When Attackers Get Creative: From Fake CAPTCHAs to AI-Generated Backdoors

I’ve been tracking some particularly interesting attack campaigns this week, and honestly, the creativity level is both impressive and concerning. We’re seeing everything from North Korean groups using AI to write malware to physical door locks getting compromised at major European companies. Let me walk you through what caught my attention and why it matters for our day-to-day security work.

When Spreadsheet Formulas Turn Deadly: This Week’s Security Wake-Up Calls

You know that feeling when you’re reviewing the week’s security news and every story makes you want to update your incident response playbook? That’s exactly where I am right now. From spreadsheets that can execute remote code to major data breaches, this week has been a masterclass in why we can never let our guard down.

The Spreadsheet That Could End Your Day

Let’s start with the most fascinating vulnerability I’ve seen in a while. Researchers at Cyera discovered a critical flaw in Grist-Core, the open-source spreadsheet-database hybrid that’s been gaining traction in enterprise environments. They’ve dubbed it “Cellbreak,” and honestly, the name fits perfectly.

SoundCloud Breach Hits 30 Million Users While Quantum Computing Reshapes Our Security Playbook

We’ve got quite a mix of security news this week that really highlights where our industry is heading – and some familiar headaches we’re still dealing with. Let me walk you through what caught my attention and why it matters for those of us in the trenches.

Another Day, Another Massive Breach

The big story that’s probably hitting your inbox right now is the SoundCloud data breach affecting 29.8 million accounts. If you’re keeping score at home, that’s roughly 30 million users who just had their personal and contact information compromised.