bpfdoor telecom networks sleeper cells threat research report
Rapid7
March 26, 2026
A months-long investigation by Rapid7 Labs has uncovered evidence of an advanced China-nexus threat actor, Red Menshen, placing some of the stealthiest digital sleeper cells the team has ever seen in telecommunications networks. The goal of these campaigns is to carry out high-level espionage, including against government networks.
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Tags: Cybersecurity, IT Leadership, Telecom
Everyone Says AI Is Insecure, So I Measured It
HackerNoon
February 27, 2026
If you follow the discourse surrounding AI security today, you'd be forgiven for thinking we're standing on the edge of an existential cliff. The headlines and security warnings are relentless, painting a picture of an immediate and unprecedented threat landscape.
Every week brings a new, dire headline that seems to amplify the sense of impending crisis:
AI agents can be tricked into attacking systems
This often refers to research demonstrating how autonomous AI systems, designed to perform helpful tasks, can be manipulated via subtle inputs known as adversarial examples or jailbreaking techniques to perform malicious actions, bypass safety guardrails, or even launch sophisticated attacks against underlying infrastructure. The core worry here is the loss of control over powerful, autonomous agents.
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Tags: AI, AI Governance, Cybersecurity
bpfdoor telecom networks sleeper cells threat research report