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Hackers breach govt webmail while running parallel crypto fraud
The Jewelbug hacker group has been carrying out espionage operations targeting governments and militaries while also engaging in cryptocurrency fraud. [...]
Curiouser and Curiouser
In this edition of the Threat Source newsletter, William reflects on the “Make Hazel a Hacker” segment in Beers with Talos, and how cybersecurity is a field where questions can lead to multiple correct answers.
Critical Adobe Commerce Flaw Exploited After Disclosure
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Adobe Commerce, identified as CVE-2026-71362, shortly after its public disclosure. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack customer accounts and access sensitive data by switching user sessions. Adobe has released an isolated patch to address this and other vulnerabilities.
Microsoft patches LegacyHive Windows zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released security patches to address a Windows zero-day vulnerability known as "LegacyHive," disclosed after the July 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...]
AI 'watermark removers' flood the web. Almost none can prove they work.
Multiple 'watermark removers' have surfaced days after Anthropic began watermarking text generated by Claude, including an open source project with over 4,500 GitHub stars and paid AI detection evasion services. None of the tools' claims about defeating the text watermark can be verified, as Anthropic has not released a detector. [...]
U.S. CISA adds Metabase, Windows, and Cisco Secure Firewall flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added three new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, mandating federal agencies to patch them by specific deadlines. The vulnerabilities affect Cisco Secure Firewall, Microsoft Windows, and Metabase, with the Metabase flaw being a critical SQL injection that was actively exploited.
U.S. CISA adds Metabase, Windows, and Cisco Secure Firewall flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Metabase, Windows, and Cisco Secure Firewall flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: CVE-2026-20349 is a vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and FTD software
Why API Discovery Is Critical for Modern AppSec Programs
Hidden API Estate And AI-speed Recon Are Reshaping Modern Application Risk Key Takeaways Unknown APIs create unattributed exposure, and such exposure rarely gets tested. Attackers build their own inventory through live reconnaissance; they do not wait for your spreadsheet. API discovery must pull from gateways, cloud, specs, traffic paths, scanners, and external exposure signals. OWASP […]
AI’s ‘middle class’ has gotten dramatically better at hacking
As frontier models and their sandbox escaping exploits dominate front-page news, researchers are increasingly worried about cheaper, more efficient AI models. The post AI’s ‘middle class’ has gotten dramatically better at hacking appeared first on CyberScoop.
Flock tightens privacy controls amid scandals over officer abuse
All Flock Safety customers will be required to adopt its "Audit Assistance" feature for tracking abnormal uses, and the company says it will hold license plate data for only seven days in most cases.
Critical VMware vCenter RCE flaw exploited for reverse SSH access
A recently patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) in VMware vCenter Syslog Server is being exploited in an active campaign to deploy a reverse SSH tool for persistence and remote access. [...]
New Mirai variant adds stealth capabilities to notorious botnet code
Beyond Mirai’s usual functions, the new code features include encrypted communications with command-and-control servers and a “sniffer” that looks for default access credentials.
Exposed AWS Access Key Linked to Data Breach Affecting 1500+ UK Charities
CRM provider Beacon has revealed that a compromised AWS access key was the likely root cause of the breach of 1500 UK charities’ data
Trezor discloses data breach affecting nearly 14,000 customers
Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 14,000 of its customers after ShipMonk, its shipping provider and logistics partner, got hacked. [...]
Trump wants to grant private cyber firms a license to hack back
Contractors could surveil and disrupt foreign criminal networks, provided they follow strict rules and put up $1M
Google Cloud Targets 2027 for First Major Post-Quantum Security Milestone
Google Cloud has set a 2027 deadline to mitigate store-now-decrypt-later risks as part of its post-quantum cryptography roadmap, with wider migration goals extending through 2028
The backup Microsoft never promised you
SPONSORED FEATURE: Your M365 and Azure data might not be as safe as you think from ransomware; time for a reality check
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 21 Deals Announced in July 2026
Significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced by Barracuda, CrowdStrike, Cyera, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, and Qualcomm. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 21 Deals Announced in July 2026 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
White House authorizes private US companies to hack foreign criminal networks
President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum on August 12 allowing vetted private companies to run offensive cyber operations against foreign threat actors, under the control and oversight of the US government. The post White House authorizes private US companies to hack foreign criminal networks appeared first on Help Net Security.
Black Hat USA 2026: Will vulnerability discovery eventually decline in the AI era?
Researchers at Arizona State University have demonstrated the significant impact of AI on vulnerability discovery, using advanced models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos to find hundreds of flaws in the Linux kernel. The team found that AI models, especially when enhanced with workflows and trained on past vulnerabilities, can discover vulnerabilities at a rate that outpaces human reporting capabilities. This rapid discovery raises concerns about responsible disclosure and the ability of organizations to patch systems effectively, potentially leading to increased cybercrime or system instability.
Adobe Commerce Bug Targeted Immediately After Disclosure
The first exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2026-71362 were observed shortly after Adobe released patches. The post Adobe Commerce Bug Targeted Immediately After Disclosure appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Who Vets AI’s Code? The Scale Challenge Facing Open Source Ingestion
AI coding tools can introduce unvetted or hallucinated open source dependencies faster than traditional security reviews can keep pace. ActiveState explains why organizations should govern packages at the point of selection, before they enter the development pipeline. [...]
vCenter Flaw Exploited Just Five Days After Disclosure
Attackers exploited a critical-severity vCenter flaw five days after Broadcom disclosed it
DataGrout helps enterprises control AI usage, governance and LLM costs
SelectHub has announced the launch of DataGrout, its specialized AI research lab introducing an LLM inference optimization platform and AI governance solution for enterprises. DataGrout’s mission is to drive token reduction for agentic workflows, chatbots and AI tools, while equipping IT and FinOps leadership with a policy-driven, auditable LLM payload and cost monitoring system to track company-w