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AI Accelerates Software Creation But Leaves Security Behind

Software development evolves at a breathtaking pace, and generative AI now allows anyone to create applications almost as fast as they conceive them. This emerging paradigm, called Vibe Coding, represents the latest step in a journey from the rigid Waterfall model through Agile and DevOps methodologies. While previous innovations optimized

First AI-Run Ransomware Attack Still Requires Human Direction

Security researchers at Sysdig document the first known case of agentic ransomware, an operation dubbed JadePuffer where an AI agent executes a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent breaks into a vulnerable server, steals credentials, moves through the target's network, encrypts files, and writes its own

Autonomous AI Agent Conducts First Fully Automated Ransomware Attack

Security researchers at Sysdig identify JadePuffer as the first documented ransomware operation conducted entirely by an autonomous AI agent. The large language model-powered threat handles every stage of the attack independently, including reconnaissance, credential theft, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and data encryption. Most alarmingly, the agent adapts to failures in

Google and FBI Disrupt Massive NetNut Proxy Botnet Infecting 2 Million Devices

A coordinated operation led by Google and the FBI disrupts NetNut, a massive residential proxy network that controls at least two million infected devices worldwide. The botnet, also known as Popa, targets Android devices, smart TVs, and streaming boxes, turning them into exit nodes that route malicious traffic through legitimate

FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Network Tied to Two-Million-Device Botnet

The FBI works with industry partners to seize hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a major residential proxy service operated by the publicly-traded Israeli company Alarum Technologies. The takedown targets infrastructure tied to the Popa botnet, a network of at least two million compromised devices that includes smart TVs and

CISA Warns of Active Exploitation Targeting Microsoft SharePoint RCE Flaw

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns that attackers are actively exploiting a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint. Tracked as CVE-2026-45659, the flaw stems from improper deserialization of untrusted data and allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on unpatched servers.

Hackers Breach DHS Homeland Security Information Sharing Platform

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that hackers breach the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN), a sensitive platform used for sharing information among federal, state, local, and private-sector partners. The intrusion occurs sometime between late May and early June, with threat actors targeting HSIN servers and a SharePoint collaboration system.

FortiBleed Credential Theft Campaign Tied to Lynx and INC Ransomware Groups

The FortiBleed credential theft campaign, which compromised more than 73,000 Fortinet devices, is now directly linked to the INC and Lynx ransomware-as-a-service groups. SOCRadar's Threat Research Unit discovers the connection after identifying a Windows server used as part of the FortiBleed infrastructure that contains access to ransomware

Researchers Break AI Browser Guardrails With Simple Math Trick

Security researchers at LayerX demonstrate a novel attack that lulls AI-powered browsers into a false reality where built-in safety guardrails no longer apply. The proof-of-concept exploit works by presenting the AI with a puzzle game that rewards incorrect answers, such as claiming that 2 + 2 = 5. Once the LLM accepts

US Offers $10 Million Bounty for Russian Hackers Targeting Signal and WhatsApp Users

The US government is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Russian state cyber groups responsible for compromising thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The targets include investigative journalists, current and former government officials, military personnel, and political figures. The

Supply Chain Attacks and Credential Theft Dominate Late June 2026 Threat Landscape

A new threat intelligence report from MalwarePatrol covers the second half of June 2026, revealing that software supply chain attacks remain a dominant concern for security teams. Compromises hit npm packages, developer tools, IDE plugins, SDKs, and CI/CD workflows, signaling that attacker interest in developer ecosystems shows no signs

Software-Backed AI Alliance Tackles Open Source Security Flaws

A new alliance backed by major software companies is targeting security vulnerabilities in open source software. The coalition recognizes that widespread flaws in open source code create significant risks for organizations and developers worldwide. The initiative focuses on identifying, patching, and preventing security defects before bad actors exploit them. Members

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White House Accelerates Quantum-Safe Encryption Deadline to 2030

The White House issues a new executive order that drastically accelerates the deadline for government agencies and organizations to transition to quantum-resistant encryption systems. The order, titled "Securing the Nation against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks," requires high-value assets and high-impact systems to adopt post-quantum cryptographic key establishment by December