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#fortinet
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
#cybersecurity
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago
Information security

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

Information security
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.
Information security
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
Node JS
fromThe Hacker News
22 hours ago

36 Malicious npm Packages Exploited Redis, PostgreSQL to Deploy Persistent Implants

36 malicious npm packages disguised as Strapi CMS plugins facilitate exploitation and credential harvesting.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
Information security
fromTNW | Eu
1 day ago

European Commission breached after hackers poisoned open-source security tool Trivy

A major data breach at the European Commission was caused by TeamPCP exploiting a supply chain attack on the Trivy security tool.
Node JS
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Organizations are not prepared for the next cybersecurity crisis, similar to Log4Shell.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.
Information security
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

The Hack That Exposed Syria's Sweeping Security Failures

Syrian government accounts on X were hacked, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the state's cybersecurity practices.
US politics
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.
#claude-code
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.
fromSpeckyboy Design Magazine
16 hours ago

How To Protect Media Files Uploaded to WordPress - Speckyboy

The predictable file structure of the content management system makes it easy to guess where a file is stored, leading to potential leaks, as demonstrated by a journalist accessing a leaked UK budget document.
Privacy technologies
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
Roam Research
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs

Rowhammer attacks on Nvidia GPUs can compromise CPU memory, allowing full control of host machines.
#apple
Apple
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

Apple is issuing a rare security patch for iOS 18 to combat the DarkSword hacking tool, breaking from its usual upgrade policy.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

Apple is issuing a rare security patch for iOS 18 to combat the DarkSword hacking tool, breaking from its usual upgrade policy.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Apple Rolls Out DarkSword Exploit Protection to More Devices

Apple is updating older iOS devices to protect against the DarkSword exploit kit targeting vulnerabilities in its mobile platforms.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Apple releases security fix for older iPhones and iPads to protect against DarkSword attacks | TechCrunch

Apple released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to protect against the DarkSword hacking toolkit that steals user data.
Python
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

The State of Trusted Open Source Report

AI is reshaping software development and security, influencing container image usage and vulnerability management.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro detected an intrusion on March 28, prompting the company to take down some of its systems. Parts of Hasbro's website appeared down, with error messages indicating maintenance.
Privacy professionals
Women in technology
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Axios npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

The npm ecosystem absorbed one of its most significant supply chain attacks on March 31, 2026, when two versions of Axios were found to contain a fully functional Remote Access Trojan.
Node JS
Apple
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Documentation can contain malicious instructions for agents

Context Hub may enhance API usage but poses risks of software supply chain attacks through unverified documentation.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.
#cisco
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cisco Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities in IOS Software

Cisco released patches for high- and medium-severity vulnerabilities in IOS and IOS XE, primarily to prevent denial-of-service conditions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Cisco Patches Multiple Vulnerabilities in IOS Software

Cisco released patches for high- and medium-severity vulnerabilities in IOS and IOS XE, primarily to prevent denial-of-service conditions.
Information security
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#axios
Information security
fromBleepingComputer
1 day ago

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.
fromSiliconANGLE
5 days ago
Information security

Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

Information security
fromBleepingComputer
1 day ago

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.
Information security
fromSiliconANGLE
5 days ago

Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

Axios HTTP client library was hacked to distribute malware via a compromised npm account, affecting multiple operating systems.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

The Retroactive Decryption Trap: Why Post-Quantum Upgrades Can't Save Your Past Privacy

Guy Zyskind emphasized that the whitepaper reframes the conversation around quantum threats, stating that the traditional 10-year migration window now seems dangerously optimistic given Google's findings.
Information security
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Microsoft Details Cookie-Controlled PHP Web Shells Persisting via Cron on Linux Servers

Threat actors exploit HTTP cookies for PHP web shells on Linux servers, enabling remote code execution with stealthy control mechanisms.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.
#malware
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.
#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
#chrome
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.
#north-korea
Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.
Information security
fromFortune
3 days ago

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation - Patch Released

"Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page."
Information security
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

TrueConf Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks on Southeast Asian Government Networks

A high-severity vulnerability in TrueConf software has been exploited, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via tampered updates.
#citrix
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Citrix NetScaler bug may be multiple flaws in one

In-the-wild exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler bug has begun, with attackers actively targeting vulnerable systems within days of its disclosure.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
Information security
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Citrix NetScaler bug may be multiple flaws in one

In-the-wild exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler bug has begun, with attackers actively targeting vulnerable systems within days of its disclosure.
#tp-link
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

TP-Link Fixes Bug That Lets Hackers Take Over Routers Without a Password

TP-Link patched critical vulnerabilities in Archer NX routers that allowed unauthorized firmware installation and network manipulation.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

TP-Link Fixes Bug That Lets Hackers Take Over Routers Without a Password

TP-Link patched critical vulnerabilities in Archer NX routers that allowed unauthorized firmware installation and network manipulation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

QNAP Patches Four Vulnerabilities Exploited at Pwn2Own

QNAP released patches for multiple vulnerabilities, including four critical issues demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2025 affecting SD-WAN routers.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Chip tester shrugged off ransomware - then came the leak

On March 18, the incident escalated and resulted in the unauthorized disclosure of certain Company data. Following this development, management concluded that the incident may constitute a material cybersecurity event.
Information security
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Lightning-fast exploits mean patch fast, says Cisco Talos

Strengthening MFA policies and enhancing anti-phishing training are critical as attackers exploit vulnerabilities rapidly and effectively.
Information security
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Hundreds of Millions of iPhones Can Be Hacked With a New Tool Found in the Wild

A sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword enables attackers to silently compromise iOS devices through infected websites, affecting hundreds of millions of users running older iOS versions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

9 Critical IP KVM Flaws Enable Unauthenticated Root Access Across Four Vendors

Nine critical vulnerabilities in low-cost IP KVM devices from multiple manufacturers allow unauthenticated attackers to gain root access and control compromised systems at the BIOS/UEFI level.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

IP KVMs pose severe network security risks because compromising them enables attackers to bypass system security and access remotely managed servers.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Dozens of Vendors Patch Security Flaws Across Enterprise Software and Network Devices

SAP released security updates for two critical vulnerabilities enabling arbitrary code execution: CVE-2019-17571 in Quotation Management Insurance and CVE-2026-27685 in NetWeaver Enterprise Portal Administration.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
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