE WordPress Plugin
A backdoored ARVE WordPress Plugin release could grant attackers administrator access with one token, but WordPress.org blocked automatic distribution to WordPress sites.
XRP Volatility Surges as Cybersecurity Threats and Market Changes Raise New Concerns
XRP volatility drives faster crypto trading as AI tools gain traction, while phishing, exchange attacks and automation risks test digital asset safeguards.
What an SSH Tunnel Actually Does and When You Should Use One
Learn how SSH tunnels securely forward network traffic, when local, remote, and dynamic forwarding help, and why they are best for controlled, temporary access.
