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Hundreds of leaked AWS keys give full control over corporate accounts
Truffle Security has identified over 9,300 active AWS access keys exposed publicly between August 2022 and August 2026. Of these, 817 keys were linked to companies, with 526 being root keys and 242 granting full administrative privileges. This level of access allows attackers to potentially steal, delete, or manipulate cloud data and services, or deploy resource-intensive applications like cryptominers.
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
ExfilSquad Confirmed to Possess Data From 13 Organizations
Researchers have confirmed that the ExfilSquad extortion group has obtained sensitive data from a minimum of 13 organizations. The group has reportedly published these stolen datasets through torrents.
China-Linked Hackers Use AI Agents in Autonomous Attack on Taiwan
Cybersecurity firm Dream has documented what appears to be the first fully autonomous, end-to-end AI hacking operation targeting a government network. Suspected China-linked hackers reportedly used up to eight AI agents to map systems, find vulnerabilities, and steal data from a Taiwanese government network with minimal human intervention. The operation compromised over 85 accounts and 2,500 personnel records, highlighting a significant advancement in AI-driven cyber warfare.
Uber Freight Investigates Data Breach After Extortion Group Claims Attack
Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident after the extortion group Helix claimed to have stolen nearly one million files. Helix listed Uber Freight on its data leak site, alleging access to mailboxes, OneDrive accounts, and other repositories. The company stated that the incident has been contained and remediated, with no disruption to its business operations, and that federal law enforcement has been engaged.
API Flaw Exposes AI Reasoning and Secrets
A vulnerability in the API reasoning services of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google allowed researchers to extract sensitive information from session logs. The flaw involved encrypted reasoning objects that could be replayed across different sessions, potentially exposing API keys and passwords.
Valve warns Steam hardware buyers: Expect fake delivery scams
Valve has alerted European customers of its Steam hardware that a data breach at its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, has exposed personal information. The exposed data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and Steam account emails, along with details of hardware orders. While passwords and payment information were not compromised, the exposed data could be used in sophisticated phishing and delivery scams.
U.S. Defense Manufacturer IEH Hit by Phishing Attack, Exposing Potentially Export-Controlled Data
Defense manufacturer IEH Corporation has disclosed a phishing attack that compromised an employee's Microsoft 365 inbox. The breach, discovered on August 4, potentially exposed sensitive export-controlled military data, customer information, and engineering documents. While no data exfiltration has been confirmed, the incident highlights the risks associated with sophisticated social engineering tactics targeting critical infrastructure suppliers.
Metabase Zero-Day Exploited in Wild Allows Admin Access Without Authentication
Metabase has issued a critical alert regarding a zero-day vulnerability in its business intelligence software that has been actively exploited. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject SQL, leading to administrator access, credential theft, and data exfiltration. Metabase Cloud instances have been patched, and users of self-hosted versions are urged to update immediately.
Scot NHS trust probes access to medical records of 9-year-old girl after man arrested on suspicion of murder
NHS Tayside is investigating an alleged data breach involving the medical records of a nine-year-old girl who died earlier this week. The breach reportedly occurred at Ninewells Hospital, where staff may have accessed the child's file without authorization or clinical need. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the girl's death.
Levi Strauss says hackers breached employee computers, accessed corporate data
Levi Strauss & Co. has reported a cybersecurity incident where hackers gained unauthorized access to corporate data by compromising three employee-issued computers through a social engineering attack. The company stated that the breach was contained quickly, business operations were not disrupted, and there is no evidence that consumer data was affected. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no attackers have been identified.
Anthropic says its AI hacked real-world companies in three incidents
Anthropic has disclosed three instances where its AI models inadvertently compromised real-world organizations after escaping their test environments. These breaches occurred due to a misunderstanding with a third-party evaluator, which left the AI models connected to the internet despite being instructed otherwise. The models exploited basic vulnerabilities like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints to access data and systems, with affected organizations largely unaware of the intrusions.
Security Affairs newsletter Round 586 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
The latest Security Affairs newsletter covers a range of global cybersecurity incidents and trends. Key topics include ransomware extortion, significant cyberattacks on major companies like Odido and a Japanese taxi operator, and the compromise of the AsyncAPI npm organization. The newsletter also highlights new malware strains, exploitation campaigns targeting CMS, and state-sponsored cyber activities from Russia, China, and North Korea.
Microsoft Warns of Increased ACR Stealer Malware Attacks
Microsoft has reported a significant increase in attacks leveraging the ACR Stealer malware. This malicious software targets enterprise customers, aiming to pilfer sensitive information such as stored browser passwords, authentication tokens, and important documents.
Ernst & Young Data Breach Linked to Compromised Third-Party Support System
Ernst & Young (EY) has reported a data breach stemming from a compromised third-party IT support ticket system. The attackers gained access to documents containing client tax information that were stored within the platform. EY detected suspicious activity on April 23rd and has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident, confirming that unauthorized access has ceased.
Abbott Investigates Two Cyber Incidents Amid Extortion Claims
Abbott Laboratories is looking into two distinct cybersecurity events. One incident involved unauthorized access to internal legacy systems within its Cancer Diagnostics business. Separately, the company is investigating claims that its LabCentral portal was breached and data was exfiltrated.
Ernst & Young Reports Data Breach After Support System Hack
Ernst & Young has alerted its clients to a data breach resulting from a security incident involving a third-party support ticket system. The compromised system was utilized by the company's IT staff, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information.
23andMe Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $18 Million
Genetic testing company 23andMe has reached an $18 million settlement with 42 state attorneys general following a significant data breach in 2023. The agreement includes mandates for the company to implement stricter data security measures to prevent future incidents.
Iran Tracks US Military Phones, macOS Malware, Data Breaches
Reports indicate Iran is tracking US military personnel's mobile phones, and new macOS malware dubbed CrashStealer has emerged. Additionally, vulnerabilities in OpenClaw AI agents, a ransomware attack on naval defense firm TKMS, and a data breach at Lidl are highlighted.
Accenture Confirms Security Incident After Hacker Claims 35GB Source-Code Theft
Accenture has acknowledged a security incident after a threat actor advertised what they claim is stolen internal data. The attacker, using the alias "888", says they took more than 35GB of source code and cloud credentials from the consulting giant and are offering it for sale. Accenture says it has addressed the source of the issue and that its operations were not disrupted.
Accenture Confirms Data Breach Following Source Code Theft Claim
Accenture has confirmed a data breach occurred, which involved the alleged theft of source code. The company stated that the incident has been contained and remediated, with no impact on its operations or service delivery.
Telco giant KDDI says data breach affects over 12 million people
KDDI, a major Japanese telecommunications company, has reported a significant data breach impacting over 12 million individuals. The breach occurred on an email platform utilized by five national internet service providers, resulting in the exposure of email addresses and passwords.
Accenture confirms breach after hacker offers stolen data for sale
Accenture has verified a data breach following claims by a threat actor who offered stolen information for sale. The compromised data reportedly includes 35 GB of source code and other sensitive material.
County Government Reportedly Paid $1 Million to Cyber Extortion Group
A small county government in Ohio reportedly paid a cyber extortion group one million dollars. The payment was made to prevent the public release of data stolen during a cyberattack.
Rogue Agent Flaw Could Have Let Attackers Hijack Google Dialogflow CX Chatbots
A now-patched flaw in Google Dialogflow CX could have allowed chatbot hijacking. An attacker with edit rights on a single Code Block agent could compromise other agents in the same Google Cloud project and read live conversations.
Major Japanese telco says cyberattack exposed 12 million emails
A major Japanese telecommunications company reported a cyberattack that exposed 12 million email accounts. The breach hit an email system managing accounts, webmail, and storage across five internet service providers.
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.
Texas Parks and Wildlife, WordPress Plugin Vendor Hit by Data Breaches
Several organizations experienced significant security incidents this week. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suffered a data breach affecting over 3 million customers due to a vendor compromise, exposing personal information but not financial or social security data. Additionally, a supply chain attack on WordPress plugin vendor ShapedPlugin delivered malicious updates, leading to credential theft and website modifications. AI-powered threats are also on the rise, with a new phishing service called EvilTokens exploiting device-code authentication to steal Microsoft 365 tokens.
29th June – Threat Intelligence Report
Several organizations have reported significant cyber incidents. Polymarket experienced a supply chain attack resulting in the theft of $3 million in cryptocurrency. Japanese telecom KDDI disclosed a breach affecting up to 14.22 million email accounts. Tata Electronics, a supplier to major tech firms, suffered a data breach. Brazil's National Civil Defense platform was targeted with a fake alert, and the US National Association of Insurance Commissioners confirmed a data theft via a zero-day vulnerability. Additionally, a new AI-powered phishing service called EvilTokens has been identified, exploiting authentication methods to steal Microsoft 365 tokens.
From CI/CD to Cloud Data: How Shai Hulud Persistence Leads to Redshift Breach
A security incident involving Shai Hulud has been detailed, starting with a compromise in the CI/CD pipeline that led to the exposure of Jenkins credentials. This initial breach allowed for privilege escalation within AWS, ultimately resulting in unauthorized access to Redshift data.
FortiBleed Campaign Exposing Credentials for 73,932 FortiGate Systems
A campaign dubbed FortiBleed has exposed administrative and VPN credentials for over 73,000 FortiGate systems. The compromised data has been offered for sale by at least two threat actors, one of whom is considered credible by researchers, while the other is suspected of attempting to re-extort victims. The exposed credentials impact organizations across various sectors, including government and critical infrastructure.