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Trezor Breach Exposes 13,000 Customers' Personal Data
A security breach at Trezor's logistics partner has compromised the personal data of over 13,000 customers, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and shipping addresses, with the exposure window potentially stretching back 90 days. Trezor has confirmed the breach, which affects customers in several countries who ordered products between May and August.
AmnesiaStealer Targets macOS via ClickFix Social Engineering
Mac users beware: a new threat called AmnesiaStealer is targeting macOS devices through clever social engineering tactics known as ClickFix, tricking victims into installing malware via a fake GitHub download page. One wrong click could compromise your entire system.
Scottish Prosecutors Investigate Supplier After Staff Data Compromised
A data security breach has hit a Scottish Government partner, compromising sensitive information of around 300 Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) staff who took part in a public sector survey. The incident is under investigation, but COPFS confirms its own systems remain secure.
Data Analyst Sentenced for Extorting Employer in $2.5 Million Cyber Scheme
A 27-year-old data analyst turned cyber villain, threatening to spill sensitive salary info to the SEC unless his employer paid up - in a brazen $2.5 million extortion scheme that landed him in hot water. He made his demands in chilling messages, including one that read: We will commence the process of disseminating salary information starting January 1, 2024 in phases to all employees and will report you to the SEC after for not reporting the breach.
Contractor Sentenced for Insider Attack on Brightly Software
A contractor's six-week extortion scheme against Brightly Software ended with a guilty verdict, after he threatened to expose sensitive payroll and personnel records unless he received a whopping $2.5 million - ultimately settling for a significantly smaller sum of $7,540.92. The 27-year-old data analyst had been quietly siphoning off corporate data from the Siemens-owned company's network for months.
Jewelbug APT Exploits Dual Agenda with Espionage and Crypto Fraud
Meet Jewelbug, a notorious APT group that's been pulling off a double heist - stealing sensitive info and swindling victims out of crypto - all from the same interconnected operation. Their massive haul includes over 1 million implant check-ins and 580,000 stolen cookies, with targets spanning government systems and service providers across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.
Apple Warns Users of Mercenary Spyware Attacks on iPhones
Got a warning from Apple about a mercenary spyware attack on your iPhone? This means hackers are trying to secretly access your device, and Apple is stepping in to alert and protect you.
Ukraine Disrupts 94 Fraudulent Call Centers in Nationwide Crackdown
In a massive nationwide crackdown, Ukrainian authorities have shut down 94 scam call centers that tricked people into fake investment schemes, stealing their bank account info by posing as bankers, brokers, and even law enforcement officers. The operation, involving over 400 searches, has already led to 26 suspects being formally identified.
Akira Ransomware Actors Exploit Safe Mode to Evade EDR Protections
Cyber attackers have found a sneaky way to bypass EDR protections by exploiting Safe Mode, leaving security systems blind to their malicious activities. In one recent incident, an exposed SonicWall VPN with no multi-factor authentication was all it took for hackers to gain entry and start wreaking havoc.
Armored Likho Expands Cyber-Espionage Arsenal
Meet the Armored Likho group, a cyber-espionage mastermind that's just leveled up its game with a suite of sneaky new implants that can hijack Telegram sessions and eavesdrop on conversations. The latest campaign, uncovered in May 2026, uses a cunning fake donation app to infiltrate targets across Russia.
Jewelbug Hacker Group Exposes Dual Threat of Espionage and Crypto Fraud
Meet Jewelbug, a China-based hacker group that's been wreaking havoc with a dual threat of espionage and crypto fraud, leaving a trail of over a million compromised implant check-ins and thousands of stolen credentials in its wake. By cleverly injecting a single malicious script into a shared webmail template, Jewelbug gained write access to sensitive government webmail accounts, making off with valuable data.
Uber Freight Probes Data Breach Claims by Helix Hacking Group
Uber Freight is investigating claims that a hacking group called Helix has stolen nearly 1 million files from the company, posting them online as evidence. The breach has sparked an urgent probe into unauthorized access to Uber Freight's systems and data repositories.
VMware vCenter flaw exploited for reverse SSH access globally
A critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, is being exploited globally, with 361 Internet-connected systems across 47 countries already compromised. This severe vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, making swift action essential to prevent further breaches.
Compromised AWS Key Exposes 1500+ UK Charities to Data Breach
Over 1,500 UK charities are reeling after a data breach at CRM provider Beacon exposed their personal information, likely due to a compromised AWS access key. This devastating cyber-attack has left countless organizations vulnerable, sparking urgent concerns about data security.
Trezor Breach Exposes 14,000 Customer Records
Trezor revealed that its shipping partner, ShipMonk, suffered a security breach, exposing a whopping 14,000 customer records, and fortunately confirmed that its own systems and devices remain secure. The breach, which occurred between May 10 and August 8, 2026, was discovered on August 10, 2026.
AI Coding Tools Expose Open Source to Supply Chain Attacks
New research reveals a shocking vulnerability in AI coding tools: many suggested package names don't exist or point to outdated or compromised packages, leaving open-source projects open to supply chain attacks. This alarming gap in code-generation models highlights a pressing need for better safeguards.
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VMware vCenter Flaw Exploited Days After Disclosure
Within days of Broadcom's advisory, a critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, was exploited, putting 361 victim IP addresses across 47 countries at risk. This severe vulnerability allowed attackers to turn a logging service into a gateway to infiltrate operating systems worldwide.
Beacon Breach Exposes Charity Data After AWS Key Compromise
A security breach at Beacon compromised customer data, including attachment files, after an AWS access key was potentially exposed in public JavaScript build artifacts, allowing attackers to retrieve encrypted data in readable form. The breach, which started on July 27-28, 2026, may have resulted in a downloadable copy of the database.
Akira Ransomware Affiliate Foiled by Evasion Tactic
Meet the Akira ransomware affiliate who got thwarted by a clever evasion tactic, but not before attempting to pull off a classic double extortion scam by stealing and leaking sensitive files. The attacker gained initial access through a vulnerable SonicWall SSL VPN, highlighting the importance of multifactor authentication.
UK Watchdog Reprimands ACRO for 2023 Data Breach Failings
A major security blunder at the Criminal Records Office (ACRO) left 10,920 people vulnerable to a data breach after a hacker gained unauthorized access to its website and content management system for a staggering eight months. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has now reprimanded ACRO for its failings in preventing this massive breach.
Ransomware Attacks Pivot to Identity-Based Exploits
Ransomware attacks are taking a new and more personal approach, with a whopping 80% now targeting identities rather than software flaws. Malicious emails, phishing, and compromised credentials are the top entry points, making identity-based exploits the new favorite tactic of ransomware operators.
Google Docs Exposes Staging Server Credentials in Search Results
A simple Google search led to a major security slip-up when a developer stumbled upon a publicly indexed Google Doc containing sensitive staging server credentials. A careless mistake by an outside contractor had left the confidential info exposed, and a curious autocomplete suggestion revealed it all.
Attackers Exploit SharePoint Flaw After Public PoC Release
Microsoft warned that a critical SharePoint flaw, patched in July 2026, could allow attackers to bypass authentication and disclose files or modify data. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-55040, has now been exploited by attackers following the public release of a proof-of-concept exploit.
City-Forum Attacks Exploit Salesforce, ServiceNow Portals for Data Theft
A single IP address, 158.220.87.79, has been linked to a massive data-theft campaign targeting corporate and public portals, including Salesforce and ServiceNow, for over a year with no signs of slowing down. This persistent threat has compromised multiple organizations worldwide, spanning industries from telecom and finance to security and government.