# Weekly Security Recap: ShareFile Threat and New Cyber Attacks ShareFile threat, Citrix Bleed 2 ransomware, and AI coding attacks. - **Source:** [The Hacker News](https://brifing.si/source/f944ec2b-8180-47bc-94de-57085b5a6563) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d197a13e-42ca-4426-9429-1b34c8ff4951 ## Introduction This week, a series of significant developments took place in the cybersecurity world. Topics such as the ShareFile threat, Citrix Bleed 2 ransomware, and AI coding attacks were on the agenda. These developments once again highlighted how quickly system vulnerabilities can be exploited. ## ShareFile Threat Progress advised ShareFile customers to shut down Storage Zone Controllers. This step was taken due to a security threat. The company is working with internal and external security experts to resolve the issue. ## Citrix Bleed 2 Ransomware The Citrix Bleed 2 ransomware poses a significant threat by targeting systems. This software locks systems and demands ransom. Experts warn users to update their software. ## AI Coding Attacks AI coding assistants can be used to execute malicious code. The technique called HalluSquatting leverages AI tool hallucinations to launch attacks. ## Zimbra Security Vulnerability Zimbra released an update addressing a critical security vulnerability in the Classic Web Client. This vulnerability could allow specially crafted emails to execute malicious code. ## Jscrambler npm Package Breach The Jscrambler npm package published versions containing a malicious information stealer. This attack was carried out using compromised npm publishing credentials. ## GigaWiper Backdoor Microsoft unveiled a new backdoor called GigaWiper. This backdoor uses three distinct destructive methods to render machines inoperable. ## SHELLSTORM Operation The SHELLSTORM operation exploited 27 WordPress plugin vulnerabilities to deploy web shells. This operation was particularly concentrated in Taiwan, the U.S., Germany, France, and the U.K. ## HalluSquatting Technique HalluSquatting is a technique that tricks AI coding assistants into executing malicious code. This technique leverages AI tool hallucinations. ## Trending CVEs This week, a series of high-priority and widely used CVEs emerged. Experts warn users to quickly patch these vulnerabilities. ## Conclusion This week's developments once again demonstrated how fast and dynamic the cybersecurity world is. Users can protect themselves from such threats by keeping their systems up to date. ## Sources covering this story - https://thehackernews.com/2026/07/weekly-recap-sharefile-threat-citrix.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._