Web hosts are scrambling to fix the bug under active attack by hackers. One company said hackers have been abusing the bug for months. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers are…
More PayPal emails hijacked to deliver tech support scams
We investigate how scammers are abusing PayPal’s systems to push victims into calling fake support numbers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: More PayPal emails hijacked to deliver tech support scams
[un]prompted 2026 – Traditional ML vs. LLMs: Who Can Classifv Better?
Author, Creator & Presenter: Xenia Mountrouidou, Principal Cyber Data Scientist At Expel Our thanks to [un]prompted for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s outstanding [un]prompted 2026 AI Security Practitioner content on the Organizations’ YouTube Channel. Permalink The post [un]prompted 2026…
White House Pushes Back Against Anthropic’s Mythos Expansion
The White House is opposing Anthropic’s plan to expand access to its Mythos AI model, creating a high-stakes confrontation between the U.S. government and a top AI developer about how leading-edge AI models can be distributed. When Anthropic unveiled Mythos…
FBI cyber boss: China’s hacker-for-hire ecosystem ‘out of control’
One alleged cyber contractor was extradited to the US over the weekend China’s “hacker-for-hire ecosystem has gotten out of control,” according to Brett Leatherman, assistant director of the FBI’s cyber division.… This article has been indexed from The Register –…
SAP npm Supply Chain Attack Targets Developer Credentials
A supply chain attack on SAP npm packages used preinstall scripts to steal developer and CI/CD credentials. The post SAP npm Supply Chain Attack Targets Developer Credentials appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
After dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, too
OpenAI will begin rolling out it cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber only “to critical cyber defenders” at first. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: After dissing Anthropic for limiting Mythos, OpenAI restricts…
CVE-2026-31431 (Copy Fail): Linux Kernel LPE
New Linux ‘copy_fail’ LPE gives root on all major distros. Mitigate before patching. The post CVE-2026-31431 (Copy Fail): Linux Kernel LPE appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: CVE-2026-31431 (Copy…
PyTorch Lightning and Intercom-client Hit in Supply Chain Attacks to Steal Credentials
In yet another software supply chain attack, threat actors have managed to compromise the popular Python package Lightning to push two malicious versions to conduct credential theft. According to Aikido Security, OX Security, Socket, and StepSecurity, the two malicious versions…
Misconfigured Server Run by Hackers Leaks 345,000 Stolen Credit Cards
A misconfigured server linked to the carding marketplace Jerry’s Store exposed 345,000 stolen credit cards after an AI coding error caused a major security flaw. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More…
Copy Fail: New Linux bug enables Root via page‑cache corruption
Linux flaw CVE‑2026‑31431, ‘Copy Fail,’ lets any local user write four bytes into page cache files, enabling easy escalation to root on major distros. Xint Code researchers warn of a serious Linux flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS score of 7.8),…
AI Fuels ‘Industrial’ Cybercrime as Time-to-Exploit Shrinks to Hours
Industrialized cybercrime delivers attacks with greater scale, speed and success. Defenders must match this with use of AI and automation. The post AI Fuels ‘Industrial’ Cybercrime as Time-to-Exploit Shrinks to Hours appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Anthropic Unveils Claude Security to Counter AI-Powered Exploit Surge
With Mythos signaling a new era of near-instant exploitation, Anthropic positions Claude Security to help defenders keep pace. The post Anthropic Unveils Claude Security to Counter AI-Powered Exploit Surge appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-30 21h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 18:36 : Imperva Customers Protected Against CVE-2026-41940 in cPanel & WHM 18:36 : Retailer Secures Website After Customer Data Leak Risk Identified 18:9 : Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (April 20,…
Imperva Customers Protected Against CVE-2026-41940 in cPanel & WHM
What is CVE-2026-41940? CVE-2026-41940 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting cPanel & WHM, including DNSOnly, in versions after 11.40. The flaw, discovered by WatchTowr Labs, exists in the login flow and allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access…
Retailer Secures Website After Customer Data Leak Risk Identified
Express has quietly fixed a security flaw that permitted unauthorized access to customer order data following a significant lapse in web application security. This vulnerability exposed sensitive information ranging from customer names, emails, telephone numbers, shipping details, and partial…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (April 20, 2026 to April 26, 2026)
Last week, there were disclosed in and that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not…
Great responsibility, without great power
In this week’s newsletter, Hazel uses International Superhero Day as a springboard to explore why empathy — rather than just technical prowess — is the most essential, underrated superpower for navigating the human side of cybersecurity. This article has been…
Sugar Baby Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them
Learn how to spot sugar baby scams, avoid fake sugar daddy messages and protect your personal data with simple tips and strong online security tools. The post Sugar Baby Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them appeared first on Panda…
OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts
OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security…
Microsoft Windows 11 April 2026 Security Update Breaks Third-Party Backup Applications
Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative security update for Windows 11 is causing significant disruptions for users relying on third-party backup software, triggering an MS-DEFCON level 3 advisory from security patch analyst Susan Bradley at AskWoody. The problematic update, KB5083769, applies to…
Fake Court Summons And Survey Scams Surge As Regions Bank Warns Of Rising Consumer Fraud Risks
Fear remains one of the most powerful tools scammers use, and today’s fraud tactics are evolving to exploit it more effectively than ever. Fake court summons and deceptive online survey scams are now being widely used to trick individuals…
Google’s fix for critical Gemini CLI bug might break your CI/CD pipelines
This CVSS 10.0 RCE vuln has been patched, automatically for some, so better check those workflows If you use Gemini CLI, watch out: Google has patched a CVSS 10.0 vulnerability in its command-line AI tool and is warning anyone running…
Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431): Frequently asked questions about Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability
A flaw in the Linux kernel present since 2017 allows a local user to gain root access on virtually every major Linux distribution. A public exploit is available and reported to work reliably. Key Takeaways CVE-2026-31431 is a high severity…