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Claude AI Vulnerabilities: How Chatbots Enable Stealth Data Theft

19 Mar 2026 news 🌍 North America

Researchers have uncovered a multi-stage exploit in Anthropic’s Claude.ai platform that enables attackers to steal sensitive data and redirect users to malicious sites—all without detection. The attack, dubbed 'Claudy Day,' leverages invisible prompt injection, open redirects, and trusted platform workflows to bypass security controls.

#AI Security | #Data Theft | #Cybercrime

Perseus Android Malware Scans Notes for Secrets: What Users Need to Know

19 Mar 2026 news 🌍 Asia

A new Android malware, Perseus, is targeting users’ note-taking apps to steal passwords and financial data, spreading through fake IPTV streaming apps. Here’s what you need to know about this evolving threat.

#Android Malware | #Data Theft | #Cybersecurity

AI-Powered Malware Exploits OpenWebUI Servers in Global Cyber Heist

19 Mar 2026 news

Hackers are turning AI tools into cyber weapons, exploiting unsecured OpenWebUI servers to deploy advanced malware and steal data worldwide. Discover how a single misconfiguration enabled a new wave of stealthy, AI-powered cyberattacks.

#AI Cyberattack | #Data Theft | #Cryptojacking

Ghost in the Prompt: Claude AI Flaws Enable Stealthy Data Theft

18 Mar 2026 news

Researchers uncovered a three-pronged attack chain in Claude AI that allowed attackers to hijack search results, inject hidden commands, and exfiltrate user data—posing serious risks for enterprise users.

#Claude AI | #Data Theft | #Security Vulnerabilities

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Gangs Shift to Data Theft as Payouts Hit Record Lows – Netcrook

18 Mar 2026 news

As ransomware profits plummet, cybercriminals are ditching encryption for aggressive data theft and extortion. Google’s 2025 report exposes the latest tactics and what organizations must watch for next.

#Ransomware | #Data Theft | #Cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Gangs Hide in Plain Sight as Profits Plummet

18 Mar 2026 news

Ransomware attackers are adapting to shrinking profits by abandoning signature hacking tools in favor of stealthy, built-in system features, making them harder to detect as they pressure victims with data leaks.

#Ransomware | #Cybercrime | #Data Theft

🏴‍☠️ Extortion 2.0: Ransomware Gangs Go All-In on Data Theft as Payouts Plummet

17 Mar 2026 news

With classic ransomware payments drying up, cybercriminals are reinventing themselves—shifting to data theft, public shaming, and targeting smaller businesses in a new wave of high-pressure extortion.

#Ransomware | #Data Theft | #Cybercrime

OpenClaw AI Agents Exploited: Inside the No-Click Data Leak Scandal

16 Mar 2026 news

OpenClaw AI agents are under fire after researchers revealed how attackers can exploit prompt injection and messaging app link previews to silently siphon sensitive data—no clicks required. Our investigation explains the attack, the risks, and how organizations can defend themselves.

#AI Sabotage | #Data Theft | #OpenClaw

Trojan Themes: Malicious Packagist OphimCMS Packages Expose Movie Sites

14 Mar 2026 news

Researchers uncovered six fake OphimCMS themes on Packagist hiding trojanized jQuery payloads. The attack exposed movie streaming sites and their visitors to data leaks, ad injection, and dangerous redirects, highlighting a new supply chain threat.

#Supply Chain Attack | #OphimCMS | #Data Theft

🏴‍☠️ When Backup Tools Become Burglars: How Attackers Used Legitimate Utilities Before INC Ransomware

13 Mar 2026 news

A stealthy INC ransomware attack reveals how hackers used legitimate Windows tools and a disguised backup utility to steal data before encrypting systems. Investigators warn of a rising trend in 'living off the land' techniques that blur the line between routine IT operations and cybercrime.

#Ransomware | #Data Theft | #Cyberattack