Aviatrix Threat Research Center
Cloud breaches are accelerating — across identities, workloads, supply chains, and cloud-native services. In the Containment Era, understanding how a breach unfolds is how you architect to stop it.
The Aviatrix Threat Research Center provides security teams with:
- A structured understanding of how breaches unfold — kill chain, ATT&CK techniques, CVEs, and IOCs in a consistent format.
- What attackers exploited, and which enforcement gaps let them move.
- Where workload-level controls would have broken the attack chain — including paths that posture tools and endpoint detection don't model.
Recent Breaches, Security Incidents & Vulnerabilities
AI-Powered Threat Analysis
Agentic AI that analyzes real-world attacks — across security incidents, breaches, and exploited vulnerabilities — to produce structured, actionable intelligence.
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Exploiting AI Coding Agents: The New Frontier in Supply Chain Attacks
In June 2026, researchers at Mozilla's Zero Day Investigative Network (0DIN) identified a novel supply chain attack targeting AI coding agents. The attack involved a seemingly benign GitHub repository containing standard setup instructions. When an AI coding agent, such as Claude Code, cloned and initialized the repository, it encountered an error message prompting the execution of an initialization command. This command triggered a shell script that retrieved and executed a payload from a DNS TXT record controlled by the attacker, resulting in the establishment of an interactive shell on the developer's machine. This method allowed attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information without any malicious code present in the repository itself. This incident underscores the evolving sophistication of supply chain attacks, particularly those exploiting AI-driven development tools. As AI coding agents become more integrated into software development workflows, they present new vectors for exploitation. Organizations must enhance their security protocols to address these emerging threats, ensuring that AI tools are configured to disclose and verify the full execution chain of setup commands to prevent unauthorized code execution.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
ShinyHunters' Breach of Instructure's Canvas Platform Highlights Third-Party Risks in Education
In May 2026, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached Instructure, the company behind the widely used learning management system Canvas, affecting numerous educational institutions. The attackers demanded a ransom, threatening to leak sensitive data if unpaid. This incident underscores the vulnerability of the education sector to third-party breaches, given its reliance on external vendors for critical services. ([insidehighered.com](https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech-innovation/administrative-tech/2026/05/05/pay-or-leak-hackers-target-big-higher-ed-vendor?utm_source=openai)) The breach highlights the urgent need for educational institutions to enhance their third-party risk management strategies. As cyber threats targeting third-party vendors increase, schools must implement robust security measures and establish comprehensive incident response plans to mitigate potential damages.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in Yokogawa FAST/TOOLS and CI Server Exposes Sensitive Information
In June 2026, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-11833) was identified in Yokogawa's FAST/TOOLS and Collaborative Information Server (CI Server). The web server component of these systems could return HTTP responses containing sensitive configuration information without requiring authentication. This flaw, present in FAST/TOOLS versions R9.01 through R10.04 and CI Server versions R1.01 through R1.04, exposes system settings that attackers could exploit for further attacks. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS 4.0 score of 8.2, indicating high severity. This incident underscores the ongoing risks associated with cleartext transmission of sensitive information in industrial control systems. Organizations utilizing these Yokogawa products should prioritize applying the recommended updates to mitigate potential exploitation and enhance their cybersecurity posture.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Security Flaws Discovered in EVoke Systems' Charging Station Management System
In June 2026, multiple critical vulnerabilities were identified in EVoke Systems' Charging Station Management System (CSMS), potentially allowing attackers to gain unauthorized administrative control over charging stations or disrupt services via denial-of-service attacks. The vulnerabilities include missing authentication for critical functions, improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts, insufficient session expiration, and insufficiently protected credentials. These flaws affect all versions of EVoke CSMS and pose significant risks to the energy and transportation sectors worldwide. The discovery of these vulnerabilities underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges in the electric vehicle infrastructure. As the adoption of EVs accelerates, ensuring the security of charging networks becomes paramount to prevent potential disruptions and safeguard user data.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in Horner Automation Cscape: CVE-2026-12897
In June 2026, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12897) was identified in Horner Automation's Cscape software versions prior to 10.2 SP3. This out-of-bounds read flaw in the CSP file parser could allow local attackers to disclose sensitive information and execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability was reported by Michael Heinzl and has a CVSS v3 score of 7.8, indicating high severity. Horner Automation has released Cscape 10.2 SP3 to address this issue. This incident underscores the importance of timely software updates in industrial control systems. As cyber threats targeting critical manufacturing sectors increase, organizations must prioritize patch management and implement robust security measures to protect against potential exploits.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Schneider Electric PowerLogic P7 Vulnerabilities Disclosed in 2026
In June 2026, Schneider Electric disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its PowerLogic™ P7 product, including CVE-2026-9716 (NULL Pointer Dereference), CVE-2026-9717 (OS Command Injection), and CVE-2026-9718 (Reachable Assertion). These vulnerabilities could lead to denial-of-service conditions, unauthorized command execution, and system instability. Affected versions include PowerLogic™ P7 version 0.2.003.001.000 and prior. Schneider Electric has released firmware version V02.004.001 to address these issues. Organizations are advised to apply the update promptly to mitigate potential risks. ([radar.offseq.com](https://radar.offseq.com/threat/multiple-vulnerabilities-on-powerlogic-p7-e233bd41?utm_source=openai)) The disclosure underscores the critical importance of timely vulnerability management in industrial control systems. As cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to evolve, maintaining up-to-date systems and adhering to cybersecurity best practices are essential to safeguard operational integrity and prevent potential disruptions.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in pydicom's pynetdicom Library Exposes Healthcare Systems
In June 2026, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-56445) was identified in the pydicom pynetdicom library, specifically affecting versions from 1.0.0 up to and including 3.0.4. This flaw resides in the qrscp application's C-STORE handler, which improperly handles attacker-supplied DICOM datasets, allowing unauthenticated attackers to write files to arbitrary paths on the server. The vulnerability poses significant risks, particularly to the healthcare sector, as it could lead to unauthorized data manipulation or system compromise. The maintainers of pynetdicom have not yet released a fix for this vulnerability. Organizations utilizing affected versions are advised to restrict network exposure of the qrscp DICOM port (default 11112) to trusted peers, implement firewall protections, and monitor for updates from the project's repository. This incident underscores the importance of securing medical imaging software against potential cyber threats.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Security Flaws Discovered in H.VIEW HV-500S6 IP Cameras
In June 2026, two critical vulnerabilities were identified in the H.VIEW HV-500S6 IP Camera, specifically in firmware version IPCAM_V4.06.88.251229. CVE-2026-55975 allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges by injecting unsanitized XML fields into the device's certificate generation interface. CVE-2026-56414 permits authenticated users to upload arbitrary files without validation, potentially compromising system integrity. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected devices. The discovery of these vulnerabilities underscores the growing security challenges in IoT devices, particularly those deployed in critical infrastructure sectors. Organizations must prioritize regular security assessments and firmware updates to mitigate such risks.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical SSRF Vulnerability in OHIF DICOM Web Viewer Framework (CVE-2026-12473)
In June 2026, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12473) was identified in the OHIF DICOM Web Viewer Framework versions up to 3.12.0. This Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) flaw allowed attackers to steal authenticated clinicians' OIDC Bearer tokens via crafted links, potentially granting unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The issue stemmed from two data sources—DICOMWebProxy and DICOMJSON—fetching arbitrary URL parameters without validation, leading to token exposure when requests were sent to attacker-controlled servers. ([hipaajournal.com](https://www.hipaajournal.com/high-severity-vulnerability-identified-in-ohif-viewers-dicom/?utm_source=openai)) The vulnerability was addressed with the release of version 3.12.2 on May 18, 2026. Users are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk. This incident underscores the critical importance of validating external inputs and implementing robust security measures in healthcare applications to protect sensitive information. ([machinespirits.com](https://www.machinespirits.com/advisory/0a7f3c/?utm_source=openai))
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in Delta Electronics DTM Soft: CVE-2026-12578
In June 2026, Delta Electronics' DTM Soft was found to have a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12578) involving the deserialization of untrusted data. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the software's handling of project files. The vulnerability affects all versions of DTM Soft, posing significant risks to systems utilizing this software. The discovery of this vulnerability underscores the ongoing challenges in securing industrial control systems, especially those integral to critical manufacturing sectors. Organizations are urged to apply the recommended mitigations promptly to prevent potential exploitation.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog
On June 25, 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog: CVE-2026-12569, an improper input validation vulnerability in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM, and CVE-2026-20230, a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager. These vulnerabilities are actively exploited by malicious actors, posing significant risks to federal enterprises. CISA's Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04 mandates federal agencies to prioritize remediation of such high-risk vulnerabilities to protect their networks against active threats. While BOD 26-04 applies to Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies, CISA encourages all organizations to adopt risk-based vulnerability management practices and prioritize remediation of KEV Catalog vulnerabilities. CISA will continue to update the catalog as new vulnerabilities are identified.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Russian Intelligence Services' Phishing Campaigns Targeting Messaging Apps in 2026
In March 2026, the FBI and CISA issued a Public Service Announcement warning of ongoing phishing campaigns by Russian Intelligence Services (RIS) targeting commercial messaging applications (CMAs) such as Signal and WhatsApp. These campaigns aim to compromise individual user accounts by impersonating official support channels and tricking users into sharing verification codes or personal information. High-value targets include U.S. government officials, military personnel, political figures, and journalists. Once access is gained, attackers can view messages, contact lists, and conduct further phishing attacks. ([ic3.gov](https://www.ic3.gov/PSA/2026/PSA260626?utm_source=openai)) This incident underscores the persistent threat posed by nation-state actors employing social engineering tactics to bypass encryption and gain unauthorized access to sensitive communications. The rise in such targeted phishing campaigns highlights the need for heightened vigilance and robust security practices among users of CMAs.
2 months ago
Kill Chain
Security Research & Insights
Security Research & Insights with human-led deep dives into campaigns and cloud-native TTPs
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Market Perspectives
Market Perspectives offering expert commentary and select breach analysis from industry leaders
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How CNSF Protects Cloud Workloads
Cloud attackers don’t rely on a single exploit — they rely on paths.
Once inside, attackers move laterally between workloads, establish command-and-control through egress paths, and exfiltrate data through legitimate cloud services — often before detection tools generate an alert. These paths exist because most security architectures enforce at centralized inspection points, not at every workload. The paths that matter most are the ones that never reach a central firewall.
Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) contains attacks by enforcing policy at every workload communication path — containing blast radius, blocking lateral movement, and cutting off egress before data leaves the environment.
With CNSF, enterprises can:
- Contain attack paths at runtime
Gain visibility into east-west and egress workload communication and apply controls that limit lateral movement, unauthorized egress, and uncontrolled trust expansion.
- Eliminate blind spots in workload-to-workload traffic
Observe traffic across VPCs/VNets, regions, and cloud providers using cloud native telemetry — including paths that posture tools and point controls don’t model.
- Secure modern and AI-driven workloads
Understand how agents, services, and workloads communicate at runtime, and enforce policy to reduce the risk of misuse, over-privileged access, or unintended data flows.
- Apply consistent Zero Trust controls without slowing teams
Enforce segmentation, egress control, and encryption centrally across clouds — without agents, application changes, or developer friction.
See Your Attack Paths. Close the Gaps with CNSF.
Blast radius starts where your enforcement stops.
Most security architectures enforce at centralized inspection points. Attackers move between workloads on paths that never reach those points — building blast radius invisibly until detection tools fire, often too late.
Your assessment delivers:
The Aviatrix Workload Attack Path Assessment (WAPA) analyzes real workload communication using cloud native telemetry to uncover attack paths already present in your environment — and shows how Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) can break those paths with runtime enforcement.
The threat landscape has changed.
Has your question changed with it?
In March 2026, TeamPCP proved that detection-first architectures cannot contain attacks that move through trusted code, not around defenses. Today’s threat actors don’t break in — they log in, blend in, and expand silently. This command center tracks the evolving threat landscape and helps you measure your Blast Radius — the architectural metric that defines resilience in the Containment Era.
This command center tracks 8 active campaigns and measures your Blast Radius: what an attacker can reach once inside your environment.
Contain the Blast Radius
See the attack paths already present in your environment — and where CNSF containment controls would break them.
