Pack2TheRoot: 12-Year-Old Linux PackageKit Flaw Enables Full Compromise
Security experts have found a high-severity flaw named Pack2TheRoot in PackageKit that allows hackers to gain full root access on multiple Linux distributions.
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Stablecoins: Always-On Money Needs Always-On Controls
Stablecoins are becoming the money layer for the always-on economy.
New Linux FIRESTARTER Backdoor Targets Cisco Firepower Devices
CISA and NCSC warn that FIRESTARTER, a Linux-based backdoor, targets Cisco Firepower devices, evades patches, and enables persistent access even after firmware updates.
Why Unofficial Download Sources Are Still a Security Risk in 2026
Security Risk in 2026: why unofficial download sources still put users at risk, and how to verify safe, official install paths before installing software.
The Role of Aggregated Liquidity in Modern Crypto Markets
Aggregated liquidity improves crypto trading by combining multiple sources, offering better rates, deeper markets, and more reliable execution across assets.
82 Chrome Extensions Found Selling User Data, 6.5 Million Users Affected
LayerX research finds 82 Chrome extensions collecting and selling user data, affecting at least 6.5 million users through disclosed but concerning practices.
ShinyHunters Leaks Data of Udemy, Zara, 7-Eleven in Salesforce Linked Breach
ShinyHunters has leaked data linked to Udemy, Zara, and 7-Eleven, with claims of exposed Salesforce records and cloud-based systems.
UNC6692 Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware
UNC6692 hackers exploit Microsoft Teams with fake IT alerts to deploy SNOW malware, steal credentials, and breach corporate networks in advanced attacks.
Vidar Infostealer Spreads via Fake CAPTCHAs, Hides in JPEG and TXT Files
New version of Vidar infostealer spreads via fake CAPTCHAs, hides in JPEG and TXT files, uses fileless attacks and steals browser, crypto wallet data.
Microsoft Entra Agent ID Flaw Enabled Tenant Takeover via Privilege Escalation
Microsoft Entra Agent ID flaw allowed privilege escalation and tenant takeover via Service Principal abuse, now fully patched by Microsoft.
Fake CAPTCHA Scam Abuses Verification Clicks to Send Costly International Texts
Research from Infoblox reveals a massive Click2SMS fraud scheme using fake CAPTCHAs and back button hijacking to trick victims into sending costly international texts.
New ClickFix attack Hides in Native Windows Tools to Reduce Detection Risk
Fake CAPTCHA ClickFix attack tricks users into running malicious commands, using cmdkey and regsvr32 to maintain persistence and avoid detection on Windows
TeamPCP Hijacks Bitwarden CLI, Uses Dependabot to Deploy Shai-Hulud Malware
GitGuardian uncovers TeamPCP attack on Bitwarden CLI, abusing GitHub Dependabot to spread Shai-Hulud and poison AI coding tools.
French Police Arrest HexDex Hacker Over Mass Data Theft and Leaks
French police arrest HexDex hacker, a 20-year-old suspect accused of mass data theft and leaks targeting government, sports groups, and firms.
Harvester APT Expands Spying Operations with New GoGra Linux Malware
New GoGra Linux malware linked to Harvester APT targets systems in South Asia, using fake PDFs and Microsoft APIs for covert command and control.
Hackers Use Hidden Website Instructions in New Attacks on AI Assistants
Cybersecurity researchers at Forcepoint uncover new indirect prompt injection attacks that use hidden website code to exploit AI assistants like GitHub Copilot.
Discord-Linked Group Accessed Anthropic’s Claude Mythos AI in Vendor Breach
Anthropic is investigating a vendor breach after a Discord-linked group accessed its Claude Mythos AI model, with no evidence of impact on core systems.
K2view vs Broadcom For Test Data Management
Compare Broadcom TDM and K2view across architecture, integration, masking, and scalability to find the right test data management solution for your needs.
Mustang Panda Hits India and S. Korea with Updated LOTUSLITE Backdoor
Acronis reveals Mustang Panda is using an updated version of LOTUSLITE backdoor to target Indian banks and Korean diplomats. Learn how this DLL sideloading attack works.
Bluesky Back Online After DDoS Attack, as Iran-Linked 313 Team Takes Credit
Bluesky is back online after a roughly 24-hour DDoS attack disrupted services, with the Iran-linked 313 Team claiming responsibility and no data breach reported.
