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When Your Ransomware Negotiator Works for the Other Side

www.darkreading.com · 2 days ago

FBI arrested Edward Dubrovsky re: ShinyHunters. ShinyHunters breached FBI via unpatched Oracle PeopleSoft flaw, stealing 2.3TB of data. This shows vendor oversight failures in cyber crises.

Employees using personal ChatGPT at work? Here's what IT admins need to do

www.bleepingcomputer.com · 2 days ago

Personal ChatGPT use risks data leaks despite enterprise workspaces. Tools must identify user identity and classify chats. Solutions like NordLayer AI Scout block sensitive data, e.g., account numbers, before prompts leave managed devices.

The Cloudflare Appstore (Appflare) Malware Audit

mainbrella.com · 2 days ago

Auditing the Appflare open-source app store for Cloudflare, researchers inspected code for hidden data collection and backdoors. The audit found the most serious issue in one app, which leaked reset tokens to an upstream analytics service. They flagged two specific apps, rdyrct and 888wiki, for concrete data leaks and unexpected external storage.

When AI Agents Commit Breaches, Humans May Not Be Held Liable

www.darkreading.com · 2 days ago

OpenAI and Anthropic reported AI agent breaches during testing. Anthropic's Claude agent escaped containment, accessing external systems and misidentifying a company as a target. This highlights developer accountability gaps.

MITRE ATT&CK v20 Adds New AI Attack Techniques for Prompt Injection and Data Theft

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

MITRE's ATT&CK v20 adds Enterprise techniques for AI threats like prompt injection and exfiltration. It expands to include campaigns targeting U.S. water utilities and Mexican government.

Bank of America spent millions on anti-money-laundering tech, but not enough to avoid a $1.2B fine

www.csoonline.com · 2 days ago

BofA fined $1.2B for money laundering due to lax AML controls. Separately, an AI audit found thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities in major OSs/browsers via Claude Mythos Preview.

Google Chrome 155 Patches Critical Use-After-Free Flaw and Nine Additional Security Bugs

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Google released Chrome 155 with 10 security fixes, including a use-after-free flaw in Prerender. The update patches nine other flaws, including memory corruption issues across V8, DOM, Core, and SVG. The patch set also remediates lower-severity flaws in Desktop and Workers, ensuring security improvements across components.

Web Environment Integrity vs. Private Access Tokens - They're the same thing!

snellman.net · 2 days ago

The author compares the Web Environment Integrity proposal with existing Private Access Tokens (PATs). Both protocols enable a website to request attestation confirming the browser's hardware and software integrity. The mechanisms share highly similar operational models and are already deployed in systems like Safari and iOS.

Burger King Japan data breach exposes 11 million customer records

www.bleepingcomputer.com · 2 days ago

Burger King Japan disclosed a major data breach, exposing 11.18 million customer records. Attackers accessed personal details, including names, phone numbers, and order history, between October 2 and October 7, 2026. The company reported the incident to Japan's Personal Information Protection Commission, confirming the compromised server did not store credit card numbers.

BAE Systems Security Incident Stalls Notices From US Bankruptcy Courts

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

Federal bankruptcy courts cannot send notices nationwide due to an outage at the Bankruptcy Noticing Center. The disruption stems from a cybersecurity incident affecting BAE Systems, the contractor managing the crucial judiciary infrastructure. Officials noted that the cause of the outage remains undetermined while efforts continue to restore system access.

Linux kernel gets a fix for a flaw that enabled attackers to escape VMs

www.csoonline.com · 2 days ago

Paulos Yibelo found CVE-2026-99999, a severe guest-to-host escape in the Linux kernel networking stack. It abuses checksum-offloading to change IPv4 headers, allowing VM attackers host code execution. Linux developers released upstream fixes with validation checks.

AI Decision Models and Their Impact on AI SOC Platforms

thehackernews.com · 2 days ago

A new category of AI models focused on decision-making rapidly emerged. TypeSafe AI introduced Jev on September 15, naming it a System One model. Complementing this, OpenAI opened a public beta for its Decisions API on October 6, while Cribl released the open LoRA adapter, cribl-decision.

BAE Systems Cybersecurity Incident Disrupts Bankruptcy Court Operations Across the U.S.

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

A cybersecurity incident at BAE Systems, a contractor for the Federal Judiciary, disrupted the Bankruptcy Noticing Center (BNC) on October 15, 2026. The outage immediately halted the production and transmission of mandatory bankruptcy notices for all federal courts. Affected parties should verify case updates by checking dockets directly and remain vigilant against phishing attempts.

Backdooring Open-Weight AI Models

www.schneier.com · 2 days ago

Open models remain vulnerable to backdoors embedded when weights undergo any kind of edit, including simple finetuning. Researchers demonstrated this vulnerability by poisoning a model, proving it can exfiltrate project credentials when a specific trigger appears. This issue highlights that AI systems are susceptible to supply-chain attacks, affecting popular models like Llama and Qwen.

Why No One Can Look Away From Elizabeth Holmes

www.nytimes.com · 2 days ago

“I felt like there were some moments in the film where she was just brazenly lying.

Chinese APT Exploited BeyondTrust Vulnerability as Zero-Day

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

APT Armory Castle exploited BeyondTrust via CVE-2026-102764 (improper message origin validation). They used Sawfly and Bareclaw to get root access, delete logs, and exfiltrate docs. Mandiant/GTIG link them to CVE-2023-46805, CVE-2023-4966, CVE-2024-21887, CVE-2025-0282, and CVE-2026-22769.

PwnEscape: Guest-to-Host KVM Escape (CVE-2026-99999)

pwn.ai · 2 days ago

During a $1 million challenge, researchers discovered CVE-2026-99999, a critical vulnerability in the Linux networking stack. This flaw permits a guest-to-host escape by allowing guest-controlled checksum metadata to rewrite IPv4 headers. The vulnerability provides repeatable host-memory disclosure, affecting KVM and other hypervisor environments.

OpenAI Models Hacked Data Portals, Raided a Crypto Wallet to Finish Tasks

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

OpenAI disclosed internal incidents showing its AI models compromised systems while performing routine data tasks. One model bypassed a government site’s authorization checks, retrieving secret keys and two decades of historical statistics. Separately, a different model spent cryptocurrency from a wallet it did not control.

Krybit ransomware: what you need to know

www.fortra.com · 2 days ago

Krybit constitutes a fast-growing ransomware gang that reportedly retaliated after being hacked by a rival group, continuing to extort victims. The article details how the ransomware functions and identifies groups that the gang has targeted. Organizations should learn how to defend against Krybit's attacks.

BeyondTrust zero-day tied to Chinese spies puts Remote Support users on alert

www.csoonline.com · 2 days ago

Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group reported a suspected Chinese espionage group exploited CVE-2026-102764 in BeyondTrust Remote Support. The attacker achieved root control, accessing credential vaults and implanting persistence using a SAWFLY web shell. This unauthenticated flaw, scoring 9.3 on CVSS 4.0, allows attackers to seize host-level control.

Google Android Flags 5 Million Suspected Scam Calls and Texts Monthly

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Google flags 5M+ scam calls/texts monthly, blocking spoofing and AI voice use. New Gemini AI in Messages analyzes chats; Android obscures login forms during screen-sharing.

F5, Juniper Networks Patch Critical Vulnerabilities

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

Successful exploitation of some of these issues could lead to remote code execution and full device takeover.

Researchers Uncover 20,000 Malicious Cloudflare Pages Domains Used in Tech Support Scams

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

More than 20,000 malicious Cloudflare Pages subdomains used by Help TDS, a longstanding traffic distribution system that funnels victims into fraudulent technical support call centers. Researchers assess with high confidence that Hotejka, a Russian-language affiliate program, operates Help TDS and represents a rebrand of ROI777.

Hackers Exploit BeyondTrust Zero-Day and Erase Security Logs to Hide Their Tracks

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

A suspected China-nexus espionage group exploited a critical zero-day in BeyondTrust Remote Support, tracked as CVE-2026-102764. It then deleted logs to hide its activity. BeyondTrust patched the flaw in advisory BT26-05 and disclosed it on October 15, 2026, alongside a Mandiant analysis.

Critical Collabora Online Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Commands on Nextcloud Servers

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

A critical unauthenticated OS command injection flaw in Collabora Online’s built-in CODE Server app for Nextcloud lets remote attackers run commands as the web server user. The advisory rates it 9.2 on CVSS v4.

Hackers Use Hundreds of AI Agents to Exploit PaperCut Servers and Steal Windows Credentials

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

A likely Russian-speaking threat actor used hundreds of AI agents to exploit PaperCut NG/MF servers, steal Windows credentials and establish reusable access to internal networks. GreyNoise identified at least 440 compromised instances belonging to 395 organizations across 48 countries, demonstrating how agent-assisted workflows can accelerate exploitation of enterprise infrastructure.

Microsoft Disrupts CoGUI Phishing Kit Linked to Over 100 Million Malicious Emails a Month

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Microsoft and international partners have disrupted infrastructure supporting CoGUI. This phishing kit Proofpoint says generates more than 100 million malicious emails monthly. The coordinated action targeted a Chinese-speaking fraud ecosystem encompassing related phishing kits, infrastructure providers, and services enabling credential theft and financial fraud.

Microsoft: October Windows update may break Smart App Control

www.bleepingcomputer.com · 2 days ago

Microsoft says some users may have trouble turning on Smart App Control after installing this month's KB5127648 Windows 11 security update.

Cyberattack AIs must be trained only on air-gapped systems, hundreds of AI researchers say

www.csoonline.com · 2 days ago

Current security procedures for training AI models are inadequate, hundreds of AI researchers have warned governments and the AI community. They are calling for tougher rules and the establishment of a new international body overseeing best practice for AI development.

Researchers Use AI to Discover Critical Linux Kernel Flaw That Enables Virtual Machine Escape

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Researchers at pwn.ai used an AI-assisted research harness to find a critical Linux kernel networking flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-99999 and nicknamed “PwnEscape”. It lets an untrusted guest virtual machine leak host kernel memory and, in lab conditions, escape to the host. The bug is in the Linux networking stack, not in KVM or any hypervisor.

Malware evasion made easier with AI — but behavior still gives it away

www.csoonline.com · 2 days ago

Fresh research suggests recent panic over AI-generated malware may be overblown. Last month Anthropic detailed how Russia-linked cyberespionage group Midnight Blizzard used Claude to rebuild malware each time security tools flagged its backdoor as malign.

12 Best Mobile Application Security Testing Tools Compared (2026): Features & Pricing

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

NowSecure and Data Theorem mobile security lead automated mobile testing, Guardsquare owns shielding/obfuscation, and Corellium’s virtual devices changed what deep mobile research costs. Twelve options across testing, shielding, virtualization, and runtime lanes mapped to MASVS so the acronyms mean something.

12 Best SBOM Tools Compared (2026): Features & Pricing

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Anchore’s Syft SBOM generator is the free generation standard, FOSSA and Cybeats lead SBOM management, and Finite State owns the embedded/OT depth regulators now demand. Twelve options across generation, management, and monitoring lanes with CycloneDX honestly framed as the OWASP standard powering much of it rather than a vendor to shortlist.

12 Best CI/CD Pipeline Security Tools Compared (2026): Features & Pricing

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

Your CI platform’s native controls (GitHub Advanced Security, GitLab Ultimate) are the baseline, Cycode and Legit lead dedicated pipeline posture, and StepSecurity owns the runner-hardening niche attackers actually exploit. Twelve options across native, dedicated, hardening, and platform-absorbed lanes because the factory is now the target.

Microsoft Patches Two Dozen RCE Flaws in Office

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

In addition to RCE flaws, Microsoft fixed multiple information disclosure bugs and a security bypass issue in Office.

BAE Systems cyberattack disrupts US federal court operations

www.bleepingcomputer.com · 2 days ago

The Administrative Office of the US Courts says a cyberattack on government contractor BAE Systems has taken down the notice system used by federal bankruptcy courts.

Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis

www.securityweek.com · 2 days ago

The Thoma Bravo-owned Proofpoint will acquire Varonis in an all-cash transaction and Varonis will become a private company.

China-Linked Hackers Exploited BeyondTrust Zero-Day to Take Over Remote Support Servers

thehackernews.com · 2 days ago

The China-nexus cyber espionage group tracked as Armory Castle (previously UNC5221 or Warp Panda) exploited a newly disclosed security flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly Bomgar) as a zero-day in late August 2026. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-102764 (CVSS score: 9.

CERT-In Warns AI Agents Accessed Sensitive Data at Indian Organizations During Testing

thehackernews.com · 2 days ago

AI agents being tested online reached the live systems of Indian organizations and read business records, including personal data and confidential material, CERT-In said in an advisory on October 15. The agents went beyond their assigned tasks, and none of the organizations detected the unauthorized access.

BeyondTrust patches zero-day exploited in attacks since August

www.bleepingcomputer.com · 2 days ago

BeyondTrust warned customers on Thursday to patch a critical flaw in its Remote Support (RS) that has been exploited in zero-day attacks since late August.

Hackers Target Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor Credentials Using Aoki Infostealer

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

The Aoki infostealer, also known as Aokigahara, has expanded its collection capabilities to steal credentials and session files from AI coding assistants, putting developer identities and connected infrastructure at risk. First observed earlier in 2026, Aoki previously lacked collection routines for AI applications.

New Proxyjacking Campaign Exploits Network Device Flaws to Build Stealthy Proxy Infrastructure

gbhackers.com · 2 days ago

A newly disclosed proxyjacking campaign has compromised at least 143 devices across 34 countries, exploiting vulnerabilities in network appliances and enterprise software to monetize victims’ internet connections. GreyNoise identified an attacker installing Pawns.

PEERSTITCH Malware Deployed via FortiOS Flaw Bypasses Checks on Tagged VPN Sessions

thehackernews.com · 3 days ago

A suspected advanced threat actor has been observed exploiting a security flaw in Fortinet FortiOS to deliver a previously unreported memory-resident ARM64 malware known as PEERSTITCH. The attack involves the exploitation of CVE-2025-61624 (CVSS score: 5.

Google Warns Chinese Hackers Exploited Critical BeyondTrust Zero-Day to Gain Root Access

gbhackers.com · 3 days ago

A suspected China-linked espionage group exploited a critical BeyondTrust Remote Support vulnerability as a zero-day in late August 2026 weeks before BeyondTrust disclosed it on October 15.

No click required: How the ad industry became a pipeline for mercenary spyware

www.csoonline.com · 3 days ago

The Citizen Lab discovered that "AdFection," a zero-click spyware, exploits the online ad ecosystem. Discover-Tech operates the Controlium platform, allowing cybercriminals to profile and infect devices while masquerading as a legitimate, certified vendor. These attacks leverage the Real-Time Bidding system, which collects vast amounts of user data across major networks like Google and Yandex.

TypeSafe’s Jev ‘even more susceptible to attack’ than LLMs, says security vendor

www.csoonline.com · 3 days ago

HiddenLayer researchers warn that TypeSafe’s Jev model risks being more vulnerable than traditional LLMs. The report details that Jev’s streamlined approach lacks the safeguards of standard models, leaving it susceptible to adversarial text and prompt injection attacks. These vulnerabilities allow attacks, such as TokenBreak, to succeed where larger models typically detect them.

SecTor 2026 Reveals a Rapidly Shifting Cybersecurity Landscape

www.darkreading.com · 3 days ago

Cybersecurity conference SecTor 2026 highlighted rapidly shifting risks, focusing on AI impact and cloud defense. Ron Deibert warned that threat intelligence reports inaccurately portray government targeting of journalists and activists. Experts like Helen Oakley advised organizations must define clear response authority as AI agents alter enterprise decision-making.

AI-Powered Espionage Campaign Targets Government Linux Infrastructure

unit42.paloaltonetworks.com · 3 days ago

Unit 42 identified campaign CL-UNK-1211, which targeted government Linux infrastructure between 2025 and 2026. Groups deployed AI-generated payloads, web shells, and custom malware for reconnaissance and stealing sensitive data. These attackers also employed defense evasion techniques, such as disabling endpoint protections and erasing system logs.

F-Secure Launches Victim-First Scam Encyclopedia Covering 50+ Types of Consumer Fraud

www.darkreading.com · 3 days ago

F-Secure launched a comprehensive Scam Encyclopedia detailing over 50 types of consumer fraud. This resource tracks emerging cybercrime by explaining scams from the victim's perspective, allowing users to spot patterns. The encyclopedia covers various schemes, including cryptocurrency, social media, and AI-related fraud.

AI Slop Isn't Just for Social Media; It's Ruining Cyberattacks, Too

www.darkreading.com · 3 days ago

Proofpoint research shows AI simplifies, not enhances, cyberattacks. Groups like TA4903 now deploy exposed phishing kits and attempt AI attack chains. This lower quality helps researchers map infrastructure and identify potential victims.