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June 26, 2026 | Read Online
Metasploit updates, AI regulation chaos, and Russian intelligence phishing…
Executive Summary
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with new threats emerging daily. Recent updates to Metasploit Framework aim to improve evasion capabilities. Meanwhile, the intersection of AI and regulation has sparked debate, with some arguing for a more logical approach. Additionally, Russian intelligence hackers have been warned by the FBI for targeting Signal backup recovery keys.
Top Articles
Weekly Metasploit Update: Modules for Audiobookshelf, LiteLLM, Next.js, Dalfox and more Rapid7’s weekly update brings new modules to the Metasploit Framework, including those for Audiobookshelf, LiteLLM, Next.js, and Dalfox. Users can shape the future of evasive capabilities in the framework by submitting feedback. rapid7.com
90% of the World’s Businesses are SMEs and MSMEs and AI Is Reshaping Both Their Future and Their Risk The United Nations International Day for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME Day) highlights the impact of AI on these businesses. With 90% of the world’s businesses falling into this category, it is crucial to address their unique risks and challenges. checkpoint.com
Water and Wastewater Systems Become Strategic Targets for Russia, China, and Iran A report by GB Hackers reveals that water and wastewater systems have become strategic targets for Russia, China, and Iran. Weak OT defenses and poor IT/OT segmentation create low-cost access paths for attackers. gbhackers.com
China-Linked Malware Found in Counterfeit USB Drives Used on Japan Defense Force Classified Networks An investigation by GB Hackers found China-linked malware embedded in counterfeit USB drives used on Japan’s defense force classified networks. The compromised devices were acquired at lower costs through unofficial channels. gbhackers.com
FBI Warns Russian Intelligence Hackers Target Signal Backup Recovery Keys The FBI and CISA have updated their warning about Russian intelligence phishing Signal accounts, with attackers now targeting backup recovery keys. This allows them to restore the account’s backup and take over the account. thehackernews.com
New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks Kaspersky has discovered a new malware family called SharkLoader that acts as a loader for deploying Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts. The campaign has targeted diplomatic organizations and government agencies. thehackernews.com
Bluekit PhaaS Uses Browser-in-the-Middle Attacks to Steal Microsoft Logins Researchers at Netcraft have identified a sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Bluekit, which uses browser-in-the-middle attacks to steal Microsoft logins. The platform has been confirmed as fully operational. cyberpress.org
TinyRCT Backdoor Gives CL-STA-1062 Command Execution and File Exfiltration Capabilities A Chinese-speaking threat actor tracked as CL-STA-1062 has been using a highly active backdoor called TinyRCT to target government entities and critical energy infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The group has expanded its regional focus. cyberpress.org
CISA sets urgent deadline to fix Cisco flaw exploited in attacks The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is giving federal agencies until Sunday to patch a vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager Server that is being actively exploited. bleepingcomputer.com
Cybersecurity firms targeted by fraudulent OpenAI organization invites Threat actors are creating OpenAI tenants that impersonate legitimate companies and inviting employees to join them, in what appears to be a ploy to trick targets into submitting sensitive company information. bleepingcomputer.com
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