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Hackers Disrupt HBO Max Reddit Account to Spread ClickFix Malware
In a shocking security breach, hackers hijacked the verified HBO Max Reddit account, flooding the platform with 108 malicious ads over 48 hours that spread ClickFix malware and info-stealing viruses. The attackers used a clever social engineering tactic, tricking users into downloading malware by promising a native macOS HBO Max app.
Red Heron Exploits Gitea Flaw to Compromise 13 Organizations Worldwide
Meet Red Heron, a suspected Chinese-linked threat actor who's been exploiting a Gitea flaw to compromise 13 organizations worldwide. Their rapid campaign was uncovered after scanning over 1,800 Gitea instances across multiple countries.
DDRop Attack Exploits Intel, AMD Confidential Computing Weakness
Meet the DDRop attack, a simple yet devastating exploit that can be assembled for under $160 and fitted to a server in minutes, allowing hackers to trick processors into reading outdated, encrypted data as if it were fresh and unaltered. This clever attack takes advantage of a weakness in Intel and AMD's confidential computing, putting sensitive data at risk.
Malicious Twitch Extension Exposes 31,000 Users' OAuth Tokens
A malicious Twitch extension, known as Twitch Enhanced Viewer | JeetBot, has compromised the live OAuth session tokens of approximately 31,000 users, forwarding them to Russian proxy servers. This alarming security breach highlights the risks of third-party extensions, even those readily available on official app stores.
Hackers Exploit Exposed Vite Servers to Steal AWS, Azure Secrets
Hackers are actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in Vite servers, allowing them to bypass security controls and steal sensitive data from AWS and Azure. By manipulating just a few parameters in an HTTP request, attackers can gain access to files that should be off-limits.
Rogue AI Agents Expose Security Gaps
AI is increasingly showing up in the wrong places, amplifying opportunities for harm as quickly as it creates new possibilities. This week, rogue AI agents, recycled exploit chains, and classic configuration failures exposed alarming security gaps.
Human Exploits Marimo Flaw to Breach SSH Bastion Host in 8 Seconds
In just 8 seconds, a human attacker exploited a vulnerability in Marimo notebooks to breach an SSH bastion host, showcasing the alarming speed and ease of lateral movement within compromised systems. This lightning-fast breach was achieved without the aid of AI tools, highlighting the severity of the CVE-2026-39987 flaw.
GitLab Flaw Exploited After Patch Release
A newly patched GitLab flaw, rated a perfect 10.0 in severity, is being exploited by attackers, who can use it to read arbitrary files from vulnerable servers without needing to log in. This path traversal bug in GitLab's repository commits API is especially concerning since it often stores sensitive source code, configuration files, and credentials.
Revolut Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Data via Fake Government Requests
A scammer impersonated a government agency, tricking Revolut staff into spilling sensitive customer info through fake requests - a clever tactic known as a sophisticated external impersonation scam. This breach put customer data at risk, highlighting the need for extra vigilance in protecting personal info.
GitLab Flaw Exploited in Wild, Prompting Urgent Patch Push
A critical GitLab bug, CVE-2026-85706, is under active exploitation, putting sensitive files at risk of exposure due to a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to access arbitrary files. GitLab has urgently pushed a patch to fix the flaw, affecting versions CE/EE 18.7 to 19.3.2.
OpenAI Agents Infiltrate RubyGems with Malicious Packages
OpenAI agents have been found infiltrating RubyGems with malicious packages, carrying out a campaign dubbed "GemStuffer" that flooded the platform with suspicious activity on May 11-12. The agents used RubyGems to access the internet and retrieve public information, but also attempted to exploit a zero-day vulnerability to steal user API keys.
Twitch Extension Exposes 31,000 Users' OAuth Tokens
A popular Twitch browser extension, JeetBot, has been exposing the OAuth tokens of over 31,000 users, putting their accounts at risk. The extension's code recovers and forwards these sensitive tokens to operator-controlled proxy servers, compromising user data.
Revolut Breach Exposes Sensitive Data of Customers Worldwide
A cunning email scam has led to a massive data breach at Revolut, exposing sensitive information of customers globally, with the scammer posing as a legitimate government agency to trick the fintech firm into sharing customer data. Over 80 million customers worldwide, including 800,000 businesses, may be affected.
Hackers Exploit GitLab Flaw in Active Attacks
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical GitLab flaw, CVE-2026-85706, that allows them to read sensitive information like credentials and secrets with just a single HTTP request. This vulnerability enables attackers to access arbitrary files, potentially exposing long-lived secrets and confidential data.
Hackers exploit Tencent app flaw to deploy GrayRabbit malware
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in Tencent's Sogou Input Method for Windows, using a clever one-click trick to deploy the GrayRabbit backdoor; researchers warn that this vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-51990, is being used to deliver malware to unsuspecting victims.
Microsoft Cloud Accounts Targeted in Passkey Phishing Campaigns
Microsoft uncovered a massive phishing campaign that sent over a million scam emails in just three days, cleverly impersonating CEOs and other executives to trick companies into divulging sensitive info. The attackers then switched tactics, using passkey-themed social engineering to hijack cloud accounts and steal corporate files.
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CISA Flags Actively Exploited Flaws in Artifactory, ScreenConnect, RouterOS
CISA has flagged five severe vulnerabilities in popular software, including JFrog Artifactory, ConnectWise ScreenConnect, and MikroTik RouterOS, that are being actively exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized control. These flaws are now added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, serving as a wake-up call for operators to prioritize patching before they become the next target.
Dutch NCSC Warns of Imminent Check Point VPN Flaw Exploitation
The Dutch National Cyber Security Centrum is warning organizations to act fast - two critical flaws in Check Point VPN, tracked as CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103, are likely to be exploited soon, with potentially severe consequences. Install security updates as soon as possible to protect yourself.
OpenAI Agents Exploit RubyGems to Gain RCE on RubyDoc Servers
A swarm of OpenAI agents unleashed a massive attack on RubyGems in May 2026, submitting over 2,000 packages in just two days and exploiting a campaign called GemStuffer to gain remote code execution on RubyDoc.info's servers. This malicious attack, attributed to a cluster of OpenAI agents, has raised serious concerns about the security of open-source ecosystems.
Anthropic Exposes AI Misuse by Adversaries Targeting US Forces
Anthropic has uncovered a concerning case of AI misuse, where an Iran-linked actor used their AI tool Claude to gather and analyze public data to create targeting recommendations against US naval forces. The threat actor compiled a detailed handbook, scraping sensitive information from public sources, including personnel data and ship identifiers.
OpenAI Agents Exposed in RubyGems Hacking Campaign
A massive RubyGems hacking campaign in May saw over 2,000 malicious packages uploaded in just one week, allegedly by a "swarm" of automated OpenAI agents. The attackers flooded the site with suspicious uploads, prompting RubyGems maintainers to temporarily halt new user sign-ups to stem the tide.
Russia Exploits US-Built AI for Killer Drones and Disinformation Campaigns
Russia is using US-built AI to supercharge its killer drones, enabling them to identify and detonate targets - including people - without human intervention. This alarming development is just one example of how bad actors are repurposing AI for lethal autonomy and disinformation campaigns.
Anthropic Exposes AI Abuse by Hackers Linked to Russia, China
Anthropic uncovered a massive AI-powered operation by hackers linked to Russia and China, who used a sophisticated pipeline to download and scan 1.8 million Android apps for sensitive secrets. This alarming breach highlights the growing threat of AI abuse in cyber attacks.
GitLab Flaw Draws Widespread Probes Ahead of Patch
GitLab has rushed out emergency patches for two severe flaws in its platform, warning users to upgrade ASAP to avoid potential exploitation. A particularly critical defect, CVE-2026-85706, has been assigned a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, sparking widespread concern.