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Booking.com Data Breach Exposes Customer Reservation Details – 20th April 2026 Threat Intelligence Report

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1

On April 20, 2026, Check Point Research disclosed a significant data breach affecting Booking.com customers, where unauthorized actors accessed sensitive reservation d... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHPhishing alerts

Identity Remains Prime Target as Endpoint and Cloud Threats Expand

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: May 04, 2026 | Sources: 1

Identity-based attacks continue to dominate cybersecurity incidents, with phishing campaigns leveraging Microsoft Teams and AI-driven lures on the rise, according to r... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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GlassWorm Malware Resurfaces via 73 Malicious OpenVSX Sleeper Extensions in 2026

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 27, 2026 | Sources: 3

In 2026, the GlassWorm malware campaign has made a significant comeback by exploiting 73 dormant 'sleeper' extensions on the OpenVSX marketplace. These extensions init... Verified across 3 sources. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHPhishing alerts

Tangerine Turkey Campaign: VBS Worm Exploits Systems for Cryptomining

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Nov 03, 2025 | Sources: 2

The Tangerine Turkey campaign uses a Visual Basic Script worm to hijack system resources for cryptomining, causing performance issues and financial losses. Cybereason’... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHPhishing alerts

North Korea-Linked UNC1069 Exploits Fake Virtual Meetings to Target Crypto Professionals

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1

The North Korea-affiliated threat group UNC1069 has launched a sophisticated campaign targeting cryptocurrency and Web3 professionals using fake Zoom, Google Meet, and... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHScam alerts

‘Scattered Spider’ Member ‘Tylerb’ Pleads Guilty to Major Phishing and Cryptocurrency Theft Scheme

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1

Tyler Robert Buchanan, a senior member of the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. H... Documented alert summary. Focus: fraud signals, pressure tactics and what to do before paying or replying.

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HIGHMalware alerts

Supply Chain Attack Targets SAP npm Packages to Steal Credentials

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 3

Four SAP npm packages have been compromised with credential-stealing malware in a supply chain attack linked to the mini Shai-Hulud campaign. Developers using these pa... Verified across 3 sources. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.

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HIGHPhishing alerts

Why Chrome Zero-Days Keep Winning and What Enterprises Must Change in 2026

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 23, 2026 | Sources: 1

In 2026, Chrome has faced its fourth zero-day vulnerability, underscoring persistent challenges in patching speed and enterprise security strategies. This article anal... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHData breach alerts

Database Breaches in South Africa: A Persistent Cybersecurity Threat in 2026

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 23, 2026 | Sources: 1

South Africa continues to face high-risk data breaches primarily targeting database layers, as highlighted by Johan Lamberts, MD of Ascent Technology. This HackWatch a... Documented alert summary. Focus: exposed data, who may be affected and breach-response priorities.

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Cybercriminals Harness AI to Accelerate Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploitation

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: May 04, 2026 | Sources: 1

Security researchers report a significant shift as threat actors deploy artificial intelligence to identify and exploit zero-day flaws within minutes, drastically shor... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.

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HIGHPhishing alerts

Scattered Spider Co-Conspirator Pleads Guilty Amid Ongoing Cybercrime Threats

Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1

Tyler Buchanan, a member of the notorious Scattered Spider cybercrime group, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal over $8 million in virtual currency through soph... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.

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HIGHMalware alerts

China-Aligned Group Deploys ShadowPad and IOX Proxy in Targeted Espionage Across Asia

Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 2

A China-aligned threat actor known as SHADOW-EARTH-053 has conducted a multi-stage espionage campaign targeting government and critical infrastructure in eight Asian c... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.

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