Tag: cyber
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Lyrie.ai Joins First Batch of Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program
Tags: cyberDubai, UAE, 11th May 2026, CyberNewswire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lyrie-ai-joins-first-batch-of-anthropics-cyber-verification-program/
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Lyrie.ai Joins First Batch of Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program
OTT Cybersecurity LLC has unveiled the Agent Trust Protocol (ATP), the first open cryptographic standard for AI agent identity, scope, and action verification. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/press-release/lyrieai-joins-anthropics-cyber-verification-program/
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fsnotify Maintainer Access Change Sparks Supply Chain Security Concerns
A dispute over maintainer access in the widely used Go library fsnotify has triggered temporary supply chain concerns after contributors were removed from the project’s GitHub organization and recent releases came under scrutiny. While no evidence suggests that any version of fsnotify has been compromised, the incident highlights how governance ambiguity in critical open source projects can…
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cPanel and WHM Servers Targeted in Attacks Exploiting CVE-2026-41940
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting cPanel and WHM servers, identified as CVE-2026-41940, is currently under active exploitation by a highly sophisticated and elusive cybercriminal syndicate known as Mr_Rot13. The vulnerability carries a maximum severity CVSS score of 9.8, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to completely bypass standard authentication protocols and gain full administrator privileges over…
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Python Infostealer Hides in GitHub Releases to Bypass Detection
A stealthy Python-based infostealer campaign that abuses GitHub Releases to host payloads and maintain long-term, low”‘visibility access to victim systems. The operation, dubbed “Operation HumanitarianBait” in some reporting, appears designed for cyberespionage against Russian”‘speaking targets using humanitarian”‘themed lures and a PE”‘less Python architecture. The campaign starts with phishing emails that deliver a RAR archive containing…
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PHP SOAP Extension Flaw Could Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
Recently disclosed vulnerabilities in PHP, particularly within its widely used SOAP extension, have raised significant alarms across the cybersecurity community. Among the newly identified flaws is a high-severity vulnerability that could permit attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) on affected servers. Several other moderate-severity flaws, including Use-After-Free (UAF) bugs, NULL pointer dereferences, and out-of-bounds…
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Fake Claude Campaign Uses PlugX-Style DLL Sideloading Chain
Hackers are abusing a fake Claude AI download site to deliver a PlugX”‘style DLL sideloading chain that ultimately deploys a new Windows backdoor dubbed “Beagle.” The campaign blends malvertising, a trojanized installer, and signed security software components to achieve stealthy persistence and remote control. Attackers registered claude-pro[.]com, a site that visually imitates Anthropic’s legitimate Claude…
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaws Could Let Attackers Access Sensitive Data
Microsoft has disclosed a trio of critical information disclosure vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Edge. Released on May 7, 2026, these security flaws pose a substantial risk to enterprise data privacy and corporate confidentiality. If successfully exploited, malicious actors could bypass established security boundaries to access sensitive information processed, summarized,…
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Trending Hugging Face Repo With 200K Downloads Spreads Windows Malware
A malicious Hugging Face repository, Open-OSS/privacy-filter, that abused the platform’s trust and trending algorithm to deliver a sophisticated Rust-based infostealer to Windows users. The project briefly reached the #1 trending position with roughly 244,000 downloads and hundreds of likes before Hugging Face took it down, strongly suggesting the threat actor artificially boosted its popularity to…
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Sandboxie Escape Flaw Could Let Attackers Gain SYSTEM-Level Privileges
Security researchers have exposed critical sandbox escape vulnerabilities in Sandboxie and Sandboxie-Plus that allow attackers to gain full SYSTEM-level privileges. We strongly urge users to update to version 1.17.5, which was recently patched, to mitigate these severe execution threats. A series of catastrophic security vulnerabilities has been exposed in Sandboxie and Sandboxie-Plus, allowing threat actors…
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PoC Exploit Released for Android Zero-Click Flaw Enabling Remote Shell Access
Tags: access, android, cve, cyber, exploit, flaw, github, google, remote-code-execution, vulnerabilityPublic references indicate that a GitHub proof-of-concept is now circulating for CVE-2026-0073, the critical Android flaw documented in Google’s May 2026 security bulletin, raising the urgency for defenders with wireless ADB enabled on test or production devices. Google and multiple security reports describe the issue as a no-interaction remote code execution vulnerability in Android’s adbd…
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OpenClaw Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Bitwarden Credentials
OpenClaw users are being targeted in a fresh malware campaign that abuses a fake installer to steal credentials from popular crypto wallets and password managers, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Bitwarden. The archive contains a 130MB Rust executable padded with fake documentation to evade antivirus file-size scanning limits and many automated sandbox upload thresholds. The PE…
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Hackers Use AI for Exploit Development, Attack Automation
Cyber adversaries have long used AI, but now attackers are using large language models to develop exploits and orchestrate complex attacks. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/hackers-ai-exploit-dev-attack-automation
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Lyrie.ai Joins First Batch of Anthropic’s Cyber Verification Program
Tags: ai, attack, ceo, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, framework, github, Hardware, identity, infrastructure, Internet, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-dayIdentity, who the AI agent is.Scope, what it is authorized to do.Attestation, whether it or its instructions have been tampered with.Delegation, who delegated authority.Revocation, whether that authority has been revoked.”Every AI agent on the internet today is a stranger. You don’t know who it is, what it’s authorized to do, or whether it’s been tampered…
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Cyber Espionage Group Targets Aviation Firms to Steal Map Data
The campaign quietly compromises aerospace and drone operators to exfiltrate GIS files, terrain models, and GPS data and gain a clear picture of adversaries’ world view. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/cyber-espionage-group-aviation-firms-steal-map-data
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8 guiding principles for reskilling the SOC for agentic AI
Tags: ai, automation, business, ciso, cyber, cybersecurity, data, governance, incident response, jobs, penetration-testing, sans, skills, soc, technology, tool, training, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementSet the tone from the top: The second principle for reskilling security teams for agentic AI is all about leadership.As Baker says, CISOs must set the tone. That means building a culture of rapid experimentation, iteration, and innovation. “Fail fast and move forward,” he says.A key aspect of CISO leadership is understanding the needs of…
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The missing cybersecurity leader in small business
As AI and quantum threats target the backbone of the American economy, Washington must provide the guidance and incentives necessary for SMBs to access executive-level cyber expertise. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/the-missing-cyber-leader-virtual-fractional-ciso-smb-op-ed/
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PCPJack Worm Targets Docker, Kubernetes, Redis, and MongoDB Credentials
Tags: breach, cloud, container, credentials, cyber, data-breach, docker, extortion, framework, fraud, infrastructure, kubernetes, malware, spam, threat, wormA newly identified malware framework dubbed PCPJack is targeting exposed cloud and container infrastructure to steal credentials at scale while actively removing artifacts linked to the TeamPCP threat actor. Unlike typical cloud-focused campaigns, PCPJack skips cryptomining entirely and instead appears optimized for fraud, spam, extortion, and resale of stolen access. TeamPCP itself drew attention earlier in 2026…
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PoC Exploit Released for Dirty Frag Linux Kernel Vulnerability
A proof-of-concept exploit for a new Linux kernel vulnerability class dubbed >>Dirty Frag<<. This universal local privilege escalation vulnerability allows attackers to obtain root access across most major Linux distributions reliably. Because a third party unexpectedly broke the responsible disclosure embargo, the exploit is now public without official patches or an assigned Common Vulnerabilities and…
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NWHStealer Campaign Deploys Bun Loader, Anti-VM Evasion, and Encrypted C2
A new distribution method for the NWHStealer infostealer that leverages the Bun JavaScript runtime, marking a significant evolution in the malware’s delivery infrastructure. The threat actors behind this Rust-based stealer are exploiting Bun’s relative newness and high-performance capabilities to package malicious code into larger executables that evade traditional detection methods. Bun is a legitimate, fast…
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Multiple Critical Flaws Fixed in Next.js and React Server Components
Vercel has rolled out vital security updates for Next.js to address a wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting versions across the 13.x to 16.x branches. Published via GitHub advisories by Tim Neutkens, these flaws expose web applications to severe risks, including unauthenticated Denial of Service (DoS), Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF), and multiple middleware authentication bypasses. The…
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Deepfakes Are Exposing Gaps in Cyber Insurance Policies
Deepfake attacks are exposing gaps in cyber insurance policies and traditional security controls. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/deepfakes-are-exposing-gaps-in-cyber-insurance-policies/
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Has CISA Finally Found Its New Leader in Tom Parker?
Dark Reading investigates rumors that Tom Parker, a board room ‘operator’ and longtime cyber exec, could be next in line to take over CISA. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cisa-new-leader-tom-parker
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The British public need to be better prepared for emergencies | Letter
Tags: attack, china, cyber, data-breach, disinformation, iran, resilience, russia, supply-chain, threat, warfare<strong>Jean Coussins</strong> says a cross-party Lords committee has been tasked with coming up with a plan to normalise resilience in our everyday livesYour editorial (<a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/01/the-guardian-view-on-britains-fragile-systems-when-global-shocks-hit-your-shopping-bill”>Britain’s fragile systems: when global shocks hit your shopping bill, 1 May) makes clear that the public need to be more fully informed about global threats and actively engaged in…
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Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns; oil below $100 on Iran peace hopes as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/07/climate-campaigners-attack-shell-over-windfall-profits-from-iran-war”>Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war</li></ul>The Danish shipping giant <strong>Maersk</strong> has maintained its profit guidance for the year, even as it reported a spike in fuel costs and warned that traffic through the strait of Hormuz “remains at a near standstill”.The company,…
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Versicherungsprämien für Cybersicherheit senken
Qualys hat heute gemeinsam mit Converge, einem Pionier im Bereich des fortschrittlichen Cyber-Risikomanagements und -Underwritings, ein Angebot angekündigt, das Unternehmen für nachgewiesene Cybersicherheits-Compliance belohnt. Durch die Zusammenarbeit können Qualys-Kunden, die mit <> (ETM) aktiv ein hohes Maß an Sicherheitshygiene verwalten und nachweisen, potenziell Anspruch auf reduzierte Cyberversicherungsprämien von Converge erhalten. Angesichts zunehmender Ransomware-Angriffe, […] First…
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Fake Call History Apps on Google Play Steal Payments, Hit 7.3M+ Downloads
28 fake “call history” utilities on Google Play, collectively installed more than 7.3 million times, have been exposed as subscription scams that generate fabricated logs instead of real phone records, with several also bypassing Google’s official billing system to make refunds harder for victims. The CallPhantom apps advertise an impossible service: detailed call histories, SMS…
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OpenAI and Anthropic LLMs Used in Critical Infrastructure Cyber-Attack, Warns Dragos
Commercial AI models were used to help plan and conduct cyber-attack against operational technology of a water and drainage facility, say researchers First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/llm-critical-infrastructure/
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Financial stability risks are rising as AI fuels cyber-attacks, IMF warns; oil below $100 on Iran peace hopes business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/07/climate-campaigners-attack-shell-over-windfall-profits-from-iran-war”>Climate campaigners attack Shell over ‘windfall’ profits from Iran war</li></ul>The Danish shipping giant <strong>Maersk</strong> has maintained its profit guidance for the year, even as it reported a spike in fuel costs and warned that traffic through the strait of Hormuz “remains at a near standstill”.The company,…