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Anthropic Identifies AI Misuse in 1.8 Million Android App Secret Extractions

Anthropic’s 2026 report reveals how actors used Claude to automate the scanning of 1.8M Android apps and create self-refactoring malware loops.

Ukrainian National Sentenced to Four Years for Role in Conti Ransomware Attacks

Oleksii Lytvynenko, a developer for the Conti ransomware gang, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for extorting $634,000 from Tennessee emergency services.

AI-Driven Automation Exploits PaperCut Flaws Across 395 Organizations

Hundreds of AI agents exploited PaperCut vulnerabilities to breach 395 organizations globally. PaperCut has released Emergency Patch Release 3 to address the flaws.

Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Critical Secure FMC Root Access Flaw

Cisco warns that CVE-2026-20079, a CVSS 10.0 authentication bypass in Secure FMC, is being exploited by Sandworm and crimeware groups to gain root access.

Michael G. Smith Sentenced to 15 Years for AI Deepfake Extortion Campaign

Michael G. Smith was sentenced to 15 years in prison for using AI-generated deepfakes to extort at least 20 women. Learn about the federal case and victim resources.

Over 36,000 Plex Media Servers Remain Unpatched Against Security Vulnerabilities

Shadowserver reports over 36,000 Plex Media Servers are unpatched against recent flaws. Users are advised to update to version 1.43.3 to protect their data.

Microsoft Patches 974 Vulnerabilities in Windows 10 KB5122878 Update

Microsoft releases KB5122878 for Windows 10, addressing 974 vulnerabilities and active zero-day exploits. Learn how to secure your device for free via Microsoft Rewards.

Adobe Commerce StyleSmuggler Zero-Day Exploited via GraphQL Email Templates

Adobe Commerce and Magento face a critical zero-day, CVE-2026-75650, where attackers use GraphQL and email templates to deploy a stealthy Linux backdoor.

IDScan.net Lawsuits Highlight Risks of Permanent Driver License Data Breaches

IDScan.net faces lawsuits and an FBI probe after 153 million driver's license scans were found on the dark web, exposing permanent identity data for US drivers.