Claude Desktop’s synced Personal Preferences feature can be exploited as a covert prompt-injection vector, transforming the AI assistant into a de facto command-and-control (C2) agent. This method allows for remote code execution on a compromised user workstation without the need…
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Accenture Confirms Data Breach – Hacker Claims Theft of Internal Source Code
IT services and consulting giant Accenture has confirmed it suffered a security breach after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 35 GB of source code and other sensitive data from the company. A threat actor operating under the alias…
A single malware file can outweigh an entire AI dataset
Antivirus vendors and security startups keep shipping AI features that promise to read malware the way a seasoned analyst would. The results inside security teams tell a quieter story. A new paper argues that static analysis of software, the job…
DuckDuckGo Browser Blocks YouTube Ads Using uBlock Origin Filter Lists
DuckDuckGo has quietly expanded its privacy-first browser capabilities by introducing a YouTube ad-blocking feature. This feature uses community-driven uBlock Origin filter lists to detect and remove video ads. From a security and privacy standpoint, this approach is significant because it…
Claude, Cursor, and Codex Trigger Endpoint Security Rules Used to Catch Hackers
AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex are increasingly appearing in enterprise environments, and new telemetry shows they are unintentionally triggering security detections tied to credential access and living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins). Recent analysis from Sophos’ CIXA…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, July 9th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10000, (Thu, Jul 9th)
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_HELP_ME_ESCAPE_FROM_BELARUS_PLEASE_ [Guest Diary], (Tue, Jul 7th)
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Iris Recognition vs Fingerprint: Which Biometric Wins in 2026?
Compare iris recognition and fingerprint biometrics in 2026, from accuracy and speed to security, privacy, and where each technology works best. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article:…
APT-C-20 Hackers Hide Shellcode in PNG Images to Launch Fileless C# Backdoor
A well known hacking group has found a clever way to sneak malicious code past security tools, using an ordinary picture file. The group, tracked as APT-C-20 and known as APT28 or Fancy Bear, hides shellcode inside PNG images to…
PromptSpy Android Malware Uses Google Gemini to Adapt During Runtime Execution
A newly identified strain of Android spyware called PromptSpy has become the first mobile malware known to call on generative AI while it is actually running on a victim’s device. Rather than relying purely on hardcoded commands, the malware reaches…
When AI Models Outgrow Storage
Discover how Akamai Object Storage absorbs high-frequency machine data, mitigates egress costs, and scales production AI model outputs. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: When AI Models Outgrow Storage
China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Servers at Universities
Proofpoint uncovered a suspected China-aligned campaign targeting vulnerable Roundcube mail servers. The post China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Servers at Universities appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: China-Aligned Hackers Exploit…
ClickFix Campaign Uses Fake Google Verification Page to Infect Mexican Bank Customers
A fake Google verification page is being used to infect customers of Mexican banks with a malware toolkit built for fraud, not just espionage. The campaign relies on a familiar ClickFix trick, where a victim is pushed to copy and…
Suspected Chinese snoops caught breaking into universities’ Roundcube mailservers
Proofpoint researcher tells The Reg: ‘We estimate the total volume of targets would be a few dozen’ This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Suspected Chinese snoops caught breaking into universities’ Roundcube mailservers
Ubiquiti Patches Critical UniFi OS Flaws Allowing Command Injection and Privilege Escalation
Ubiquiti patched seven UniFi OS flaws, including critical CVE-2026-50746, which allows command injection in UniFi Connect Application. Ubiquiti released security updates for seven critical UniFi OS vulnerabilities, including a maximum-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-50746 (CVSS score of 10.0), enabling command…
OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
OpenAI is set to launch GPT-5.6 after a US security review, raising new questions for enterprise AI access, safeguards, and governance. The post OpenAI’s New GPT-5.6 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Windows 11 Cleanup Guide: 9 Ways to Make Your PC Feel Faster
Make Windows 11 feel faster with nine cleanup tips for startup apps, storage, background processes, updates, malware scans, and more. The post Windows 11 Cleanup Guide: 9 Ways to Make Your PC Feel Faster appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Lurking Lizard Uses Fake 7-Zip Installers to Turn Victim Devices Into Proxy Nodes
A newly uncovered cybercriminal operation has been quietly turning ordinary computers into paid proxy servers for years, hiding behind a fake version of the popular 7-Zip file compression tool. Victims searching for the free archiving software were instead led to…
GitHub Copilot: Sorry Dave, I can’t do that harmful thing – unless you ask me in code
More fun with AI jailbreaks, this time at the workflow level This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: GitHub Copilot: Sorry Dave, I can’t do that harmful thing – unless you ask me in…
A Hacker Claims 35 GB of Accenture Source Code. The Company discloses the data breach
Accenture confirmed a breach after a hacker claimed to steal 35 GB of source code, keys, and Azure credentials now offered for sale. A threat actor using the handle “888” claimed on the cybercrime forum PwnForums this week to have…