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ManageEngine has fixed a critical remote code execution vulnerability in ADSelfService Plus that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to run code as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM through a Windows device’s login screen. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-74849, affects the product’s GINA client in builds 7000 and earlier. Organizations should upgrade to build 7001 or later immediately. The […]

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Google has released Chrome 154 for Windows, macOS, and Linux, fixing 108 security vulnerabilities, including several critical memory-safety flaws that could potentially allow attackers to execute code through malicious web content. The update is rolling out gradually as Chrome 154.0.8037.57 for Linux and versions 154.0.8037.57/.58 for Windows and macOS. The release addresses eleven critical vulnerabilities […]

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A critical local privilege escalation flaw in Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is drawing attention after public proof-of-concept exploit code became available. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-32996, could let a low-privileged local user run commands with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM permissions on affected Windows devices. Technical details and exploit code were publicly released on September 14, 2026, […]

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Red Hat has disclosed an Important security vulnerability in the OpenShift oc-mirror tool that could allow attackers to bypass PGP signature verification and introduce malicious release images into disconnected OpenShift environments. Tracked as CVE-2026-75939, the issue carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.4 and was made public on September 21, 2026. The flaw affects the […]

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BambooToken is a Linux backdoor that turns a lightweight messaging protocol into a remote control channel. The newly analysed sample can collect information about a host, run shell commands, and move files between a compromised machine and its operator. Its use of MQTT is notable because the protocol is common in connected-device environments and uses […]

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Hackers are using convincing copies of trusted websites to turn an ordinary browser visit into a full Windows compromise. The campaign pairs targeted phishing emails with a chained set of previously unknown flaws in Google Chrome and Microsoft Windows, giving attackers a quiet path from a fake page to malware on a victim’s device. The […]

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Aikido Security has unveiled Altar-1, an open-weight artificial intelligence model designed to run defensive cybersecurity workloads entirely inside an organization’s own infrastructure. The model aims to help security teams use advanced AI for vulnerability discovery and penetration testing without sending source code, internal documentation, or security findings to external cloud-based inference services. Altar-1 is built […]

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A hidden “context bomb” prompt in a cloud decoy can disrupt AI agents and force Qwen3.8-27B to stop simulated attacks. The technique worked against both the original and modified “abliterated” versions. Context bombs are defensive strings placed in vulnerable resources, like AWS Secrets Manager. When an AI agent scans the environment and encounters this embedded […]

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A newly uncovered software supply chain attack has shown how quickly a trusted developer account can become a delivery route for malware. The operation, tracked as GHAPPIER, reached 65 GitHub repositories, infecting 73 files across 22 accounts. It involved a legitimate npm package that distributed a malicious loader to users. Attackers used access to a […]

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A suspected Chinese-speaking threat actor has used WordPress vulnerabilities to break into at least 49 organizations across 29 countries. The campaign exposed how a compromised website can become a launchpad for database theft, credential abuse, and wider network intrusion. The attackers exploited the wp2shell chain, tracked as CVE-2026-63030 and CVE-2026-60137, against vulnerable WordPress installations. After […]

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A newly detailed Windows privilege escalation flaw tracked as CVE-2026-66804 allowed a standard, low-privileged user to plant a malicious DLL and execute arbitrary code with full NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM privileges, exploiting a lingering weakness in how Windows handles Component Object Model (COM) registrations. The bug, patched by Microsoft in its August Patch Tuesday, was reported by […]

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D-Link Systems has disclosed that it is investigating a critical security vulnerability in its DIR-822A router, tracked as CVE-2026-86296. The flaw has received the maximum CVSS severity score of 10.0. It may allow remote attackers to compromise vulnerable devices without authentication or user interaction. The issue affects the udhcpcd component in the reported DIR-822A firmware […]

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Remus is a Windows information stealer that is gaining attention for the way it hides before taking data. The malware surfaced on underground marketplaces in March 2026 and is built to collect browser information, cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords, and files from compromised computers. Its newer versions also seek credentials linked to AI tools, putting personal […]

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A new malware campaign is using blockchain technology to keep its control servers out of reach. The operation tricks visitors to compromised business websites into running a malicious command, then steals bank logins and two-factor authentication codes. The campaign has been active since at least November 2025. It combines a fake human-verification prompt, malicious PowerShell […]

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Security researcher MSNightmare, also known as Nightmare-Eclipse, has released BigDiskBuster, a proof-of-concept denial-of-service technique designed to stop Microsoft Defender Antivirus from completing platform and security-intelligence updates. The project is presented as a successor to UnDefend. The researcher claims it works across all supported Windows versions, although the experimental code remains buggy; compatibility has not been […]

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Hackers are exploiting a critical cPanel and WHM flaw to place Mirai malware on exposed servers, extending a botnet threat normally associated with connected devices. The activity produced a sharp rise in suspicious Telnet traffic and exposed a wider Internet security problem. Its use directly against servers creates concern for organizations that may not associate […]

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North Korean-linked WaterPlum operators have turned job hunting into a route for theft. By posing as recruiters, they persuaded software developers to run harmful files during apparently normal online interviews. The campaign, also known as Contagious Interview, reached at least 30,000 computers in more than 100 countries between December 2025 and July 2026. The attackers […]

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A newly identified Android banking Trojan called RatHat uses phone features for account theft. The malware can guide itself through an infected device, capture banking logins, intercept verification codes and reconstruct a victim’s screen-lock PIN or pattern. The campaign begins with deception rather than a software flaw. Victims receive SMS phishing messages or see malicious […]

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Push-bombing, real-time phishing kits, and helpdesk social engineering broke “any MFA is fine.” The 2026 question is which MFA survives an attacker who can relay codes and spam approvals so we scored ten leading solutions against a weighted rubric that puts phishing resistance first. Microsoft Entra MFA takes #1 on the strength of bundled economics […]

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Quick Answer: Microsoft Entra ID is the bundled default for M365 estates; Okta leads neutral catalog breadth; Ping Identity owns complex enterprise; JumpCloud wins SMB directory+SSO (free tier); Cisco Duo pairs SSO with best-in-class MFA. Ownership note: Auth0 belongs to Okta it’s the developer/customer-login product line, not a separate vendor. Single sign-on is the front […]

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