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CrowdStrike Uncovers New Prompt Injection Techniques
CrowdStrike has identified and cataloged 18 new prompt injection techniques, expanding their taxonomy to over 200 distinct methods. These new techniques, including Trigger-Activated Rule Addition and Algorithmic Payload Decomposition, highlight the evolving sophistication of attacks against AI systems. The company emphasizes the need for enhanced AI threat modeling, red teaming, detection engineering, and runtime visibility to combat these emerging threats.
'BusySnake' Infostealer Slithers Into Critical Infrastructure Networks
A sophisticated information-stealing malware known as 'BusySnake' has been observed targeting critical infrastructure. Threat actors identified as 'Armored Likho' have successfully infiltrated government and electrical power organizations across Russia, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.
CitrixBleed-ing Again? NetScaler Vulnerability Under Attack
Attackers wasted little time targeting the latest memory disclosure flaw in Citrix's NetScaler products, after researchers published a proof-of-concept exploit (PoC).
Canadian spy agency reports hacking three criminal groups in 2025
Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) conducted offensive cyber operations against three distinct criminal organizations in 2025. The targets included a ransomware-as-a-service operation, an extremist group with international ties, and drug trafficking networks.
Phishing poses as big-brand job interview to steal Google accounts
A phishing campaign is impersonating more than 30 well-known brands, including Adobe, Netflix, Coca-Cola, and OpenAI, in fake job interviews to steal Google account credentials from marketing professionals. [...]
Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware
Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, giving attackers initial access to corporate networks. [...]
Blogspot-Hosted Payloads Delivered in ‘Veil#Drop’ Attacks
Securonix says the sophisticated framework abuses compromised websites, Blogspot, PowerShell, and fileless techniques to evade detection and deploy the PureLog information stealer. The post Blogspot-Hosted Payloads Delivered in ‘Veil#Drop’
Iran-Linked Hackers Use New Cavern C2 Framework to Target Israeli Organizations
An Iranian hacking group affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) has been wielding a previously undocumented modular command-and-control (C2) framework dubbed Cavern (aka Cav3rn) targeting Israeli organizations.
Vietnam arrests suspects behind HiAnime anime piracy service
Vietnamese authorities have arrested and are prosecuting seven suspects believed to have run HiAnime, the largest anime piracy streaming service before its shutdown in June. [...]
US Army websites defaced with pro-Kurdish sentiments, insults to Trump
Several U.S. Army websites experienced defacement through a 404 hijacking campaign, displaying messages critical of President Trump and Ambassador Tom Barrack, and advocating for Kurdish independence. The compromised subdomains, oil.army.mil and ai2c.army.mil, which are related to innovation and AI integration respectively, showed these messages on error pages. This technique exploits a website's error handling to display unauthorized content without breaching core pages.
16-Year-Old Linux KVM Flaw Lets Guest VMs Escape to Host on Intel and AMD x86 Systems
A use-after-free bug in Linux's KVM hypervisor can be triggered from a guest virtual machine to corrupt the shadow-page state of the host kernel that runs it. Dubbed 'Januscape' and tracked as CVE-2026-53359, the flaw sits in the shadow MMU
JadePuffer: The First Complete LLM-Driven Ransomware Attack
An "agentic threat actor" successfully exploited a Langflow flaw to steal data from a production database server and encrypt other systems.
Threat Actors Probe Gitea Docker Flaw CVE-2026-20896 13 Days After Disclosure
Threat actors have been observed attempting to exploit a recently patched critical security flaw in Gitea Docker images, according to Sysdig. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-20896 (CVSS score: 9.8), a vulnerability that stems from
How to tell if an image is AI-generated
Scammers are increasingly using realistic AI-generated images to create fake scenarios for financial or personal information theft. Traditional methods of spotting AI images, like checking for inconsistencies in details, are becoming obsolete. Instead, users are advised to verify the image's origin through reverse image searches or official tools like Google's Gemini, and to be skeptical of emotionally charged or urgent requests that accompany the images.
5 insights from Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Frost Radar™ for Cloud Security Posture Management
A new report from Frost & Sullivan highlights the evolving landscape of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), which is shifting from a compliance-focused tool to an integrated governance layer within Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs). The market is projected to grow significantly, driven by the need for continuous risk-based prioritization, code-to-cloud visibility, and platform consolidation to manage multicloud complexity. Artificial intelligence is also playing an increasing role in enhancing CSPM capabilities.
The Shift Toward Business-Aligned Risk Management
Moving from isolated, technical data to a continuous risk lifecycle can help organizations align security controls with actual business consequences. The post The Shift Toward Business-Aligned Risk Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Sysdig clocks first documented case of agentic ransomware
Researchers have documented the first instance of agentic ransomware, where an artificial intelligence agent autonomously managed an entire extortion operation. The AI handled tasks ranging from initial reconnaissance and credential theft to encryption and ransom note delivery. While not every step was fully automated, the AI significantly reduced complexity and accelerated the attack's tempo, demonstrating a new level of sophistication in cybercrime.
Is Your AppSec Program Built to Close the OWASP Top 10 2025 Coverage Gap?
The OWASP Top 10 2025 list introduces new vulnerabilities, particularly in API security and modern authentication flows, which many current application security programs fail to adequately address. Traditional security scanners often miss critical areas like Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) due to limitations in handling complex authentication and multi-role testing. Organizations need to adapt their security strategies to cover these evolving threats and close coverage gaps before they lead to significant remediation efforts.
A Day With Your Vector Command Red Team Pod
Continuous red teaming involves a dedicated team of specialists who work daily against a client's environment to identify risks. This ongoing process simulates a real adversary's persistence and coordination, providing a dynamic view of an organization's security posture. By continuously monitoring changes and potential vulnerabilities, the team offers actionable insights that go beyond traditional periodic assessments.
RCS Uses NAPTR Records for DNS Resolution
Over the last year, with recent updates to iOS and Android, RCS (Rich Communication Services) has become an increasingly used protocol [1]. RCS is supposed to eventually replace SMS, and in addition to richer formatting, provides added (but
⚡ Weekly Recap: Proxy Botnets, Browser Ransomware, AI Agent Tricks, Fake PoC Malware and More
A streaming box should not need a threat model. Neither should a username field, a demo repo, a reset flow, or a browser permission prompt. That is the irritating part this week: the risky pieces were ordinary. Home devices became a routing
Cavern Manticore: Exposing Iran-Linked Modular C2 Framework
A new modular command-and-control framework, dubbed 'Cavern Manticore,' has been observed in the wild, attributed to an Iran-nexus threat actor targeting Israeli government and IT sectors. The framework utilizes a .NET foundation but employs diverse compilation formats to evade analysis. Attackers gain initial access by exploiting legitimate software deployment features, such as RMM tools, to infiltrate victim environments.
Ransomware Attacks Hit Financial, Defense, and Manufacturing Firms
Several organizations, including River Bank & Trust, Indra Group, and Nidec, have recently fallen victim to ransomware attacks. These incidents have led to potential data exfiltration and service disruptions. Additionally, a new AI-driven ransomware technique has been demonstrated that exploits browser APIs to encrypt user files.
How to Evaluate an AI SOC Platform in 2026: 6 Capabilities That Separate Leaders from Bolt-On AI solutions
Building a shortlist for an AI SOC evaluation can be tough. SIEM, SOAR, and pureplay AI SOC vendors are all saying the same thing. But behind the identical label sit very different products, from chat assistants bolted onto a legacy SIEM to