Zero-Day Remote Access Exploit, AI-Driven PaperCut Campaign, DragonForce Cartel

Podcast: Threat Analysis : Cyber News for Small Business · The Small Business Cyber Security Guy

Opublikowano: 2026-10-16

Zero-Day Remote Access Exploit, AI-Driven PaperCut Campaign, DragonForce Cartel On 16 October 2026, three active threat campaigns demand immediate attention from UK small businesses. First, a zero-day vulnerability in BeyondTrust Remote Support appliances (CVE-2026-102764) has been exploited since late August by ARMORY CASTLE, a suspected Chinese state-linked actor, targeting the IT provider supply chain. Second, an AI-orchestrated exploitation campaign against PaperCut print management software is operating automatically across 45-plus countries, representing a fundamental shift in attack velocity and scale. Third, DragonForce ransomware has evolved from opportunistic operation to sophisticated cartel offering white-label services, with affiliates exploiting vulnerabilities including...