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Hacker claims 3.6 million Azure account records stolen from major companies
A threat actor is selling employee databases allegedly stolen from the Microsoft Azure infrastructure of multiple Fortune 500 companies after gaining access using compromised credentials. [...]
Pokémon Center data breach exposes customer info, cancels some orders
Pokémon Center is notifying customers in the United Kingdom and Germany that it suffered a third-party data breach after hackers stole customer personal and order information from third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics. [...]
Snowflake GitHub Actions Flaw Allows Command Injection
Researchers have identified a vulnerability in Snowflake's GitHub Actions workflows, specifically within the snowflakedb/snowflake-connector-net repository. A specially crafted GitHub issue could exploit this flaw to execute commands within a workflow, potentially exposing internal Jira credentials.
Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution
A critical vulnerability in the Forminator WordPress plugin, used by over 600,000 sites, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. This is achieved by exploiting a flaw that permits the upload of malicious PHP files. The vulnerability has a high severity rating.
SafePal Says 39,798 Customers Hit by Data Breach
SafePal says a breach exposed personal data of 39,798 customers, but not wallet credentials, private keys, seed phrases, or payment information. SafePal disclosed a data breach affecting about 39,798 customers after hackers exploited a vulnerability in its order-tracking plugin. The flaw exposed information linked to orders placed between March 2, 2025, and April 11, 2026, […]
Cavern C2 Framework Evolves With DNS and Google Apps Script
Researchers have identified new components in the Cavern command-and-control framework, which is being used by Iranian nation-state actors. The framework now leverages DNS and Google Apps Script to disguise its malicious traffic as legitimate activity. This evolution aims to enhance its stealth capabilities in ongoing attacks targeting entities in Israel.
LiteLLM Supply-Chain Attack – Technology, Banking and Healthcare the Most Affected
The SANDCLOCK LiteLLM supply-chain attack exposed credentials across 2,038 repositories, affecting technology, finance, healthcare, retail and more. Resecurity (USA) estimated the most affected sectors by the “SANDCLOCK” backdoor, which was planted as a result of the code repository compromise. According to cybersecurity experts, LiteLLM / TeamPCP Supply-Chain Attack will have long-lasting consequ
SafePal latest crypto hardware wallet maker affected by breach, with nearly 40,000 impacted
The crypto hardware wallet company SafePal confirmed a data breach on Sunday, telling users that nearly 40,000 customers had information stolen during a recent security incident.
An AI broke Snowflake's code. Then another AI agent exploited it
Don't worry, this one was via a bug bounty program
Irregular faces criticism over ‘spin’ in AI hacking postmortem
The company at the center of a series of incidents in which AI models compromised real-world computer systems during security evaluations is facing criticism after the release of a report that security experts say leaves key questions unanswered.
Poland probes MyDr healthcare software breach potentially affecting 19 million people
MyDr, a privately-owned Polish company that supplies software to doctors, clinics and other healthcare providers, said on Friday that it had identified and removed the cause of the incident and introduced additional security measures.
UNISOC Modem Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution via Video Calls
UNISOC modem flaw enabled kernel-level code execution through video calls
Linux Botnet Evooo1Bot Expands Mirai Capabilities Well Beyond DDoS
The botnet adds exploitation modules, credential theft, and reverse SOCKS relays to turn compromised devices into persistent attacker infrastructure.
Detecting cloud ransomware in Azure with Tenable One’s cloud detection and response capabilities
Learn how Tenable One Cloud Exposure helps you unmask the sophisticated tactics of cybercrime group Storm-0501, which carries out Azure-based cloud ransomware campaigns. Tenable One Cloud Exposure uses AI-powered threat stories to expose Storm-0501 TTPs, backed by precision-engineered threat detection alerts. Key takeaways Storm-0501 demonstrates that cloud-first ransomware groups have shifted fro
Meet Instant Attack Verification: Agentic AI for Tier-1 and Tier-2 SOC investigation
An AI analyst that triages, investigates, and verifies attacks at machine speed — and where it meets the Cisco Data Fabric.
Microsoft confirms GitHub is down worldwide
GitHub is down for some users as a widespread outage is causing errors across the website, API, Actions, Pull Requests, and several other services. [...]
Apple Screen Sharing Security, (Mon, Aug 17th)
About 20 years ago, with macOS 10.5 (Leopard), Apple introduced screen sharing. Apple did not invent a new protocol for screen sharing. Instead, it used the established VNC protocol. VNC is a pretty simple, unencrypted protocol using TCP port 5900. Historically, the protocol used a simple global password for authentication. Apple adapted the protocol for its own use, but overall, left the VNC prot
France’s tax authority admits hackers made off with data on 678,000 individuals
France’s tax authority has disclosed a data breach after an attacker accessed the General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) systems, saying the intrusion exposed data on 678,000 individuals and professionals. The incident came to light after an alleged attacker using the alias “ZeroBytes” took credit on a cybercrime forum and listed a stolen database for sale. ZeroBytes said the compromised p
An “invisible” car? Researcher uses machine learning to hide vehicles from Flock cameras
A cybersecurity expert has demonstrated how computer-generated patterns can successfully prevent surveillance cameras from detecting vehicles - such as the controversial AI-powered Flock licence plate readers that are becoming increasingly common on American streets. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
17th August – Threat Intelligence Report
Several significant cyber incidents were reported this week, including a ransomware attack on Colombia's Ministry of Justice and a data breach affecting Poland's primary healthcare platform, MyDr, potentially exposing data of 19 million citizens. Additionally, Levi Strauss & Co. and IEH Corporation reported cyberattacks involving social engineering and phishing, respectively, with no consumer data compromised in the former. In the realm of AI threats, researchers detailed a suspected China-linked campaign using autonomous AI agents against Taiwanese government systems and noted North Korea-linked Kimsuky's efforts to build an offline AI environment for cyberespionage. Microsoft, Apple, Adobe
ShieldBreak bypasses Microsoft’s patch for earlier Defender flaw
A new vulnerability dubbed ShieldBreak (CVE-2026-69414) has been discovered in Microsoft Defender, which bypasses a previous patch for a similar flaw called RoguePlanet. This elevation of privilege vulnerability requires initial access to a machine and is dependent on Microsoft Defender being active. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix, advising users to maintain security updates and exercise caution with untrusted code.
WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes 40,000 Sites to Admin Takeover
A critical vulnerability in the WordPress User Profile Builder plugin, affecting over 40,000 sites, allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator access. The flaw, CVE-2026-15826, stems from a type confusion error that can trick the plugin into granting administrative privileges if specific configurations are met, such as the administrator using user ID 1 and automatic login after registration being enabled. The plugin developer has released a patch, version 3.16.5, to address the issue.
Philips and GE investigating Clop ransomware data theft claims
Tech giants General Electric (GE) and Philips have also confirmed they're investigating claims that the Clop ransomware gang breached their systems and stole data. [...]
Hacking Public Wi-Fi DNS to Steal Credentials
Criminals are hacking into public Wi-Fi devices—at hotels, conference centers, and so on—around the world and changing their DNS settings. The goal is to redirect users to fake login pages and steal their credentials.