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 Spain reports first alleged AI-powered data theft attack

The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) was notified of an attack allegedly carried out with an AI agent powered by a known large language model (LLM). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-reports-first-alleged-ai-powered-data-theft-attack/

 The true cost of a ransomware attack, with and without BCDR

The ransom itself can be only a fraction of the total cost of a ransomware attack, with downtime, recovery, remediation, and legal obligations adding millions to the bill. Datto explains how a mature BCDR strategy can reduce downtime and provide a faster, more predictable path to recovery. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-true-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-with-and-without-bcdr/

 Microsoft says Copilot buttons still missing in classic Outlook

Microsoft says it's still investigating a known issue that causes the Copilot and Copilot Chat buttons in Classic Outlook to disappear for some Windows users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-workaround-for-missing-outlook-copilot-buttons/

 Webinar: What happens in the first hours of a Google Workspace breach

The first hours after discovering a Google Workspace breach can determine how an incident unfolds. This webinar examines real-world breaches to show which early response decisions can limit the impact and which can make matters worse. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-what-happens-in-the-first-hours-of-a-google-workspace-breach/

 Critical ScreenConnect flaw now actively exploited in attacks

Attackers now exploit a critical-severity ConnectWise ScreenConnect vulnerability in the wild, according to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-hackers-exploiting-critical-screenconnect-flaw/

 Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support next month

Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows Server 2022 will reach the end of mainstream support next month and enter extended support until October 2031. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-server-2022-reaches-end-of-mainstream-support-next-month/

 Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices

Google has released the September 2026 security patches to address 110 vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel devices, including one zero-day flaw actively exploited in targeted attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-actively-exploited-android-zero-day-on-pixel-devices/

 Acronis warns of actively exploited flaw in its cPanel backup plugin

Acronis disclosed a high-severity Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability in its backup plugin for cPanel, WebHost Manager (WHM), and Plesk that may be exploited in the wild. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acronis-warns-of-actively-exploited-flaw-in-its-cpanel-backup-plugin/

 Malcious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin backdoors 1,500 WordPress sites

Malicious versions of the Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin for WordPress have been distributed to more than 200 customers after a threat actor compromised the maintainer's website and pushed updates that created a hidden user account. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malcious-admin-menu-editor-pro-plugin-backdoors-1-500-wordpress-sites/

 CenterPoint Energy confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack

CenterPoint Energy disclosed a breach compromising some customers' personal information after an attacker leaked data allegedly stolen from the utility company. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/centerpoint-energy-confirms-customer-data-stolen-in-cyberattack/

 BambooToken malware controls Windows and Linux systems via MQTT

A previously unknown malware framework called BambooToken, active since at least 2023, is now using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to communicate with Windows and Linux systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bambootoken-malware-controls-windows-and-linux-systems-via-mqtt/

 Hackers target WordPress sites via third-party WooCommerce plugin

Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture premium plugin for WordPress to upload a PHP backdoor. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-wordpress-sites-via-third-party-woocommerce-plugin/

 What Zero-Day Response Should Be in the Post-Mythos Era

AI is shrinking the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, leaving defenders less time to wait for patches or public exploits. Picus Security explains how exploitability validation, security control testing, and autonomous pentesting can help teams close exposure gaps before attackers arrive. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-zero-day-response-should-be-in-the-post-mythos-era/

 CISA: Critical VMware RCE flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned security teams that ransomware gangs have now joined ongoing attacks exploiting a critical VMware vCenter vulnerability patched in July. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-critical-vmware-vcenter-rce-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/

 Suspected Black Axe gang leaders face cybercrime charges in the US

Five alleged leaders of the Black Axe cybercrime syndicate, known for its involvement in global-scale cyber-enabled financial fraud, have been extradited to the United States to face wire fraud and money laundering charges. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-axe-gang-members-extradited-to-us-face-cybercrime-charges/

 Microsoft confirms KB5002914 Excel update breaks copy and paste

Microsoft has confirmed that copy and paste may silently fail for some Excel users after installing the September 2026 KB5002914 security update. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-september-kb5002914-security-update-breaks-excel-copy-and-paste/

 Cisco patches Secure Email Gateway zero-day exploited in attacks

Cisco warned customers to patch a critical Secure Email Gateway zero-day security flaw that threat actors have been exploiting in attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-cisco-secure-email-zero-day-exploited-to-execute-commands-as-root/

 Microsoft releases emergency Windows updates to fix RDS failures

Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band Windows updates to fix Remote Desktop Services failures caused by this month's security updates, along with Hyper-V and USB audio problems on some Windows versions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-windows-updates-to-fix-rds-failures/

 Japan's Digital Agency says VPN flaw exposed 246,000 personnel records

Japan's Digital Agency has discovered a data breach that may have exposed around 246,000 record rows containing personal information of government employees. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/japans-digital-agency-says-vpn-flaw-exposed-246-000-personnel-records/

 Homebrew 7.0.0 gets built-in GUI, better security controls

Homebrew package manager version 7.0.0 has been released with a built-in vulnerability scanner, stronger security controls, and the full release of its native BrewUI graphical interface. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/homebrew-700-gets-built-in-gui-better-security-controls/