# Top Stories

March 18, 2026

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    The Record threat-intel Mar 18
    Crypto e-commerce platform Bitrefill accuses North Korea of stealing 18,500 purchase records

    Bitrefill confirmed that North Korea's Lazarus group accessed 18,500 purchase records containing email addresses, crypto payment addresses, and IP metadata. This represents another successful supply chain attack by DPRK actors targeting cryptocurrency infrastructure, highlighting persistent threats to crypto e-commerce platforms.

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    BleepingComputer general Mar 17
    GlassWorm malware hits 400+ code repos on GitHub, npm, VSCode, OpenVSX

    The GlassWorm supply-chain campaign returned with coordinated attacks targeting hundreds of packages across GitHub, npm, and VSCode/OpenVSX extensions. This demonstrates the continued evolution of software supply chain attacks targeting developer ecosystems and highlights the need for enhanced package repository security.

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    The Record threat-intel Mar 17
    Medusa ransomware gang claims attacks on prominent Mississippi hospital, New Jersey county

    Medusa ransomware claimed attacks on Mississippi's largest hospital, causing 9-day system outages, and a New Jersey county. These healthcare sector attacks demonstrate the continued targeting of critical infrastructure and the operational impact ransomware has on patient care and public services.

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    BleepingComputer general Mar 18
    Apple pushes first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit flaw

    Apple released its first Background Security Improvements update to fix WebKit vulnerability CVE-2026-20643 on iPhones, iPads, and Macs without requiring full OS upgrades. This new update mechanism represents a significant shift in how Apple addresses critical security flaws across its ecosystem.

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    The Hacker News general Mar 17
    AI Flaws in Amazon Bedrock, LangSmith, and SGLang Enable Data Exfiltration and RCE

    BeyondTrust disclosed data exfiltration vulnerabilities in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Code Interpreter, LangSmith, and SGLang that enable attackers to use DNS queries for interactive shells and remote code execution. These flaws highlight critical security gaps in AI code execution environments that could expose sensitive data.

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    The Hacker News general Mar 17
    LeakNet Ransomware Uses ClickFix via Hacked Sites, Deploys Deno In-Memory Loader

    LeakNet ransomware adopted ClickFix social engineering delivered through compromised websites and deploys a Deno runtime-based in-memory loader. This represents a tactical evolution showing ransomware groups moving beyond traditional credential theft to browser-based social engineering for initial access.

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    Schneier on Security threat-intel Mar 17
    South Korean Police Accidentally Post Cryptocurrency Wallet Password

    South Korean National Tax Service accidentally exposed the mnemonic recovery phrase of a seized Ledger wallet, resulting in theft of $4.4 million from 8.1 billion won worth of confiscated cryptocurrency assets. This incident demonstrates how operational security failures can compromise law enforcement cryptocurrency seizures.

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    Ars Technica Security general Mar 17
    Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

    Researchers disclosed vulnerabilities in internet-exposed IP KVM devices from four manufacturers that provide BIOS-level access to servers. These flaws could allow attackers to gain complete control over remote systems through out-of-band management interfaces, representing a significant risk to data center security.

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    SecurityWeek general Mar 17
    Robotic Surgery Giant Intuitive Discloses Cyberattack

    Robotic surgery giant Intuitive disclosed a cyberattack after an employee fell victim to phishing, resulting in unauthorized access to internal business applications. This breach affects a critical healthcare technology provider, potentially impacting surgical robot operations and patient data security.

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    SecurityWeek general Mar 17
    UK Companies House Exposed Details of Millions of Firms

    UK Companies House confirmed a vulnerability that could have exposed details of millions of firms and allowed unauthorized record alterations. This government database breach represents a significant risk to business privacy and the integrity of official corporate records across the United Kingdom.