Breaking News – Cyber Threats (last 6h)
Generated: 2026-03-06 07:00 PST
- Microsoft 365 Backup to add file-level restore for faster recovery
BleepingComputer • 2026-03-06 06:21 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft will soon begin rolling out a significant upgrade to Microsoft 365 Backup to speed up recovery by allowing administrators to restore individual files and folders. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-365-backup-to-add-file-level-restore-for-faster-recovery/ - Claude Used to Hack Mexican Government
Schneier on Security • 2026-03-06 03:53 • www.schneier.comAn unknown hacker used Anthropic’s LLM to hack the Mexican government:
The unknown Claude user wrote Spanish-language prompts for the chatbot to act as an elite hacker, finding vulnerabilities in government networks, writing computer scripts to exploit them and determining ways to automate data theft, Israeli cybersecurity startup Gambit Security said in research published Wednesday.
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Claude initially warned the un…
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/03/claude-used-to-hack-mexican-government.html - The MSP Guide to Using AI-Powered Risk Management to Scale Cybersecurity
The Hacker News • 2026-03-06 02:30 • thehackernews.com
Scaling cybersecurity services as an MSP or MSSP requires technical expertise and a business model that delivers measurable value at scale.
Risk-based cybersecurity is the foundation of that model. When done right, it builds client trust, increases upsell opportunities, and drives recurring revenue. But to deliver this consistently and efficiently, you need the right technology and processes.
https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/the-msp-guide-to-using-ai-powered-risk.html - Iran-Linked MuddyWater Hackers Target U.S. Networks With New Dindoor Backdoor
The Hacker News • 2026-03-06 02:23 • thehackernews.com
New research from Broadcom’s Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team has discovered evidence of an Iranian hacking group embedding itself in several U.S. companies’ networks, including banks, airports, non-profit, and the Israeli arm of a software company.
The activity has been attributed to a state-sponsored hacking group called MuddyWater (aka Seedworm). It’s affiliated with the Iranian
https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/iran-linked-muddywater-hackers-target.html - Ghanain man pleads guilty to role in $100 million fraud ring
BleepingComputer • 2026-03-06 02:08 • www.bleepingcomputer.com
A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a massive fraud ring that stole over $100 million from victims across the United States through business email compromise attacks and romance scams. […]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ghanain-man-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-100-million-fraud-ring/ - Exploits and vulnerabilities in Q4 2025
Securelist • 2026-03-06 02:00 • securelist.com
This report provides statistical data on published vulnerabilities and exploits we researched during Q4 2025. It also includes summary data on the use of C2 frameworks in APT attacks.
https://securelist.com/vulnerabilities-and-exploits-in-q4-2025/119105/
Sources: BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, KrebsOnSecurity, SANS ISC, CISA.
