Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.23

Malicious npm worm steals secrets, MuddyWater targets MENA, PayPal leak exposed, ShinyHunters extorts Wynn, rail hit by DDoS, AI security tools expand. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.23

PayPal Reveals Extended Data Leak

PayPal recently revealed that a software bug within its business loan application led to a six-month data leak involving sensitive customer details. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: PayPal Reveals Extended Data Leak

ShinyHunters Demands $1.5M Ransom

Wynn Resorts has reportedly been targeted by the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, which claims to have stolen over 800,000 employee records including Social Security numbers. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: ShinyHunters Demands $1.5M Ransom

Deutsche Bahn Hit By DDoS Attack

Germany’s national rail operator Deutsche Bahn recently experienced a significant DDoS attack that knocked its booking and information platforms offline for several hours. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Deutsche Bahn Hit By DDoS Attack

EC Council Expands AI Certifications

EC-Council has introduced four specialized AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4 to address a critical global shortage in skilled personnel. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: EC Council Expands AI Certifications

Anthropic Debuts Claude Code Security

Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Security, a new feature for its Claude Code tool designed to automatically scan software for vulnerabilities and recommend patches. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Anthropic Debuts Claude Code Security

Malicious Npm Packages Steal Secrets

Researchers have identified a new supply chain worm campaign dubbed SANDWORM_MODE that uses 19 malicious npm packages to steal credentials and cryptocurrency keys. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Malicious Npm Packages Steal Secrets

MuddyWater Hits Mena With GhostFetch

The Iranian threat actor MuddyWater has launched a new cyberespionage campaign titled Operation Olalampo, targeting organizations across the Middle East and North Africa. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: MuddyWater Hits Mena With GhostFetch

Arkanix Stealer Emerges As AI Test

Arkanix Stealer emerged in late 2025 as a sophisticated data-theft operation likely accelerated by the use of artificial intelligence during its creation. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Arkanix Stealer Emerges As AI Test