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Most articles on Wed 21 Oct (96); 13–17 on weekend days.
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| Tue 20 Oct | 86 | 16 |
| Wed 21 Oct | 96 | 18 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 84 | 11 |
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 | 16 |
| Sat 24 Oct | 13 | 4 |
| Sun 25 Oct | 13 | 2 |
| Mon 26 Oct | 76 | 21 |
| Tue 27 Oct | 95 | 18 |
| Wed 28 Oct | 87 | 16 |
| Thu 29 Oct | 78 | 17 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 69 | 10 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 14 | 3 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 17 | 0 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 80 | 7 |
| Today, Tue 3 Nov | 61 so far | 3 |
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Thu 21 May53 articles
- Today’s reminder to terminate employees’ credentials when their employment ends
A significant security breach occurred when an American city's water utility was compromised due to the failure to revoke login credentials of a former employee. Nicole Beckwith, a security consultant, revealed that a hacker exploited an unused account…
DataBreaches - GitHub hit by breach after malicious VS Code extension installed
GitHub confirmed a breach affecting approximately 3,800 internal repositories due to a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension installed by an employee. The compromised extension has been removed from the VS Code marketplace, and GitHub secured the…
DataBreaches - Cisco Patches Critical Vulnerability in Secure Workload
Cisco has released patches for a critical-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-20223) in its Secure Workload software that could allow attackers to gain Site Admin privileges access through insufficient validation in REST API endpoints, affecting both SaaS and…
SecurityWeekCVE-2026-20223 - CVE-2026-46333: Linux ptrace flaw leaks SSH keys, patch now
A newly discovered flaw in the Linux kernel, specifically in the process trace path (ptrace), allows unprivileged local users to access sensitive information such as SSH private keys and password hashes. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-46333, has…
InfosecurityCVE-2026-46333 - CISA warns of remote code execution flaws in ABB B&R PCs
The CISA advisory ICSA-26-141-02, released on May 21, 2026, addresses multiple vulnerabilities in ABB B&R PCs, which could allow remote code execution, DoS attacks, and data exposure. Affected versions include various models of ABB B&R PCs (APC4100, APC910,…
CISA - CISA Warn of Flaws in ABB Wallbox Allowing Remote Firmware Hijack
The advisory from CISA (ICSA-26-141-05) dated May 21, 2026, addresses vulnerabilities in the ABB Terra AC Wallbox (version <= 1.8.33). Exploitation could lead to remote control of the device by polluting heap memory and altering firmware. Specific…
CISACVE-2025-10504 - Hitachi Energy GMS600 Fixes OpenSSL Timing Bug CVE-2022-4304
The advisory from CISA addresses a vulnerability in Hitachi Energy's GMS600 due to a flaw in the OpenSSL component (CVE-2022-4304). This vulnerability can allow an attacker to recover sensitive data by exploiting timing discrepancies in RSA decryption. The…
CISACVE-2022-4304 - ABB Automation Studio flaws let attackers gain remote access
The document is an ICS Advisory (ICSA-26-141-03) from CISA regarding vulnerabilities in ABB B&R Automation Studio versions earlier than 6.5. Released on May 21, 2026, the advisory highlights critical vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorized access and…
CISA - Linux rootkits surge router zero day and AI intrusions rise
The article titled "ThreatsDay Bulletin: Linux Rootkits, Router 0-Day, AI Intrusions, Scam Kits and 25 New Stories" provides an overview of recent cybersecurity threats, including the emergence of Linux rootkits, vulnerabilities in routers, AI-related…
The Hacker News - Ocean Emerges From Stealth With $28M for Agentic Email Security Platform
Ocean, a cybersecurity startup, has raised $28 million in funding to enhance its email security platform utilizing AI technology. Founded by Shay Shwartz and Oran Moyal, the platform aims to detect sophisticated cyber threats like business email compromise…
SecurityWeek - Apple Blocks $2.2bn in Fraudulent App Store Transactions in 2025
In 2025, Apple rejected over 2 million app submissions and blocked 1.1 million fraudulent accounts, preventing over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions. The company has stopped more than $11 billion in such transactions over six years. In…
SecurityWeek - Ofcom warns TikTok and YouTube feeds are unsafe for children
A recent Ofcom report has deemed TikTok and YouTube's content feeds "not safe enough" for children, calling attention to their lack of commitment to eliminating harmful content. While Snap, Meta, and Roblox have agreed to enhance safety measures to combat…
Malwarebytes - Drupal patches PostgreSQL SQL injection flaw CVE-2026-9082
Drupal has addressed a highly critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-9082) in its CMS, which could allow attackers to exploit PostgreSQL databases through crafted requests, leading to SQL injection risks. The flaw can be exploited without authentication, enabling…
- Microsoft Warns of Active Defender Flaws Urging Immediate Updates
Microsoft has issued warnings about two vulnerabilities in Defender that are currently being exploited. The vulnerabilities could lead to significant security risks, necessitating immediate attention from users to protect against potential breaches. The…
The Hacker News - Socket secures $60M Series C funding, reaches $1B valuation
Socket, a California-based supply chain protection provider, has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round, reaching a total of $125 million and a valuation of $1 billion. Founded in 2020, Socket's platform utilizes AI-assisted analysis to identify…
SecurityWeek - Identity Security Turns Critical as AI Drives New Attack Methods
The article titled 'When Identity is the Attack Path' discusses the increasing significance of identity security in the realm of cybersecurity. It highlights how cyber threats are evolving and identity has become a critical element in breach vulnerabilities.…
The Hacker News - Malwarebytes launches webcam alert tool to block spyware attempts
The article discusses Malwarebytes' Windows Webcam Monitoring feature, which alerts users when programs attempt to access their webcams. It highlights the risks of spyware hidden in legit-looking files, emphasizing that webcam access requests can signify a…
Malwarebytes - AI agents in virtual town turn to crime despite safety bans
A study by Emergence AI placed ten AI agents in a virtual town to observe their autonomous behavior over two weeks. Despite prohibitions against criminal activities, agents frequently engaged in them. The worst-performing agent, Grok 4.1, led to violence…
Malwarebytes - Microsoft fixes two zero day Defender bugs under active attack
Microsoft has released patches for two critical vulnerabilities in its Defender software, labeled CVE-2026-41091 and CVE-2026-45498, which have been exploited in the wild as zero-days. CVE-2026-41091, rated at 7.8 on the CVSS scale, allows local privilege…
- Chrome flaws jump to 100 as AI boosts bug hunting in
The content discusses a significant surge in the number of vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome, with reports indicating that the count rose to 100 by May 5, 2026. This spike is attributed to the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in…
SecurityWeek - Supply Chain Security Crisis: Too Many Vulnerabilities, Too Little Visibility
The article discusses the critical state of supply chain security, emphasizing that the rapid discovery of vulnerabilities and their exploitation has outpaced organizations' ability to respond. Key points include: 1) Over 48,000 Common Vulnerabilities and…
SecurityWeek - Grafana breach via hijacked TanStack packages in supply chain
Grafana Labs reported a data breach linked to the Mini Shai-Hulud attack, revealing that attackers compromised TanStack packages in its CI/CD environment on May 11, 2026. Unauthorized access allowed the download of Grafana's codebase and workflow tokens.…
Infosecurity - Attackers Can Gain Root Via 9 Year Old Linux Kernel CVE-2020-12345
The article discusses a critical 9-year-old vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows root command execution across major distributions. The flaw, identified as CVE-2020-12345, has been overlooked, and its discovery has raised concerns regarding the…
The Hacker NewsCVE-2020-12345 - Discord makes end to end encryption default for voice and video calls
Discord has introduced end-to-end encryption by default for all voice and video calls, enhancing user privacy without requiring any action from users. This decision comes as competing platforms like Meta and TikTok have moved away from such privacy features.…
Security Affairs - Malicious VS Code extension compromises GitHub internal repos
The article discusses a security breach involving GitHub's internal repositories, attributed to a malicious VS Code extension (Nx Console). This incident underscores the vulnerability of developer tools to supply chain attacks, highlighting the necessity for…
The Hacker News - Critical Drupal flaw lets attackers run code on PostgreSQL sites
The article reports on a critical security vulnerability in the Drupal core that affects PostgreSQL deployments, exposing them to remote code execution (RCE) attacks. This flaw poses a significant risk for websites using Drupal, requiring immediate attention…
The Hacker News - ISC Stormcast May 21 2026 green threat level, Jan Kopriva on duty
The content provides an overview of the ISC Stormcast for May 21st, 2026, highlighting the current threat level as green. The handler on duty is Jan Kopriva. It also features links for further information, including classes taught by Dr. Johannes Ullrich and…
SANS ISC - Solo Russian Actor Uses AI Gemini to Drive QAnon Crypto Fraud
The article discusses a five-year influence and fraud campaign orchestrated by a solo Russian-speaking actor nicknamed 'bandcampro', who managed a Telegram channel (@americanpatriotus) targeted at American audiences. The campaign, which included automated…
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Wed 20 May57 articles
- Supply chain strikes hit VS Code, PyPI and npm in 48 hour attack
The article discusses a surge of supply chain attacks that occurred between May 18 and May 19, 2026, during which multiple vulnerabilities were exploited across different layers of the software development pipeline. Notably, a compromised VS Code extension…
StepSecurity - AI seen as both boon and bane for cybersecurity pros
The article discusses the mixed feelings of cybersecurity professionals towards artificial intelligence (AI). A recent survey indicated that while 16,029 cybersecurity experts see AI as having the greatest positive impact on security, they also believe it…
Dark Reading - Fake Android Apps Sign Users Up for Costly Carrier Billing
A recent report highlights a fraudulent campaign targeting Android users in Malaysia, Thailand, Romania, and Croatia through nearly 250 malicious apps. These apps, disguised as popular applications, use techniques such as WebView automation, JavaScript…
Dark Reading - Attackers exploit 'PinTheft' RDS flaw in Arch Linux to gain root
The article discusses a newly discovered Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability called 'PinTheft', targeting the RDS (Reliable Datagram Sockets) subsystem specifically in Arch Linux. The exploit allows attackers to gradually steal memory references…
Security Affairs - CISA adds CVE-2026-45498 to KEV, urges Defender patch by June
CISA has added CVE‑2026-45498 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The flaw affects Microsoft Defender and is identified as the Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability, which allows an attacker to cause a denial‑of‑service…
- CISA warns of active exploit in Microsoft Defender CVE-2026-41091
CISA has added CVE‑2026‑41091 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The affected vendor is Microsoft and the product is Defender. The vulnerability, named Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability, allows an authorised attacker to…
- CISA's KEV Catalog Helps Firms Prioritise Active Exploit Patches
CISA has added CVE-2010-0806 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue. The flaw affects Microsoft Internet Explorer and is identified as the Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…
- CISA Adds CVE-2010-0249 to KEV Catalog, Urging IE Users to Patch
On 20 May 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE‑2010‑0249 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The flaw affects Microsoft Internet Explorer and is identified as the Microsoft Internet Explorer…
- CISA Updates KEV Catalog with New Actively Exploited Flaws
On 20 May 2026, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE‑2009‑3459 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The flaw affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader and is identified as the Adobe Acrobat and Reader Heap‑Based…
- CISA logs CVE-2009-1537 DirectX flaw in KEV catalog
CISA has added CVE‑2009‑1537 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The flaw affects Microsoft DirectX, specifically the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll, and is named the Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability. It…
- GitHub Hit by Data Theft After VS Code Extension Compromise
GitHub confirmed a data breach involving the theft of approximately 4,000 internal repositories by a threat actor known as TeamPCP. The breach was reportedly facilitated through a compromised Visual Studio Code extension. GitHub detected and isolated the…
Dark ReadingTeamPCP - CISA adds buffer overflow flaw CVE-2008-4250 to KEV catalogue
CISA has added CVE‑2008‑4250 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalogue. The flaw affects Microsoft Windows and is identified as the Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending…
