Hackers abused Claude to extract secrets from 1.8M Android apps

Anthropic says multiple threat groups, including the financially motivated and state-sponsored espionage groups linked to Russia and China, tried to abuse its Claude AI model for malicious purposes. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abused-claude-to-extract-secrets-from-18m-android-apps/

 Dutch NCSC: Critical Check Point VPN flaws exploitation is imminent

The Dutch Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC) is warning of imminent exploitation of two critical flaws in Check Point VPN tracked as CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-ncsc-critical-check-point-vpn-flaws-exploitation-is-imminent/

 Hackers exploit Tencent app flaw to deploy GrayRabbit malware

Threat actors linked to a China-aligned espionage group are exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-51990) in Tencent's Sogou Input Method for Windows to deploy the GrayRabbit backdoor. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-tencent-app-flaw-to-deploy-grayrabbit-malware/

 CISA: Hackers now exploit max severity GitLab flaw in attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that hackers are now exploiting a maximum-severity GitLab vulnerability in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-hackers-now-exploit-max-severity-gitlab-flaw-in-attacks/

 Microsoft: September updates break audio on some Windows PCs

Microsoft has confirmed that USB audio devices may fail on some Windows systems after installing the KB5124008and KB5124012 September 2026 security updates. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-updates-break-audio-on-some-windows-pcs/

 Revolut discloses data breach exposing financial info, passports

Fintech company Revolut has disclosed a data breach after sharing data from an undisclosed number of customers with a threat actor impersonating a government agency. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revolut-discloses-data-breach-exposing-financial-info-passports/

 Microsoft: September updates cause RDS failures on Windows Server

Microsoft has confirmed reports that the September 2026 security updates cause Remote Desktop Services (RDS) failures on Windows Server systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-updates-cause-rds-failures-on-windows-server/

 Webinar: How malicious OAuth apps can lead to Google Workspace breaches

Attackers can combine social engineering with malicious OAuth applications to gain access to Google Workspace data without relying solely on stolen passwords. This webinar examines two attacks to show how these breaches unfold and which security controls can help stop them. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-how-malicious-oauth-apps-can-lead-to-google-workspace-breaches/

 Why Patch Automation Needs Brakes, Not Just an Accelerator

Patch automation can help IT teams keep pace with growing update volumes, but deploying faster also means bad updates can spread faster. Action1 explains how update rings, predefined success criteria, and human oversight can make automated patching faster without sacrificing control. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-patch-automation-needs-brakes-not-just-an-accelerator/

 Hackers target exposed Vite dev servers to steal AWS, Azure secrets

A mass-scanning campaign targeting internet-exposed Vite development servers is attempting to steal cloud credentials and configurations from AWS and Azure deployments. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-exposed-vite-dev-servers-to-steal-aws-azure-secrets/

 Hackers hijack HBO Max Reddit account to push malware in ClickFix ads

Hackers compromised HBO Max's official Reddit account and used it to push malicious ads that launched ClickFix attacks to infect Windows and macOS devices with information-stealing malware. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-hijack-hbo-max-reddit-account-to-push-malware-in-clickfix-ads/

 Twitch extension with 30K installs exposes users’ OAuth tokens

A browser extension called Twitch Enhanced Viewer | JeetBot, available in the official Chrome and Firefox stores, sends users' Twitch OAuth session tokens to a commercial bot service. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitch-extension-with-30k-installs-exposes-users-oauth-tokens/

 Homebrew 7.0.0 gets built-in GUI, better security controls

Homebrew package manager version 7.0.0 has been released with a built-in vulnerability scanner, stronger security controls, and the full release of its native BrewUI graphical interface. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/homebrew-700-gets-built-in-gui-better-security-controls/

 Japan's Digital Agency says VPN flaw exposed 246,000 personnel records

Japan's Digital Agency has discovered a data breach that may have exposed around 246,000 record rows containing personal information of government employees. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/japans-digital-agency-says-vpn-flaw-exposed-246-000-personnel-records/

 Microsoft releases emergency Windows updates to fix RDS failures

Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band Windows updates to fix Remote Desktop Services failures caused by this month's security updates, along with Hyper-V and USB audio problems on some Windows versions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-windows-updates-to-fix-rds-failures/

 Cisco patches Secure Email Gateway zero-day exploited in attacks

Cisco warned customers to patch a critical Secure Email Gateway zero-day security flaw that threat actors have been exploiting in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cisco-secure-email-zero-day-exploited-to-execute-commands-as-root/

 Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Excel update breaks copy and paste

Microsoft has confirmed that copy and paste may silently fail for some Excel users after installing the September 2026 KB5002914 security update. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-kb5002914-security-update-breaks-excel-copy-and-paste/

 Suspected Black Axe gang leaders face cybercrime charges in the US

Five alleged leaders of the Black Axe cybercrime syndicate, known for its involvement in global-scale cyber-enabled financial fraud, have been extradited to the United States to face wire fraud and money laundering charges. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-axe-gang-members-extradited-to-us-face-cybercrime-charges/

 CISA: Critical VMware RCE flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned security teams that ransomware gangs have now joined ongoing attacks exploiting a critical VMware vCenter vulnerability patched in July. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-critical-vmware-vcenter-rce-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/

 What Zero-Day Response Should Be in the Post-Mythos Era

AI is shrinking the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, leaving defenders less time to wait for patches or public exploits. Picus Security explains how exploitability validation, security control testing, and autonomous pentesting can help teams close exposure gaps before attackers arrive. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-zero-day-response-should-be-in-the-post-mythos-era/