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Thu 16 Jul· 63 articles
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Israeli Startup Oak Raises $60M to Build AI Powered Identity OS
Israeli startup Oak has secured $60 million in seed funding to develop an AI-driven Identity Operating System aimed at consolidating identity governance. Co-founded by Shai Morag and Tal Marom, the platform intends to replace legacy systems by providing…
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Daxin malware back in Taiwan, linked to Stupig backdoor
The article discusses the resurgence of the Daxin malware in Taiwan alongside the Stupig pre-login SYSTEM backdoor, indicating a rise in cyber espionage and malware activities. It emphasizes the need for stronger cybersecurity measures as these threats…
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Unit 42 researchers expose AI written TuxBot v3 IoT botnet
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 identified TuxBot v3, a new IoT botnet framework that utilizes AI for code development. Notably, the large language model (LLM) used by the developer left its safety disclaimers in the code, which is present in all sixty-one C…
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Splunk and Zoom patch critical flaws, including CVE-2026-53412
Splunk and Zoom have issued patches for several vulnerabilities in their products. Splunk addressed three specific high-severity flaws (CVE-2026-20296, CVE-2026-20297, CVE-2026-20298) in versions 10.4.1, 10.2.5, 10.0.8, and 9.4.13, alongside critical issues…
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Adobe, Chrome, Firefox, VMware and Zoom patch critical flaws
Security updates have been released for various software, including Adobe products, Chrome, Firefox, VMware, and Zoom. Adobe patched critical flaws in ColdFusion, Commerce, and Experience Manager. Google addressed 15 security vulnerabilities in Chrome, while…
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AI spots software bugs fast, but humans still vital for security
The article discusses the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in identifying software bugs, emphasizing that while AI can detect issues efficiently, human expertise remains crucial for validation and comprehensive understanding. It highlights the…
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Samsung Clarifies Health Data Opt Out Won't Delete Sync Data
Samsung recently faced backlash from users of its health app after introducing a consent toggle that threatened to delete users' health data unless they agreed to allow it to be used for AI training. Following significant user pushback and inquiries, Samsung…
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AI Adoption in Security Surges, But Governance Falls Short
The SANS Institute alerts that while AI adoption in cybersecurity surged to 78%, a significant governance gap persists. Interviews with 536 cybersecurity practitioners revealed that 63% faced serious issues in threat detection and response, highlighting…
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Critical flaw in Shark vacuums lets hackers hijack home networks
A critical vulnerability in Shark vacuum cleaners allows attackers to control multiple devices across a region due to an unpatched flaw. This highlights ongoing issues in IoT security, emphasizing the need for stronger protections and awareness around device…
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F5 NGINX Plus2 articles this day · SecurityOnline first
F5 patches NGINX heap overflow bug CVE-2026-42533 in eight fixes · F5 patches NGINX memory flaw enabling remote code execution
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F5 patches NGINX heap overflow bug CVE-2026-42533 in eight fixes
F5 has announced an out-of-band security release addressing eight vulnerabilities in NGINX and BIG-IP. The most critical, CVE-2026-42533, has a CVSS score of 9.2 and can potentially lead to heap buffer overflow via crafted HTTP requests. Exploits could allow…
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F5 patches NGINX memory flaw enabling remote code execution
F5 has announced patches for three critical memory safety vulnerabilities in NGINX Plus and NGINX Open Source. The most severe, CVE-2026-42533, relates to a code execution vulnerability in the map directive, with a CVSS score of 9.2. No confirmed exploits…
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Claude Code and DeepSeek Powered Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign
The report highlights a Chinese cyber espionage campaign utilizing Claude Code and DeepSeek to automate attacks targeting government systems and financial firms. Hunt.io researchers discovered this campaign in June 2026 through compromised servers in Hong…
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US launches Gold Eagle AI scheme to boost vulnerability fixes
The US government has launched the Gold Eagle initiative to enhance AI-driven vulnerability management, aiming to accelerate the detection and remediation of cyber vulnerabilities. Collaborating with agencies like CISA, the Treasury, and private sector…
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China's military bans over a dozen cyber firms for bid rigging
Research from Natto Thoughts reveals that China's military procurement system has suspended or banned over a dozen cybersecurity vendors due to contract bidding misconduct. Between 2021 and 2026, there were at least 21 enforcement actions. The penalties…
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OpenAI launches GPTRed to test prompt injection in GPT 5.6
OpenAI's GPT-Red has been developed to automate prompt injection testing aimed at strengthening the security of the GPT-5.6 model. The initiative focuses on utilizing red teaming techniques and enhancing software security measures to bolster the safeguards…
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ESET warns outdated Microsoft UEFI shims can bypass Secure Boot
ESET has warned about vulnerabilities in old Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) shim bootloaders signed by Microsoft that could allow attackers to bypass Secure Boot protections. There are 11 UEFI shims identified, mostly from version 0.9 and…
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Zoom patches critical Windows account takeover flaw CVE-2026-53412
Zoom has addressed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-53412, which allows unauthenticated attackers to take over user accounts on Windows systems with a CVSS score of 9.8. This flaw affects older versions of the Zoom Desktop Client, VDI Client,…
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Zoom patches Windows flaw that could hijack user accounts
Zoom has released a critical update addressing a vulnerability in its Windows application that could allow attackers to take over user accounts. This patch aims to enhance enterprise security, ensuring safer user interactions and protecting sensitive…
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International police bust €140m cyber fraud, arrest four
Law enforcement across Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. dismantled a sophisticated €140 million cyber fraud operation involving over 70 individuals, 19 registered companies, and nearly 1,000 financial accounts. The criminal gang executed various cyber scams…
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LegacyHive zero day exploit targets Windows profile hives
Nightmare Eclipse, a security researcher, has released a new zero-day exploit called LegacyHive that targets a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows User Profile Service. This exploit allows attackers to gain access to other users' hives,…
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Trend Micro, Tanium, ESET and Tenable Patch Severe Product Vulnerabilities
The article discusses recent important updates from cybersecurity companies Trend Micro, ESET, Tenable, and Tanium that address critical vulnerabilities in their products. \n1. **Tenable** fixed a critical path traversal vulnerability allowing potential…
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Threat Level Green as Handler Manuel Santander Oversees Brief
The content provides an overview of the current threat level, which is categorized as 'green'. It features information about the handler on duty, Manuel Humberto Santander Pelaez, and includes links to previous posts and podcasts related to the topic.…
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Microsoft Warns Malicious npm Packages via GitHub Actions Exploit
On July 14, 2026, Microsoft discovered a coordinated supply chain attack affecting the @asyncapi npm organization. Malicious versions of five packages were republished, embedding a harmful loader that activated during module imports, bypassing typical npm…
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