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| Mon 19 Oct | 60 | 12 |
| 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 |
| Today, Sun 1 Nov | 15 so far | 0 |
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Mon 29 Jun64 articles
- Cisco Unified CM RCE Flaw Exploited in the Wild as PoC Code Goes Public
A vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager, tracked as CVE-2026-20230, has a CVSS score of 8.6 and is actively being exploited in the wild. This flaw allows attackers to gain root access by sending crafted HTTP requests to the WebDialer service,…
- CISA flags six KEV flaws as weekly 1,909 new CVEs emerge
The CVE report for June 22-28, 2026, reveals 1,909 new vulnerabilities, with 173 categorized as critical; 14 of these have a maximum CVSS score of 10. The week saw high-severity vulnerabilities primarily involving cross-site scripting and SQL injection. CISA…
SecurityOnline - Critical Dell Wyse bug (CVE-2026-41120) lets attackers run code
The article discusses two critical vulnerabilities found in the Dell Wyse Management Suite, identified as CVE-2026-41120 and CVE-2026-49506, with severity ratings of 9.8 and 7.2 respectively. These vulnerabilities allow remote code execution, posing a…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-41120 - Rob VandenBrink Heads Response as Threat Level Stays Green
The content features a post from the ISC (Internet Storm Center) detailing the current threat level as green, with Rob VandenBrink as the Handler on Duty. It highlights the ISC Stormcast for June 29, 2026, and promotes classes taught by Dr. Johannes Ullrich…
SANS ISC - Gemini CLI flaw allows remote code execution (CVE-2026-12537)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-12537) in Google Cloud Gemini CLI poses a significant risk, with a CVSS score of 10, due to its potential for unauthenticated remote code execution in CI/CD workflows. Developers using versions prior to 0.39.1 and 0.1.22…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-12537 - CVE-2026-50160 flaw exposes Hoppscotch to admin token takeover
A critical vulnerability in the Hoppscotch API, identified as CVE-2026-50160, poses a significant security risk to self-hosted API deployments. It enables attackers to execute a mass assignment attack, allowing them to overwrite crucial security parameters,…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-50160
Sun 28 Jun12 articles
- KDDI breach exposes 14.22M emails, passwords via third party flaw
A data breach at KDDI, a Japanese telecom operator, may have compromised up to 14.22 million email addresses and passwords associated with ISP mail services. The incident, confirmed on June 17, 2026, was traced to a vulnerability in third-party software. The…
DataBreaches - KDDI reveals 14.2 million email breach linked to third party flaw
KDDI Corporation reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 14.2 million email accounts across six Japanese ISPs, attributed to a vulnerability in third-party software. The breach, detected on June 17, 2026, resulted in the potential exposure…
Security Affairs - SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 103
The Security Affairs Malware Newsletter Round 103, published by Pierluigi Paganini on June 28, 2026, features significant articles and research related to malware. Highlights include reports of the AryStinger botnet compromising over 4,000 legacy routers, a…
Security Affairs - Security Affairs newsletter Round 583 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
The weekly Security Affairs newsletter (Round 583) features key cybersecurity updates, including topics such as Russian intelligence using signal recovery keys to access messages, phishing attacks in the hospitality sector, and significant vulnerabilities in…
Security Affairs - AssuranceAmerica breach leaks data of 1.1 million US residents
A data breach at AssuranceAmerica may affect over 1.1 million individuals across seven states, including California, Massachusetts, Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, and Washington. The breach was detected on March 17 after suspicious activity…
DataBreaches - Wellington Pharmacy Leak Exposes Private Patient Messages Online
A Wellington pharmacy, Unichem Petone, experienced a data leak that exposed sensitive patient messages due to a system error on their website, which occurred between early June and June 22. The pharmacy's owner, Joseph Tsou, reported the issue and is in the…
DataBreaches - DirtyClone Flaw in Linux Kernel Enables Silent Root Escalation
The DirtyClone vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-43503, is a Linux kernel privilege escalation flaw with a CVSS score of 8.8. Discovered by JFrog Security Research, it allows unprivileged users to gain root access without leaving traces. This issue…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-43503 - OpenAI rolls out GPT‑5.6 tiers as Trump AI review looms
OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 Sol model, a significant advancement in generative AI intertwined with national security dynamics, following a new cybersecurity executive order from the Trump administration. The model introduces three tiers: Sol (primary…
SecurityOnline - US Removes Ban on Anthropic AI for Critical Infrastructure
Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 AI model, previously banned by the US government, has received federal clearance for redeployment. The decision follows a network blackout caused by a directive prohibiting access to foreign nationals, including Anthropic's own…
SecurityOnline - CVE-2026-58050 bug lets bad SSH servers hijack libssh2 clients
A serious vulnerability in libssh2, tracked as CVE-2026-58050, has been publicly disclosed. The flaw, which scores 8.3 on the CVSS scale, affects versions up to 1.11.1. An integer overflow in the publickey subsystem can allow a malicious SSH server to…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-58050 - Didier Stevens launches YARA-X 1.18.0 and 1.19.0 with CPU limit
This page provides information about the release of YARA-X versions 1.18.0 and 1.19.0 by Didier Stevens. The 1.18.0 release includes three improvements and two bugfixes, notably the addition of a command-line option to limit CPU usage. The 1.19.0 release…
SANS ISC - CVE-2026-11940: Python tarfile flaw lets directory escape
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-11940) has been identified in Python's CPython tarfile module that allows for directory traversal during archive extraction, enabling attackers to read or write files outside the intended directory. It has a CVSS score…
SecurityOnlineCVE-2026-11940
Sat 27 Jun12 articles
- Ukraine says Russian fake texts used to hijack messenger accounts
The article discusses a cybersecurity incident where Ukrainian officials claim that Russian intelligence used counterfeit support texts to deceive and steal messaging credentials. This tactic is aimed at gaining unauthorized access to communication systems,…
The Hacker News - FBI warns of Russian phishing stealing Signal recovery keys
The FBI has issued a new alert regarding Russian intelligence operations targeting Signal messaging applications by stealing Backup Recovery Keys. This updated advisory reveals that the focus has shifted from obtaining SMS verification to acquiring these…
Security Affairs - Hospitality Hit by TonRAT Phishing via Fake Guest Complaints
Microsoft warns of a phishing campaign targeting the hospitality sector using fake guest complaint emails that install a malware called TonRAT. Running since April 2026, the campaign employs an authentication laundering technique, exploiting platforms like…
Security Affairs - OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 with enhanced cybersecurity safeguards
OpenAI has previewed GPT-5.6, implementing restricted access and enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect against vulnerabilities through AI. This rollout aims to strengthen safeguards while addressing security challenges in AI deployment. Featured…
The Hacker News - Over 200,000 investment scam sites created using UniApp framework
A report by Infoblox indicates that over 200,000 websites are utilizing investment scam templates developed with the Chinese framework Uni-App. Although Uni-App is a legitimate cross-platform development toolkit, it is being exploited by threat actors to…
SecurityWeek - NAIC Hit by ShinyHunters Cyber Attack, Leaks 3.1 TB of Data
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a key U.S. organization that sets standards for insurance regulation, governed by state insurance regulators. Recently, it faced a cyber attack by ShinyHunters who claimed to have leaked over 3.1…
DataBreachesShinyHunters - Education Sector Hits Record Web App Breaches in 2025
The article discusses the increasing vulnerability of the education sector to cyberattacks, particularly from third-party vendors. It highlights that educational institutions possess sensitive data yet often lack the necessary budget and staff for…
Dark Reading - DirtyClone flaw lets Linux users gain root via page cache exploit
The article discusses a new Linux kernel vulnerability named DirtyClone (CVE-2026-43503), discovered by JFrog Security Research. This is the fourth vulnerability in the DirtyFrag family, allowing unprivileged local users to escalate privileges to root by…
Security AffairsCVE-2026-43503 - US seizes nearly 400 domains in FIFA World Cup piracy crackdown
The US government has seized nearly 400 internet domains involved in the illegal streaming of FIFA World Cup matches as part of a crackdown on digital piracy, known as Operation Offsides. The operation targeted unnamed criminal organizations and was…
SecurityOnline - US offers $10m bounty on Russian linked Signal/WhatsApp phishers
The U.S. State Department offers a reward of up to $10 million for information on the Russian-linked group UNC5792, which has been conducting extensive phishing attacks targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of U.S. officials and allies. The group exploits…
SecurityOnlineUNC5792 - Mistic backdoor uses DLL side load to enable ransomware
Security researchers reported the emergence of a new backdoor malware named Mistic, associated with a group known as Woodgnat. Mistic targets industries such as insurance and IT using a DLL side-loading technique via a legitimate Microsoft executable. This…
SecurityOnlineWoodgnat - Langflow CVE-2026-33017 flaw leveraged to deploy cryptominer
The content reports on a new cryptominer malware campaign exploiting the CVE-2026-33017 vulnerability in Langflow AI applications. Key points include: The malware, a variant of KORKERDS/MALXMR, targets exposed AI endpoints to mine cryptocurrency, performing…
Fri 26 Jun59 articles
- Jaguar Land Rover ransomware attack costs UK economy £1.9 billion
A substantial cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover has had significant repercussions on the UK economy, costing approximately £1.9 billion ($2.5 billion) and impacting over 5,000 businesses, leading to historic lows in car production. Investigators have…
DataBreaches - FBI warns Russian hackers target Signal backup recovery keys
The FBI has issued a warning about Russian intelligence hackers targeting Signal backup recovery keys, emphasizing that these attackers are attempting to exploit vulnerabilities in secure messaging systems and social engineering tactics. The alert highlights…
The Hacker News - AI Pen Testing Trust Drops to 9% Over False Positives and Costs
In 2026, a significant decline in trust towards autonomous AI in penetration testing was reported, with only 9% of organizations relying on AI for security, down from 29% in 2025. Security professionals have grown cautious after realizing AI systems often…
Dark Reading - Court Dismisses Bayamón Med Center Breach Suit Over Causation
The First Circuit upheld the dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit regarding a data breach at Bayamón Medical Center (BMC). The court determined that the plaintiff could not sufficiently link her alleged injuries to a 2019 ransomware attack on BMC.…
DataBreaches - SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Attacks
The article discusses the emergence of new SharkLoader malware that deploys Cobalt Strike in cyberattacks known as StrikeShark. This malware poses significant threats to Windows security, highlighting vulnerabilities faced by organizations. It emphasizes the…
The Hacker News - Cisco buys Astrix and WideField to secure AI agents and API keys
Cisco has made recent acquisitions of Astrix Security and WideField Security to enhance its security platform, particularly focusing on the management of non-human identities (NHIs) such as API keys and AI agents that possess human-level privileges. As…
Dark Reading - Chinese APT CL-STA-1062 Expands Attacks on Southeast Asian Critical Infrastructure With Custom Malware
A recent report by Unit 42 highlights the Chinese APT group CL-STA-1062, which has expanded its operations targeting Southeast Asian government and critical energy infrastructure since mid-2025. This group, previously linked to attacks on Taiwan's web…
Security AffairsUAT-7237 - New Open Source Initiative Addresses End of Life Software Risks
The Open Source Sustainability Initiative (OSSI) has been launched by the Commonhaus Foundation to assist enterprises in managing the security of end-of-life (EOL) open-source software. As the reliance on open-source projects increases, the initiative aims…
Dark Reading - Chinese APT deploys TinyRCT backdoor targeting Southeast Asia
The article discusses a new cybersecurity threat emerging from a Chinese-speaking APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) that has deployed a backdoor named TinyRCT in a campaign targeting Southeast Asia. Key points include the identification of the backdoor's…
The Hacker News - AI reshapes junior cyber roles, shifting focus to strategy
The article discusses the impact of AI on entry-level cybersecurity jobs, asserting that rather than displacing these positions, AI is reshaping them by automating repetitive tasks, which allows early-career professionals to focus on more strategic and…
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