Tag: threat
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From a Stolen Login to a Ransomware Leak Site: What Our Telemetry Shows About the Path Threat Actors Take
A ransomware disclosure and a credential package we track from an entirely separate source, read side by side, illustrate a pattern our research team sees again and again: the quiet theft of a single login can be the first domino… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/from-a-stolen-login-to-a-ransomware-leak-site-what-our-telemetry-shows-about-the-path-threat-actors-take/
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Hackers Exploiting Internet-Exposed OT, Warns UK NCSC
Industrial Operators Face Growing Risk From Directly Connected Control Devices. Britain’s NCSC warned that rising OT attack activity is making internet-exposed industrial systems an increasingly attractive entry point, as weak credentials, aging firmware and overlooked connections give threat actors simpler routes into operational networks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hackers-exploiting-internet-exposed-ot-warns-uk-ncsc-a-32706
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Daily OT Security News: August 31, 2026
The threat landscape for Operational Technology (OT) security continues to evolve, with recent incidents underscoring the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure and the need for robust defenses. Key vulnerabilities have been identified, and regulatory developments are pushing organizations to enhance their… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/daily-ot-security-news-august-31-2026/
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Anthropic Users Hit by Infostealer Attacks, Session Thefts
A threat actor used a variety of infostealers to collect session information and access Claude accounts belonging to an unknown number of users. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/anthropic-users-infostealer-attacks-session-thefts
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North Korean Job Fraud Expands Beyond IT Into Healthcare and Sales
Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka DPRK or North Korea) have been observed seeking job opportunities beyond the information technology (IT) sector, with recent investigations identifying suspected workers employed in sales and marketing and the medical profession.The ongoing insider threat is part of what has been described as the…
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PaperCut issues emergency patches as threat actors target chained vulnerabilities
The print management software maker faced a wave of attacks in 2023 aimed at higher education customers. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/papercut-emergency-patches-threat-actors-chained-vulnerabilities/829184/
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Attackers plant remote access tools on compromised PaperCut servers
The threat actor targeting internet-facing PaperCut Application Servers is covertly installing legitimate remote access software on them, PaperCut Software shared in the most … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/31/papercut-attack-remote-access-tools/
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Attackers plant remote access tools on compromised PaperCut servers
The threat actor targeting internet-facing PaperCut Application Servers is covertly installing legitimate remote access software on them, PaperCut Software shared in the most … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/31/papercut-attack-remote-access-tools/
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Attackers plant remote access tools on compromised PaperCut servers
The threat actor targeting internet-facing PaperCut Application Servers is covertly installing legitimate remote access software on them, PaperCut Software shared in the most … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/31/papercut-attack-remote-access-tools/
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Threat actors are posing as AI crawlers to hunt for exposed credentials
Attackers are disguising automated scanning as traffic from AI crawlers operated by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity and other companies while searching websites for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/31/ai-crawlers-scan-exposed-credentials/
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Chrome and Edge Extensions Strip CSP and Inject JavaScript to Drain EVM, Solana and Tron Wallets
Research identified 19 malicious browser extensions 18 for Google Chrome and 1 for Microsoft Edge that use a modular malware framework to strip website Content Security Policy protections, inject attacker-controlled JavaScript. Socket determined that 14 extensions were created by the threat actor, while five were acquired from legitimate developers and subsequently weaponized. The most consequential…
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ValleyRAT Backdoor Hides in Signed Adware That Users Add to Antivirus Exclusions
The threat actor known as Silver Fox has been observed distributing the ValleyRAT backdoor disguised as a signed Chinese adware application, running the malware under a trusted process to slip past users who add such software to their antivirus exclusions.Russian cybersecurity vendor Kaspersky said the attackers built the disguise around QN Wallpaper, a genuine Chinese…
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Aurora Ransomware Operators Use Cursor AI in Attacks Against 10 Targets
Tags: ai, attack, cybercrime, data-breach, group, infrastructure, intelligence, network, ransomware, russia, threatThreat actors associated with Aurora (aka Aur0ra) ransomware have been observed using SpaceX’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistant Cursor to break into target networks, according to findings from CloudSEK and Gambit Security.The two independent analyses are based on exposed infrastructure associated with the Russian-speaking cybercrime group, leading to the discovery of its First seen on…
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DoJ Corrects China Hacking Claim, Says U.S. Agencies Were Targets, Not Victims
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Friday corrected a previously issued press statement that several of its agencies were victims of attacks carried out by Chinese threat actors, instead now pointing out that they were among those targeted.Last week, the DoJ said the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Federal Reserve, Department of Energy, Department…
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AI could cause global economic downturn, Bank of England governor tells G20
Andrew Bailey, in role as financial stability watchdog chief, warns advanced models risk destabilising systemThe Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has joined the throng of figures warning about the global risks posed by the most advanced artificial intelligence technology.In a two-page letter sent to international finance ministers and central bank governors as part of…
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New Gryxa Toolkit Uses AI-Built Persistence to Fight Back Against Security Teams
A financially motivated threat actor using a new Windows toolkit named Gryxa that combines remote monitoring and management abuse, AI-assisted development, browser credential theft, and aggressive persistence designed to survive incomplete remediation. The toolkit’s most unusual feature is its ability to collect evidence of how defenders removed its visible access and send that information back…
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Hackers Use Infostealer Malware to Steal Claude Session Cookies and Hijack Accounts
Anthropic’s Claude AI platform is currently dealing with two separate cybercrime campaigns that aim to steal account credentials, misuse paid subscriptions, and reinstall malware even after a victim believes their device has been cleaned. In response to this threat, Anthropic has started invalidating compromised sessions, removing saved payment methods, and refunding verified fraudulent charges. While…
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Advanced AI threatens global financial stability, says Bank of England boss
Andrew Bailey warns G20 members about risk of cyber-disruption spreading ‘across jurisdictions’The Bank of England’s governor, Andrew Bailey, has joined the throng of figures warning about the global risks posed by the most advanced artificial intelligence technology.In a two-page letter sent to international finance ministers and central bank governors as part of his role as…
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ISO 27001:2022 Transition Audits by Lazarus Alliance Experts
In 2026, decision-makers across regulated industries face mounting pressure to maintain robust information security postures amid evolving threats and compliance demands. Lazarus Alliance stands ready to guide organizations through ISO 27001 transition audits, ensuring seamless alignment with the latest standards while integrating complementary frameworks. The Strategic Importance of ISO 27001 Compliance Organizations in sectors such”¦…
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HIPAA Risk Assessments 2026: Continuum GRC Healthcare Audits
In 2026, healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to maintain robust data protection measures under evolving regulatory landscapes. HIPAA risk assessments remain a cornerstone of compliance, helping providers identify vulnerabilities and safeguard protected health information. As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, proactive compliance assessments become essential for decision-makers seeking to minimize liability and ensure operational resilience.”¦…
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Sadistic online exploitation: five warning signs for parents and how to keep young people safe
Offenders use threats and manipulation to coerce victims to produce imagery or livestream sexually explicit acts, self-harm or animal cruelty. How can you protect your child?<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/aug/31/online-extortion-grooming-764-social-media-apps-ntwnfb”>The sadistic online groomers targeting victims around the world and a mother’s struggle to keep her daughter safe</li><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/technology/ng-interactive/2026/jul/21/764-network-gamification-of-harm-the-com-cybercrime-ntwnfb”>Inside the horrifying online network where children coerce others to commit…
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ownCloud Flaw Exploited to Steal Nuclear Records From Philippine Research Body
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday added a critical security flaw impacting ownCloud to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog following reports that a Chinese-speaking threat actor weaponized the vulnerability to target a nuclear research body in the Philippines.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-49105 (CVSS score: 9.8), is a case of First…
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Offensive Security Investments Surge as AI Threats Increase
Omdia’s Theresa Lanowitz talks with the Dark Reading News Desk about the potential, and risks, of using agentic AI for penetration testing, red teaming, and other practices. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/offensive-security-investments-surge-ai-threats-increase
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When Malware Does Math: The Arms Race Between Sandboxes and Self-Aware Threats
Modern malware can detect sandboxes and stay dormant, making inactivity a potential sign of evasion. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/when-malware-does-math-the-arms-race-between-sandboxes-and-self-aware-threats/
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Arrests Hinder TeamPCP, But the Threat is Still Out There, Researchers Say
Two members of TeamPCPwere arrested, hampering the operations of the notorious threat group behind a series of high-profile supply-chain attacks. However, while researchers applauded the law enforcement action, they warned that the danger is still out there. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/08/arrests-hinder-teampcp-but-the-threat-is-still-out-there-researchers-say/
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Frontier AI tipping the scales toward cyber adversaries
Researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 warn that threat actors are already using AI to accelerate cyberattacks beyond the abilities of modern defenses. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/frontier-ai-tipping-scales-cyber-adversaries/829088/
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Suspected Iran-Linked Cyberattack Knocks UK Power Plant Offline for Four Days
A cyber incident reportedly forced a small UK power generation facility offline for about four days in July 2026. While the activity has been linked in reporting to Iran-affiliated hackers, the UK government and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have not formally attributed the incident to Iran or any named threat group. The event became…
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BlueDelta Targets Defense and Diplomatic Organizations With HOOKEDGE Malware
Russian state-linked threat actor BlueDelta has launched a renewed espionage campaign against defense manufacturing, government, and diplomatic organizations in Romania, Spain, and Türkiye using a lightweight Windows backdoor dubbed HOOKEDGE. The activity, tracked from late September 2025 through early April 2026, relied on macro-enabled Microsoft Word documents and legitimate webhook infrastructure to establish access, execute…
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Threat Actors Abuse Cursor Agent AI to Assist Ransomware Operations
Aurora ransomware operators are abusing SpaceX’s Cursor Agent AI tool to conduct tasks such as reconnaissance and exploitation activities First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/abuse-cursor-agent-ransomware/
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Hackers Can Buy Corporate Executives’ Social Security Numbers for Just 25 Cents
Corporate executives’ Social Security numbers (SSNs) are being sold on dark web identity marketplaces for as little as $0.25 per record. This creates a low-cost entry point for fraudsters looking to commit executive impersonation, business email compromise (BEC), and identity theft. Recent threat research from Rapid7 reveals an increasingly sophisticated >>identity-as-a-service<< ecosystem. In this environment,…