In many industrial environments, internet-facing gateways, remote access appliances, and boundary systems sit close enough to production networks that attackers can move from IT intrusion to operational disruption with limited resistance. Dragos’ 2026 OT/ICS Year in Review describes a threat…
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SmartLoader Attack Uses Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new SmartLoader campaign that involves distributing a trojanized version of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server associated with Oura Health to deliver an information stealer known as StealC. “The threat actors cloned a…
Low-Skilled Cybercriminals Use AI to Perform “Vibe Extortion” Attacks
Unit 42 researchers observed a low-skilled threat actor using an LLM to script a professional extortion strategy, complete with deadlines and pressure tactics This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Low-Skilled Cybercriminals Use AI to Perform…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-17 15h : 15 posts
15 posts were published in the last hour 13:34 : Poorly crafted phishing campaign leverages bogus security incident report 13:34 : Securing the Agentic Endpoint 13:34 : Polish cops nab 47-year-old man in Phobos ransomware raid 13:34 : Infostealer Breach…
Poorly crafted phishing campaign leverages bogus security incident report
Attackers used a fake PDF incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA, though a poorly crafted phishing campaign. Freelance security consultant Xavier Mertens reported a phishing campaign using a fake PDF security incident report hosted on AWS…
Securing the Agentic Endpoint
Secure the Agentic Endpoint. Traditional security misses the risk of AI agents. Learn how Palo Alto Networks and the Koi acquisition bring new protection. The post Securing the Agentic Endpoint appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has…
Polish cops nab 47-year-old man in Phobos ransomware raid
Police say seized kit contained logins, passwords, and server IP addresses Polish police have arrested and charged a man over ties to the Phobos ransomware group following a property raid.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
Infostealer Breach Exposes OpenClaw AI Agent Configurations in Emerging Cyber Threat
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a new incident in which an information-stealing malware successfully extracted sensitive configuration data from OpenClaw, an AI agent platform previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. The breach signals a notable expansion in the capabilities of…
HaystackID delivers audit-ready AI governance for high-risk, regulated environments
HaystackID has released HaystackID AI Governance Services, a new portfolio designed to help organizations move from AI principles and policies to an execution-ready governance operating model. The launch comes as organizations face converging regulatory timelines. EU AI Act obligations have…
Pressure builds on Grok AI, Ireland launches investigation
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) opened an investigation into X over concerns that its Grok AI chatbot was used to generate sexualized deepfakes. The investigation focuses on the apparent creation and publication of potentially harmful, non-consensual intimate or sexualised…
Russia Set to Block Telegram Access Nationwide from April 1
Russia is preparing to implement a nationwide block on Telegram starting April 1, 2026, according to reports from the Russian insider channel Baza. The move would make the messaging platform completely inaccessible without VPN technology, mirroring previous restrictions imposed on…
Cybercriminals Exploit Atlassian Cloud to Launch Spam Campaigns Promoting Fraudulent Investments
Cybercriminals abused Atlassian Cloud’s trusted infrastructure to run a burst of highly automated spam campaigns that redirected victims to fraudulent investment schemes and online casinos, highlighting the growing risk of SaaS-powered email abuse. By riding on Atlassian Jira Cloud’s strong…
Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages
Google has released an emergency update to patch an actively exploited zero-day—the first Chrome zero-day of the year. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages
Man Linked to Phobos Ransomware Arrested in Poland
Polish police said they found evidence of cybercrime on the 47-year-old suspect’s devices. The post Man Linked to Phobos Ransomware Arrested in Poland appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Man Linked…
80% of Att&Ck® Mitre Techniques Now Dedicated to Evasion and Persistence
The Red Report 2026 on the Top 10 Most Prevalent Att&Ck® Mitre Techniques shows a shift by bad actors from disruption to long-lived access. The post 80% of Att&Ck® Mitre Techniques Now Dedicated to Evasion and Persistence appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
Hackers Leak 600000 Customer Records as Canada Goose Opens Investigation
Luxury retail is a rarefied industry where reputations travel faster than seasonal collections. Canada Goose, a brand associated with Arctic-quality craftsmanship and premium exclusivity, is now facing scrutiny from an unexpected part of the internet. In a cyber incident…
Impart enables safe, in-app enforcement against AI-powered bots
Impart Security has launched Programmable Bot Protection, a runtime approach to bot defense that brings detection and enforcement together within the application. Impart makes enforcement operational by enabling teams to see what would be blocked before turning it on. Bot…
Significant Rise in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Industrial Operations
Dragos annual report warns of a surge in ransomware attacks causing increased operational disruption in industrial environments This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Significant Rise in Ransomware Attacks Targeting Industrial Operations
Over-Privileged AI Drives 4.5 Times Higher Incident Rates
Teleport study reveals that organizations running over-privileged AI have a 76% incident rate This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Over-Privileged AI Drives 4.5 Times Higher Incident Rates
Matanbuchus 3.0 Unleashes AstarionRAT via ClickFix Social Engineering and Silent MSI Installs
Matanbuchus 3.0 has resurfaced in a tightly orchestrated intrusion chain that blends ClickFix social engineering, silent MSI installations, DLL sideloading, and a new remote access trojan dubbed AstarionRAT, underscoring how mature loaders are evolving toward stealthy, multi‑stage operations rather than simple payload…
Washington Hotel in Japan Hit by Ransomware Attack
Washington Hotel, a prominent hotel chain in Japan, has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised several of its servers on February 13, 2026. The incident was detected at 10:00 PM when unauthorized access was identified on multiple servers, prompting immediate…
Testing with live malware: Good Intentions, Problematic Execution
Using AI to contain threats is a logical step in technological development. Testing countermeasures is also a good idea to ensure they work as intended. It becomes problematic, however, when real malware is used for testing. This article has been…
South Korea slaps $25M fine on Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany over Salesforce breach
South Korea fined Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany $25M after hackers breached their Salesforce systems, exposing customer data. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. a total of 36 billion…