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The EDR blind spot: 3 ways browser attacks evade endpoint telemetry
BleepingComputer · Oct 2, 2026 · 7 min read

The EDR blind spot: 3 ways browser attacks evade endpoint telemetry

Browser-based attacks can steal sessions, abuse extensions, or manipulate users without creating the endpoint artifacts EDR is designed to detect. NordLayer explains three ways attacks can evade endpoint telemetry and why browser-level…
Microsoft says threat actors are ahead in the early AI race
BleepingComputer · Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Microsoft says threat actors are ahead in the early AI race

Microsoft says cyberattackers are currently benefiting from artificial intelligence faster than defenders, allowing threat actors to speed up vulnerability discovery, malware development, and post-compromise activity while security teams…
Researchers find Chinese hacking campaigns targeting AI firms, Asian governments
The Record · Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Researchers find Chinese hacking campaigns targeting AI firms, Asian governments

Two separate reports by cybersecurity companies highlight China-linked hacking operations, including a phishing campaign that impersonated Western experts.
Police dismantle KillSec ransomware gang allegedly led by 16-year-old
BleepingComputer · Oct 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Police dismantle KillSec ransomware gang allegedly led by 16-year-old

An international law enforcement operation dubbed "Operation KillSwitch" seized the KillSec ransomware gang's data leak site and servers, led to three arrests, and identified a 16-year-old as the group's alleged administrator.
Google: Vulnerability disclosures double to 10,000 per month as AI fuels exploitation
The Record · Sep 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Google: Vulnerability disclosures double to 10,000 per month as AI fuels exploitation

Vulnerability disclosures continue to skyrocket, doubling over the course of the year to more than 10,000 each month, Google researchers warned.
AI's Third Wave: Coworkers Break the Security Model That Worked for Agents
BleepingComputer · Sep 30, 2026 · 7 min read

AI's Third Wave: Coworkers Break the Security Model That Worked for Agents

Persistent AI coworkers may operate continuously with standing access, creating identity risks that existing security models were not designed to handle. Token Security explains why these agents need their own identities, owners, scoped…
Custom ChatGPTs push ClickFix attacks to deploy RAT malware
BleepingComputer · Sep 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Custom ChatGPTs push ClickFix attacks to deploy RAT malware

Custom variants of OpenAI's ChatGPT promoted in sponsored Google results are directing unsuspecting users to malicious sites that use ClickFix attacks to deliver malware.
OpenAI apologizes for agents breaching Australian government websites without authorization
The Record · Sep 29, 2026 · 4 min read

OpenAI apologizes for agents breaching Australian government websites without authorization

The artificial intelligence giant acknowledged it botched its response to the incidents and should have done more to promptly notify and work with the Australian government in the days after it discovered the breaches.
Over 16,000 Supabase databases expose PII, passwords, auth tokens
BleepingComputer · Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min read

Over 16,000 Supabase databases expose PII, passwords, auth tokens

Researchers found more than 16,000 misconfigured Supabase databases exposing readable tables with personally identifiable information, passwords, or authentication tokens.
Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
Krebs on Security · Sep 28, 2026 · 10 min read

Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation

Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding in data thefts and extortions by the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters. In the days immediately following the suspect's arrest…
80,000+ Organizations Had AI Logins Stolen: From Shadow AI to LLMjacking
BleepingComputer · Sep 28, 2026 · 5 min read

80,000+ Organizations Had AI Logins Stolen: From Shadow AI to LLMjacking

Infostealer logs exposed AI account credentials and sessions tied to more than 80,000 corporate domains, creating risks ranging from stolen conversations to LLMjacking. SOCRadar examines the growing market for stolen AI logins and how…
OpenAI is preparing “o,” an always-on ChatGPT assistant that could handle email
BleepingComputer · Sep 27, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI is preparing “o,” an always-on ChatGPT assistant that could handle email

OpenAI is testing a new always-on assistant called "o", and references to the unannounced feature briefly showed up on the company's website.
OpenAI is preparing a $500 ChatGPT Pro Max plan with faster Codex
BleepingComputer · Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min read

OpenAI is preparing a $500 ChatGPT Pro Max plan with faster Codex

OpenAI appears to be preparing a new ChatGPT Pro Max subscription that could cost $500 per month, but it's unclear when it'll begin rolling out.
Lawmakers introduce bill for voluntary telecom cyber rules after Salt Typhoon hacks
The Record · Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min read

Lawmakers introduce bill for voluntary telecom cyber rules after Salt Typhoon hacks

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Telecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience Act on Thursday, arguing that the new effort was necessary in light of the Salt Typhoon attacks which saw Chinese hackers…
No evidence of successful foreign meddling in 2024 election, spy agencies found
The Record · Sep 23, 2026 · 4 min read

No evidence of successful foreign meddling in 2024 election, spy agencies found

U.S. intelligence officials found no evidence that any foreign adversary successfully interfered in the 2024 presidential election, according to sources familiar with the findings of a classified assessment.
Burnham announces plan for new UK center to fight disinformation
The Record · Sep 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Burnham announces plan for new UK center to fight disinformation

The United Kingdom will create a new national center "to detect, attribute and disrupt” hostile state disinformation, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced at the United Nations General Assembly.
Two arrested in UK after Microsoft takedown of ‘Eviltokens’ AI-chatbot for cybercriminals
The Record · Sep 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Two arrested in UK after Microsoft takedown of ‘Eviltokens’ AI-chatbot for cybercriminals

Available on Telegram for a $1,500 initiation fee and a recurring monthly $500 subscription, EvilTokens provided cybercriminals with artificial intelligence tools enabling them to compromise accounts, analyze breached inboxes and find the…
AI is set to help cyber attackers much more than defenders, says UK official
The Record · Sep 22, 2026 · 3 min read

AI is set to help cyber attackers much more than defenders, says UK official

Dave Chismon, the NCSC’s chief technology officer for architecture, said in a blog post that the imbalance in AI means cyberattacks would likely grow as automated defenses struggle to keep pace.
Google says Gemini breached three companies during security test
The Record · Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min read

Google says Gemini breached three companies during security test

Google’s artificial intelligence model Gemini accessed computer systems belonging to three real companies without authorization during a cybersecurity test in May — the latest in a string of similar incidents.
BragJack attacks hijack AI browser agents through malicious extensions
BleepingComputer · Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min read

BragJack attacks hijack AI browser agents through malicious extensions

BragJack, a proof-of-concept attack from Forever Security's Gal Weizman, hijacks the AI assistants in Chrome, Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome using one malicious extension. The Prompt Forcing technique earned over…
Hacking group ‘NightEagle’ targeting China’s high-tech sector expands operations to Russia
The Record · Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min read

Hacking group ‘NightEagle’ targeting China’s high-tech sector expands operations to Russia

Over the past year, Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said it investigated several incidents involving the group at Russian businesses.
New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control
BleepingComputer · Sep 17, 2026 · 2 min read

New RatHat Android malware uses AI to automate device control

A new Android malware called RatHat has been discovered, targeting users with an AI-powered subsystem that helps operators remotely navigate compromised devices.
European Commission set to push social media restrictions, safety requirements into law
The Record · Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min read

European Commission set to push social media restrictions, safety requirements into law

The proposal, known as the EU KIDS Act, would block social media platforms from offering accounts to children younger than 13 and establish a bloc-wide minimum age of 15 for account creation.
OpenAI details more cases of AI agents taking unauthorized actions
BleepingComputer · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI details more cases of AI agents taking unauthorized actions

OpenAI has presented new examples of what they call "AI model misalignment" from the past six months, including unauthorized file uploads, following self-generated instructions, hiding mistakes, and leveraging exposed API keys.
BleepingComputer · Sep 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Anthropic wants Claude to analyze your bank account and financial data

Anthropic is testing a new personal finance feature called "Claude Money" that will allow you to connect your bank accounts directly to Claude and "understand your money."
Spain's data agency gets first report of AI-powered data breach
BleepingComputer · Sep 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Spain's data agency gets first report of AI-powered data breach

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) was notified of an attack allegedly carried out with an AI agent powered by a known large language model (LLM).
Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices
BleepingComputer · Sep 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices

Google has released the September 2026 security patches to address 110 vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel devices, including one zero-day flaw actively exploited in targeted attacks.
China spy chief points at US AI models in cyber threat warning
The Record · Sep 15, 2026 · 3 min read

China spy chief points at US AI models in cyber threat warning

China's spy chief identified Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber as signs of what he called a “disruptive upgrade” in cyber capabilities, increasing the speed and potential weaponization of vulnerability discovery and…
Thorough reorganization at NSA will create five 'mission centers,' including cyber and AI
The Record · Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min read

Thorough reorganization at NSA will create five 'mission centers,' including cyber and AI

The largest electronic spy agency in the world is reorganizing. And fast.
Hackers abused Claude to extract secrets from 1.8M Android apps
BleepingComputer · Sep 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Hackers abused Claude to extract secrets from 1.8M Android apps

Anthropic says multiple threat groups, including the financially motivated and state-sponsored espionage groups linked to Russia and China, tried to abuse its Claude AI model for malicious purposes.
Florida says motor vehicle data breach tied to credentials stolen from officer’s personal device
The Record · Sep 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Florida says motor vehicle data breach tied to credentials stolen from officer’s personal device

The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles confirmed a data breach claimed by the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, saying it originated with the theft of credentials stored on a police officer's personal device.
How Threat Actors Are Turning Trusted AI Platforms Into an Attack Surface
BleepingComputer · Sep 11, 2026 · 1 min read

How Threat Actors Are Turning Trusted AI Platforms Into an Attack Surface

Threat actors are abusing trusted AI platforms to host malicious content, poison search results, and trick users into installing malware. Huntress examines campaigns targeting AI users through weaponized Claude Artifacts, shared AI…
Cyber Command turns to veteran of intelligence agencies for top AI role
The Record · Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Cyber Command turns to veteran of intelligence agencies for top AI role

Ronzelle Green, most recently a senior official at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, will be U.S. Cyber Command's chief AI officer.
US says Chinese firms extracted billions of tokens from frontier AI models
BleepingComputer · Sep 9, 2026 · 1 min read

US says Chinese firms extracted billions of tokens from frontier AI models

U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies say that six Chinese AI companies conducted industrial-scale distillation attacks on American frontier AI models since at least late 2024.
Microsoft posts nearly 1,000 bugs for Patch Tuesday as CISA warns two being exploited
The Record · Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Microsoft posts nearly 1,000 bugs for Patch Tuesday as CISA warns two being exploited

The new record total for Patch Tuesday is 973 vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes
Krebs on Security · Sep 8, 2026 · 3 min read

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 1,000 Security Holes

Microsoft Corp. today issued updates to plug at least 974 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, by far its biggest single patch batch ever. Microsoft says artificial intelligence is helping to speed the…
OpenAI says ChatGPT outage causes image generation errors
BleepingComputer · Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI says ChatGPT outage causes image generation errors

OpenAI is investigating an ongoing incident causing ChatGPT image generation failures and delays when uploading files.
Hackers build AI frameworks for widescale credential theft
BleepingComputer · Sep 8, 2026 · 1 min read

Hackers build AI frameworks for widescale credential theft

Threat actors are increasingly switching from AI-powered coding assistants to multi-agent frameworks that automate every stage of an attack.
ChatGPT can now connect to your personal apps to mimic writing style
BleepingComputer · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read

ChatGPT can now connect to your personal apps to mimic writing style

OpenAI appears to be testing a new "Writing Style" feature for ChatGPT that can learn how you write by looking at examples from your connected apps.
ChatGPT Astra is now rolling out to $20 Plus subscription
BleepingComputer · Sep 7, 2026 · 1 min read

ChatGPT Astra is now rolling out to $20 Plus subscription

OpenAI is now rolling out ChatGPT Astra, its most powerful model to date, to those with a $20 Plus subscription, but there's no word on when free users will get access..
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down ahead of 'Astra' model launch
BleepingComputer · Sep 3, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down ahead of 'Astra' model launch

ChatGPT and Codex are experiencing a major outage, with users reporting errors across nearly every major ChatGPT feature.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT outage as users report errors
BleepingComputer · Aug 31, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT outage as users report errors

ChatGPT Work is experiencing a partial outage, and users across multiple subscription plans may be unable to start or continue tasks.
White House bans foreign-made equipment for power generation over cyber backdoor concerns
The Record · Aug 27, 2026 · 3 min read

White House bans foreign-made equipment for power generation over cyber backdoor concerns

The Trump administration is banning the acquisition of foreign-made components used to manage electricity and power, alleging that “certain foreign actors are increasingly creating and exploiting vulnerabilities” in the technology.
Australia charges two men for TeamPCP supply-chain hacking spree
The Record · Aug 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Australia charges two men for TeamPCP supply-chain hacking spree

Two men in Australia were charged Wednesday over their alleged membership in TeamPCP, the cybercrime group blamed for one of the most damaging hacking campaigns of the past year.
Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia
Krebs on Security · Aug 27, 2026 · 20 min read

Two Alleged ‘TeamPCP’ Hackers Arrested in Australia

Authorities in Australia have arrested two men believed to be members of TeamPCP, a prolific cybercrime and data extortion group blamed for perpetrating the longest running spree of software supply chain attacks ever. In a statement…
New GPUThor attack defeats NVIDIA ECC protection for root access
BleepingComputer · Aug 26, 2026 · 3 min read

New GPUThor attack defeats NVIDIA ECC protection for root access

A newly disclosed Rowhammer attack called GPUThor can bypass error-correcting code (ECC) protections on NVIDIA GPUs, enabling denial-of-service (DoS) and root-level privilege escalation.
Hackers abuse npm mirrors to host phishing redirect pages
BleepingComputer · Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min read

Hackers abuse npm mirrors to host phishing redirect pages

Threat actors are abusing npm and its mirrors to host malicious HTML pages that impersonate Cloudflare CAPTCHAs to redirect visitors to attacker-controlled websites.
Ukraine to give Britain access to battlefield data to train AI
The Record · Aug 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Ukraine to give Britain access to battlefield data to train AI

Ukraine will give Britain access to a vast trove of battlefield data collected during the war with Russia, allowing U.K. companies and researchers to use it to train and test artificial intelligence systems.
Is Online Privacy Possible? How Digital Identities Can Help
BleepingComputer · Aug 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Is Online Privacy Possible? How Digital Identities Can Help

Using the same email, phone number, payment method, and other identifiers makes it easier for data brokers and attackers to profile your activity. Anonyome Labs explains how separate digital personas can reduce correlation and limit the…
China’s ‘SilkParasite’ espionage operation targeting Central Asia with AI-assisted malware
The Record · Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min read

China’s ‘SilkParasite’ espionage operation targeting Central Asia with AI-assisted malware

Suspected military-grade hackers based in China used artificial intelligence to develop malware in a campaign to penetrate Central Asian governments.
OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down as logins and signups fail
BleepingComputer · Aug 20, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI confirms ChatGPT is down as logins and signups fail

ChatGPT is experiencing a major outage, and users are unable to sign in, create accounts, or load chats, including previous conversations.
NSA, FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated tools in attacks on critical infrastructure technology
The Record · Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min read

NSA, FBI warns of hackers using AI-generated tools in attacks on critical infrastructure technology

The National Security Agency (NSA), FBI and other federal agencies said the campaign is targeting Siemens S7 Series PLCs and was being fueled by “AI-assisted development” alongside exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
US warns of AI-powered attacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure
BleepingComputer · Aug 19, 2026 · 1 min read

US warns of AI-powered attacks on Siemens PLCs in critical infrastructure

U.S. cybersecurity agencies warn that threat actors are using AI-generated scripts to exploit Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in U.S. critical infrastructure.
Interview with Penetration Tester: Uzayr
DarkDotWeb · Aug 19, 2026 · 14 min read

Interview with Penetration Tester: Uzayr

We sit down with penetration tester Uzayr to discuss ethical hacking, cybersecurity, penetration testing, OPSEC, and what it takes to work in the field.
How Anthropic plans to watermark Claude's AI-generated text
BleepingComputer · Aug 14, 2026 · 1 min read

How Anthropic plans to watermark Claude's AI-generated text

It could soon become easier to identify AI-generated content, even if it's not the usual "It's Not X, it's Y" type of post you'd come across on LinkedIn and other socials.
Who Vets AI’s Code? The Scale Challenge Facing Open Source Ingestion
BleepingComputer · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Who Vets AI’s Code? The Scale Challenge Facing Open Source Ingestion

AI coding tools can introduce unvetted or hallucinated open source dependencies faster than traditional security reviews can keep pace. ActiveState explains why organizations should govern packages at the point of selection, before they…
Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers
The Record · Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Germany moves to give spy agencies hacking and sabotage powers

Germany’s cabinet approved legislation that would let its intelligence agencies hack foreign systems, sabotage adversaries’ supply chains and feed false information to extremists inside Germany, in the biggest overhaul of the country’s spy…
Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday releases continue as AI reshapes bug discovery
The Record · Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read

Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday releases continue as AI reshapes bug discovery

This month’s update features about five times the volume of patches Microsoft was shipping in a typical month before AI-assisted vulnerability discovery took hold.
Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes
Krebs on Security · Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Microsoft Plugs Nearly 400 Security Holes

Microsoft today released updates to remedy at least 398 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one weakness that is already being actively exploited and two others that were publicly…
OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.6 Cyber, but it's only for approved users
BleepingComputer · Aug 10, 2026 · 1 min read

OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.6 Cyber, but it's only for approved users

OpenAI has developed a new model called "GPT 5.6 Cyber," designed for vulnerability research, penetration testing, incident response, and remediation.

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