Cyber Security News

Hacking Editorial Brief — October 13, 2026

Widespread Exploitation of Critical WordPress RCE Flaw Enables Web Shell Deployment

Threat actors are actively exploiting a critical CVSS 10.0 vulnerability in the Bricksforge WordPress plugin to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution. The flaw allows attackers to deploy web shells on vulnerable WordPress installations without any authentication, representing a significant supply chain risk for sites using the popular plugin. Organizations running affected WordPress instances should prioritize immediate patching as active exploitation campaigns are underway.

Coordinated Cyberattack Disrupts French Supermarket Cold Chain Infrastructure

Unidentified threat actors conducted an unprecedented attack against refrigeration systems across hundreds of French supermarkets over the weekend, remotely raising temperatures in freezers and refrigerators to as high as 50°C for approximately six hours. The attack resulted in millions of euros in spoiled food, forced mass disposal of perishable goods, and sparked multiple fires from overheated equipment. The campaign exploited vulnerabilities in connected refrigeration management systems, demonstrating attackers' ability to cause physical damage and operational disruption through industrial control system compromise. The incident highlights growing threats to critical infrastructure beyond traditional IT networks.

North Korean Kimsuky Campaign Delivers Funhouse Ransomware Through Multi-Stage Attack Chain

The North Korean-linked Kimsuky threat group is deploying Funhouse ransomware through a sophisticated multi-stage attack using malicious Hangul documents disguised as resumes. The campaign employs embedded scripts, a Python backdoor, and Quasar RAT to establish persistence and deliver the final ransomware payload. This marks a tactical evolution for Kimsuky, traditionally focused on espionage rather than financially motivated ransomware operations.

Sources: The Hacker News · Gizmodo · GBHackers · CrowdStrike