Cisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.…
Finding Signal in the Noise: Lessons Learned Running a Honeypot with AI Assistance [Guest Diary], (Tue, Feb 24th)
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Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Exploit Code and Steal Government Data
A hacker exploited Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot over a month-long campaign starting in December 2025, using it to identify vulnerabilities, generate exploit code, and exfiltrate sensitive data from Mexican government agencies. Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security uncovered the breach, revealing how…
Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited Since 2023 to Gain Root Access
Cisco has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products that threat actors have exploited since 2023 to bypass authentication and achieve root access. Tracked as CVE-2026-20127, the flaw affects core networking components and prompts urgent patching amid…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, February 26th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9826, (Thu, Feb 26th)
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AI-Driven Behavioral Heuristics for Quantum-Era Threat Detection
Explore how AI-driven behavioral heuristics and post-quantum security protect Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments from advanced AI-age threats. The post AI-Driven Behavioral Heuristics for Quantum-Era Threat Detection appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-26 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 1:9 : Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution 1:9 : AI Shocks the Cybersecurity Market
Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution
Anthropic fixed the flaws – but the AI-enabled attack surfaces remain Security vulnerabilities in Claude Code could have allowed attackers to remotely execute code on users’ machines and steal API keys by injecting malicious configurations into repositories, and then waiting…
AI Shocks the Cybersecurity Market
The cybersecurity market was jolted last week after Anthropic dropped a bombshell announcement. The company’s new AI Claude model identified 500 previously unknown high-risk vulnerabilities hidden in widely used software. That is not a minor milestone. It is a…
Is the investment in Agentic AI justified by its cybersecurity benefits
How Can Non-Human Identities Strengthen Cybersecurity? Are organizations truly leveraging the full potential of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in their quest for robust cybersecurity? With cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, there’s a pressing need to adopt innovative solutions that go beyond…
How does Agentic AI help you stay ahead in cybersecurity
The Role of Agentic AI in Modern Cybersecurity Are you exploring the future trends making waves in cybersecurity today? One transformative technology, Agentic AI, is reshaping how organizations manage Non-Human Identities (NHI) and Secrets Security Management, allowing businesses to stay…
Why are tech leaders excited about NHI in cybersecurity
What is Driving the Buzz Among Tech Leaders Over Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and amidst the dynamic shifts, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as a pivotal component that tech leaders are increasingly excited…
How does Agentic AI deliver value in cloud-native security
What Drives the Need for Non-Human Identity Management in Cloud-Native Security? How are organizations managing the security risks associated with non-human identities (NHIs) in their cloud environments? With digital transformation advances, the complexity and quantity of machine identities surpass human…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-26 00h : 2 posts
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IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-25
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Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector
Flaws in Anthropic’s Claude Code could allow remote code execution and theft of API keys when users open untrusted repositories. Check Point Research team found multiple vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code AI coding assistant that could lead to remote code…
The CLAIR Model: A Synthesized Conceptual Framework for Mapping Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies [Guest Diary], (Wed, Feb 25th)
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ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump
ShinyHunters allegedly leaked 12.4 million CarGurus records, exposing personal and financing data and raising risks of phishing and data extortion attacks. The post ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Critical Zyxel router flaw exposed devices to remote attacks
Zyxel fixed a critical flaw in multiple routers that lets unauthenticated attackers remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices. Zyxel addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-13942 (CVSS score of 9.8), affecting more than a dozen router models.…
LLM firewalls emerge as a new AI security layer
<p>Organizations are racing to integrate large language models (LLMs) and generative AI into their operations — and opening themselves up to a slew of new vulnerabilities in the process.</p> <p>The trend is driving interest in technologies specifically designed to manage…
Hackers Can Abuse Cortex XDR Live Terminal Feature for C2 Communications
A newly disclosed research finding has revealed that Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XDR Live Terminal feature can be turned into a command-and-control (C2) channel by attackers. Since this feature runs inside a trusted endpoint detection and response (EDR) agent, the…
Google catches Beijing spies using Sheets to spread espionage across 4 continents
UNC2814 historically targets governments and telcos A China-linked crew found a unique formula for attacking telcos and government orgs across the Americas, Asia, and Africa in its latest round of intrusions. Google’s threat intelligence, along with unnamed industry partners, disrupted…
NDSS 2025 – type++: Prohibiting Type Confusion With Inline Type Information
Session 13D: Software Security: Code and Compiler Authors, Creators & Presenters: Nicolas Badoux (EPFL), Flavio Toffalini (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, EPFL), Yuseok Jeon (UNIST), Mathias Payer (EPFL) PAPER type++: Prohibiting Type Confusion with Inline Type Information Type confusion, or bad casting, is…
US cybersecurity agency CISA reportedly in dire shape amid Trump cuts and layoffs
Under the first year of the Trump administration, the U.S. cyber agency CISA has faced cuts, layoffs, and furloughs, as bipartisan lawmakers and cybersecurity industry sources say the agency is unprepared to handle a crisis. This article has been indexed…