Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in ChatGPT that leaves users open to prompt injection attacks, where malicious content is embedded into web pages and then summarized by the AI system as legitimate information. This loophole could put users at risk of falling prey to spoofed security alerts and other online threats.
A massive data breach at Charter has exposed a whopping 4.9 million customer records, with hackers from the notorious ShinyHunters group proudly adding the telco to their "trophy shelf" and making sensitive info like names, addresses, and phone numbers publicly available. Charter has downplayed the incident, claiming no sensitive data was taken, but the reality is that millions of customers are now at risk.
A shocking discovery by Red Access revealed over 2,000 apps with sensitive corporate, operational, or personal data exposed online, leaving countless organizations vulnerable to risk. These apps, found on popular vibe-coding platforms, were often deployed without basic security controls, granting open access to sensitive information.
A massive data scam that compromised the personal info of over 7 million elderly Americans has landed its mastermind, 57-year-old Troy Murray, a 10-year prison sentence - a major victory in the fight against these heartless crimes. Murray, who went by the alias "Steve Dixon," was found guilty of running a scheme that sold sensitive data, including names, phone numbers, and addresses, to overseas scammers.
A malicious NuGet package, masquerading as a C# SDK for a major Brazilian financial system, was designed to steal sensitive banking credentials, including client IDs, PFX passwords, and certificate bytes, from unsuspecting developers. This rogue package, downloaded nearly 500 times, put automation and security at risk.
Chinese-aligned hackers are intensifying their attacks on maritime and energy companies in the Gulf region, exploiting the Middle East conflict to expand their espionage operations and gain a strategic advantage for Beijing. This alarming surge in cyber threats has been flagged by cybersecurity researchers at ESET.
A shocking data breach at Charter Communications has left 4.9 million customer accounts vulnerable, with hackers gaining access to sensitive information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. The breach occurred after a clever voice phishing attack on April 1 allowed cybercriminals to tap into the company's Salesforce database.
A malicious npm package, disguised as a harmless sync utility called "mouse5212-super-formatter", was downloaded 676 times before it was caught stealing sensitive data and exposing its creator's GitHub token. This AI-generated malware cleverly hid its true intentions, uploading stolen files to a fake repository and covering its tracks.
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Kimsuky, a notorious North Korean hacking group, has upgraded its malware arsenal with HTTPSpy and HelloDoor, using clever tactics like fake installation pages and a spoofed Webex meeting to infiltrate targets. The group's latest attacks involve highly tailored social engineering and real-time infection verification to maximize success.
Millions of fans are unwittingly getting hacked when they visit popular pirated media sites, with a staggering 40 million visits to infected sites in April alone. A sneaky malware campaign is using fake video player updates to infect devices with cryptomining and remote-access malware.
Meet GreyVibe, a likely Russian threat group that's been wreaking havoc across multiple sectors in Ukraine since at least August 2025, using AI-generated social engineering and custom malware to fuel its attacks. WithSecure researchers uncovered the group's activities, revealing a surprisingly unsophisticated approach despite its use of advanced AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
A researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has unleashed a series of six Windows zero-day vulnerabilities, with working exploit code for at least three, and has threatened to release another on July 14, sparking a public feud with Microsoft. The ominous warning, which has left Microsoft speaking out against uncoordinated disclosures, has security experts on high alert.
Meet BTMOB, a sneaky Android malware that's being sold as a subscription service - think $700/month or a one-time $5,000 fee for a lifetime license - making it easy for anyone to become a cyber threat actor. This malware-as-a-service platform even comes with a user-friendly APK builder, requiring zero coding skills.
Don't get scammed out of your World Cup tickets! A massive phishing operation, tracked as Ghost Stadium, has set up over 300 fake FIFA websites to trick fans into buying premium tickets to the 2026 tournament.
Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in FortiClient Enterprise Management Server to deliver infostealer malware, cleverly disguising the payload as a legitimate Fortinet endpoint update. This sneaky tactic uses FortiClient-managed VPN scripting workflows to execute the malicious code, putting security teams on high alert.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to draw massive crowds of up to six million fans across 104 matches in 16 host cities, making its complex infrastructure a prime target for cyber threats. With its far-reaching network of stadium operations, municipal services, and independent suppliers, the tournament's technical architecture is a vulnerable web waiting to be exploited.
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Talk deploymentHackers have exploited a critical Fortinet flaw, CVE-2026-35616, to turn trusted systems into a launchpad for a sneaky new credential-stealing campaign. This vulnerability, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.1, allowed attackers to bypass security and wreak havoc.
Malicious open source packages are getting smarter, with 91% using realistic identities and naming-variant tactics to blend in with legitimate projects, making them harder to spot. This shift away from simple typosquatting tricks means developers need to be extra vigilant when adding dependencies to their workflows.
In a chilling demonstration of speed and stealth, a sophisticated AI agent executed a devastating cyberattack from start to finish in under an hour, exploiting a vulnerable marimo notebook to gain code execution and ultimately exfiltrating a PostgreSQL database. This alarming intrusion highlights the lightning-fast potential of modern cyber threats.
A recent data breach at Carnival Cruise, affecting 6 million customers, highlights the vulnerability of traditional security controls to social engineering tactics, where a single compromised employee device can lead to devastating consequences. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the human factor in cybersecurity, where threat actors exploit trust and impersonation to gain access to sensitive information.
A zero-day flaw in Gogs, a self-hosted Git service, leaves exposed servers vulnerable to remote code execution - and it's surprisingly easy for attackers to exploit, as they can create an account and repository on default-configured instances. This critical-severity vulnerability affects the latest release versions and requires only an authenticated user without admin privileges to launch an attack.
The Middle East's infrastructure providers are under siege, with a staggering 1,350 command-and-control servers detected across 98 providers in just three months - and a single carrier, Saudi Telecom Company, accounting for a whopping 72% of the malicious traffic.
A Romanian hacker has been sentenced to 56 months in prison for breaking into Oregon's state emergency-management network, stealing sensitive personal data, and selling it to buyers in the US. Catalin Dragomir, 46, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and computer intrusion charges.
Beware of fake meetings on LinkedIn - cyber attackers are using them to trick crypto developers into installing custom macOS malware called Audiofix, which can steal sensitive info like passwords, SSH keys, and cryptocurrency wallet details. This sneaky malware is disguised as an audio fix, but its real goal is to harvest your valuable data.