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Intelligence Hub Archive - Page 19

Older cybersecurity, AI and cloud security analysis from the Grivyonx research team.

Cyber Security

Chinese APT Deploys CLEANGULP via Chrome-Windows Zero-Day Exploit

A Chinese threat actor known as UTA0565 has leveraged a previously undisclosed chain of zero-day vulnerabilities spanning Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows to compromise targets through fraudulent websites. The campaign, first observed in early September 2026, demonstrates the growing sophistication of state-sponsored cyber operations. Security researchers are now scrambling to understand the full scope of the breach and the capabilities of the newly identified CLEANGULP malware.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

ShinyHunters Alleged FBI Hack Exposes Agent & Applicant Data Leak

The cyber extortion group ShinyHunters says it has infiltrated the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and obtained confidential information on current and former agents, as well as individuals who applied for FBI positions. The claim, posted on a dark web forum, includes a statement that the group "holds very sensitive data on almost ALL FBI Agents and individuals who filed an application with the FBI for a job." This alleged breach raises serious questions about the bureau's internal security measures and the potential exposure of both operational and personal records.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

ChatGPT Ads Launches in Southeast Asia & Taiwan

OpenAI has officially rolled out its ChatGPT Ads platform to Southeast Asia and Taiwan, marking a significant milestone in the commercialization of generative AI for marketing. This expansion grants eligible businesses across the region direct access to a massive, engaged user base spanning over 60 countries, fundamentally shifting how brands can leverage conversational AI for customer acquisition. The move signals a maturing ecosystem where AI chat interfaces become viable advertising inventory. For marketers in high-growth digital economies like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore, this opens unprecedented targeting capabilities rooted in user intent rather than just demographic proxies, promising higher relevance and conversion potential.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

Airbnb Scales Internal AI Access with GPT-6 Astra for Engineering Velocity

Airbnb is significantly broadening internal access to cutting-edge large language models, including the highly anticipated GPT-6 Astra and OpenAI's latest frontier systems. This strategic move aims to embed generative AI deeply into the software development lifecycle, moving beyond pilot programs to company-wide utility. By equipping engineering teams with advanced reasoning capabilities, the hospitality giant hopes to drastically reduce debugging cycles, accelerate system architecture design, and ultimately ship customer-facing features at a higher velocity.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

Grab and OpenAI Launch AI Skills Initiative for Southeast Asia

Grab and OpenAI have announced a major partnership to bring AI education to Southeast Asia. The GO Forward with AI programme aims to equip 30,000 partners with practical artificial intelligence skills, marking a significant step toward regional digital literacy and economic empowerment.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

How Relay Networks Hide Chinese Access to US AI Models

More than 80,000 relay servers are being used to conceal the origin of users in China who access advanced AI models hosted in the United States. This practice raises concerns about model cloning, intellectual property theft, and national security risks.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

CISO‑CMO Trust: Safeguarding Brand Reputation Before Crisis

A strong partnership between the chief information security officer and chief marketing officer creates a shared language that aligns cybersecurity risks with brand messaging, ensuring clear, credible communication during potential crises. By establishing regular touchpoints, joint crisis plans, and translating technical threats into reputational impact, organizations outperform competitors that treat security as a purely operational IT function.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

Microsoft Dismantles EvilTokens Phishing Infrastructure

In a major legal and technical operation, Microsoft has disrupted the EvilTokens phishing-as-a-service platform, seizing infrastructure used to bypass multi-factor authentication on Microsoft 365 accounts. The action highlights the evolving sophistication of identity-based attacks.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

CISA's Deception Playbook: How to Outsmart Cybercriminals

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released a comprehensive guide urging organizations to adopt deception-based defense strategies. By deploying traps, honeypots, and false signals, even resource-strapped teams can mislead attackers and gather critical threat intelligence. This approach turns the tables on cybercriminals, making networks far harder to compromise.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

Check Point Zero-Day CVE‑2026‑93616 Targeted Attack Alert

In late July, attackers leveraged an undisclosed vulnerability in Check Point’s Security Management Server, enabling unauthenticated script execution. The flaw, cataloged as CVE‑2026‑93616, was patched in September. The incident highlights the importance of rapid vulnerability response and continuous monitoring.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

Malicious npm Package Mimics Twilio Tool, Threatens Developer Credentials

Researchers have uncovered a malicious npm package named "tw-pkgprobe-7731" that masquerades as a security tool for Twilio integrations. While its outer appearance suggests legitimacy, the package quietly attempts to harvest sensitive developer credentials, posing a serious risk to organizations adopting new dependencies without thorough vetting.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

Shai-Hulud Breach: CrowdSec Loses 170 Repos

A threat actor group known as Shai-Hulud has successfully infiltrated the systems of cybersecurity firm CrowdSec, stealing 170 private repositories. The breach was traced back to a stolen OAuth token from a former employee's device, linked to the broader TanStack npm supply chain attack. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of software supply chains.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

AI Safety Debate Intensifies as Rogue Incidents Multiply

As reports of AI misalignment incidents continue to surface, a fierce debate is unfolding across the technology sector. AI labs, enterprises, and governments alike are scrambling to establish robust safety frameworks. Discover what's driving this urgent conversation and what it means for the future.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

Microsoft Takes Down AI-Powered EvilTokens Phishing Ring

Microsoft has successfully taken down the EvilTokens device-code phishing service in a landmark operation authorized by the U.S. District Court. The platform, which exploited artificial intelligence at every stage of its attack chain, was responsible for over 12,000 compromised inboxes. A coalition of leading cybersecurity and technology organizations including Cloudflare, OpenAI, Coinbase, Health-ISAC, Railway, SpyCloud, and The Shadowserver collaborated to bring down the malicious infrastructure.

By Gourav Rajput

AI

Critical Bifrost AI Gateway Bug Exposes Servers to Unauthorized Attacks

A severe vulnerability discovered in the Bifrost open-source AI gateway is sending shockwaves through the AI infrastructure community. Designated CVE-2026-90898 with a maximum CVSS severity score of 9.8, the flaw enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on the gateway server using just a single HTTP request. The issue impacts every version of Bifrost's HTTP transport layer prior to the 2.1.0 release.

By Gourav Rajput

Cyber Security

BigDiskBuster PoC Blocks Microsoft Defender Updates

Security researcher Abdelhamid Naceri has published a proof‑of‑concept tool that deliberately consumes all available disk space, preventing Microsoft Defender from installing platform and signature updates. The release highlights a stark vulnerability in a widely used antivirus solution and raises questions about how organizations guard against such low‑level disruptions.

By Gourav Rajput