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China-Linked Hackers Turn Cisco Routers Into Covert Network Gateways
China-linked Fire Ant hackers compromised Cisco IOS XR routers, management hosts, and authentication systems to create covert paths into other networks.
Anthropic Warning: Infostealer Malware Is Hijacking Claude Sessions, Draining Accounts
Infostealer malware is stealing authenticated Claude browser sessions, letting attackers access paid AI accounts and consume victims’ usage allowances.
Indeed Job Scam: Fake Recruiters Are Spreading Android Spyware
Scammers are using fake Indeed interview apps to infect Android phones with spyware. Learn how the attack works and how job seekers can avoid it.
OpenAI and 100+ Firms Warn AI Cyberattacks Could Surge Within Months
More than 100 organizations warn AI could accelerate cyberattacks faster than defenders can respond, putting critical infrastructure at greater risk.
Dashlane vs 1Password: Features & Pricing Compared
Compare Dashlane and 1Password and explore their features, pricing, and overall value to make the best choice for your needs.
4 Samsung Smart Switch Flaws Put Sensitive Data at Risk: Check Your Version
Samsung patched four Smart Switch Android vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data. Users should update to version 3.7.72.6.
Anthropic MHS Lets AI Agents Control Machines, Raising Security Questions
Anthropic’s Model Hardware Standard lets AI agents control physical equipment, raising questions about permissions, monitoring and operational security.
The Imperfect SOC: How Security Teams Can Defend Without a Dream Team
Lean SOC teams can use explainable and agentic AI to reduce alert fatigue, scale analyst expertise, automate investigations, and improve security…
PaperCut Flaw Under Active Attack Enables Pre-Auth RCE
Attackers are exploiting a PaperCut flaw that enables pre-authentication remote code execution.
When Malware Does Math: The Arms Race Between Sandboxes and Self-Aware Threats
Modern malware can detect sandboxes and stay dormant, making inactivity a potential sign of evasion.
LACMA Data Breach: A 4-Day Attack, a Year of Fallout
LACMA says a four-day cyberattack may have exposed Social Security, financial, and medical data, prompting public disclosure and a proposed lawsuit.
28,000 Exposed Git Repositories Found Leaking Credentials
Researchers found 28,000 exposed Git repositories containing active AWS, Stripe, OpenAI and GitHub credentials. Learn the risks and defenses.
Exploited RCE Flaws and Infrastructure Attacks Define this Cybersecurity Week in August 2026
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters for August 2026.
Russian-Speaking Hackers Used Cursor AI in Attacks on Seven Companies, Report Says
Russian-speaking hackers used Cursor AI during attacks on corporate networks, reportedly speeding reconnaissance, VPN access and exploitation attempts.
RMM Phishing Campaign Spans 46 Countries as Attackers Abuse Trusted IT Tools
A global RMM phishing campaign is abusing trusted remote access tools across 46 countries, with US activity accounting for about 45%.
Pro-Russian Hackers Claim Norway’s Biggest-Ever Government Cyberattack
Norway’s Digdir faced its largest recorded DDoS attack as a pro-Russian group claimed responsibility and linked the campaign to support for Ukraine.
Two Arrested in Australia Over TeamPCP Supply Chain Attacks
Two Australian men were arrested over alleged TeamPCP supply chain attacks that stole more than 500,000 credentials.
Cisco Report Shows How AI Agents Are Changing Cybersecurity Jobs
Cisco research shows how AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity roles and skills.
NVIDIA Patches High-Severity NemoClaw Flaw After Model-Poisoning Demo
NVIDIA patched a high-severity NemoClaw flaw after researchers demonstrated DNS rebinding and persistent model poisoning through Ollama.