Cybersecurity

TechCrunch Jul 17

FBI arrests student for allegedly using fake Steam games to steal cryptocurrency

Zyaire Wilkins, a 21-year-old student, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly creating fake video games on Steam that contained malware. This malware reportedly infected thousands of users and led to the theft of cryptocurrency from several victims.

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The Verge Jul 17

Florida man arrested for alleged theft of over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware

A Florida man, Zyaire Wilkins, has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware embedded in video games. The complaint details that he and his co-conspirators infected around 8,000 devices and accessed 80 crypto wallets between May 2024 and February 2026.

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Ars Technica Jul 16

xAI Files Lawsuit Against User for Alleged Creation of Illegal Content

xAI has initiated legal action against Terry Wayne Harwood, who is accused of using the Grok chatbot to create illegal content. The lawsuit follows Harwood's arrest for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials, with xAI alleging it played a role in his apprehension.

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Ars Technica Jul 16

Russian Hacking Group Sandworm Uses Clickfix Technique to Compromise Devices in Ukraine

The Ukrainian CERT center has warned that the Russian hacking group Sandworm is using a technique called Clickfix to compromise devices in Ukraine. This method involves displaying a CAPTCHA that requires users to input text containing malicious scripts, leading to malware installation or data exfiltration.

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Ars Technica Jul 15

Microsoft Faces New Windows 0-Day Exploit Following Record Security Patches

A new exploit for Windows, named HiveLegacy, was published on July 15, 2026, shortly after Microsoft released a record number of security patches. This exploit allows low-privilege accounts to modify administrator accounts by targeting a vulnerability in the Windows User Profile Service.

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Ars Technica Jul 14

Research Reveals Vulnerability in Microsoft's Secure Boot Standard

A recent study by ESET has found that Microsoft's Secure Boot standard has been vulnerable for most of its existence, allowing attackers to bypass protections on both Windows and Linux devices. The issue stems from the failure to revoke defective firmware images known as shims, which could enable malicious firmware installation.

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Fox News — Politics Jul 14

DOJ indicts three Russians in alleged $63 million cybercrime scheme targeting Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian nationals for allegedly scamming Americans out of over $63 million through cybercrime activities. The indictment, unsealed on July 14, 2026, charges them with multiple offenses related to computer and wire fraud, as well as money laundering, and highlights the global impact of their actions on various sectors in the U.S.

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Ars Technica Jul 13

US Government Issues Warning About Russian Hackers Targeting Routers

The US government, through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has warned users of home and small office routers about ongoing threats from Russian state hackers. These hackers exploit vulnerabilities in networking devices to conduct malicious activities against sensitive organizations. The advisory was supported by multiple governments, including those from Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the UK.

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PBS NewsHour Jul 13

EU and Britain impose sanctions on Russian intelligence officers linked to cyberspying

The European Union has sanctioned nine individuals and four entities linked to a Russian cyberspying network. This network has reportedly targeted governments and critical infrastructure since 2010.

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TechCrunch Jul 11

CISA acknowledges lack of pre-established incident response plan

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) admitted that it lacked a pre-established incident response plan during a recent security incident. The agency noted this as a missed opportunity to effectively manage the situation and highlighted the need for better preparedness in the future.

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TechCrunch Jul 11

CISA Develops Incident Playbook During Cybersecurity Incident

CISA disclosed that it developed its incident response playbook during an ongoing cybersecurity incident. This was highlighted by journalist Brian Krebs, who reported on exposed passwords in a GitHub repository linked to a CISA contractor.

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Ars Technica Jul 10

Former Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Collusion with Cybercriminals

Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for colluding with cybercriminals to extort victims he was hired to protect. He provided confidential negotiation information to attackers, leading to over $75 million in ransom payments from victims.

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TechCrunch Jul 09

OpenAI introduces new family of models including GPT-5.6

OpenAI has released a new family of models featuring GPT-5.6. These models are expected to improve performance in multiple domains, particularly in cybersecurity.

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Ars Technica Jul 09

Microsoft Releases Patch for Zero-Day Vulnerability in Windows Defender

On July 9, 2026, Microsoft issued a patch for a zero-day vulnerability in its Defender security engine, known as RoguePlanet. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to gain administrative control of Windows machines. The patch will be automatically installed on users' devices.

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The Verge Jul 09

Microsoft to Increase Volume of Security Updates for Windows 11

Microsoft has indicated that Windows 11 updates will likely include more security fixes moving forward. The company is employing artificial intelligence to enhance the identification of potential security issues, responding to the growing use of AI by hackers to exploit vulnerabilities.

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Ars Technica Jul 08

Linux vulnerability allows guest virtual machines to escape to host systems

A significant vulnerability in Linux allows guest virtual machines to escape their isolated environments and gain root access to host systems. Tracked as CVE-2026-53359, this flaw affects KVM on AMD and Intel processors and has been present in the Linux kernel for 16 years.

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Ars Technica Jul 08

AI Security Threats: Prompt Injection as a Key Concern

Prompt injection has become a prominent threat in AI security, as large language models cannot reliably differentiate between legitimate and malicious instructions. Developers are implementing protective measures, but the fundamental issue remains unresolved. Most attacks currently target individuals, limiting their potential scale.

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Ars Technica Jul 06

Anthropic Removes Tracker Monitoring Claude Code Users in China

Anthropic has taken down a tracker that was secretly monitoring users of Claude Code in China, following its exposure by a security researcher. The company stated that the tracker was intended to prevent account abuse and protect against unauthorized resellers.

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Ars Technica Jul 02

New macOS malware discovered, named PamStealer

A new piece of macOS malware named PamStealer has been discovered, utilizing advanced techniques to steal credentials. It is delivered in two stages, starting with a disk image that mimics a legitimate application, and employs AppleScript to conceal its malicious functionality.

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The Hill Jun 30

Survey finds 12 percent of successful scams involved AI or deepfakes

A report from Gallup and the Stop Scams Alliance reveals that 12 percent of successful scams last year involved artificial intelligence or deepfakes. The report suggests that this figure may underestimate the true prevalence due to the difficulty in identifying such technologies in scams.

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