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β€ŠArkanix Stealer pops up as short-lived AI info-stealer experiment

An information-stealing malware operation named Arkanix Stealer, promoted on multiple dark web forums towards the end of 2025, was likely developed as an AI-assisted experiment. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/arkanix-stealer-pops-up-as-short-lived-ai-info-stealer-experiment/
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β€ŠWhen identity isn’t the weak link, access still is

Stolen tokens and compromised devices let attackers reuse trust without breaking authentication. Specops Software explains why identity alone isn't enough and how continuous device verification strengthens Zero Trust. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/when-identity-isnt-the-weak-link-access-still-is/
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β€ŠAd tech firm Optimizely confirms data breach after vishing attack

New York-based ad tech company Optimizely has notified an undisclosed number of customers of a data breach after threat actors compromised some of its systems in a voice phishing attack. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ad-tech-firm-optimizely-confirms-data-breach-after-vishing-attack/
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β€ŠMicrosoft says bug in classic Outlook hides the mouse pointer

Microsoft is investigating a known issue that causes the mouse pointer to disappear in the classic Outlook desktop email client for some users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-bug-in-classic-outlook-hides-the-mouse-pointer/
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β€ŠSpain arrests suspected hacktivists for DDoSing govt sites

Spanish authorities have arrested four alleged members of a hacktivist group believed to have carried out cyberattacks targeting government ministries, political parties, and various public institutions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-suspected-anonymous-fenix-hacktivists-for-ddosing-govt-sites/
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β€ŠAndroid mental health apps with 14.7M installs filled with security flaws

Several mental health mobile apps with millions of downloads on Google Play contain security vulnerabilities that could expose users' sensitive medical information. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-mental-health-apps-with-147m-installs-filled-with-security-flaws/
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β€ŠNorth Korean Lazarus group linked to Medusa ransomware attacks

North Korean state-backed hackers associated with the Lazarus threat group are targeting U.S. healthcare organizations in extortion attack using the Medusa ransomware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-lazarus-group-linked-to-medusa-ransomware-attacks/
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β€ŠShinyHunters extortion gang claims Odido breach affecting millions

The ShinyHunters extortion gang has claimed responsibility for breaching Dutch telecommunications provider Odido and stealing millions of user records from its compromised systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-extortion-gang-claims-odido-breach-affecting-millions/
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β€ŠUK fines Reddit $19 million for using children’s data unlawfully

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Reddit Β£14.47 million (over $19.5 million) for collecting and using the personal information of children under 13 without adequate safeguards. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-fines-reddit-19-million-for-using-childrens-data-unlawfully/
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β€ŠIdentity-First AI Security: Why CISOs Must Add Intent to the Equation

AI agents now provision infrastructure and approve actions, but many inherit over-scoped privileges without proper governance. Token Security explains why CISOs must treat agents as identities and add intent-based controls so access is granted only when purpose and context align. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/identity-first-ai-security-why-cisos-must-add-intent-to-the-equation/
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β€ŠMicrosoft adds Copilot data controls to all storage locations

Microsoft is expanding data loss prevention (DLP) controls to block the Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant from processing confidential Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents, regardless of their location. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-adds-copilot-data-controls-to-all-storage-locations/
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β€ŠCarGurus data breach exposes information of 12.4 million accounts

The ShinyHunters extortion group has published personal information in more than 12 million records allegedly stolen from CarGurus, a U.S.-based digital auto platform. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cargurus-data-breach-exposes-information-of-124-million-accounts/
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β€Š1Campaign platform helps malicious Google ads evade detection

A newly identified cybercrime service known as 1Campaign is enabling threat actors to run malicious Google Ads that remain online for extended periods while evading scrutiny from security researchers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1campaign-platform-helps-malicious-google-ads-evade-detection/
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β€ŠPhishing campaign targets freight and logistics orgs in the US, Europe

A financially motivated threat group dubbed "Diesel Vortex" is stealing credentials from freight and logistics operators in the U.S. and Europe in phishing attacks using 52 domains. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/phishing-campaign-targets-freight-and-logistics-orgs-in-the-us-europe/
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β€ŠWindows 11 KB5077241 update improves BitLocker, adds Sysmon tool

Microsoft has released the KB5077241 optional cumulative update for Windows 11, which comes with 29 changes, including improvements to BitLocker, a new network speed test tool, and native System Monitor (Sysmon) functionality. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5077241-update-improves-bitlocker-adds-sysmon-tool/
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β€ŠEx-L3Harris exec jailed for selling zero-days to Russian exploit broker

The former head of Trenchant, a specialized U.S. defense contractor unit, was sentenced Tuesday to more than seven years in federal prison for stealing and selling zero-day exploits to a Russian exploit broker whose clients include the Russian government. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ex-l3harris-exec-jailed-for-selling-zero-days-to-russian-exploit-broker/
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