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Microsoft issues emergency patch for actively exploited Office zero-day (CVE-2026-21509)
Microsoft issued an out-of-band patch for an actively exploited Microsoft Office zero-day, CVE-2026-21509.
Updated 9d agoActive span 11h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.6
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
4
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
4
Details
4 publishers4 posts1 platformsTop source 25%
Evidence: 4 primary
#1 of 20StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationFlat
microsoftMicrosoft Office
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
4
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
25%
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.79
Why now
- Microsoft issued an out-of-band update in response to active exploitation.
- Multiple outlets flagged CVE-2026-21509 within the same news cycle.
- Reports emphasize real-world attacks and feasible exploitation conditions.
Nike investigates potential cyber incident after WorldLeaks leak claims
Nike said it is investigating a “potential” cybersecurity incident after the WorldLeaks extortion group claimed it stole and leaked company files.
Updated 9d agoActive span 1h
Steady
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1.6
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
4
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
4
Details
3 publishers4 posts2 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 3 primary
#2 of 20StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationFlat
Data BreachData Leak
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
3
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
25%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.64
Why now
- WorldLeaks publicly claimed a Nike data leak and cited a large dataset
- Nike acknowledged a “potential” incident and said it is assessing the situation
- Multiple outlets reported the same day, indicating a fast-moving incident
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Ubuntu ships security updates for Linux kernel, Emacs, and GitHub CLI
Ubuntu released a batch of security notices covering Linux kernel vulnerabilities across multiple kernel variants (standard, FIPS, Real-time, and NVIDIA), plus fixes for Emacs and GitHub CLI.
Updated 29h agoActive span 3w
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.1
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
9
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
9
Details
1 publishers9 posts1 platformsTop source 100%
Evidence: 1 primary
#1 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
advisorypatching
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
1
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
22%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
100%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.22
Why now
- Multiple Ubuntu Security Notices were published in a short window
- Kernel updates cover several Ubuntu kernel variants (FIPS/RT/NVIDIA)
- Advisories enumerate specific CVEs to drive immediate patch triage
Notepad++ update infrastructure hijacked to deliver “Chrysalis” backdoor (Lotus Blossom)
Multiple outlets and a Rapid7 technical analysis report that infrastructure used to deliver Notepad++ updates was compromised, allowing attackers to redirect update traffic for select users and deliver a previously undocumented backdoor dubbed “Chrysalis.” Rapid7 attributes the campaign with medium confidence to...
Updated 2d agoActive span 20h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.8
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
7
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
7
Details
5 publishers7 posts1 platformsTop source 29%
Evidence: 5 primary
#2 of 17StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationLimited history
Supply Chainmalware
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
5
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
29%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.77
Why now
- Rapid7 published a detailed technical analysis and attribution assessment
- Maintainer disclosure and follow-on media coverage raised defender awareness
- Multiple outlets amplified indicators of a targeted supply-chain intrusion
Market chatter
Ubuntu updates OpenJDK 8/11/17/21 and CRaC JDK 21 for multiple CVEs
Ubuntu issued security updates for OpenJDK 8, 11, 17, and 21, plus CRaC JDK 21, addressing a shared set of vulnerabilities.
Updated 3d agoActive span 1h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
5
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
5
Details
1 publishers5 posts1 platformsTop source 100%
Evidence: 1 primary
#4 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
advisorycve
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
1
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
100%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.28
Why now
- Ubuntu published a batch of OpenJDK and CRaC JDK security notices in close succession
- The same CVE set is repeated across supported runtime versions, prompting broad updates
- Notices explicitly call out remote attacker scenarios, raising operational urgency
CERT-UA warns APT28 is exploiting patched Microsoft Office flaw CVE-2026-21509
Ukraine’s CERT-UA and multiple outlets report active exploitation of CVE-2026-21509, a recently patched Microsoft Office vulnerability.
Updated 2d agoActive span 22h
Steady
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.6
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
5
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
5
Details
5 publishers5 posts1 platformsTop source 20%
Evidence: 5 primary
#3 of 17StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationLimited history
cveExploitation In The Wild
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
5
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
20%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.80
Why now
- CERT-UA and outlets say exploitation began shortly after Microsoft disclosed the flaw
- Multiple reports in the last day consolidate attribution and targeting details
- Follow-on analysis is being published as the campaign is observed in the wild
Market chatter
CISA flags actively exploited SolarWinds Web Help Desk RCE and orders rapid patching
CISA has flagged a critical SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability (CVE-2025-40551, CVSS 9.8) as actively exploited by adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Separately, CISA ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch the exploited bug by Friday.
Updated 40h agoActive span 12h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.3
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
3
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
3
Details
3 publishers3 posts1 platformsTop source 33%
Evidence: 3 primary
#7 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
cveExploitation In The Wild
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
3
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
33%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.66
Why now
- CISA added the issue to KEV as actively exploited
- CISA set a near-term deadline for federal agencies to patch
- Multiple outlets report exploitation activity around the same vulnerability
Market chatter
OpenClaw patches one-click RCE as ClawHub audit flags malicious skills
Reports highlight multiple security concerns in the OpenClaw ecosystem. Researchers disclosed a high-severity flaw enabling one-click remote code execution via a crafted malicious link (CVE-2026-25253), which The Hacker News says was addressed in OpenClaw version 2026.1.29.
Updated 3d agoActive span 3h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.1
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
3
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
3
Details
2 publishers3 posts1 platformsTop source 67%
Evidence: 2 primary
#9 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
cverce
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
67%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.47
Why now
- CVE-2026-25253 disclosure and patch coverage is circulating in security news
- New reporting describes an exploit chain requiring only a malicious web page
- A fresh ClawHub audit claims hundreds of malicious skills across campaigns
CVE-2025-11953 “Metro4Shell” in React Native Metro dev server reportedly exploited in
Multiple security outlets report that attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in React Native’s Metro Development Server, associated with the “@react-native-community/cli” npm package.
Updated 2d agoActive span 5h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.3
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
3
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
3
Details
3 publishers3 posts1 platformsTop source 33%
Evidence: 3 primary
#8 of 17StructuralBroad confirmation
Broad confirmationLimited history
cveExploitation In The Wild
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
3
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
33%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.66
Why now
- Outlets report active exploitation and malware delivery tied to Metro dev server
- CVE-2025-11953 (“Metro4Shell”) is being highlighted as critical severity
- Researchers are calling attention to insufficient public acknowledgement
Market chatter
Critical n8n flaw CVE-2026-25049 enables sandbox escape and command execution
Multiple reports describe a critical vulnerability in the n8n workflow automation platform, tracked as CVE-2026-25049 (CVSS 9.4), that could enable sandbox escape and arbitrary system command execution.
Updated 14h agoActive span 5h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.3
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
3
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
3
Details
3 publishers3 posts1 platformsTop source 33%
Evidence: 3 primary
#6 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
cvevulnerability
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
3
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
33%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.66
Why now
- New disclosure of CVE-2026-25049 with critical CVSS score reported across outlets
- Coverage highlights bypass of safeguards for an earlier critical n8n issue
- Security research attribution noted (Pillar Security) in reporting
Market chatter
Substack notifies users after breach and dark web leak claims
Substack is notifying users of a data breach after attackers stole user contact data. Reporting says the exposed information includes email addresses and phone numbers, and that the notification follows a hacker’s dark web claims and alleged leak of Substack user records.
Updated 10h agoActive span 2h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.3
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
3
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
3
Details
3 publishers3 posts1 platformsTop source 33%
Evidence: 3 primary
#5 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
breachData Exposure
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
3
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
33%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.66
Why now
- Substack is actively notifying users about the incident.
- Coverage links the disclosure to a hacker’s dark web claims and alleged data leak.
- Reports surface new details about what data types were taken (emails, phone numbers).
Market chatter
AI-driven intrusion evolution meets fast-moving weekly cyber risk
SecurityWeek’s “Cyber Insights 2026” highlights security leaders’ views on how AI is changing malware, ransomware, and identity-led intrusions—and argues defenses must evolve accordingly.
Updated 3d agoActive span 0h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#17 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
Threat Landscapemalware
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- Both posts published within minutes of each other, reinforcing a shared theme
- Weekly recap framing highlights immediate operational volatility
- AI-focused outlook contextualizes near-term incidents within longer-term change
Market chatter
Open VSX Registry hit by supply-chain attack distributing GlassWorm via extensions
Researchers and news reporting describe a supply-chain attack on the Open VSX Registry in which threat actors compromised a legitimate publisher/developer account and published malicious updates to four established VS Code extensions.
Updated 3d agoActive span 9h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#10 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
Supply Chainmalware
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- New reporting details malicious updates published to Open VSX on Jan. 30, 2026
- Multiple outlets are flagging the same incident, indicating active attention and impact
- Focus on developer tooling supply-chain security continues to intensify
Market chatter
Harvard and UPenn donor data reportedly leaked after phishing-linked breaches
Reports say Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania suffered breaches involving donor information, with stolen data subsequently leaked. One account ties Harvard’s exposure to ShinyHunters and describes “live phishing” tactics that target IT help desks to obtain access to victim networks and cloud data.
Updated 23h agoActive span 4h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#14 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
breachData Leak
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- Coverage indicates the stolen data has been leaked, escalating impact
- Reports highlight ongoing “live phishing”/phone-based tactics
- Notification expectations are being raised in reporting
Market chatter
CISA flags ransomware exploitation of VMware ESXi flaw amid quiet KEV updates
CISA activity is driving two related ransomware signals: the agency confirmed ransomware gangs are now exploiting a high-severity VMware ESXi sandbox escape vulnerability, and separate reporting says CISA made unpublicized ransomware-related updates to its Known Exploited...
Updated 28h agoActive span 6h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#15 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
ransomwarecisa
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- CISA says ransomware gangs have begun exploiting the VMware ESXi sandbox escape
- Reporting points to unpublicized KEV catalog updates tied to ransomware activity
- Both signals land within the same news cycle, reinforcing urgency around KEV-tracked items
Market chatter
Microsoft advances NTLM phase-out as Windows moves toward Kerberos
Microsoft is advancing its NTLM retirement effort, outlining a three-phase plan to move Windows environments to Kerberos-based authentication.
Updated 3d agoActive span 4h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#12 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
advisoryIdentity And Access Management
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- Microsoft publicly outlined a three-phase NTLM phase-out plan
- Reporting ties the change to upcoming major Windows/Windows Server releases
- Shift from deprecated to disabled-by-default raises near-term urgency
Market chatter
Reports flag “LookOut” bugs in Google Looker with RCE, exfiltration, cross-tenant risk
Dark Reading and SecurityWeek report on “LookOut,” a set of vulnerabilities affecting Google Looker. The reporting describes potential exploitation outcomes including remote code execution and data exfiltration, and raises concern about cross-tenant impact in Google Cloud environments.
Updated 36h agoActive span 2h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#13 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
vulnerabilitiesCloud Security
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- Fresh reporting is amplifying the “LookOut” vulnerability set
- Multiple outlets highlight RCE/exfiltration outcomes and tenant-boundary concerns
- Cloud-hosted deployments increase urgency when isolation may be at risk
Market chatter
MacOS infostealers: OpenVSX extension compromise and broader platform abuse trends
Reporting highlights a growing macOS infostealer landscape. BleepingComputer describes a GlassWorm malware attack delivered through compromised OpenVSX extensions, aimed at stealing passwords, crypto-wallet data, and developer credentials/configurations from macOS systems.
Updated 3d agoActive span 0h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#16 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
malwareinfostealer
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- A new GlassWorm macOS campaign is reported using compromised OpenVSX extensions.
- Microsoft reports ongoing macOS and Python-based infostealer activity observed since late 2025.
- Attackers are actively abusing common utilities and platforms to deliver stealers at scale.
Market chatter
RapidFort raises $42M to scale and automate software supply chain security
RapidFort announced a $42 million Series A round aimed at scaling its software supply chain security business.
Updated 2d agoActive span 8h
Limited history
ScoreOverall signal strength in the selected window; higher means more evidence/consistency, not a prediction.Learn more
1.0
Momentum 24hChange in signal activity over the last 24 hours; higher means accelerating attention, not performance.Learn more
2
PostsCount of items included in the signal cluster for this window.Learn more
2
Details
2 publishers2 posts1 platformsTop source 50%
Evidence: 2 primary
#11 of 17ChatterChatter
Limited historyChatter
Security ToolingSoftware Supply Chain
OriginsDistinct origin sources contributing to this signal; higher means broader origin coverage.Learn more
2
Dup ratioShare of near-duplicate items in the cluster; higher can indicate repetition or amplification.Learn more
0%
Top origin sharePortion of items from the top origin; higher means more concentration.Learn more
50%
SourcesNumber of source types represented (e.g., news vs social).Learn more
1
Maturity scoreHeuristic confidence score derived from breadth and consistency indicators.Learn more
0.51
Why now
- RapidFort disclosed a $42M Series A tied to scaling and platform expansion
- Both outlets highlight near-term go-to-market growth and capability buildout
- The company is explicitly linking roadmap priorities to AI-adjacent workload risks