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Intel in information security is short for intelligence, which is crucial for maintaining a secure cyberspace. It encompasses all forms of relevant information that can be used to protect systems and networks from cyber threats. This information typically includes details about emerging threats, vulnerability warnings, and insights into hacker activities.
In the context of information security, intel drives the decision-making process for threat response and prevention strategies. This includes real-time data about attacks, malware discoveries, and security breaches that may affect an organization's IT infrastructure. By analyzing and sharing this intel, cybersecurity teams can stay informed and ahead of potential risks, ensuring the safety and integrity of the digital assets they are tasked with protecting.
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A previously unknown threat actor has been observed targeting government and military entities in Southeast Asia, alongside a smaller cluster of managed service providers (MSPs) and hosting providers in the Philippines, Laos, Canada, South Africa, and the U.S., by exploiting the recently disclosed vulnerability in cPanel
Raw threat intel isn't enough without real-world context. Criminal IP has partnered with Securonix to integrate exposure-based intelligence into ThreatQ, automating analysis and speeding up investigations. [...]
Chipzilla hopes agents, robots, and edge devices make CPUs cool again... now it has to build the chips
Chipzilla hopes agents, robots, and edge devices make CPUs cool again... now it has to build the chips Intel is betting on AI to reverse its fortunes, wagering that inference and agentic workloads will restore the CPU to the center of compute - even as its chip manufacturing struggles persist.…
Google’s threat intel team warns UNC6783, a new extortion group possibly linked to the “Raccoon” persona, is targeting BPOs and enterprises
Most teams have security tools in place. Alerts are firing, dashboards look clean, threat intel is flowing in. On the surface, everything feels under control
Google Threat Intelligence's Sandra Joyce on AI Threats and Active DefenseSharing threat intelligence is no longer enough - the cybersecurity industry must operationalize it through coordinated takedowns and active disruption, says Sandra Joyce, vice president at Google Threat Intelligence.
Crims 'will do what gets them their objective easiest and fastest,' Microsoft threat intel boss tells The Reg interview AI agents allow cybercriminals and nation-state hackers to outsource the "janitorial-type work" needed to plan and carry out cyberattacks, according to Sherrod DeGrippo, Microsoft's GM of global threat intelligence. North Korea is taking advantage.…
John Hultquist suggests “aggressive” Iranian cyber attackers will target the US and its Gulf allies with plausibly deniable ransomware attacks, hacktivist campaigns and more
Researchers suggest defenders monitor how these malicious groups re-form and leverage the useful threat intel to guide their next moves.
GreyNoise's Glenn Thorpe counts the cost of missed opportunities On 59 occasions throughout 2025, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) silently tweaked vulnerability notices to reflect their use by ransomware crooks. Experts say that's a problem.…
CEO Rohit Ghai Emphasizes Platform Depth, Threat Intel and AI-Powered SimplicityRohit Ghai, the new CEO of Barracuda, is leading a push to protect midmarket and resource-constrained businesses through a deeply integrated platform powered by AI. He says ease of use, human-led threat intelligence and modular deployment are essential to meeting their cybersecurity needs.
Agents Fuel Digital Risk Protection, Open-Source Intel Adoption in Regulated SpacesOuttake will invest $40 million to grow its automated platform for digital risk protection and open-source threat intelligence. CEO Alex Dhillon says the New York-based startup's agent-led model stands apart by replacing manual labor with scalable AI workflows.
Staff Working on China, Intel, Military Oversight Targeted in Espionage OperationU.S. officials are probing a suspected Chinese cyber campaign tied to Salt Typhoon that breached congressional staff email systems supporting national security committees, exposing sensitive discussions and raising concerns about unclassified federal network defenses.
Targeted Threat Intel Firm Shares Details With Police After Honeypot HitGetting owned by deception technology isn't good news for one's criminal brand or ability to remain at large. Just ask the band of young hackers behind "Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters," when one of their ilk fell into a security firm's honeytrap, revealing his actual IP address in the process.
Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI to lower the barrier to entry for fraud and hacking, shifting from skill-based to AI-assisted attacks known as "vibe hacking." Flare examines how underground forums promote AI tools, jailbreak techniques, and so-called "Hacking-GPT" services that promise ease rather than technical mastery. [...]
Subpoena issued to former ShinyHunters member Resecurity offered its "congratulations" to the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters cybercrime crew for falling into its threat intel team's honeypot – resulting in a subpoena being issued for one of the data thieves. Meanwhile, the notorious extortionists have since removed their claims of gaining "full access" to the security shop's systems.…
Lock 'em down interview AI agents represent the new insider threat to companies in 2026, according to Palo Alto Networks Chief Security Intel Officer Wendi Whitmore, and this poses several challenges to executives tasked with securing the expected surge in autonomous agents.…
Top Lawmaker Urges White House to Review Foreign Influence in Open-Source CodeA top Republican in the U.S. Senate warned the White House that foreign adversaries are exploiting trusted open-source software used across federal networks and defense systems, urging the National Cyber Director to lead efforts to monitor contributors and reduce supply chain risk.
The security vulnerability known as React2Shell is being exploited by threat actors to deliver malware families like KSwapDoor and ZnDoor, according to findings from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 and NTT Security