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Large-scale DDoS attacks disrupted Threema secure messaging service Multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeted the Threema secure messaging service earlier this week, causing severe disruptions to communications. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/large-scale-ddos-attacks-disrupted-threema-secure-messaging-service/

New AmnesiaStealer macOS malware hijacks browser sessions via remote control A new information-stealing malware called AmnesiaStealer, which targets macOS users via ClickFix attacks, includes a streaming module that allows the attacker to interactively control the victim's web browser. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-amnesiastealer-macos-malware-hijacks-browser-sessions-via-remote-control/

New Evooo1Bot Linux botnet turns routers into traffic relay nodes A new Mirai-based modular Linux botnet malware called Evooo1Bot has been targeting internet-facing gateway devices, turning them into SOCKS5 traffic relay nodes. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-evooo1bot-linux-botnet-turns-routers-into-traffic-relay-nodes/

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. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/how-anthropic-plans-to-watermark-claudes-ai-generated-text/

Hackers arrested over €30M bank fraud exploiting service provider flaw Four cybercriminals were arrested in Brazil, and three others were charged in Europe over allegations that they exploited a vulnerability at a service provider, allowing them to withdraw funds from Commerzbank customers' bank accounts. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-arrested-over-30m-bank-fraud-exploiting-service-provider-flaw/

Hackers exploit macOS Screen Sharing flaw to deploy Monero miner The Netherlands' National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning that hackers are actively exploiting a macOS authentication bypass vulnerability after public exploit code emerged. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-macos-screen-sharing-flaw-to-deploy-monero-miner/

The Modern Attack Chain: Rethinking Google Workspace Security in the Age of AI Google Workspace attacks do not always begin with phishing. Stolen OAuth tokens can provide another path into Gmail, Drive, and connected systems. Material Security explains why organizations need defenses that cover the entire Workspace attack chain. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-modern-attack-chain-rethinking-google-workspace-security-in-the-age-of-ai/

Max severity SAP Commerce Cloud flaw now targeted in attacks A maximum-severity SAP Commerce Cloud remote code execution vulnerability patched three days ago is already being targeted in attacks, according to threat intelligence company Defused. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-sap-commerce-cloud-flaw-now-targeted-in-attacks/

Shell investigates 'potential incident' after Clop data theft claims Oil giant Shell has confirmed it is investigating a potential security incident after the Clop ransomware gang claimed it stole 89GB of data. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shell-investigates-potential-incident-after-clop-data-theft-claims/

RingCentral data breach exposed info of 1.6 million accounts The ShinyHunters extortion group stole personal information from 1.6 million RingCentral accounts after hacking the company in July, according to the data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ringcentral-data-breach-exposed-info-of-16-million-accounts/

Data analyst sent to prison for stealing data, extorting employer A former data analyst contractor for Brightly Software has been sentenced to two years in prison for targeting his employer in a $2.5 million extortion scheme. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-analyst-sent-to-prison-for-stealing-data-extorting-employer/

Apple sends new ‘Threat Notification’ alerts over mercenary spyware attacks You're not alone if you just received an "Apple Threat Notification" saying it detected a "mercenary spyware attack targeted at your iPhone." [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/apple-sends-new-threat-notification-alerts-over-mercenary-spyware-attacks/

Ukraine shuts down 94 fraudulent call centers, seize millions in cash Authorities in Ukraine shut down 94 fraudulent call centers across the country that lured people into investment scams or tried to obtain access to bank accounts. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-shuts-down-94-fraudulent-call-centers-seize-millions-in-cash/

Akira hackers disable EDR with Safe Mode, steal data but fail to encrypt An Akira ransomware affiliate disabled the endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution on a compromised system by restarting the machine into Safe Mode with Networking. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-hackers-disable-edr-with-safe-mode-steal-data-but-fail-to-encrypt/

Hackers breach govt webmail while running parallel crypto fraud The Jewelbug hacker group has been carrying out espionage operations targeting governments and militaries while also engaging in cryptocurrency fraud. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-breach-govt-webmail-while-running-parallel-crypto-fraud/

Microsoft patches LegacyHive Windows zero-day vulnerability Microsoft has released security patches to address a Windows zero-day vulnerability known as "LegacyHive," disclosed after the July 2026 Patch Tuesday. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-patches-legacyhive-windows-zero-day-vulnerability/

AI 'watermark removers' flood the web. Almost none can prove they work. Multiple 'watermark removers' have surfaced days after Anthropic began watermarking text generated by Claude, including an open source project with over 4,500 GitHub stars and paid AI detection evasion services. None of the tools' claims about defeating the text watermark can be verified, as Anthropic has not released a detector. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ai-watermark-removers-flood-the-web-almost-none-can-prove-they-work/

Critical VMware vCenter RCE flaw exploited for reverse SSH access A recently patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) in VMware vCenter Syslog Server is being exploited in an active campaign to deploy a reverse SSH tool for persistence and remote access. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-vmware-vcenter-rce-flaw-exploited-for-reverse-ssh-access/

Trezor discloses data breach affecting nearly 14,000 customers Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 14,000 of its customers after ShipMonk, its shipping provider and logistics partner, got hacked. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trezor-discloses-data-breach-affecting-nearly-14-000-customers/

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 enter the development pipeline. [...] https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/who-vets-ais-code-the-scale-challenge-facing-open-source-ingestion/