Offensive security operations are evolving with a new method for running Kali Linux. By combining Kali with Anthropic’s Claude AI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP), security analysts can now execute penetration testing tools using simple natural language. This moves…
Steaelite RAT Drives Surge in Double Extortion Attacks on Enterprises
A newly surfaced Remote Access Trojan (RAT) named Stealer is rapidly gaining traction across cybercrime networks, fueling a fresh wave of double-extortion incidents against enterprise targets. It offers features such as HVNC (Hidden Virtual Network Computing) monitoring and banking application bypass capabilities once reserved for advanced, custom-built…
AI-driven DAST reduces manual setup and surfaces exploitable vulnerabilities
In this Help Net Security interview, Joni Klippert, CEO at StackHawk, discusses what defines DAST coverage in 2026 and why scan completion does not equal security. She explains how AI-driven DAST testing automates attack surface discovery, supports business-logic testing in…
Review: Digital Forensics, Investigation, and Response, 5th Edition
Digital Forensics, Investigation, and Response, 5th Edition presents a structured survey of the digital forensics discipline. The book spans foundational principles, platform specific analysis, specialized branches, and incident response integration. About the author Chuck Easttom has many years of practical…
Google Disrupts Chinese Hacker Network Behind 53 Telecom, Gov’t Breaches
Google and its partners have disrupted a major Chinese state-linked cyber espionage campaign that breached at least 53 telecommunications and government entities across 42 countries on four continents. The operation, led by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) alongside Mandiant and…
Kali Linux Integrates Claude AI for Penetration Testing via Model Context Protocol
Kali Linux has officially introduced a native AI-assisted penetration testing workflow, enabling security professionals to issue natural-language commands through Anthropic’s Claude AI, which are then translated into live terminal commands on a Kali Linux environment, all bridged via the open-source…
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: February 2026
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. Pompelmi: Open-source secure file upload scanning for Node.js Software teams building services in JavaScript are adding more layers of defense to handle…
Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Exploited for Root Access in Active Cyberattacks
Cisco has released urgent updates to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products. A highly sophisticated threat actor, known as UAT-8616, is actively exploiting this flaw in the wild to gain deep access to enterprise network edges.…
Finding Signal in the Noise: Lessons Learned Running a Honeypot with AI Assistance [Guest Diary], (Tue, Feb 24th)
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Hacker Jailbreaks Claude AI to Write Exploit Code and Steal Government Data
A hacker exploited Anthropic’s Claude AI chatbot over a month-long campaign starting in December 2025, using it to identify vulnerabilities, generate exploit code, and exfiltrate sensitive data from Mexican government agencies. Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security uncovered the breach, revealing how…
Critical Cisco SD-WAN 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited Since 2023 to Gain Root Access
Cisco has disclosed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Catalyst SD-WAN products that threat actors have exploited since 2023 to bypass authentication and achieve root access. Tracked as CVE-2026-20127, the flaw affects core networking components and prompts urgent patching amid…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, February 26th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9826, (Thu, Feb 26th)
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AI-Driven Behavioral Heuristics for Quantum-Era Threat Detection
Explore how AI-driven behavioral heuristics and post-quantum security protect Model Context Protocol (MCP) deployments from advanced AI-age threats. The post AI-Driven Behavioral Heuristics for Quantum-Era Threat Detection appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-26 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 1:9 : Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution 1:9 : AI Shocks the Cybersecurity Market
Claude collaboration tools left the door wide open to remote code execution
Anthropic fixed the flaws – but the AI-enabled attack surfaces remain Security vulnerabilities in Claude Code could have allowed attackers to remotely execute code on users’ machines and steal API keys by injecting malicious configurations into repositories, and then waiting…
AI Shocks the Cybersecurity Market
The cybersecurity market was jolted last week after Anthropic dropped a bombshell announcement. The company’s new AI Claude model identified 500 previously unknown high-risk vulnerabilities hidden in widely used software. That is not a minor milestone. It is a…
Is the investment in Agentic AI justified by its cybersecurity benefits
How Can Non-Human Identities Strengthen Cybersecurity? Are organizations truly leveraging the full potential of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in their quest for robust cybersecurity? With cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, there’s a pressing need to adopt innovative solutions that go beyond…
How does Agentic AI help you stay ahead in cybersecurity
The Role of Agentic AI in Modern Cybersecurity Are you exploring the future trends making waves in cybersecurity today? One transformative technology, Agentic AI, is reshaping how organizations manage Non-Human Identities (NHI) and Secrets Security Management, allowing businesses to stay…
Why are tech leaders excited about NHI in cybersecurity
What is Driving the Buzz Among Tech Leaders Over Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and amidst the dynamic shifts, Non-Human Identities (NHIs) have emerged as a pivotal component that tech leaders are increasingly excited…
How does Agentic AI deliver value in cloud-native security
What Drives the Need for Non-Human Identity Management in Cloud-Native Security? How are organizations managing the security risks associated with non-human identities (NHIs) in their cloud environments? With digital transformation advances, the complexity and quantity of machine identities surpass human…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-26 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-25 22:36 : Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-25
169 posts were published in the last hour 22:36 : Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector 21:34 : The CLAIR Model: A Synthesized Conceptual Framework for Mapping Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies [Guest Diary], (Wed, Feb 25th) 21:34 :…
Untrusted repositories turn Claude code into an attack vector
Flaws in Anthropic’s Claude Code could allow remote code execution and theft of API keys when users open untrusted repositories. Check Point Research team found multiple vulnerabilities in Anthropic’s Claude Code AI coding assistant that could lead to remote code…
The CLAIR Model: A Synthesized Conceptual Framework for Mapping Critical Infrastructure Interdependencies [Guest Diary], (Wed, Feb 25th)
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