A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-46333, poses a serious risk to SSH private keys and other sensitive credentials. The flaw, present in the kernel since 2016, allows a local attacker to escalate from a basic shell account…
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Mini Shai-Hulud Hits @antv npm Packages, Targets CI/CD Secrets
An Active and sophisticated supply chain attack targeting the widely used @antv npm ecosystem, where a threat actor compromised a maintainer account and pushed malicious package updates designed to steal sensitive CI/CD credentials. The campaign, dubbed “Mini Shai-Hulud,” demonstrates how…
Discord adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls by default
Discord now enables end-to-end encryption by default for all voice and video calls, making conversations inaccessible even to the platform itself. No announcement fanfare, no opt-in required, no settings to dig through. Discord flipped a switch on Monday and end-to-end…
Verizon DBIR 2026: What the experts are saying
According to the 2026 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the threat environment is transforming in terms of speed, scale, and interconnected risk. For the first time in its history, vulnerability exploitation was identified as the top initial access vector, representing 31% of attacks, and…
Terra adds continuous network exploitation validation to its platform
Terra Security has announced the public preview of continuous exploitation validation for network infrastructure, now available to all customers through the Terra Platform. The launch expands Terra’s offensive security capabilities from web applications to network infrastructure and extends coverage across…
CTERA brings AI insights and automation for unstructured data
CTERA has announced the launch of CTERA InsightAI, an agentic AI intelligence layer for the CTERA Intelligent Data Platform. The new capability is designed to help enterprises understand, manage, secure, and optimize unstructured data environments. CTERA InsightAI adds AI-driven insights…
GitHub VS Code extension breach, Shai-Hulud npm package compromise, Huawei/Luxembourg telecom link
GitHub breach via VS Code extension Shai-Hulud wave compromises 600 npm packages Huawei attack behind Luxembourg telecom crash Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-github-vs-code-extension-breach-shai-hulud-npm-package-compromise-huawei-luxembourg-telecom-link/ Thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker is extending Zero Trust beyond endpoint control. With their…
Police Arrest Dozens In Cyber-Fraud Crackdown
City of London Police work with financial analysts, international law enforcement to arrest cyber-fraudsters, romance scam operators This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Police Arrest Dozens In Cyber-Fraud Crackdown
P2PInfect Botnet Targets Kubernetes via Exposed Redis
A persistent P2Pinfect botnet campaign targeting Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) clusters through exposed Redis instances, highlighting how a single cloud misconfiguration can enable long-term compromise. In several investigated environments, attackers maintained access for up to six months, with consistent botnet…
Dragonica Lunaris – 126,293 breached accounts
In December 2025, the European Dragonica private server Dragonica Lunaris suffered a data breach. The incident exposed 126k email addresses, usernames, dates of birth and bcrypt password hashes. The service operator confirmed the breach and advised it has since been…
Two U.S. Executives Plead Guilty in India-Based Tech-Support Fraud Schemes
Two former executives of a U.S.-based call routing and analytics company have pleaded guilty to federal charges for knowingly enabling India-based call centers to defraud thousands of American victims through elaborate tech-support scam operations spanning nearly six years. Former CEO…
Zombie user account let hackers control the city’s water
Failing to disable a former employee’s account was a huge mistake This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Zombie user account let hackers control the city’s water
Webworm: New burrowing techniques
ESET researchers describe new tools and techniques that the Webworm APT group recently added to its arsenal This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Webworm: New burrowing techniques
The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled Breakup With Big Tech
France is already moving on from Zoom and Microsoft Teams in favor of homegrown alternatives. Other countries are quickly following suit. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The EU Is Going Through a Trump-Fueled…
Why AI changed the threat model for travel technology
In this Help Net Security interview, Devon Bryan, SVP, Global CSO at Booking Holdings, reflects on his path from Air Force network security engineer to global CSO across financial services, hospitality, and travel technology. He discusses why the travel industry’s…
PoC Released for PinTheft Linux Flaw Enabling Root Privilege Escalation
A public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit called “PinTheft” has been released for a newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root on certain systems. PinTheft is a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) exploit that targets…
BadIIS Malware Hijacks IIS Servers to Redirect Users to Illicit Sites
A new variant of the BadIIS malware that hijacks Microsoft IIS web servers to redirect users to illicit websites, highlighting an evolving malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem operated by Chinese-speaking cybercrime groups. The newly analyzed variant is marked by embedded “demo.pdb” strings,…
Two U.S. Executives Plead Guilty in India-Based Tech Support Fraud Schemes
Two U.S.-based business executives have pleaded guilty to their roles in enabling large-scale tech-support fraud operations linked to call centers in India, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Adam Young, 42, former CEO of a telecommunications services company based…
Most dark web activity revolves around a handful of topics
Dark web activity often becomes visible during marketplace seizures, major data leaks, or sudden spikes in criminal activity. Those events can create an impression of an ecosystem where attention shifts quickly and new trends regularly replace old ones. A six-year…
WantToCry Ransomware Exploits SMB to Encrypt Remote Files
A new ransomware campaign named “WantToCry” that leverages exposed Server Message Block (SMB) services to gain access and encrypt victim data without deploying traditional malware on compromised systems. This approach significantly reduces the detection surface, making it harder for conventional…