Tag: access
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Google Gemini Flaw Turns Calendar Invites Into Attack Vector
The indirect prompt injection vulnerability allows an attacker to weaponize calendar invites to circumvent Google’s privacy controls and access private data. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/google-gemini-flaw-calendar-invites-attack-vector
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Exploiting Google Gemini to Abuse Calendar Invites Illustrates AI Threats
Researchers with security firm Miggo used an indirect prompt injection technique to manipulate Google’s Gemini AI assistant to access and leak private data in Google Calendar events, highlighting the challenges AI presents that traditional security measures can’t address. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/exploiting-google-gemini-to-abuse-calendar-invites-illustrates-ai-threats/
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Exploiting Google Gemini to Abuse Calendar Invites Illustrates AI Threats
Researchers with security firm Miggo used an indirect prompt injection technique to manipulate Google’s Gemini AI assistant to access and leak private data in Google Calendar events, highlighting the challenges AI presents that traditional security measures can’t address. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/exploiting-google-gemini-to-abuse-calendar-invites-illustrates-ai-threats/
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Exploiting Google Gemini to Abuse Calendar Invites Illustrates AI Threats
Researchers with security firm Miggo used an indirect prompt injection technique to manipulate Google’s Gemini AI assistant to access and leak private data in Google Calendar events, highlighting the challenges AI presents that traditional security measures can’t address. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/exploiting-google-gemini-to-abuse-calendar-invites-illustrates-ai-threats/
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Fünf Chrome-Erweiterungen, die Unternehmenssitzungen kapern
Forscher haben fünf bösartige Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt.Forscher des Security-Anbieters Socket haben eine koordinierte Kampagne entdeckt, die auf bösartigen Chrome-Add-ons basiert. Die Angreifer haben die Abwehrmechanismen des Chrome Web Stores umgangen und Erweiterungen als Produktivitätswerkzeuge beworben.’Die Erweiterungen arbeiten zusammen, um Authentifizierungs-Token zu stehlen, Incident-Response-Funktionen zu blockieren und durch Session-Hijacking die vollständige Übernahme von Konten zu ermöglichen”, erklären…
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Fünf Chrome-Erweiterungen, die Unternehmenssitzungen kapern
Forscher haben fünf bösartige Chrome-Erweiterungen entdeckt.Forscher des Security-Anbieters Socket haben eine koordinierte Kampagne entdeckt, die auf bösartigen Chrome-Add-ons basiert. Die Angreifer haben die Abwehrmechanismen des Chrome Web Stores umgangen und Erweiterungen als Produktivitätswerkzeuge beworben.’Die Erweiterungen arbeiten zusammen, um Authentifizierungs-Token zu stehlen, Incident-Response-Funktionen zu blockieren und durch Session-Hijacking die vollständige Übernahme von Konten zu ermöglichen”, erklären…
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Three Flaws in Anthropic MCP Git Server Enable File Access and Code Execution
A set of three security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in mcp-server-git, the official Git Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by Anthropic, that could be exploited to read or delete arbitrary files and execute code under certain conditions.”These flaws can be exploited through prompt injection, meaning an attacker who can influence what an AI assistant…
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Hackers Use LinkedIn Messages to Spread RAT Malware Through DLL Sideloading
Tags: access, cybersecurity, exploit, hacker, linkedin, malicious, malware, open-source, phishing, ratCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new phishing campaign that exploits social media private messages to propagate malicious payloads, likely with the intent to deploy a remote access trojan (RAT).The activity delivers “weaponized files via Dynamic Link Library (DLL) sideloading, combined with a legitimate, open-source Python pen-testing script,” ReliaQuest said in a report shared with First…
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The LimaCharlie Manifesto: Security for an Autonomous Future
Tags: access, advisory, ai, api, automation, cloud, control, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, LLM, technology, threat, toolCybersecurity is standing at an inflection point. The proliferation of agentic AI and LLMs does not signal a gradual shift, but a radical transformation. The security tools, assumptions, and architectures of the last twenty years can no longer keep pace with the challenges and threats of today. AI changed the rules. Attackers have quickly adapted. …
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Cloudflare Zero-Day Let Attackers Bypass WAF via ACME Certificate Validation Path
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Cloudflare exposed a fundamental weakness in how security exceptions are handled at scale. The flaw allowed attackers to bypass Cloudflare’s Web Application Firewall (WAF) entirely and directly access protected origin servers by abusing a certificate validation endpoint. The issue was not caused by customer misconfiguration, but by a logic error…
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Thales named Growth Index leader in Frost Radar: Data Security Platforms Report
Tags: access, ai, business, cloud, compliance, container, control, data, defense, detection, edr, encryption, endpoint, governance, identity, intelligence, LLM, monitoring, risk, saas, service, siem, soc, technology, toolThales named Growth Index leader in Frost Radar: Data Security Platforms Report madhav Tue, 01/20/2026 – 04:29 Data has always been the backbone of enterprise operations, but the rise of cloud, big data, and GenAI has multiplied its value and, with it, the motivation for attackers. In parallel, regulatory expectations are increasing and evolving. The…
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CrashFix attack hijacks browser failures to deliver ModelRAT malware via fake Chrome extension
Payload delivery: When the user executes the supplied commands, a multistage infection process begins that ultimately deploys a previously undocumented Python-based remote access trojan, which the researchers dubbed ModelRAT. The malware establishes persistence and enables remote control of the infected system.Huntress’ telemetry suggested differing behavior based on the environment. Systems joined to a domain were…
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Spear-Phishing Campaign Abuses Argentine Federal Court Rulings to Deliver Covert RAT
Seqrite Labs has uncovered a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting Argentina’s judicial sector with a multi-stage infection chain designed to deploy a stealthy Rust-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The campaign primarily targets Argentina’s judicial institutions, legal professionals, justice-adjacent government bodies, and academic legal organizations. Attackers abuse legitimate Argentine federal court rulings specifically, preventive detention review documents…
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WPair Scanner Released to Detect WhisperPair Flaw in Google’s Fast Pair Protocol
An open-source Android application designed to identify and test devices vulnerable to CVE-2025-36911, a critical authentication bypass flaw in Google’s Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol. The vulnerability, commonly referred to as WhisperPair, affects millions of Bluetooth audio devices worldwide, enabling unauthorised pairing and potentially granting access to microphoneswithout user consent. CVE-2025-36911 represents a significant cryptographic weakness…
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Google Gemini flaw exposes new AI prompt injection risks for enterprises
Real enterprise exposure: Analysts point out that the risk is significant in enterprise environments as organizations rapidly deploy AI copilots connected to sensitive systems.”As internal copilots ingest data from emails, calendars, documents, and collaboration tools, a single compromised account or phishing email can quietly embed malicious instructions,” said Chandrasekhar Bilugu, CTO of SureShield. “When employees…
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Cloudflare Fixes ACME Validation Bug Allowing WAF Bypass to Origin Servers
Cloudflare has addressed a security vulnerability impacting its Automatic Certificate Management Environment (ACME) validation logic that made it possible to bypass security controls and access origin servers. “The vulnerability was rooted in how our edge network processed requests destined for the ACME HTTP-01 challenge path (/.well-known/acme-challenge/*),” the web infrastructure First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to…
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Why the future of security starts with who, not where
Tags: access, attack, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, framework, google, identity, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, passkey, password, resilience, risk, saas, wifi, zero-trustCloud + remote work = No perimeter: Now, with remote work and the cloud, there’s no real perimeter left. People connect from home Wi-Fi, personal laptops, airports, coffee shops, you name it. At the same time, company data and workloads are scattered across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and various SaaS platforms. The old rules just…
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Secure web browsers for the enterprise compared: How to pick the right one
Tags: access, ai, android, api, attack, browser, business, chrome, cloud, computer, control, corporate, data, encryption, endpoint, fortinet, gartner, google, guide, identity, linux, login, malicious, malware, mfa, mobile, monitoring, network, okta, phishing, saas, service, siem, software, technology, threat, tool, training, vpn, windows, zero-trustEnable MFA at the beginning of any browser session by default.Handle isolation controls both with respect to the user’s session and to isolate any application from cross-infection. This means controlling the movement of data between the browser, your particular endpoint and the web application or applications involved.Control access to web destinations, either to allow or…
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Google Gemini Flaw Allows Access to Private Meeting Details Through Calendar Events
A harmless-looking Google Calendar invite has revealed a new frontier in the exploitation ofartificial intelligence (AI). Security researchers at Miggo discovered a vulnerability in Google Gemini’s integration with Google Calendar that allowed attackers to bypass privacy controls and exfiltrate sensitive meeting datawithout any user interaction. Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, interacts with Calendar to help users…
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Google Ads Exploited to Deliver TamperedChef Through Malicious PDF Editor
A sophisticated malvertising campaign tracked as TamperedChef has compromised over 100 organizations across 19 countries by distributing weaponized PDF editing software through Google Ads. Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) teams discovered the operation in September 2025, revealing a multi-layered attack infrastructure designed to steal browser credentials and establish persistent backdoor access on Windows systems.…
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This Intune update isn’t optional, it’s a kill switch for outdated apps
Tags: access, android, authentication, business, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, malware, microsoft, mitigation, password, phone, risk, service, switch, threat, tool, updateiOS line-of-business (LOB) and custom iOS apps using the Intune App SDK must update to SDK version 20.8.0 or later for apps compiled with Xcode 16, and to 21.1.0 or later for apps compiled with Xcode 26.Apps using the wrapper must update to the new version of the Intune App Wrapping Tool for iOS: version…
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ChatGPT Go now unlocks unlimited access to GPT-5.2 Instant for $8
ChatGPT Go is finally worth your money, as OpenAI has almost doubled the usage limits and enabled ultimate access to GPT 5.2 Instant. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-go-now-unlocks-unlimited-access-to-gpt-52-instant-for-8/
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Jordanian Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Logins for 50 Companies
Jordanian man pleads guilty to selling stolen corporate logins in FBI sting after extradition from Georgia; tied to access of 50+ company networks. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/jordanian-man-pleads-guilty-sell-companies-stolen-logins/
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Anthropic’s Cowork Shipped With Known Vulnerability
AI Agent Can Access File Upload API to Exfiltrate Documents. Security researchers have demonstrated how Anthropic’s new Claude Cowork productivity agent can be tricked into stealing user files and uploading them to an attacker’s account, exploiting a vulnerability the company allegedly knew about. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/anthropics-cowork-shipped-known-vulnerability-a-30553
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Hacker Pleads Guilty to Access Supreme Court, AmeriCorps, VA Systems
Nicholas Moore, a 24-year-old Tennessee man, pleaded guilty to using stolen credentials of authorized users to hack into computer systems of the Supreme Court, VA, and AmeriCorps, obtaining sensitive information and then posting it online to his Instagram account. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/01/hacker-pleads-guilty-to-access-supreme-court-americorps-va-systems/
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Researchers Uncover PDFSIDER Malware Built for Long-Term, Covert System Access
New malware PDFSIDER enables covert, long-term access to compromised systems via advanced techniques First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/pdfsider-anti-vm-checks-hidden/
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Jordanian pleads guilty to selling access to 50 corporate networks
A Jordanian man has pleaded guilty to operating as an “access broker” who sold access to the computer networks of at least 50 companies. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jordanian-pleads-guilty-to-selling-access-to-50-corporate-networks/
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Redmi Buds Vulnerability Could Allow Call Data Theft and Firmware Instability
Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds series faces critical security flaws that enable attackers to steal sensitive call data and crash devices without authentication. Two newly disclosed vulnerabilities affect Redmi Buds 3 Pro through 6 Pro, allowing unauthenticated adversaries within Bluetooth range to access private phone numbers and trigger repeated denial of service conditions. The vulnerabilities stem from…