Pierluigi Paganini
February 18, 2026
A suspected Chinese state-linked group exploited a critical Dell RecoverPoint flaw (CVE-2026-22769) in zero-day attacks starting mid-2024. Mandiant and Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reported that a suspected China-linked APT group quietly exploited a critical zero-day flaw in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines starting in mid-2024. “Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have identified […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 18, 2026
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Google Chromium CSS, Microsoft Windows, TeamT5 ThreatSonar Anti-Ransomware, and Zimbra flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the flaws […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 18, 2026
Kaspersky uncovered Keenadu, an Android backdoor used for ad fraud that can even take full control of devices. Kaspersky has identified a new Android malware called Keenadu. It can be preinstalled in device firmware, hidden inside system apps, or even distributed via official stores like Google Play. Currently used for ad fraud by turning infected […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health to spread the StealC information stealer. The fake project appeared credible, complete with bogus forks […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Officers from Poland’s Central Bureau of Cybercrime Control (CBZC) police arrested a 47-year-old man linked to the Phobos ransomware operation. Polish authorities arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of involvement in cybercrime and linked him to the Phobos ransomware operation. Police said they discovered evidence of illegal activities on his seized devices. “Officers from the Central […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Attackers used a fake PDF incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA, though a poorly crafted phishing campaign. Freelance security consultant Xavier Mertens reported a phishing campaign using a fake PDF security incident report hosted on AWS to scare victims into enabling 2FA. The researchers pointed out that the campaign appears poorly […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
South Korea fined Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany $25M after hackers breached their Salesforce systems, exposing customer data. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. a total of 36 billion Korean won ($25 million) after hackers compromised their Salesforce systems. The attack, linked to Scattered […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Apple is testing end-to-end encrypted Rich Communications Services (RCS) messaging in the iOS 26.4 developer beta. Apple has added end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to the iOS and iPadOS 26.4 developer beta. The feature, still in testing, will roll out in a future update across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple notes that E2EE is not […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Researchers found an infostealer stole a victim’s OpenClaw configuration, marking a shift toward targeting personal AI agents. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new information stealer that exfiltrated a victim’s OpenClaw configuration environment, previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbot. According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the case highlights a new shift in infostealer activity, moving beyond […]
Pierluigi Paganini
February 17, 2026
Eurail B.V. revealed that traveler data were stolen in a recent security breach, and are now being sold on the dark web. Eurail B.V. confirmed that the traveler data stolen in a breach earlier this year is now being offered for sale on the dark web. The company disclosed the development as part of its […]
