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Rapid7 at Black Hat USA 2026: See preemptive security in action
Rapid7 is set to showcase its "preemptive security" approach at Black Hat USA 2026, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas this August. The company's presence will include a booth in the Business Hall, dedicated demonstrations, expert-led sessions, and a two-day event at the Border Grill.
The $5 million threat: AI Is supercharging phishing attacks
A recent study indicates a significant increase in the financial impact and sophistication of phishing and social engineering attacks, with artificial intelligence playing a growing role in their augmentation. The research suggests that the costs associated with recovering from these incidents are rising, and the attacks themselves are becoming more difficult for organizations to detect.
6 Reasons Why Device Code Phishing is the Fastest-Growing Threat of 2026
A recent report highlights device code phishing as a rapidly escalating threat, transitioning from a specialized red-team tactic to a widespread concern within a six-month period. This attack vector exploits the OAuth 2.0 device authorization grant, a protocol initially designed to facilitate user authentication on input-constrained devices, to illicitly obtain access tokens. The increasing…
Chinese Hacker Commands DeepSeek via Telegram to Launch Autonomous Attacks
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 has reported on a novel attack methodology involving a Chinese-speaking threat actor leveraging the DeepSeek large language model (LLM) to orchestrate autonomous attacks. The actor utilized the open-source Hermes Agent framework, initiating the attack chain with a single instruction delivered via Telegram. This initial command reportedly empowered the agent to…
Facial Recognition at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSGE) has confirmed its use of facial recognition technology at its venues, including Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and the Beacon Theatre. The company states that the technology is employed to identify individuals who have been prohibited from entering their properties.
Fake Flash Player installs AtlasRAT
A new campaign has been identified that distributes the AtlasRAT remote access Trojan (RAT) through a deceptive installer masquerading as an "AGE Flash Player." This tactic exploits the continued search by some users for Flash Player, despite Adobe having ended support for the software on December 31, 2020, and actively blocking Flash content in its official player.
Hermes AI agent used to automate attack on Thai Finance Ministry
A threat actor allegedly utilized the open-source Hermes AI agent in an unattended "YOLO" mode to automate post-exploitation activities during a purported breach of Thailand's Ministry of Finance. This activity was uncovered by the threat intelligence firm Hunt.io and security researcher Bob Diachenko, who identified several exposed web directories containing files related to the operation.…
Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have identified an ongoing campaign since at least June in which threat actors are compromising Wi-Fi gateways at hotels and conference centers to redirect users to malicious Microsoft 365 login pages. The campaign has impacted organizations across various sectors, including financial services, professional services, legal, healthcare, energy, and retail, suggesting a…
BGP ORIGIN attribute manipulation and its impact on the Internet
A recent analysis has uncovered widespread manipulation of the BGP ORIGIN attribute by transit providers, a practice reportedly affecting a significant majority of BGP paths. The findings indicate that approximately 70% of BGP paths are subject to rewrites of their ORIGIN attribute, a modification apparently undertaken by transit providers to gain traffic advantages. This reported manipulation…
Andy Burnham signals continuity on UK cyber policy, reappoints minister despite scrapping ministry
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reappointed Liz Lloyd as the UK's cybersecurity minister, signaling continuity in national cyber policy despite a significant governmental restructuring that abolished the department previously overseeing the brief. Lloyd, who has led on cyber issues since September 2025, will retain her role while holding junior posts at both the Department for Digital,…
'Wrench' attacks against crypto holders appear to be on the rise
A new report indicates a significant rise in "wrench attacks," a term used in the cryptocurrency industry for in-person, strong-arm tactics employed to steal digital assets. Blockchain security audit company CertiK reported a 33 percent year-over-year increase in such incidents during the first half of 2026, identifying 52 attacks globally through June, up from 39 in the same period of 2025.
Microsoft blames massive Microsoft 365 outage on maintenance bug
Microsoft has attributed a significant outage affecting numerous Microsoft 365 and Azure services on Thursday, July 23, to a bug in its automated network maintenance system. The incident, tracked under ID MO1437424, began at 10:44 AM ET and primarily impacted customers accessing services through network infrastructure linked to Microsoft's West US Azure region.
Microsoft, tech companies throw weight behind spread of open-source AI
More than two dozen technology companies, including Microsoft, Meta, Palantir, and IBM, have issued an open letter to policymakers advocating for the widespread adoption and support of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) systems and code. The letter, posted on Friday, argues that an open-source approach is inherently safer and more beneficial for societal innovation than restricting…
The Journey towards Logically Air-Gapped Deployment
Organizations managing critical infrastructure are increasingly seeking to balance the agility of cloud-native environments with the stringent security and control traditionally associated with physically isolated, or air-gapped, systems. This pursuit is further driven by escalating regulatory pressures from frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA, which emphasize digital autonomy.
Chick-fil-A data breach affects more than 13,000 customers
Chick-fil-A has confirmed that a recent credential stuffing attack compromised the personal data of over 13,000 customers. The fast-food chain detected suspicious login activity on its website and mobile app, specifically targeting Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, between June 17 and June 19.
Slopsquatting, Phantom Domains, and HalluSquatting Are the Same AI Attack
A new class of AI-driven supply chain attacks, variously dubbed "Slopsquatting," "Phantom Squatting," and "HalluSquatting," leverages a fundamental flaw in how AI coding agents operate: they trust hallucinated identifiers as legitimate commands. This vulnerability allows attackers to pre-register non-existent package names, domains, or repositories that AI models are prone to generate, then…
Google wants to store a selfie video of your face
Google has begun implementing a new account recovery option that utilizes "selfie video" verification, allowing users to regain access to their accounts by submitting a video of their face. This feature is presented as an alternative for users who have lost their phone or forgotten their password.
Seeing AI Agents Is Not Enough. Security Teams Must Enforce What They Can Do
A recent report highlights a critical gap in the security posture surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) agents: a lack of robust enforcement mechanisms for their actions. While organizations are making progress in adopting AI agents and gaining visibility into their operations, the ability to control what these agents can actually do remains a significant challenge. This mirrors a common…
Industry Reactions to OpenAI Models Hacking Hugging Face: Feedback Friday
Reports indicate a significant discussion among industry professionals regarding an incident where OpenAI models reportedly "hacked" Hugging Face. The core debate centers on whether this event signifies a failure in laboratory containment protocols for advanced AI systems or, conversely, represents an unprecedented milestone in the development of agentic AI capabilities. This reported incident…
Man gets six years for hacking 750 women's Snapchat accounts
An Illinois man has been sentenced to 76 months in prison and three years of supervised release for hacking the Snapchat accounts of over 750 women and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Kyle Svara, 26, was charged in December and pleaded guilty in February to using social engineering tactics to phish Snapchat access codes.
Ransomware Attacks Targeting Universities on the Rise
Ransomware attacks targeting higher education institutions have seen an 8% increase in the first half of 2026 compared to the preceding six months, according to a report published on July 23. This surge is largely attributed to the ransomware group known as The Gentlemen, which escalated its attacks on the education sector by 275% during the same period. Colleges and universities accounted for…
Google gives developers an AI bug hunter that also writes patches
Google has introduced CodeMender, an artificial intelligence agent designed to identify security vulnerabilities in code, confirm their exploitability, and generate patches for developer review. The company states that this tool is a direct response to the increasing use of AI by attackers to accelerate their operations, emphasizing the need for automated defensive measures operating at a…
The AI Trust Paradox: Businesses Are Racing Ahead, but Consumers Are Hesitating
Businesses are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into their operations, with a significant majority of IT decision-makers, 93%, either already deploying or planning to deploy generative AI. However, consumer trust in companies utilizing AI with their personal data remains notably low, at just 23%, creating a substantial "AI trust gap." This disparity suggests a disconnect between…
The automotive software vulnerabilities hiding in your dashboard
The increasing reliance on software in modern vehicles has introduced a significant number of known vulnerabilities into automotive systems, according to research conducted by Télécom SudParis. As car manufacturers integrate general-purpose operating systems like Android and Linux into dashboards and control units, they also inherit the accumulated security flaws documented for these platforms.