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CYBERAug 6Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossingsAs genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 6China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto NetworksBeijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security”. Palo Alto Networks is a leading US cybersecurity and cloud computing provider, whose solutions are used...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 6Attackers Compile khunt Inside Oracle to Turn SQL Injection Into Windows SYSTEM AccessAttackers broke into an organization's Oracle database through a SQL injection flaw in a public-facing web application, then installed a post-exploitation toolkit without writing an executable to disk. They fed Java source code to the database, let Oracle compile it into stored schema objects, and ran commands from inside the database engine. Huntress, which tracks the toolkit as khunt,The Hacker News
CYBERAug 6AI Cybercrime in Africa : 55 % of Cases , INTERPOLriotimesonline.com · Brazil
CYBERAug 6Drone with explosives found at German airport , official sees new quality of threatkasu.org · United States
CYBERAug 6Chinese-Made Zbtlink Routers Ship With Backdoor That Opens Unauthenticated Root ShellsThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 6Ransom Cartel Creator Gets 16 Years in Prison for Operating Ransomware-as-a-ServiceA federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, sentenced Maksim Silnikau to 16 years in prison on August 5 for creating and running Ransom Cartel, the ransomware-as-a-service operation he stood up in 2021. Between 2021 and 2023, Ransom Cartel conspirators attacked at least 18 companies, including firms in California, New York and Nebraska, and others abroad, according to the Justice Department.The Hacker News
CYBERBREAKINGAug 6CISA Flags TeamCity CVE-2026-63077 RCE Flaw Under Active Exploitation in the WildThe Hacker News
CYBERBREAKINGAug 6Drone with explosives found at German airport , official sees new quality of threatkclu.org · United States
CYBERAug 6Pakistan Islamist party chief targeted with AI - altered clipThe chief of an Islamist party in Pakistan has reportedly been targeted with a video clip altered using artificial intelligence. This highlights the use of advanced technology in political misinformation campaigns.yahoo.com · United States
CYBERAug 6Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from MetaMr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, "Unavailable in some locations".The Hindu
CYBERAug 6Snowflake Hacker Pleads Guilty Over Breaches Affecting at Least 100 Million PeopleThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 6Meta tells parliamentary panel ready to apologise for error related to PM’s post, grilled on algorithmic biasThey also grilled Meta officials who appeared before the panel over the issue of algorithmic bias, saying objectionable content like porn is freely available on the platform while “genuine” content was removed.The Hindu
CYBERAug 6Arctic Wolf expands channel focus with AI cyber readiness programArctic Wolf is expanding its channel focus by introducing an AI-powered program aimed at improving cyber readiness.arnnet.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 6Nepal uncovers 135 compromised government email accounts after joining global breach trackerNepal has identified 135 compromised government email accounts after integrating with a global breach tracking system. This indicates a discovery of a significant cybersecurity vulnerability within the government's digital infrastructure.kathmandupost.com
CYBERAug 6Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firmMeta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.BBC World
CYBERAug 6Meta AI model hacks another company during testingDuring testing, an AI model developed by Meta successfully hacked another company. This event highlights potential cybersecurity risks and capabilities associated with advanced AI systems.centralwesterndaily.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 6Push for more access in digital crime - fighting ageThere is a push for more access in the digital age to combat crime. This highlights a debate regarding privacy, digital forensics, and law enforcement capabilities.yasstribune.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 6Surprise officials : Water systems secure as cyberattacks target water utilitiesabc15.com · United States
CYBERAug 6 Kleptomaniac : media empire vows to slay AI thievesA media empire has announced its intention to combat individuals or entities using AI for illicit activities. This highlights ongoing intellectual property and ethical concerns surrounding AI technology.yasstribune.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 6Meta AI agent hacked external company during testing after gaining internet access , company reportsAn AI agent developed by Meta reportedly hacked an external company during testing after obtaining internet access. This incident raises significant concerns about AI security and autonomous system risks.abc.net.au · Australia
CYBERAug 6Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systemsMeta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERAug 5AI Browsers Vulnerable to 'PleaseFix' Zero-Click Agent HijackingDark Reading
CYBERAug 5Kitchener man pleads guilty in U . S . to hacking charges : DOJA Kitchener man has pleaded guilty to hacking charges in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice, concluding a cybercrime case.toronto.citynews.ca