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SplitVPN Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 865,000 Users
Data Breaches & Leaks
Supply Chain Attack Targets Arch Linux Community Repository
Supply Chain & Open Source
Critical CosmosEscape Flaw Breaks Customer Isolation in Azure Cosmos DB
Vulnerabilities & ExploitsCordial Spider Deploys Work Panel Platform for Tech Support Scams Against Corporate Identities
A criminal platform called Work Panel is turning fake technical support calls into structured operations aimed at taking over corporate accounts. The service combines target research, page cloning, telephony, and credential capture within a single control panel. It is linked to the group tracked as O-UNC-045, also known as Cordial Spider. Campaigns target users of multiple identity providers and combine telephone social engineering with fake authentication pages. Operators research names, job titles, corporate emails, phone numbers, and professional profiles before calling to impersonate help-desk staff. While one operator keeps the victim on the line, a manager monitors the phishing session in real time. Captured credentials are sent only to operation managers via Telegram, reducing internal theft risks among the criminals themselves.
AI-Powered Pentests Deliver Full Attack Chains Unlike Basic Vulnerability Scans
A new generation of AI-driven offensive testing tools is emerging that goes far beyond traditional vulnerability scanners. These AI agents perform reconnaissance, enumeration, business logic analysis, exploitation, and validation in a continuous adaptive loop. The result is not a long list of unconfirmed findings but validated vulnerabilities accompanied by technical descriptions, business impact, risk ratings, and working proof-of-concept evidence. True AI pentesting requires specialized agent architectures, memory, planning modules, and proprietary offensive tooling rather than generic prompts connected to existing scanners. In Brazil, HackerSec has built such a system with its Yaga agent, while XBOW and Aikido Security are recognized internationally. The technology is positioned to complement and eventually transform manual penetration testing practices.
Broadcom Patches Five Critical VMware Vulnerabilities Including CVSS 9.8 Authentication Bypass
Broadcom has released fixes for five vulnerabilities across multiple VMware products that could enable authentication bypass, remote code execution, and virtual machine escapes. The most severe issue, CVE-2026-59309 with a CVSS score of 9.8, resides in the VMware Directory Service component of vCenter and allows an attacker with network access to bypass authentication entirely. Successful compromise of vCenter grants control over hosts, virtual machines, networks, and storage, posing severe risks to enterprise environments. A second critical flaw, CVE-2026-47876, affects the VMXNET3 virtual adapter in ESX and permits an attacker with administrative privileges inside a guest VM to perform an out-of-bounds write and execute code on the hypervisor host. Additional patches address an unauthorized memory read in ESX, Workstation, and Fusion, along with insufficient logging that could conceal administrative actions. No workarounds exist, and administrators must apply the specified updates to vCenter, ESX, Cloud Foundation, Workstation, and Fusion.
Firefox JIT Vulnerability Exposes Tor Browser Users to Remote Code Execution
A high-severity flaw in Firefox's SpiderMonkey JavaScript engine allows remote code execution simply by visiting a malicious page, directly impacting Tor Browser users on unpatched versions. Registered as CVE-2026-10702, the vulnerability stems from incorrect memory handling in the JIT compiler that leaves a dangling reference to freed memory, enabling arbitrary read and write primitives. Researchers demonstrated successful exploitation that can compromise the browser's content rendering process and facilitate user deanonymization or OS-level attacks. The same issue served as the initial stage in the IonStack exploit chain against ARM64 Android devices, where it was chained with CVE-2026-43499 in the Linux kernel to achieve root privileges. Mozilla addressed the issue in Firefox 151.0.3, and the Tor Project rolled out corresponding fixes in Tor Browser 15.0.19, which also incorporates the latest Firefox ESR updates.
Tengu Botnet Modernizes Mirai with 25 DDoS Methods and Advanced Persistence on IoT and Embedded Linux
A new botnet named Tengu has emerged, targeting Internet of Things devices and embedded Linux systems to conduct denial-of-service attacks, redirect traffic, and maintain persistent access. The malware represents an updated evolution of the Mirai botnet and begins its infection chain through brute-force attacks against exposed Telnet services. Once valid credentials are obtained, it downloads an architecture-specific payload and establishes partially encrypted communication with its command-and-control server. Operators can issue commands to collect system and network information, update the implant, and convert compromised devices into SOCKS5 proxies. The botnet includes 25 distinct DDoS attack methods covering UDP, TCP, and ICMP floods while also targeting services such as HTTP, DNS, NTP, SSH, SMTP, FTP, SIP, Minecraft, and servers running Source Engine or Quake protocols. Its key differentiators lie in robust persistence and self-protection mechanisms, including a secondary watchdog process that restarts the malware every 60 seconds if terminated, fake systemd services, manipulated device watchdogs, and the ability to remove competing malware.
Cybercriminals Hide Malware in Fake Claude Code Installation Command Targeting macOS Developers
Cybercriminals are distributing the MacSync infostealer by embedding malicious commands in fake installation tutorials for Claude Code. The campaign relies on sponsored search ads and counterfeit documentation pages that appear when developers look up official setup instructions. Victims are instructed to paste an obfuscated command into the macOS Terminal that uses Base64 encoding to conceal the download server and disables certificate validation. Once executed, the command retrieves MacSync, which steals passwords, session cookies, SSH keys, cloud credentials, and developer configuration files. Stolen tokens can bypass multi-factor authentication and grant attackers direct access to accounts and repositories. Security experts advise installing Claude Code exclusively through official channels and immediately isolating any compromised Mac while revoking all sessions and rotating credentials from a trusted device.
Iranian Hackers Disable Safety Alarms in US Industrial Control Systems
Iranian threat actors have been compromising internet-exposed industrial controllers across the United States since at least March 2026, modifying alarm and safety shutdown logic in critical infrastructure. The campaign has targeted government organizations and operators in the water, wastewater, and energy sectors, resulting in operational disruptions and financial losses. Attackers focus on devices with insecure remote access, weak credentials, or default configurations rather than exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities. Targeted hardware includes Rockwell CompactLogix and Micro850 controllers, Schneider BMX P34 and Modicon M340 PLCs, and Siemens S7-1200 models. Operators use rented foreign infrastructure and legitimate programming software to download, alter, and re-upload control logic projects. In at least one case, malicious code maintained normal operations while introducing instructions that bypassed safe operational limits and altered data displayed on HMI and SCADA interfaces. The tactics closely resemble prior activity attributed to the CyberAv3ngers group linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, though direct attribution remains unconfirmed.
AgentForger Vulnerability in ChatGPT Workspace Agents Enabled Malicious AI Deployment via Single Phishing Link
A vulnerability in ChatGPT Workspace Agents allowed attackers to create and deploy a malicious AI agent inside an organization from a single phishing link. Named AgentForger, the flaw was fixed by OpenAI on June 8, 2026. The attack exploited a permissive parameter in the Agent Builder that accepted instructions directly through the URL. An authenticated user opening the prepared link would trigger automatic execution of the command without additional confirmation. The victim required access to Workspace Agents and at least one pre-authorized enterprise connector such as Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Slack, Teams, or Google Calendar. The malicious prompt instructed the platform to create an agent, connect available applications, disable approval requests, publish the component, and schedule it for recurring operation. In the demonstration, the agent monitored emails from the attacker with subjects starting with “TASK” and executed the contained instructions while returning results to the attacker-controlled address.
Cl0p Exploits Critical Windchill Vulnerability CVE-2026-12569 to Steal Industrial Designs
The Cl0p extortion group is actively targeting internet-exposed PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers to exfiltrate engineering projects, technical specifications, and other sensitive data. The campaign focuses on organizations in the industrial, automotive, aerospace, defense, and retail sectors. Attackers leverage the critical remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-12569, which stems from unsafe deserialization and carries a CVSS score of 9.8, allowing unauthenticated exploitation over the network. The intrusion chain also combines a WSDL endpoint information disclosure in FlexPLM with a login mechanism weakness in Windchill to gain initial access and execute commands without valid credentials. After compromise, operators deploy JSP web shells to maintain persistence, explore files, and prepare data for exfiltration. Affected systems often contain unreleased product designs, engineering drawings, and strategic manufacturing documents. The activity began in early June 2026, with extortion emails sent to hundreds of employees starting July 20 to increase internal pressure ahead of potential data leaks.
Critical Vulnerabilities in JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA and TeamCity Enable Remote Code Execution
JetBrains has addressed multiple critical vulnerabilities in its IntelliJ IDEA and TeamCity products that could allow remote code execution, unauthorized file access, and sandbox escapes. The flaws affect remote development environments and require immediate patching, especially in shared setups. In IntelliJ IDEA, CVE-2026-59792 involves directory traversal during workspace identifier processing and carries a CVSS score of up to 9.8. TeamCity received fixes for several issues, including malicious Git repository configurations that enable code execution and a Kotlin DSL sandbox escape. Additional patches cover arbitrary file access through Perforce integration and a persistent cross-site scripting flaw on cloud profile pages. Administrators are urged to update IntelliJ IDEA to versions 2026.1.4 or 2026.2 and TeamCity to 2026.1.2 or 2025.11.6 depending on the release line in use.
Chaos Ransomware Group Uses msaRAT Trojan to Hide C2 Traffic Through Invisible Chrome and Edge Browsers
The Chaos ransomware group has adopted a new Rust-based trojan called msaRAT to conceal its command-and-control communications inside legitimate browser sessions. The malware launches Chrome or Edge in invisible mode and controls it via the Chrome DevTools Protocol, keeping all outbound traffic restricted to localhost. It then injects JavaScript to negotiate a WebRTC connection through Cloudflare Workers before routing data over Twilio TURN servers, preventing the attackers' real infrastructure from appearing in network logs. Commands are executed through cmd.exe, and the implant includes queuing mechanisms that support reliable transfer of files, screenshots, and larger data volumes. In the analyzed incident, operators delivered the malware via an MSI installer disguised as a Windows update that loaded the msaRAT DLL directly into memory. The technique does not exploit any vulnerabilities in Chrome or Edge and is designed to blend malicious traffic with normal corporate browser activity.
Check Point Issues Urgent Fixes for Critical Exploited SmartConsole Vulnerability CVE-2026-16232
Check Point has released emergency patches for a critical vulnerability in the SmartConsole login process that is already being actively exploited in real-world attacks. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-16232 with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain valid access tokens and gain full administrative privileges over the management environment. Exploitation requires the management server to be directly exposed to the internet without IP address restrictions for trusted clients. The company has confirmed attacks against a small number of customers and notified those affected. The update also addresses two additional vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-62144 and CVE-2026-62145, and is delivered through the Jumbo Hotfix package released on July 22, 2026.
HackerSec Launches AI-Native Pentest Platform with Yaga Agent for Automated Offensive Testing
HackerSec has released a major update to its pentest platform introducing an AI-Native model where the Yaga agent handles full execution of offensive tests including reconnaissance, enumeration, exploitation, impact confirmation, and evidence production. Human experts only monitor operations and validate vulnerabilities while the AI maintains context, adapts strategies, and explores multiple attack paths until confirming exploitability. The platform addresses the growing use of AI by cybercriminals for scaled attacks and the expanding attack surface from rapid AI-driven development in enterprises. At its core, Yaga uses a proprietary harness coordinating multiple tools, playbooks, analysis stages, and AI models instead of relying on a single model. Benchmark results from YagaBench show the production configuration solving 91.2% of black box, 94.6% of gray box, and 93.5% of white box scenarios. CEO Andrew Martinez stated the goal of reaching over 98% effectiveness in all AI-Native pentests by year end. The approach enables more frequent testing with broader coverage and reduced time to identify vulnerabilities.
ASUS Releases Security Updates to Fix Critical CVE-2026-13385 Router Vulnerability with CVSS Score 9.5
ASUS has issued security updates to address a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-13385 that affects multiple router firmware versions and could allow remote command execution. The flaw impacts devices running firmware versions 3.0.0.4_386, 3.0.0.4_388, and 3.0.0.6_102 across various home and small business router lines. It stems from inadequate validation of digital certificates and file integrity mechanisms, preventing proper authentication of servers or received content. Exploitation requires a man-in-the-middle attack condition on compromised networks or manipulated connections but does not need administrative credentials or user interaction. Users are advised to install the latest firmware for their specific models, disable unnecessary administrative features, and review any unauthorized configuration changes. The advisory emphasizes the high severity of the issue given its 9.5 CVSS score and broad device coverage.
Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Chrome Extension Allowed Theft of WhatsApp Web Conversations
A flaw in the Adobe Acrobat extension for Chrome enabled malicious websites to steal active WhatsApp Web conversations, contacts, and profile information without requiring any user interaction beyond visiting a prepared URL. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-48294 and named HermeticReader, carried a CVSS score of 7.4 and affected approximately 329 million installations across all versions up to 26.5.2.2. Attackers exploited internal extension pages and missing origin validation to modify local storage, activate the Hermes integration mechanism, and extract rendered chat content by predicting tab identifiers and sending commands to the Acrobat component. The stolen data included contact names, conversation lists, message previews, profile details, and the full text of open chats, all transmitted to attacker servers via hidden forms while leaving end-to-end encryption intact. Adobe addressed the issue in version 26.5.2.3, which was automatically pushed through the Chrome Web Store. No evidence of in-the-wild exploitation had surfaced prior to public disclosure.
Cybercriminals Exploit Critical SharePoint Vulnerability CVE-2025-53770 for Remote Code Execution
A critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaw in Microsoft SharePoint Server, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is being actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability stems from unsafe deserialization of data sent to on-premises servers and forms part of the ToolShell attack chain alongside CVE-2025-49704 and CVE-2025-49706. Attackers can execute arbitrary commands, install web shells, and steal ASP.NET cryptographic keys to forge authentication tokens and maintain persistence even after patching. The flaw affects SharePoint Server 2016, SharePoint Server 2019, and SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, while SharePoint Online in Microsoft 365 remains unaffected. Two related variants, CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, were developed to bypass earlier mitigations. Administrators are urged to apply all available patches immediately, restrict internet exposure of SharePoint, and hunt for suspicious files, processes, and scheduled tasks.
Qilin Ransomware Operators Exploit Palo Alto PAN-OS VPN Flaw CVE-2026-0257
Operators linked to the Qilin ransomware group have been actively exploiting an authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to gain initial access to corporate networks. The attacks, observed in June 2026, targeted the GlobalProtect VPN service running on Palo Alto firewalls and were tracked under CVE-2026-0257. Attackers used specially crafted authentication cookies to establish unauthorized VPN sessions, after which they harvested credentials from Windows LSASS processes and Active Directory NTDS databases. Lateral movement relied heavily on PsExec and administrative shares, supplemented by tools such as AnyDesk, Ngrok, LogMeIn, and NetExec. Before deploying the ransomware binary stored as win.exe in C:\PerfLogs\, the threat actors disabled Microsoft Defender real-time protection and cleared event logs. The vulnerability affects PAN-OS versions 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, and 12.1 as well as certain Prisma Access editions, while Panorama and Cloud NGFW remain unaffected.
EU Forces Google to Open Android Microphone, Camera and Screen Access for Rival AI Assistants
The European Union has ordered Google to provide competing AI assistants with the same level of access to sensitive Android resources that is currently reserved for Gemini. The ruling covers eleven system functions, including voice activation, home button integration, background execution, and on-device AI model access. Rival assistants will also gain real-time environmental data streams from the microphone, camera, screen, and speakers under identical consent and notification rules applied to Google services. Additional capabilities include cross-app interaction, messaging, scheduling, device settings control, and multi-step task automation. Screen automation will allow assistants to operate apps inside a virtual window while the user performs other activities. Most changes are scheduled for Android 18 by 1 August 2027, while simultaneous activation of multiple assistants by voice keyword will arrive in Android 19 no later than 1 August 2028. Access to the most sensitive functions may require objective security certification and explicit user authorization.
HollowGraph Malware Abuses Microsoft 365 Calendars to Conceal Stolen Files and C2 Traffic
A newly discovered espionage malware called HollowGraph turns compromised Microsoft 365 calendars into hidden channels for receiving commands and exfiltrating stolen data. The implant schedules events for 13 May 2050, a distant future date chosen to reduce the likelihood of discovery by account owners. Developed as a Windows DLL, HollowGraph leverages the Microsoft Graph API to blend its traffic with legitimate corporate service activity, eliminating the need to contact attacker-controlled servers directly. It supports two primary commands: “get” to retrieve instructions attached to operator-created appointments and “send” to encrypt collected data with RSA and AES-256-GCM before uploading it as calendar attachments. Separate encryption keys are used for inbound commands and outbound data, while stolen files are written to a disguised logAzure.txt file. Researchers have identified at least 12 compromised systems, three of which remained active, with operations observed between 3 June and 9 July 2026 and primarily targeting Israeli entities.
Ransomware Attack Hits Coca-Cola Subsidiary Fairlife, Temporarily Halting US Production Systems
Fairlife, a company owned by Coca-Cola, temporarily suspended production operations in the United States after detecting unauthorized access to parts of its systems in a ransomware incident. The breach, publicly disclosed by Coca-Cola on July 16, 2026, affected environments directly linked to industrial production, prompting an immediate shutdown while investigations and recovery efforts continue. Fairlife manufactures milk, protein beverages, and other dairy products sold across the North American market, making the incident potentially disruptive to product availability, logistics, and internal processes. The company activated its incident response and business continuity protocols and engaged external cybersecurity specialists and consultants to assist with containment, investigation, and system restoration. No information has yet been released regarding data exfiltration, file encryption, or ransom demands, and the full scope of the attack remains under assessment. Coca-Cola has notified law enforcement authorities about the incident, while operations at Fairlife facilities in Canada were confirmed to be unaffected.
OpenSSL Patches HollowByte Vulnerability That Enables Denial-of-Service Attacks on TLS Connections with Just 11 Bytes
OpenSSL has released fixes for a vulnerability dubbed HollowByte that allows denial-of-service attacks against servers using unpatched versions of the library. The flaw can be triggered by a malicious TLS request as small as 11 bytes and was addressed without a CVE or formal security advisory because it was classified as a hardening improvement. Researchers from Okta warn that the operational impact can be significant on internet-facing servers, as the issue occurs during the initial TLS handshake when vulnerable OpenSSL versions reserve memory based on the client-declared size before verifying actual data delivery. Attackers can open connections, claim they will send a large message, and then deliver only a tiny portion, leaving the server waiting indefinitely with reserved memory. In tests with NGINX, low-memory servers could be completely taken down while more powerful machines suffered substantial capacity loss without triggering abnormal traffic volumes. The patches are included in OpenSSL versions 4.0.1, 3.6.3, 3.5.7, 3.4.6, and 3.0.21, and administrators are advised to update packages, restart affected services, and monitor for unusual memory growth.
Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2026-15682 in AnyDesk Enables Denial-of-Service Attacks on Affected Systems
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in AnyDesk, tracked as CVE-2026-15682, allows attackers to trigger denial-of-service conditions on systems running the popular remote access tool. The flaw centers on a support information transmission feature that can be abused through Windows file system redirection mechanisms. An attacker with limited local access can manipulate these redirections to crash either the AnyDesk application or the underlying operating system. Because AnyDesk is widely deployed by support teams, managed service providers, and internal IT departments, the vulnerability poses a significant risk to remote assistance workflows and incident response operations. Until an official patch is released, organizations are advised to restrict code execution privileges, monitor for anomalous file system redirection activity, and apply updates as soon as they become available.
Cybercriminals Actively Exploiting Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in SonicWall SMA1000 Appliances
Cybercriminals are actively exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability in SonicWall SMA1000 appliances used for corporate remote access. The attack chain combines two flaws that together enable unauthenticated access to internal services and local privilege escalation, ultimately allowing remote code execution with maximum privileges on affected devices. The most severe issue, CVE-2026-15409, carries a maximum CVSS score of 10.0 and permits attackers to reach internal appliance services without authentication, while CVE-2026-15410 facilitates local privilege escalation. Impacted models include the SMA1000 Series 6210, 7210, and 8200v running firmware versions 12.4.3-03434 and 12.5.0-02800. SonicWall has confirmed that its SSL VPN firewalls and the SMA 100 product line remain unaffected. Compromised appliances have already been observed serving as stealthy entry points into corporate networks, where attackers harvested credentials, session data, and multi-factor authentication seeds before pivoting into Active Directory environments. Administrators are urged to apply the emergency patches that upgrade devices to firmware versions 12.4.3-03453, 12.5.0-02835, or later.