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Russia-Linked GREYVIBE Uses ChatGPT and Gemini to Launch

Russia-Linked GREYVIBE Uses ChatGPT and Gemini to Launch AI-Powered Cyberattacks on Ukraine

A Russia-linked threat group called GREYVIBE has been using ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Ideogram AI throughout cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian military and government entities since August 2025. WithSecure researchers found the group integrated AI tools across malware development, infrastructure setup, and lure creation—but operational security mistakes exposed their backend systems.

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Check Point Report reveals 51-point AI Security Gap as

Check Point Report reveals 51-point AI Security Gap as attackers crack cloud defenses faster

Check Point's 2026 Cloud Security Report exposes a critical disconnect in enterprise defenses. While 77% of organizations updated their cloud security strategies for AI, only 26% have the architecture to enforce them. This 51-point gap leaves businesses vulnerable as attackers weaponize AI to crack cloud security at speeds traditional models can't match.

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Google launches AI Threat Defence to challenge OpenAI and

Google launches AI Threat Defence to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic in cybersecurity race

Google has unveiled AI Threat Defence, a new cybersecurity platform that scans systems and codebases to detect and fix vulnerabilities in real time. The launch puts Google in direct competition with OpenAI's Daybreak and Anthropic's Mythos as AI-powered security tools gain traction among enterprises facing increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

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AI Chatbots Recommend Malicious Sites in New Cryptojacking

AI Chatbots Recommend Malicious Sites in New Cryptojacking Campaign Targeting High-End GPUs

Microsoft has uncovered a cryptojacking campaign where AI chatbots unknowingly direct users to malicious download sites. Threat actors manipulate AI recommendations to deliver GPU mining malware disguised as legitimate utilities like CrystalDiskInfo and HWMonitor. The attack establishes persistent remote access via ScreenConnect, enabling data theft and potential ransomware deployment.

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Malicious npm package targets Claude AI users, leaks own

Malicious npm package targets Claude AI users, leaks own GitHub token in sloppy attack

A malicious npm package called mouse5212-super-formatter targeted users of Anthropic's Claude AI coding tool, stealing files from the /mnt/user-data directory before the attacker accidentally leaked their own GitHub private token. The AI-generated malware reached 676 downloads before removal, highlighting how threat actors are increasingly using AI to create sloppy malware with poor operational security.

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India's CERT-In mandates 12-hour patching window as

India's CERT-In mandates 12-hour patching window as AI-powered cyberattacks compress timelines

India's Computer Emergency Response Team has issued new guidelines requiring organizations to patch or mitigate exploited vulnerabilities in internet-facing systems within 12 hours. The directive responds to AI-assisted cyber exploitation that dramatically reduces the time threat actors need to identify, weaponize, and exploit security flaws across interconnected digital infrastructure.

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GCHQ chief warns Russia relentlessly targeting UK

GCHQ chief warns Russia relentlessly targeting UK infrastructure as cyber threats escalate

Britain's top spy agency sounds the alarm on escalating cyber warfare. GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler warns that Russia is relentlessly targeting UK critical infrastructure, democratic processes, and public trust while rapid advancements in AI create a narrowing window for Western allies to stay ahead of adversaries like China.

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TrapDoor Malware Hijacks AI Coding Tools to Steal Crypto

TrapDoor Malware Hijacks AI Coding Tools to Steal Crypto Wallets and Developer Credentials

A sophisticated supply chain attack called TrapDoor has infiltrated npm, PyPI, and Crates.io with over 34 malicious packages designed to steal crypto wallets, SSH keys, and cloud credentials from developers. The campaign uses a novel technique to hijack AI coding assistants like Claude and Cursor, tricking them into executing hidden instructions that exfiltrate sensitive data.

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GitHub breach exposes 3,800 repos after employee installs

GitHub breach exposes 3,800 repos after employee installs poisoned VS Code extension

GitHub confirmed that hackers exfiltrated approximately 3,800 internal repositories after compromising an employee's device through a malicious Visual Studio Code extension. The cybercrime group TeamPCP claimed responsibility and is selling the stolen data for at least $50,000. While GitHub says no customer data was affected, the incident highlights how a single compromised developer tool can unlock an entire organization's codebase.

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AI cyberattacks make software vulnerabilities the top

AI cyberattacks make software vulnerabilities the top breach trigger, Verizon Data Breach Report warns

For the first time in nearly two decades, exploitation of software vulnerabilities has overtaken stolen credentials as the primary way hackers breach corporate networks. Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that AI-powered hackers now exploit flaws in 31% of all breaches, while mobile phishing attacks achieve 40% higher success rates than traditional email scams.

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Rubrik and MEDITECH forge strategic partnership to

Rubrik and MEDITECH forge strategic partnership to strengthen healthcare cyber resilience

Rubrik Inc has announced a strategic collaboration with MEDITECH to integrate cyber resilience capabilities into the healthcare technology provider's electronic health record platform. The partnership targets healthcare organizations seeking protection against ransomware attacks, with the FBI identifying healthcare as a primary target for such threats.

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Mistral AI confirms data breach as hackers threaten to leak

Mistral AI confirms data breach as hackers threaten to leak 450 stolen code repositories

TeamPCP hackers are auctioning nearly 5GB of stolen Mistral AI source code for $25,000 on the dark web, threatening to release everything free if no buyer emerges. The French AI company confirmed its SDK packages were contaminated through the Mini Shai-Hulud supply-chain attack but insists core systems and user data remain secure.

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Anthropic Mythos evolves faster than expected, now creates

Anthropic Mythos evolves faster than expected, now creates working exploits from vulnerabilities

The UK AI Security Institute reports Anthropic Mythos is advancing faster than anticipated, with capability doubling times shrinking from 8 months to around 4 months. The model now completes previously unsolved cybersecurity challenges and can create functional exploits from software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure within months.

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Google's new Android security features auto-block banking

Google's new Android security features auto-block banking scams and protect user privacy

Google unveiled a comprehensive suite of Android security upgrades targeting financial fraud and rogue software. The new verified financial calls feature automatically disconnects spoofed bank calls, while enhanced Live Threat Detection uses on-device AI to flag malicious apps. Android will also hide one-time passwords from unauthorized apps for three hours, addressing scams that cost users an estimated $950 million annually.

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Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series with

Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series with Android 17 and enhanced AI features

Samsung has rolled out the One UI 9 beta program for Galaxy S26 series users in select markets. Built on Android 17, the update brings expanded creative tools, customization options, and stronger security measures. The full experience with advanced AI features will arrive with upcoming Galaxy flagship devices later this year.

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