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Why More Analysts Won’t Solve Your SOC’s Alert Problem

Attackers move faster than overwhelmed SOC teams can realistically investigate alerts. Prophet Security breaks down how AI can help analysts investigate alerts faster and focus on real threats. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-more-analysts-wont-solve-your-socs-alert-problem/
Fake OpenAI repository on Hugging Face pushes infostealer malware

A malicious Hugging Face repository that reached the platform's trending list impersonated OpenAI's "Privacy Filter" project to deliver information-stealing malware to Windows users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-openai-repository-on-hugging-face-pushes-infostealer-malware/
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JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware

The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers, with the Windows payload found deploying a Python-based remote access trojan. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/jdownloader-site-hacked-to-replace-installers-with-python-rat-malware/
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Hackers abuse Google ads, Claude.ai chats to push Mac malware

Attackers are abusing Google Ads and legitimate Claude.ai shared chats in an active malvertising campaign. Users searching for "Claude mac download" may come across sponsored search results that list claude.ai as the target website, but lead to instructions that install malware on their Mac. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-google-ads-claudeai-chats-to-push-mac-malware/
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TrickMo Android banker adopts TON blockchain for covert comms

A new variant of the TrickMo Android banking malware, delivered in campaigns targeting users across Europe, introduces new commands and uses The Open Network (TON) for stealthy command-and-control communications. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trickmo-android-banker-adopts-ton-blockchain-for-covert-comms/
Why Changing Passwords Doesn’t End an Active Directory Breach

Resetting a password doesn't always remove attackers from Active Directory. Specops Software explains how cached credentials and Kerberos tickets can keep attackers authenticated after a reset. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-changing-passwords-doesnt-end-an-active-directory-breach/
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New GhostLock tool abuses Windows API to block file access

A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept tool named GhostLock that demonstrates how a legitimate Windows file API can be abused in attacks to block access to files stored locally or on SMB network shares. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ghostlock-tool-abuses-windows-api-to-block-file-access/
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GM agrees to $12.75M California settlement over sale of drivers’ data

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a proposed $12.75 million settlement agreement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/gm-agrees-to-1275m-california-settlement-over-sale-of-drivers-data/
Instructure reaches 'agreement' with ShinyHunters to stop data leak

Instructure, the edtech giant behind the widely popular Canvas learning management system (LMS), has reached an "agreement" with the ShinyHunters extortion group to prevent the data stolen in a recent breach from being leaked online. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instructure-reaches-agreement-with-shinyhunters-to-stop-data-leak/
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SAP fixes critical vulnerabilities in Commerce Cloud and S/4HANA

SAP has released the May 2026 security updates addressing 15 vulnerabilities across multiple products, including two critical flaws in the Commerce Cloud enterprise-grade e-commerce platform and the S/4HANA ERP suite. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-fixes-critical-vulnerabilities-in-commerce-cloud-and-s-4hana/
Android 17 to expand banking scam call and privacy protections

Android 17, expected to roll out next month, will introduce several security and privacy features focused on device theft, threat detection, and banking scam calls. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-17-to-expand-banking-scam-call-and-privacy-protections/
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Škoda warns of customer data breach after online shop hack

Škoda Auto, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, has disclosed a data breach after attackers hacked its online shop and stole the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/skoda-warns-of-customer-data-breach-after-online-shop-hack/
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