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NIST center issues RFI seeking input on security for autonomous AI agents
A Request for Information from NIST’s CAISI asked for input on secure practices for autonomous AI agents on Jan. 8, focusing on novel risks, assessment methods, and deployment constraints as agencies push toward operational standards.
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TA584 adopts Tsundere Bot and XWorm in expanded initial access campaign
TA584 is using Tsundere Bot and XWorm in phishing campaigns that tripled in late 2025. The chain uses geofenced URLs, redirect systems, CAPTCHA and PowerShell in memory loaders that complicate detection.
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eScan update server breached to deliver malicious update on January 20 2026
An eScan update server was breached on January 20 2026 and pushed a malicious update to a subset of customers. Morphisec’s security bulletin details the modified updater and final backdoor payload.
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Critical vm2 sandbox escape CVE-2026-22709 allows arbitrary code execution
A critical sandbox escape in the vm2 Node.js library, tracked as CVE-2026-22709 and rated CVSS 9.8, lets attackers run code on host systems. Users should update to vm2 3.10.3.
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Two n8n sandbox escape flaws allow remote code execution
JFrog Security Research disclosed two eval injection flaws in n8n that can bypass sandboxes and allow remote code execution. One is rated CVSS 9.9. Users are advised to update affected versions.
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Mustang Panda deploys updated COOLCLIENT backdoor to steal endpoint data
An updated COOLCLIENT backdoor linked to Mustang Panda was used in 2025 to steal keystrokes, browser credentials and files from government endpoints across Myanmar, Mongolia, Malaysia and Russia, according to a technical analysis by Kaspersky.
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Cellbreak Pyodide sandbox escape in Grist‑Core allows remote code execution
A Pyodide sandbox escape in Grist‑Core, CVE-2026-24002, can enable remote code execution and host runtime JavaScript. The flaw was fixed in version 1.7.9 on January 9, 2026. Update or set the sandbox to gvisor.
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PeckBirdy JScript framework used by China-aligned actors to target gambling and government sites
A JScript C2 framework called PeckBirdy has been used since 2023 to compromise gambling sites and Asian government and private organizations. The framework runs across browsers and common binaries and delivers modular backdoors including HOLODONUT and MKDOOR.
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Multiple groups exploit WinRAR CVE-2025-8088 using Alternate Data Streams since July 2025
Multiple state-backed and criminal groups have exploited the high severity WinRAR path traversal CVE-2025-8088 since July 18, 2025. Exploits hide payloads in Alternate Data Streams and can drop persistent launchers to Startup folders.
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WhatsApp adds Strict Account Settings to block media from unknown contacts
Meta announced Strict Account Settings for WhatsApp to lock accounts to restrictive options and block media from unknown contacts. The feature rolls out over weeks and a Rust-based media library will be used to improve memory safety.
