Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
CISA to Issue Binding AI Security Directive This Week
CISA will issue a binding directive from the AI executive order, mandating AI vulnerability management rules for all federal civilian executive branch agencies.
Application Security
AI Worm Exploits 73.8% of Test Enterprise Network with Free Model
University of Toronto researchers built an AI worm that exploited 73.8% of a test enterprise network using a free open-weight model and only known CVEs.
Application Security
Fake Claude Code Installers on Google Sites Steal AI API Keys
An active campaign uses 32 Google Sites pages to distribute credential malware targeting AI API keys, browser logins, and password managers from developers.
Application Security
Fake Chrome Web Store DMCA Notices Target Extension Developers
Attackers send fake Chrome Web Store DMCA notices using real extension data to steal developer accounts and push malicious updates to millions of users.
Cybersecurity
Commission Proposes $11 Billion Dedicated US Cyber Force Branch
A CSIS/FDD commission proposed a standalone US Cyber Force with 30,000 troops and an $11 billion startup cost, with Gillibrand's defense amendments pending.
Cybersecurity
KillSec Ransomware Hits Indian Teaching Hospital and Mexican Insurer
KillSec ransomware posted an Indian teaching hospital and a Mexican insurance firm as victims, exposing patient data under India's DPDPA and Mexico's CNBV.
Cybersecurity
Nova Ransomware Apologizes for CIS Rule Violation, Bans Affiliate
Nova ransomware publicly apologized and banned an affiliate for attacking Eriell Group, an Uzbekistan oilfield firm, violating the CIS safe harbor rule.
Cybersecurity
Trump Signs Executive Order for National Security Review of AI Models
Trump signed an executive order directing US national security agencies to assess top AI foundation models for offensive cyber and dual-use threat risks.
Application Security
Huntress Discloses Windows Search URI Flaw That Leaks NTLMv2 Hashes
Huntress disclosed a Windows Search URI handler flaw that silently sends NTLMv2 hashes to attacker servers with one click. Microsoft declined to patch.
Cybersecurity
Qilin Ransomware Claims Six Victims Across Five Countries in Two Days
Qilin ransomware posted six victims across five countries over two days, including Nova Medical Products and MEISA Sines at Portugal's Sines energy port.