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Cybersecurity coverage centers on actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting F5 BIG-IP APM, Check Point management servers, Arista VCO, and Chrome, alongside alleged data theft from an FBI jobs site. Other developments include critical flaws in ManageEngine, WordPress, and Next.js; ransomware-related legal action; and emerging malware and identity-security threats.

Actively exploited vulnerabilities and urgent patching

Multiple reports describe exploitation or urgent remediation activity involving network-management products and browsers.

Data breaches and threat-actor claims

ShinyHunters has made multiple claims about compromising an FBI-related site and stealing sensitive data, but the supplied headlines characterize the reports as claims or allegations.

  • ShinyHunters claims an FBI breach involving agents and job applicants

    ShinyHunters claims it breached an FBI jobs site and stole data on agents and job applicants. One report says the group demanded a retraction of a threat report, while another says it claimed exposure of almost all agents.

Newly reported software and web-application flaws

Several single-source reports identify critical vulnerabilities that could enable unauthorized access or code execution.

  • ManageEngine flaw could provide SYSTEM access through the Windows login screen

    A critical ManageEngine vulnerability reportedly allows attackers to gain SYSTEM access through the Windows login screen.

  • WordPress core vulnerability reportedly enables unauthenticated code execution

    A critical WordPress core vulnerability reportedly lets attackers execute code without logging in.

  • Next.js ImageResponse flaw may enable server-side code execution

    A critical Next.js ImageResponse vulnerability can reportedly lead to server code execution when a crafted SVG input is processed.

  • WordPress malware uses a hidden plugin and blockchain command-and-control

    A reported WordPress malware campaign uses a hidden plugin and blockchain-based command-and-control infrastructure to remain undetected.

  • Rogue external MFA providers can steal passwords during logins

    BleepingComputer reports that rogue external multifactor-authentication providers can steal passwords during login processes.

Malware, ransomware, and emerging attack surfaces

Reports highlight malware using AI-related techniques, risks associated with local computer-history data, and legal consequences for ransomware activity.

  • Malware reportedly queries AI models for operational guidance

    A report describes malware that asks AI models what to do next instead of waiting for direct instructions from human hackers.

  • ChatGPT computer-history feature creates a potential macOS infostealer attack surface

    A report says ChatGPT’s computer-history feature creates a new attack surface for macOS infostealers.

  • Ryuk ransomware member sentenced to 24 months

    A reported Ryuk ransomware member was sentenced to 24 months in prison.

Policy, incident response, and security landscape

Additional reporting covers a proposed AI-cyber test program, a regulatory penalty following a major breach, and security monitoring topics involving Microsoft and network products.

  • Capitol Hill proposes an AI-cyber test program after water attacks

    Following attacks on water-related targets, Capitol Hill is offering a proposal for an AI-cyber test program.

  • Sweden fines Miljödata $183,000 over a breach affecting 2.2 million

    Sweden fined Miljödata $183,000 over a breach reported to have affected 2.2 million people.

  • SANS Stormcast highlights several zero-day and exploitation topics

    SANS Stormcast coverage highlights GET requests with bodies, Check Point, VeloCloud, BIG-IP, and Microsoft Defender zero-days, as well as related security issues.

  • SANS reports on the Macfinger ClickFix campaign

    SANS reported on a Macfinger ClickFix campaign.

  • Relays reportedly mask Chinese access to US frontier AI models

    Dark Reading reports that relays are being used to mask Chinese access to frontier AI models in the United States.

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  1. The Truth about GET and HTTP Standards, (Tue, Sep 22nd) Priority sourceSANS
  2. Volexity spots another China-aligned threat group exploiting Chrome and MICROSOFT defects CyberScoop
  3. Check Point Warns of Management Server Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks The Hacker News
  4. New ClosedQuorum WINDOWS malware uses AI for attack decisions BleepingComputer
  5. WordPress Issues Patch for Critical Flaw That Can Enable Code Execution on Some Servers The Hacker News
  6. Malicious npm Package Poses as Twilio Bug-Bounty Probe, Can Exfiltrate Credentials The Hacker News
  7. BigCommerce Data Stolen via Ribon Apps Hack SecurityWeek
  8. Reducing shadow IT visibility gaps with Wazuh BleepingComputer
  9. Check Point Management Server 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attacks Cyber Security News
  10. Amid Ongoing Rogue Incidents, Debate Over AI Safety Gets Real Priority sourceDark Reading
  11. MICROSOFT Takes Down EvilTokens Device-Code Phishing Service Tied to 12,000 Inbox Compromises The Hacker News
  12. Aembit Launches Support for Okta Cross App Access, Extending Enterprise Identity Controls to AI Agents Cyber Security News
  13. Scaling SOC Capabilities: How Threat Intelligence Cuts Triage Time and Burnout Cyber Security News
  14. Critical Bifrost AI Gateway Flaw Lets Attackers Run Commands Without Credentials The Hacker News
  15. Check Point warns of Management Server zero-day exploited in attacks BleepingComputer
  16. Researcher Drops BigDiskBuster Zero-Day PoC That Blocks MICROSOFT DEFENDER Updates The Hacker News
  17. Autonomous AI Agents Hack Retailers for $25 and Steal 600,000 Credit Cards Cyber Security News
  18. CAIRN – A New Tool to Track AI Malware That Operates Without Human Control Cyber Security News
  19. Citing China, President Trump doubles down on hands-off approach to AI regulation CyberScoop
  20. Unmasking EvilTokens: Getting to the root of device code phishing Priority sourceMicrosoft Security
  21. EvilTokens PhaaS disrupted after compromising 12,000 MICROSOFT accounts BleepingComputer
  22. MICROSOFT and partners disrupt EvilTokens, a comprehensive cybercrime service for financial fraud CyberScoop
  23. Cyera Raises $400 Million at $12+ Billion Valuation SecurityWeek
  24. We just shipped support for the ugliest part of HTTP: Vary Cloudflare Blog

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