The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol designed to standardize how large language models (LLMs) connect to external tools, APIs, and data sources. Rather than relying on ad hoc, model-specific integrations, MCP defines a structured client–server architecture that…
The Conduent breach; from 10 million to 25 million (and counting)
A third-party breach at Conduent now affects 25 million Americans—many never knew their data flowed through its systems. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: The Conduent breach; from 10 million to 25 million (and counting)
Five Eyes warn: Patch your Cisco SD-WAN or risk root takeover
A rare joint alert from all five spy agencies means serious business The Five Eyes intelligence alliance is urgently warning defenders to patch two Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN vulnerabilities used in attacks.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
Zyxel Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Attackers to Execute Commands via Command Injection
Zyxel has rolled out critical security patches for multiple vulnerabilities affecting its 4G LTE/5G NR CPE, DSL/Ethernet CPE, Fiber ONTs, Security Routers, and Wireless Extenders. The flaws range from null pointer dereferences causing Denial-of-Service (DoS) to severe command injections allowing…
Malicious Ads Bypass Google Ads Screening via New Campaign Platform Exploit
A sophisticated cloaking platform called 1Campaign, designed to help attackers run malicious Google Ads campaigns while evading detection. The service acts as a full‑service infrastructure for malvertising, filtering out researchers and automated scanners to keep phishing and cryptocurrency drainer sites…
Malicious StripeApi NuGet Package Mimicked Official Library and Stole API Tokens
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package discovered on the NuGet Gallery, impersonating a library from financial services firm Stripe in an attempt to target the financial sector. The package, codenamed StripeApi.Net, attempts to masquerade as Stripe.net,…
Microsoft Warns Developers of Fake Next.js Job Repos Delivering In-Memory Malware
A “coordinated developer-targeting campaign” is using malicious repositories disguised as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessments to trick victims into executing them and establish persistent access to compromised machines. “The activity aligns with a broader cluster of threats that use…
New Dohdoor malware campaign targets education and health care
Cisco Talos discovered an ongoing malicious campaign since at least as early as December 2025 by a threat actor we track as “UAT-10027,” delivering a previously undisclosed backdoor dubbed “Dohdoor.” This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read…
ServiceNow AI Platform Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution
ServiceNow has disclosed a critical security vulnerability in its AI Platform that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute code within the ServiceNow Sandbox environment. Tracked as CVE-2026-0542, the flaw was formally published on February 25, 2026, under security advisory KB2693566. Overview…
Instagram flagged explicit messages to minors in 2018. Image-blurring arrived six years later
Unsealed court records reveal Instagram executives discussed explicit messages to teens years before a blur feature was introduced. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Instagram flagged explicit messages to minors in 2018. Image-blurring arrived six…
Free Games, Costly Consequences
PiviGames, a popular Spanish gaming platform is well-known in the gaming community for providing download links to pirated PC games. Such a platform offers attractive content and it has built a reputation within the gaming community over the years. However,…
US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Operation Zero
The broker acquired eight zero-day exploits from a US defense contractor executive jailed for his actions. The post US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Operation Zero appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-26 12h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 10:32 : Government Data Stolen After Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Malicious Exploit Code 10:32 : ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access 10:32 : How the CISO’s Role…
Government Data Stolen After Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Malicious Exploit Code
A hacker successfully manipulated Anthropic’s Claude AI to launch a sophisticated month-long cyberattack against Mexican government agencies. Between December 2025 and January 2026, the attacker utilized “jailbreaking” techniques to bypass safety guardrails, forcing the AI to identify vulnerabilities, generate functional…
ResidentBat Android Malware Grants Belarusian KGB Ongoing Mobile Access
ResidentBat is a custom Android spyware implant used by the Belarusian KGB to turn seized smartphones into long‑lived surveillance platforms against journalists and civil society targets. Operating outside the Play Store ecosystem and requiring hands‑on installation, it combines deep data…
How the CISO’s Role is Evolving From Technologist to Chief Educator
Today’s CISO is a strategic leader responsible for risk communication, security culture, education, and executive alignment. Technical expertise remains essential, but influence, clarity, and leadership now define success. The post How the CISO’s Role is Evolving From Technologist to Chief Educator appeared…
New $300 Android RAT Boasts Automated Permission Bypass and Hidden Remote Control
Every so often, a new piece of malware emerges that truly shifts the threat landscape. Oblivion, a newly discovered Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), appears to be one such moment. Unlike recycled or buggy Remote Access Trojan (RATs) seen across underground…
PoC Released for Windows Vulnerability That Allows Attackers to Cause Unrecoverable BSOD Crashes
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been publicly released for CVE-2026-2636, a newly documented vulnerability in Windows’ Common Log File System (CLFS) driver that allows any low-privileged, unprivileged user to instantly crash a target system into an unrecoverable Blue Screen of Death…
27 Years old Telnet Vulnerability Enables Attackers to Gain Root Access
A newly confirmed vulnerability in the telnet daemon (telnetd) in GNU Inetutils has revived a 27-year-old security flaw, allowing attackers to gain root access by exploiting improper sanitization of environment variables, with no authentication required. Tracked as CVE-2026-24061, the flaw exists…
Critical Claude Code Vulnerabilities Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
A critical security flaw in Anthropic’s Claude Code demonstrates how threat actors can exploit repository configuration files to execute malicious code and steal sensitive API keys. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-59536 and CVE-2026-21852, highlight a significant shift in the software…
Firefox 148 Released With Sanitizer API to Disable XSS Attack
Firefox 148 introduces the new standardized Sanitizer API, becoming the first browser to implement it. The update marks a major step forward for web security, giving developers a straightforward and effective way to prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. XSS is…
Trend Micro Patches Critical Apex One Vulnerabilities
TrendAI has fixed eight critical and high-severity issues in Windows and macOS endpoint security products. The post Trend Micro Patches Critical Apex One Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Trend…
Anthropic acquires Vercept to expand the capabilities of AI computer use
Anthropic has acquired Vercept to help push Claude’s computer use capabilities further. People are using Claude for increasingly complex work, including writing and running code across entire repositories, synthesizing research from dozens of sources, and managing workflows that span multiple…
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 turns privacy into a visible and invisible feature
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is out, offering plenty of security features that protect personal data while providing users with transparency and control over how their information is used. The feature that grabbed the spotlight is the built-in Privacy Display…