Tag: threat
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Dell RecoverPoint for VMs Zero-Day CVE-2026-22769 Exploited Since Mid-2024
Tags: china, credentials, cve, exploit, google, group, intelligence, mandiant, threat, vulnerability, zero-dayA maximum severity security vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines has been exploited as a zero-day by a suspected China-nexus threat cluster dubbed UNC6201 since mid-2024, according to a new report from Google Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).The activity involves the exploitation of CVE-2026-22769 (CVSS score: 10.0), a case of hard-coded credentials…
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A new approach for GenAI risk protection
Solution 1: GenAI enterprise model: Implement enterprise licenses for approved GenAI solutions (such as ChatGPT Enterprise or Microsoft CoPilot 365, which is integrated into existing O365 tenants). Enterprise GenAI solutions typically include a robust set of built-in security tools that allow organizations to secure their data and implement DLP controls within the enterprise GenAI solution…
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Notepad++ Fixes Hijacked Update Mechanism Used to Deliver Targeted Malware
Notepad++ has released a security fix to plug gaps that were exploited by an advanced threat actor from China to hijack the software update mechanism to selectively deliver malware to targets of interest.The version 8.9.2 update incorporates what maintainer Don Ho calls a “double lock” design that aims to make the update process “robust and…
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How 72% of Enterprises Are Rewriting Cyber Resilience Playbooks
e=4>Cyber threats are continuous, unpredictable, and increasingly sophisticated. This session provides actionable insights to help organisations prepare, respond, and recover with confidence”, while enabling innovation and growth. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/how-72-enterprises-are-rewriting-cyber-resilience-playbooks-a-30783
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The new paradigm for raising up secure software engineers
Tags: ai, application-security, awareness, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, data, governance, login, risk, skills, software, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityThreat modeling as a core competency: This system-level thinking should also elevate the need for greater developer fluency in threat modeling, says Yasar. He notes that threat modeling has historically been difficult for product security and engineering teams to operationalize at scale. One of the longstanding barriers to practical threat modeling was the knowledge required…
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Zero-Day in Dell RecoverPoint Exploited by Chinese Hacker Group
A critical zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-22769, is being actively exploited in Dell Technologies’ RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines. According to Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), the flaw carries a perfect score severity score of 10, and has been weaponized by a Chinese threat cluster, identified as UNC6201. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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The defense industrial base is a prime target for cyber disruption
Cyber threats against the defense industrial base (DIB) are intensifying, with adversaries shifting from traditional espionage toward operations designed to disrupt production … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/18/luke-mcnamara-google-dib-defense-industrial-base-cybersecurity/
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Dell 0-Day Vulnerability Targeted by Chinese Hackers Since Mid-2024 for Ongoing Malware Campaign
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines has been actively exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers since mid-2024. Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) attribute this campaign to UNC6201, a threat cluster with significant overlaps to the group known as Silk Typhoon. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-22769, carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, allowing attackers to gain…
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Dell 0-Day Vulnerability Targeted by Chinese Hackers Since Mid-2024 for Ongoing Malware Campaign
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines has been actively exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers since mid-2024. Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) attribute this campaign to UNC6201, a threat cluster with significant overlaps to the group known as Silk Typhoon. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-22769, carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, allowing attackers to gain…
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AI-Driven Threat Detection for Quantum-Enabled Side-Channel Attacks
Learn how to protect your AI infrastructure from quantum-enabled side-channel attacks using post-quantum cryptography and ai-driven threat detection for MCP. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/ai-driven-threat-detection-for-quantum-enabled-side-channel-attacks/
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Hackers exploit zero-day flaw in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Threat actors linked to China have deployed a novel backdoor, according to researchers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/zero-day-dell-recoverpoint-virtual-machines-exploited/812392/
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Hsckers exploit zero-day flaw in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines
Threat actors linked to China have deployed a novel backdoor, according to researchers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/zero-day-dell-recoverpoint-virtual-machines-exploited/812392/
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Cyber attacks enabled by basic failings, Palo Alto analysis finds
Changing the paradigm: Unit 42’s answer to this endless cycle of attackers always being one step ahead of defenders is to change the paradigm: cybersecurity has become so specialized, it says, that the answer is to use a managed service built from the ground up to counter real rather than abstract threats.With that in mind,…
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Top 5 Learnings from the 2026 Identity Breach Report
The 2026 Identity Breach Report marks a definitive shift in the cyber threat landscape, transitioning from simple data collection to what can only be described as the Industrialization of Identity. As adversaries adopt machine-scale automation, they are no longer just “leaking” data”, they are running high-velocity pipelines designed to weaponize human identities at an unprecedented scale.…
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AI in the Middle: Turning Web-Based AI Services into C2 Proxies The Future Of AI Driven Attacks
ey Points Introduction AI is rapidly becoming embedded in day-to-day enterprise workflows, inside browsers, collaboration suites, and developer tooling. As a result, AI service domains increasingly blend into normal corporate traffic, often allowed by default and rarely treated as sensitive egress. Threat actors are already capitalizing on this shift. Across the malware ecosystem, AI is…
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OT teams are losing the time advantage against industrial threat actors
In many industrial environments, internet-facing gateways, remote access appliances, and boundary systems sit close enough to production networks that attackers can move from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/02/17/ot-cybersecurity-threats-2026-research/
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Low-Skilled Cybercriminals Use AI to Perform Vibe Extortion Attacks
Unit 42 researchers observed a low-skilled threat actor using an LLM to script a professional extortion strategy, complete with deadlines and pressure tactics First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cybercriminals-ai-vibe-extortion/
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SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new SmartLoader campaign that involves distributing a trojanized version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server associated with Oura Health to deliver an information stealer known as StealC.”The threat actors cloned a legitimate Oura MCP Server a tool that connects AI assistants to Oura Ring health data and…
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Post-Quantum Cryptography for DKIM, PGP, and S/MIME: Quantum Threat to Email Security
Quantum computers won’t break the internet tomorrow”¦ but they will break your email security sooner than you think. Today, cybercriminals and state-sponsored groups are quietly collecting encrypted emails in bulk. They know they can’t crack the encryption today. That’s fine. They don’t need to. They’re playing the long game. This tactic has a name: Store-Now-Decrypt-LaterRead…
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My Day Getting My Hands Dirty with an NDR System
My objectiveThe role of NDR in SOC workflowsStarting up the NDR systemHow AI complements the human responseWhat else did I try out?What could I see with NDR that I wouldn’t otherwise?Am I ready to be a network security analyst now?My objectiveAs someone relatively inexperienced with network threat hunting, I wanted to get some hands-on experience…
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New ‘ClickFix’ Malware Payload Targets Browser Cache, Warns Cybersecurity Experts
Threat actors on underground forums are now promoting a new “ClickFix” payload-delivery technique that hides malware in the browser cache to evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. The seller pitches the method as an evolution of existing ClickFix/FileFix social”‘engineering chains, claiming it can execute malicious code via Windows File Explorer without generating obvious network…
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Hackers steal OpenClaw configuration in emerging AI agent threat
Researchers found an infostealer stole a victim’s OpenClaw configuration, marking a shift toward targeting personal AI agents. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new information stealer that exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration environment, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the case highlights a new shift in infostealer activity, moving beyond…
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Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Discovered on GitHub, Exposing New Malware Threat
Attackers have weaponized a malicious fork of the legitimate Triton macOS client for omg.lol, turning a trusted open-source project into a delivery channel for Windows malware hosted on GitHub. The campaign abuses GitHub’s forking model, misleading README content, and obscure asset paths to trick users into downloading a trojanized archive named Software_3.1.zip. The malicious actor…
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Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Discovered on GitHub, Exposing New Malware Threat
Attackers have weaponized a malicious fork of the legitimate Triton macOS client for omg.lol, turning a trusted open-source project into a delivery channel for Windows malware hosted on GitHub. The campaign abuses GitHub’s forking model, misleading README content, and obscure asset paths to trick users into downloading a trojanized archive named Software_3.1.zip. The malicious actor…
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QR Codes Exploited for Phishing Attacks and Malware Spread on Mobile Devices
QR code abuse has become a significant mobile threat vector, with attackers using it to deliver phishing pages, trigger in”‘app account takeovers, and distribute malicious applications outside official app stores. Because people routinely scan QR codes for payments, menus and app downloads, these attacks often bypass enterprise protections by shifting the interaction onto less”‘protected personal…
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Threat Actors Target OpenClaw Configurations to Steal Login Credentials
A new wave of infostealer activity targeting OpenClaw, an emerging AI assistant platform. The discovery marks a major turning point in the behavior of infostealer malware moving beyond browser and cryptocurrency theft to focus on AI configuration environments that hold deep digital identities and sensitive metadata. Hudson Rock detected a live infection where an infostealer successfully…
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CISO Julie Chatman offers insights for you to take control of your security leadership role
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, breach, business, ciso, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, deep-fake, email, finance, firewall, government, healthcare, infrastructure, law, military, office, phishing, risk, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, training, updateFirst, the hopes-and-dreams budget: What would it take to close all the known gaps and operate proactively?Second, the could-live-with-this budget: What’s realistic and gets you to acceptable risk levels?Third, the I-think-I’m-going-to-resign budget: Because you can see a breach coming and you don’t want your name attached to it.You probably won’t end up at that last…