Breaking News – Cyber Threats (last 6h)
Generated: 2026-02-17 12:00 PST
- Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism
BleepingComputer • 2026-02-17 10:29 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
Notepad++ has adopted a “double-lock” design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that resulted in a supply-chain compromise. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/notepad-plus-plus-boosts-update-security-with-double-lock-mechanism/ - Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
The Hacker News • 2026-02-17 10:08 • thehackernews.com
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection.
The attack method, which has been demonstrated against Microsoft Copilot and xAI Grok
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/researchers-show-copilot-and-grok-can.html - Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates
The Hacker News • 2026-02-17 08:41 • thehackernews.com
A new Android backdoor that’s embedded deep into the device firmware can silently harvest data and remotely control its behavior, according to new findings from Kaspersky.
The Russian cybersecurity vendor said it discovered the backdoor, dubbed Keenadu, in the firmware of devices associated with various brands, including Alldocube, with the compromise occurring during the firmware build phase.
https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/keenadu-firmware-backdoor-infects.html - Microsoft Teams outage affects users in United States, Europe
BleepingComputer • 2026-02-17 07:37 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing outage affecting Microsoft Teams users, causing delays and preventing some from accessing the service. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-teams-outage-affects-users-in-united-states-europe/ - What 5 Million Apps Revealed About Secrets in JavaScript
BleepingComputer • 2026-02-17 06:40 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
Leaked API keys are nothing new, but the scale of the problem in front-end code has been largely a mystery – until now. Intruder’s research team built a new secrets detection method and scanned 5 million applications specifically looking for secrets hidden in JavaScript bundles. Here’s what we learned. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-5-million-apps-revealed-about-secrets-in-javascript/ - New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps
BleepingComputer • 2026-02-17 06:05 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain unrestricted control over infected devices. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-keenadu-backdoor-found-in-android-firmware-google-play-apps/
Sources: BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, KrebsOnSecurity, SANS ISC, CISA.
