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Data Exfiltration

The unauthorized transfer of data out of a system or network, typically the final objective of an intrusion, whether carried out by an external attacker or a malicious insider. Detecting exfiltration — often disguised within encrypted or otherwise normal-looking traffic — is a major focus of network security monitoring.

Recent coverage mentioning Data Exfiltration

ClickFix Campaigns: Threat Actors Exploit Legitimate Services
HIGH
Threat Intel

ClickFix Campaigns: Threat Actors Exploit Legitimate Services

Threat actors leverage social engineering in 'ClickFix' campaigns, abusing legitimate services to gain persistent access and compromise organizations.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Sep 8, 2026
CRITICAL
Vulnerabilities

Microsoft KB5122878: Critical Windows 10 ESU/LTSC Security Update

Microsoft's KB5122878 delivers crucial security patches for Windows 10 ESU/LTSC, addressing actively exploited zero-days and 966 vulnerabilities.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 8, 2026
MEDIUM
Threat Intel

Hackers Build Autonomous AI Frameworks for Credential Theft

Threat actors are deploying autonomous multi-agent AI frameworks to automate cloud credential theft, reconnaissance, and post-exploitation pipelines.

Runtime Rebel Intel
3 min read · Sep 8, 2026
Microsoft 365 Vishing Leads to Executive Data Theft, Extortion
HIGH
Threat Intel

Microsoft 365 Vishing Leads to Executive Data Theft, Extortion

A widespread threat cluster, PREY-0058, targets Microsoft 365 executives with vishing, AitM token theft, and data extortion.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 8, 2026
PEEP Backdoor Turns Browsers into OS Command Execution Tools
MEDIUM
Malware

PEEP Backdoor Turns Browsers into OS Command Execution Tools

PEEP toolkit leverages Chrome and Edge as post-compromise backdoors, enabling host command execution, data exfiltration, and session hijacking.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 7, 2026
Why AI Model Rules Fail as Security Controls
INFO
Threat Intel

Why AI Model Rules Fail as Security Controls

An analysis of AI security challenges reveals that internal model rules are inadequate as primary security controls; external, technical safeguards are essential.

Runtime Rebel Intel
4 min read · Sep 7, 2026

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