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Key lawmaker suggests action on AI safety legislation will wait until 2027
“It's really complicated, and I wouldn't want to do something in a lame duck session to do it quickly and not get it right,” said House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie about the FRONTIER Act.
BambooToken: The Malware That Speaks MQTT to Stay Under the Radar
Lumen exposes BambooToken, a stealthy malware family using MQTT and sideloading to quietly infect targets across Asia and beyond. BambooToken is a new malware family that uses MQTT, a lightweight messaging protocol commonly found in smart devices and industrial systems, to quietly control infected Windows and Linux machines. Most malware connects directly to a command-and-control […]
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Coast Guard, FBI boarded tanker after attack by ‘foreign cyber actors’
U.S. personnel boarded an oil tanker in the Gulf of Mexico to “ensure integrity of the vessel’s operational and information technology systems," after an apparent cyberattack, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
House passes bill to equip local law enforcement with scam-fighting tools
The Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act (GUARD) attempts to address a common complaint from the victims of online scams like pig butchering — that such cases typically do not rise to the level of a federal investigation but local law enforcement is unequipped to properly investigate them.
SecurityWeek BreachFirst Agentic AI Data Breach Reported to Spanish Regulator
Spanish regulators say an AI agent chained together a successful login, vulnerability discovery, and access to personal data in a potential milestone for autonomous cyberattacks. The post First Agentic AI Data Breach Reported to Spanish Regulator appeared first on SecurityWeek.
International Meteor Organization says cyberattack dealt ‘critical blow’ to website
A website used around the world for reporting meteors faces weeks of downtime as the organization moves away from systems that were hacked recently.
SecurityWeek BreachVirtual Event Today: Attack Surface Management Summit
Join SecurityWeek today for a virtual summit exploring the strategies and tools organizations need to discover, prioritize, and defend their expanding attack surfaces. The post Virtual Event Today: Attack Surface Management Summit appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Three Ukrainians to face charges for alleged hack of 610,000 Roblox accounts
Three Ukrainians are set to stand trial for allegedly stealing access to more than 610,000 Roblox accounts and selling them to buyers in Russia, authorities said.
SecurityWeek BreachEU Chief Warns of AI-Powered Hacking, Moves to Rein In Social Media
Ursula von der Leyen warns that advanced AI could unleash hacking on an unprecedented scale as Europe prepares new protections against social media’s “capture” of children. The post EU Chief Warns of AI-Powered Hacking, Moves to Rein In Social Media appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs VulnGoogle Patches Pixel Modem Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Google has patched a high-severity zero-day in the Pixel cellular modem after finding evidence that the vulnerability was exploited in limited, targeted attacks. Google has released its September 2026 Pixel security update, addressing a large set of vulnerabilities, including a high-severity flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-58704 (CVSS score of 8.0), in the cellular modem that has […]
Flock camera use by internal affairs unit puts DC police at odds with officers’ union
Washington, D.C.'s police department has used information from Flock cameras for misconduct investigations, prompting a formal complaint from its officers' union.
SecurityWeek BreachAIUC Raises $40 Million to Certify Enterprise AI Agents
The company provides a standard for AI systems, testing them against risks such as jailbreaks, prompt injections, and unauthorized actions. The post AIUC Raises $40 Million to Certify Enterprise AI Agents appeared first on SecurityWeek.
EU chief wants joint response to cyberattacks, sabotage
Delivering her annual State of the Union address in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen said threats were “mounting on our soil,” pointing to recent incidents in Denmark, Lithuania and Poland and an attempted drone attack in Leipzig.
SecurityWeek VulnPixel Modem Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
Google announced patches for the exploited privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-58704) on September 15. The post Pixel Modem Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs BreachRevolut Data Leak May Trace Back to Compromised Italian Government Accounts
A suspected compromise of an Italian government PEC account may have allowed threat actors to impersonate law enforcement and obtain sensitive data from hundreds of Revolut customers. The Revolut data exposure may be part of a much broader cyber incident involving compromised Italian government infrastructure. Revolut has confirmed that its systems were not breached. Instead, […]
Ukraine moves to crack down on scam call centers after corruption scandal
Ukraine’s parliament has approved tougher criminal penalties for involvement in fraudulent call centers and the theft of personal data, following a corruption scandal in which prosecutors were accused of taking bribes to protect scam operations.
SecurityWeek MalwareUS, UK, Dutch Agencies Expose Iranian ‘Chosen Brick’ Surveillance Malware
US, UK, and Dutch government agencies published a report detailing the malware, and the FBI described the abuse of Telegram for C&C. The post US, UK, Dutch Agencies Expose Iranian ‘Chosen Brick’ Surveillance Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek VulnUnauthenticated RCE Flaws Could Expose 200,000+ WordPress Sites to Takeover
Vulnerabilities in The Events Calendar can provide attackers with remote code execution capabilities. The post Unauthenticated RCE Flaws Could Expose 200,000+ WordPress Sites to Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek VulnHackuity Raises $19 Million for AI-Powered Vulnerability Management
The company will use the new capital to expand its vulnerability operations platform and support international growth. The post Hackuity Raises $19 Million for AI-Powered Vulnerability Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek Breach280,000 Impacted by Premier Medical Group Data Breach
In June 2026, hackers accessed files containing patients’ names, contact information, diagnosis details, and health insurance information. The post 280,000 Impacted by Premier Medical Group Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek VulnChrome, Firefox Updates Patch 115 Vulnerabilities
Google resolved 42 security defects in Chrome, and Mozilla fixed 73 bugs in Firefox. The post Chrome, Firefox Updates Patch 115 Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek VulnAcronis Patches Exploited Vulnerability in cPanel Backup Plugin
CVE-2026-87886 is a high-severity insecure file permissions flaw that can lead to local privilege escalation. The post Acronis Patches Exploited Vulnerability in cPanel Backup Plugin appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek VulnEnterprises Warned of Attacks Exploiting WSO2 Vulnerability
The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-5430, can be exploited to gain access to valuable enterprise data. The post Enterprises Warned of Attacks Exploiting WSO2 Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs BreachTexas Utility CenterPoint Energy Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims 7.49M Records Stolen
CenterPoint Energy confirmed a customer data breach after a hacker claimed to leak 7.49M records, including personal and billing information. CenterPoint Energy admitted on Monday that an intruder stole personal information belonging to some of its customers. The Houston-based utility, which supplies electricity and gas to about 7 million accounts across Texas, Indiana, Minnesota and […]
SecurityWeek VulnOracle Patches 800+ Vulnerabilities in September 2026 Security Update
The security updates resolve over 800 vulnerabilities across 17 product families, including over 100 critical-severity flaws. The post Oracle Patches 800+ Vulnerabilities in September 2026 Security Update appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs VulnU.S. CISA adds Cisco Secure Email Gateway flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco Secure Email Gateway flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Cisco Secure Email Gateway flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-76461 (CVSS score of 9,8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Cisco disclosed a critical zero-day CVE-2026-76461 this week; […]
SecurityWeek BreachMicrosoft Commits to Sweeping AI Privacy Rules for Students. Will Other Tech Giants Follow?
Microsoft agreed to adopt guardrails and privacy standards for its AI in schools, as negotiated with the American Federation of Teachers. The post Microsoft Commits to Sweeping AI Privacy Rules for Students. Will Other Tech Giants Follow? appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Norway announces investigations into telecom Telenor’s work with Myanmar junta
Oslo-based Telenor potentially enabled crimes against humanity and violated sanctions in its dealings with the military regime that took over Myanmar in 2021, Norwegian authorities said.
SecurityWeek Breach“We Think the Security Control Is Working” Is No Longer Good Enough
Point-in-time audits and sampled assessments offer only snapshots; continuous control monitoring provides evidence that security controls are working today. The post “We Think the Security Control Is Working” Is No Longer Good Enough appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Iranian cyber spies used fake MRI scan results to hack ‘enemy of regime’
According to the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Iran has used this and similar cyber activity to “support the repression of individuals who are seen as a threat to the regime, such as dissidents, activists and journalists.”
SecurityWeek Vuln$1 Million Sandbox Challenge Uncovers Linux Kernel Flaws
AI-assisted researchers flooded Vercel with reports, forcing the company to automate vulnerability triage. The post $1 Million Sandbox Challenge Uncovers Linux Kernel Flaws appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek BreachExein Secures $270M at $1.7B Valuation for Physical AI Security
The cybersecurity startup is building a proprietary foundation model and plans to accelerate global expansion. The post Exein Secures $270M at $1.7B Valuation for Physical AI Security appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek BreachTexas Utility CenterPoint Energy Confirms Breach After Hacker Leaks Data
A hacker claims to have stolen 7.5 million customer records after breaching the company’s systems. The post Texas Utility CenterPoint Energy Confirms Breach After Hacker Leaks Data appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Zelensky appoints former police chief to lead Ukraine’s cyber coordination center
Ihor Klymenko, who has experience in law enforcement and as interior minister, will run Ukraine's National Cybersecurity Coordination Center.
Electric and gas utility CenterPoint Energy warns of data breach after dark web post
Houston-based CenterPoint Energy notified federal regulators about an incident that exposed some customer data on the dark web.
SecurityWeek BreachThai Broadband Provider Hacked via Fortinet Vulnerability
The hackers staged numerous scripts for reconnaissance and CVE probing, along with brute-force utilities and privilege escalation tools. The post Thai Broadband Provider Hacked via Fortinet Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs VulnCisco Warns of Ongoing Exploitation of Critical Email Gateway Zero-Day
Cisco warns of a critical zero-day in Secure Email Gateway, exploited in the wild to gain root access through malicious emails. Cisco disclosed a critical zero-day, tracked as CVE-2026-76461 (CVSS score of 9.8), affecting Secure Email Gateway appliances. The flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication. Attackers can send specially crafted emails containing malicious SQL […]
China spy chief points at US AI models in cyber threat warning
China's spy chief identified Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber as signs of what he called a “disruptive upgrade” in cyber capabilities, increasing the speed and potential weaponization of vulnerability discovery and malware development.
SecurityWeek BreachOpenAI Investigates Report Linking AI Agents to RubyGems Attack
The incident occurred in May, when RubyGems maintainers suspended new account registrations due to what appeared like malicious activity. The post OpenAI Investigates Report Linking AI Agents to RubyGems Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Manhattan DA takes down 12 AI deepfake porn sites
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg held a press conference on Monday touting the takedown of the sites, which hosted AI-generated videos of more than 1,200 people. The sites allowed users to use the faces and bodies of real people to create illegal pornography.
Security Affairs VulnShared Hosting at Risk: LiteSpeed Enterprise Bug Can Grant Root from a Single Tenant
Critical LiteSpeed Enterprise flaw lets one shared hosting account gain root, bypassing CageFS; patch now to 6.3.7 via forced update. cPanel warned that a critical flaw in LiteSpeed Enterprise can let a low‑privilege website user break out of their account and gain root on the whole server. On a box where dozens or hundreds of […]
NCSC UK MalwareIranian cyber targeting of dissidents, activists and journalists
Advisory on CHOSEN BRICK malware, including technical analysis and advice to help individuals and organisations protect themselves.
NCSC UK MalwareUK and allies expose spyware used by Iranian state actors to target dissidents, activists and journalists
UK and allies provide advice to help organisations and individuals at risk detect and counter the threat from CHOSEN BRICK malware.
SecurityWeek Breach240,000 Hit by Data Breach at Japan’s Digital Agency
Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a VPN product to steal the personal information of roughly 240,000 people. The post 240,000 Hit by Data Breach at Japan’s Digital Agency appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek BreachApple Patches 200 Vulnerabilities With New iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 Releases
The updates resolve kernel vulnerabilities that could lead to memory corruption, privilege escalation, system termination, and information leaks. The post Apple Patches 200 Vulnerabilities With New iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 Releases appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs BreachOne Exploit Chain, Two Espionage Campaigns: Chrome and Windows Under Fire
Two China-linked groups ran identical Chrome/Windows zero-day exploits against NGOs, before Chrome’s patch shipped, deploying different backdoors each. Two China-linked threat actors used the same Chrome/Windows zero-day against NGOs starting September 1, 2026, Volexity’s new report lays out the whole chain in detail. On September 1, Volexity detected a spear-phishing campaign by UTA0560 targeting several […]
SecurityWeek BreachMicrosoft AI Code of Conduct Sets Cyberattack Boundaries, Chain of Command, Safety Constraints
The Humanist AI Code of Conduct draws a line between defensive cyber research and operational attack capability. The post Microsoft AI Code of Conduct Sets Cyberattack Boundaries, Chain of Command, Safety Constraints appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek BreachHacked HBO Max Reddit Account Used for Malware Delivery via ClickFix Attack
Ads led to a ClickFix page designed to trick macOS and Windows users into installing malware. The post Hacked HBO Max Reddit Account Used for Malware Delivery via ClickFix Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs BreachTelegram Desktop Flaw Could Turn Old Chat Exports Into Data Theft Traps
A Telegram Desktop flaw let bots inject JavaScript into exported chats, enabling data theft and page manipulation. Old HTML exports remain unsafe. A vulnerability in Telegram Desktop could have turned an ordinary chat export into a serious data leak. Security researchers Denis and Aleksander Rostilov of ExPatch found a stored cross-site scripting flaw in the […]
Security Affairs BreachNon-Zero-Day VPN Flaw Left Japan ‘s Government Shared Network Platform Exposed: 246,000 Records at Risk
Japan ‘s Digital Agency disclosed a VPN breach exposing 246,000 government employee records across 23 ministries. Detected June 25, publicly disclosed September 11. Japan ‘s Digital Agency disclosed that attackers exploited a vulnerability in a VPN device to access its Government Solution Service (GSS), potentially leaking personal information belonging to approximately 246,000 government employees, public […]
SecurityWeek VulnRoot RCE Zero-Day in Cisco Secure Email Gateway Under Active Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2026-76461 to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying OS with root privileges. The post Root RCE Zero-Day in Cisco Secure Email Gateway Under Active Exploitation appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs VulnENISA: Frontier AI Is Changing the Speed of Cyberattacks. Europe Needs to Catch Up
Frontier AI is compressing the attack lifecycle from vulnerability discovery to exploitation, forcing defenders to detect, patch and respond at machine speed. Cybersecurity has always been a race between attackers and defenders. ENISA’s latest assessment suggests that frontier AI is changing the speed of that race, and the gap between discovering a vulnerability and exploiting […]
Members of ‘Black Axe’ cybercriminal group extradited from South Africa
Prosecutors unsealed a 2021 indictment accusing the five men of conducting lucrative romance scams that stole thousands of dollars from more than 100 people.
Security Affairs BreachChina Calls Amodei’s AI Proposal a New Cold War Playbook
China rejects Amodei’s AI slowdown proposal, calling it fearmongering and a US attempt to contain China’s technology sector. The debate over whether the world should slow down the development of advanced AI has quickly turned into something bigger than a technology argument. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has called for a slower pace of development, […]
Pro-Ukraine Hacking Cat group deploying new malware against Russian targets
The pro-Ukraine hacktivist group Hacking Cat has evolved from carrying out website defacements and data leaks to more sophisticated and destructive attacks on Russian targets, researchers said.
Hundreds of fake government websites target users in Central Asia
The sites are designed to collect victims’ contact details, which scammers then use to target them through phone or email to steal money, personal information or gain access to their devices.
SecurityWeek BreachBeijing Hits Back at Anthropic CEO’s Call to Curb China’s AI Development
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a question about Amodei’s essay by saying that all parties should work together on AI. The post Beijing Hits Back at Anthropic CEO’s Call to Curb China’s AI Development appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Security Affairs VulnU.S. CISA adds GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, and ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added [1, 2] the following vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog: Two of the above vulnerabilities affect JFrog Artifactory. CVE-2026-42016 can allow attackers to bypass authorization checks and […]
SecurityWeek BreachNew Warnings About the Risks of AI to Humanity Revive a Long-Running Debate
Concerns over the potential risks of the technology are rising as new AI models become more powerful, heightening both the potential for misuse by people with criminal aims. The post New Warnings About the Risks of AI to Humanity Revive a Long-Running Debate appeared first on SecurityWeek.
SecurityWeek BreachPersonal, Financial Info Exposed in Revolut Data Breach
The company unintentionally disclosed users’ information to a third party impersonating a government agency. The post Personal, Financial Info Exposed in Revolut Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek.