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June 25, 2026 | Read Online
Turla’s latest backdoor, AI liability concerns, and Jenkins security update…
Executive Summary
Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve with malicious actors adapting to disruptions. The recent Turla backdoor discovery highlights the ongoing efforts of threat actors in exploiting vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, critical concerns have been raised regarding AI liability, as a German court ruled that Google is liable for its AI search summaries. Additionally, Jenkins released a security advisory disclosing 26 vulnerabilities across 18 plugins.
Top Articles
STOCKSTAY Another Day: The Latest Addition to Turla’s Intelligence Gathering Apparatus Google Threat Intelligence Group has conducted an in-depth analysis of a .NET backdoor, tracked as STOCKSTAY, that has been continually developed and deployed by the Russia-linked threat actor Turla since at least December 2022. Turla has deployed STOCKSTAY against government and military organizations in Ukraine, as well as entities with an interest in Italian foreign policy. Google Cloud Blog
AI and Liability A German court ruled that Google is liable for its AI search summaries. The decision highlights the growing concern over AI liability, as companies are increasingly held accountable for their AI-generated content. Schneier
Experts on Experts: Why AI and Compliance Are Forcing A New Security Operating Model AI is changing how quickly vulnerabilities can be found, validated, and potentially exploited. Regulators, boards, and customers are asking for stronger proof that security measures are in place. Rapid7
Interesting Paper Exploring Prompt Injection Researchers have found that LLMs can be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks, which exploit the model’s reliance on role tags. This highlights the need for more robust security measures in AI development. Schneier
ClickFix: The Attack That Turns Users Into Their Own Attackers The ClickFix attack convinces users to run malicious payloads themselves, bypassing traditional endpoint defenses. This growing threat requires new security measures. Checkpoint
Prevention Before the Inbox: Reading the Microsoft Defender Benchmark Report in Context Check Point Email Security stops threats before they reach the mailbox by analyzing each message in real-time. This approach prevents malicious mail from landing. Checkpoint
LokiBot Malware Uses API Hashing and 3DES-Encrypted C2 to Hide Infostealer Activity Recent LokiBot samples demonstrate attempts to evade static detection by combining API hashing with 3DES-encrypted command-and-control configuration. GBHackers
DPRK-Linked macOS Implant Uses LaunchAgent Persistence and Python Stealer Module The macOS.Gaslight implant aligns with DPRK-linked activity, featuring analyst-directed prompt injection and a hardened Telegram-based command-and-control channel. GBHackers
The Coming Divide: AI-Native or Left Behind As AI continues to evolve, some experts warn of an impending divide between those who adapt and those left behind. This raises concerns about the future of cybersecurity. Daniel Miessler
Jenkins Security Update Patches Sandbox Bypass, Command Injection, and CSRF Bugs Jenkins released a security advisory disclosing 26 vulnerabilities across 18 plugins. The flaws range from high-severity sandbox-bypass bugs to medium-severity CSRF issues. CyberPress
ManageEngine AD360 Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Take Over User Accounts A high-severity vulnerability in ManageEngine products allows unauthenticated attackers to predict Single Sign-On (SSO) tickets and fully take over targeted user accounts. CyberPress
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