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β€ŠLeakNet ransomware uses ClickFix, Deno runtime in stealthy attacks

The LeakNet ransomware gang is now using the ClickFix technique for initial access into corporate environments and deploys a malware loader based on the open-source Deno runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leaknet-ransomware-uses-clickfix-and-deno-runtime-for-stealthy-attacks/
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β€ŠMicrosoft stops force-installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app

Microsoft has stopped automatically installing the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices outside the European Economic Area (EEA) that have the Microsoft 365 desktop client apps. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-stops-force-installing-the-microsoft-365-copilot-app/
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β€ŠTop 5 Things CISOs Need to Do Today to Secure AI Agents

AI agents are autonomous actors with real access to data and systems, not just copilots. Token Security explains why identity-based access control is critical to prevent misuse and data exposure. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/top-5-things-cisos-need-to-do-today-to-secure-ai-agents/
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β€ŠEurope sanctions Chinese and Iranian firms for cyberattacks

The European Union Council has announced sanctions against three entities and two individuals for their involvement in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the region. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/europe-sanctions-chinese-and-iranian-firms-for-cyberattacks/
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β€ŠGlassWorm malware hits 400+ code repos on GitHub, npm, VSCode, OpenVSX

The GlassWorm supply-chain campaign has returned with a new, coordinated attack that targeted hundreds of packages, repositories, and extensions on GitHub, npm, and VSCode/OpenVSX extensions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/glassworm-malware-hits-400-plus-code-repos-on-github-npm-vscode-openvsx/
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β€ŠApple pushes first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit flaw

Apple has released its first Background Security Improvements update to fix a WebKit flaw tracked as CVE-2026-20643 on iPhones, iPads, and Macs without requiring a full operating system upgrade. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-pushes-first-background-security-improvements-update-to-fix-webkit-flaw/
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β€ŠNordstrom's email system abused to send crypto scams to customers

Customers of upscale department store chain Nordstrom received fraudulent messages from a legitimate company email address that promoted cryptocurrency scams disguised as a St. Patrick's Day promotion. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nordstroms-email-system-abused-to-send-crypto-scams-to-customers/
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β€ŠNew β€œDarksword” iOS exploit used in infostealer attack on iPhones

A new exploit kit for iOS devices and delivery framework dubbed "Darksword" has been used to steal a wide range of personal information, including data from cryptocurrency wallet app. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-darksword-ios-exploit-used-in-infostealer-attack-on-iphones/
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β€ŠThe Refund Fraud Economy: Exploiting Major Retailers and Payment Platforms

Refund fraud is now a business, with methods and tutorials sold to exploit return policies for profit. Flare shows how fraudsters turn refunds and chargebacks into a repeatable profit model. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-refund-fraud-economy-exploiting-major-retailers-and-payment-platforms/
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β€ŠMarquis: Ransomware gang stole data of 672K people in cyberattack

Marquis, a Texas-based financial services provider, revealed this week that a ransomware gang stole the data of over 670,000 individuals in an August 2025 cyberattack that also disrupted operations at 74 banks across the United States. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marquis-ransomware-gang-stole-data-of-672-000-people-in-2025-cyberattack/
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β€ŠRansomware gang exploits Cisco flaw in zero-day attacks since January

The Interlock ransomware gang has been exploiting a maximum severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Cisco's Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) software in zero-day attacks since late January. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interlock-ransomware-exploited-secure-fmc-flaw-in-zero-day-attacks-since-january/
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β€ŠConnectWise patches new flaw allowing ScreenConnect hijacking

ConnectWise is warning ScreenConnect customers of a cryptographic signature verification vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-patches-new-flaw-allowing-screenconnect-hijacking/
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β€ŠAura confirms data breach exposing 900,000 marketing contacts

Identity protection company Aura has confirmed that an authorized party gained access to nearly 900,000 customer records containing names and email addresses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aura-confirms-data-breach-exposing-900-000-marketing-contacts/
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β€ŠCritical Microsoft SharePoint flaw now exploited in attacks

A critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability patched in January is now being exploited in attacks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/critical-microsoft-sharepoint-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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β€ŠNew β€˜Perseus’ Android malware checks user notes for secrets

A new Android malware called Perseus is checking user-curated notes to steal  sensitive information, like passwords, recovery phrases, or financial data. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-perseus-android-malware-checks-user-notes-for-secrets/
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β€ŠCISA urges US orgs to secure Microsoft Intune systems after Stryker breach

CISA warned U.S. organizations to follow Microsoft guidance to strengthen the Intune endpoint management tool after a cyberattack exploited it to wipe medical technology giant Stryker's systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-businesses-to-secure-microsoft-intune-systems-after-stryker-breach/
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β€Š7 Ways to Prevent Privilege Escalation via Password Resets

Password resets are often weaker than login security, making them a prime target for privilege escalation. Specops Software explains how attackers abuse reset workflows and how to secure them. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-ways-to-prevent-privilege-escalation-via-password-resets/
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β€ŠRussian hackers exploit Zimbra flaw in Ukrainian govt attacks

Hackers part of APT28, a state-backed threat group linked to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU), are exploiting a Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) vulnerability in attacks targeting Ukrainian government entities. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-apt28-military-hackers-exploit-zimbra-flaw-in-ukrainian-govt-attacks/
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