It can be daunting to determine who’s responsible for showing ads on the websites we visit, or who’s harvesting data from the mobile apps we use every day. That information …
Malware Crypter Services Sell Windows Defender, EDR and SmartScreen Bypasses to Cybercriminals
August 14, 2026 Criminal services that hide malware are becoming easier to buy. These services, known as crypters, change a malicious file so that security tools struggle to recognize it. …
HACKERAI Malware Turns GitHub Gists Into a Command-and-Control Channel
August 14, 2026 A newly identified malware framework called HACKERAI C2 Agent is using GitHub Gists as a hidden channel for attacker commands and stolen data. The technique lets operators …
AI Token Jacking Lets Hackers Steal API Keys and Rack Up Nearly $1 Million in Charges
August 14, 2026 AI credentials are drawing criminal attention. A growing form of abuse, called AI token jacking, lets intruders take API keys and consume expensive model services on someone …
Hackers Using New BlackHat AI Tool MessiahGPT to Generate Ransomware and Phishing Kits
August 14, 2026 A newly surfaced criminal AI service called MessiahGPT is being openly marketed on BreachForums as a purpose-built offensive model that writes ransomware, phishing kits, stealers, crypters, and …
GeoServer 0-Day Vulnerability Enables Remote Code Execution Attacks
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in GeoServer is being targeted by attackers, raising concern for organizations that publish or manage geospatial data through internet-facing deployments. The flaw is an unauthenticated …
OpenAI Unveils Ultrafast Mode in GPT‑5.6 Sol That Works 14× Faster Than Standard Mode
August 14, 2026 OpenAI has introduced Ultrafast, a new service tier for GPT-5.6 Sol that it says can run up to 14× faster than Standard processing. The feature launches first …
Download More RAM Attack Bypasses Windows VBS and Disables Defender Through Memory Aliasing
August 14, 2026 A new attack dubbed “Download More RAM” can bypass Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS), weaken Hypervisor-Enforced Code Integrity (HVCI), and disable Microsoft Defender. Microsoft tracked the issue as …
The Endpoint-to-Cloud Privilege Security Checklist: 21 Controls to Eliminate Standing Access
PAM secured the endpoint; privilege moved on. Work through these 21 controls to find out where standing access is accumulating in your cloud, SaaS, and AI estate — and how …
10 Best Secure Web Gateway Vendors In 2026
Best Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Solutions A secure web gateway inspects outbound web traffic blocking malicious sites, enforcing acceptable-use policy, decrypting TLS, and stopping malware before it reaches a browser. …