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Security Point Break covers threat intelligence on the attackers, malware, campaigns and techniques shaping the cybersecurity landscape. Our reporting follows threat actors, phishing, ransomware, malware, exploitation, indicators of compromise and emerging attack methods — with practical context for defenders, SOC teams, CISOs and security leaders.
Lazarus Turns Security Software Against Users, Adds AI and Post-Quantum Crypto
Researchers say Operation FlashHole uses mandatory South Korean security software as part of a stealthy infection chain, with AI-built lures and post-quantum cryptography protecting later malware stages.
Hackers Turn Signed Siemens Program Into ClickFix Malware Loader
Attackers bundle an older, signed copy of the Siemens tool with malicious DLLs, so patching real installs won't stop them.
Anthropic Warns AI Worms Could Spread Across IoT Devices
Anthropic researchers found small AI models can already spread across cheap edge hardware. The catch: they’re slow, they leave a network trail, and they may be weeks from reliable.
Ransomware Negotiators Under Scrutiny After Two Federal Cases
An arrest in the FBI’s ShinyHunters hunt and fraud charges against a recovery firm owner landed back to back. Neither is proven, but both point at an industry with no rulebook.
China-aligned Hackers Impersonate US AI Insiders
China-aligned hackers pose as White House, Anthropic insiders to phish AI policy experts.
Official MCP Code Flaw Exposes AI’s Trust Gap
A flaw in the official MCP Python SDK let malicious servers hijack OAuth logins and capture access users had just approved.
Alleged ShinyHunters Leader Jailed; Group Claims FBI Hack Anyway
Police say the suspect also ordered two murders. Meanwhile, ShinyHunters claimed an FBI breach.
UPDATE: Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand Finds Little Traction Beyond Washington
President Trump's "super intelligence" term faces minimal adoption in government, media, and industry, with no significant changes following his announcement.
Cyber Threat Report: How EU Attacks Compare With the US
DDoS attacks were the most common cyberattack in the European Union last year, but the EU’s own cybersecurity…
Poisoned Plug-ins for AI Coding Agents Open Attack Door
A zero-click flaw let attackers swap trusted plug-ins for malicious ones — and two of the four affected agents still have no fix.