Anthropic’s flagship AI coding agent, Claude Code, was recently discovered to contain a critical security flaw that silently bypasses developer-configured safety rules. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute blocked commands, such as data exfiltration scripts, by simply padding them with…
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Google’s Bug Bounty Program Hits Record $17 Million in 2025 Payouts
Google has announced a record-breaking year for its Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP). In 2025, the tech giant paid out more than $17 million to ethical hackers worldwide to help secure its platforms. This major milestone marks a massive 40% increase…
Alleged REvil Leader ‘UNKN’ Identified by German Authorities in New Takedown Effort
German authorities have officially put a face to one of the most notorious names in cybercrime. The German Federal Criminal Police (BKA) recently identified 31-year-old Russian national Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin as the man behind the hacker alias “UNKN.” According to…
Apache Traffic Server Flaw Allowed Attackers to Trigger Denial-of-Service Attacks
The Apache Software Foundation has released critical security updates to address two vulnerabilities in Apache Traffic Server (ATS). Disclosed on April 2, 2026, these flaws could allow remote threat actors to trigger denial-of-service (DoS) conditions or execute HTTP request smuggling…
Poisoned Axios Package Spreads Cross-Platform Malware via Phantom Dependency
Hackers hijacked the npm account of Axios’s lead maintainer. They used it to push two malicious releases that silently installed a cross‑platform remote access trojan (RAT) on macOS, Windows, and Linux systems. Axios is one of the JavaScript ecosystem’s most…
Hackers Breach ILSpy WordPress Domain to Deliver Malware
The official WordPress website for ILSpy, a highly popular open-source tool used by software developers to examine .NET code, has been compromised. Hackers successfully breached the site to redirect visitors and deliver malware, turning a trusted developer resource into a…
Critical Dgraph Database Flaw Allowed Attackers to Bypass Authentication
A newly discovered critical vulnerability in the open-source Dgraph database system leaves servers exposed to complete system takeovers. Tracked as CVE-2026-34976 and carrying a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, this missing authorization flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to overwrite databases,…
ResokerRAT Hijacks Telegram API to Command Infected Windows PCs
A newly identified Windows malware dubbed ResokerRAT abuses Telegram’s Bot API as its main command-and-control (C2) channel to remotely monitor and control infected systems without relying on a traditional attacker‑owned server. By blending in with legitimate encrypted Telegram traffic, it becomes harder…
Threat Actors Weaponize Fake Microsoft Teams Domains to Target Users
Threat actors associated with North Korea are deploying fake Microsoft Teams domains to conduct social engineering attacks and distribute malware. The threat group, identified as UNC1069, uses convincing meeting lures and compromised communication channels to target unsuspecting professionals. UNC1069 is…
2,000+ FortiClient EMS Instances Exposed Online as Attackers Exploit Active RCE Flaw
Cybersecurity researchers have issued an urgent warning for organizations using Fortinet’s FortiClient Enterprise Management Server (EMS). Over 2,000 instances of this critical administrative tool are currently exposed to the public internet. Threat actors are actively exploiting severe vulnerabilities to take…
Google DeepMind Flags New Threat as Malicious Web Content Puts AI Agents at Risk
As artificial intelligence evolves from simple chatbots to autonomous agents that actively browse the web, a new cybersecurity threat has emerged. Researchers at Google DeepMind have identified a critical vulnerability they call “AI Agent Traps.” These are adversarial web pages…
36 Malicious Strapi npm Packages Deliver Redis RCE, Persistent C2 Malware
A coordinated supply chain attack has been uncovered involving 36 malicious npm packages masquerading as Strapi CMS plugins, delivering a range of payloads including Redis remote code execution (RCE), credential harvesting, and persistent command-and-control (C2) malware. The campaign was carried…
Hackers Launch Social Engineering Offensive Against Key Node.js Maintainers
Following the high-profile supply chain compromise of the widely used Axios package, a highly coordinated social engineering campaign has been uncovered targeting top-tier Node.js and npm maintainers. Security researchers confirm that the Axios breach was part of a scalable operation…
Top 10 Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Solutions 2026
In the dynamic and increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape of 2026, privileged accounts remain the most coveted targets for cybercriminals and malicious insiders alike. From system administrators and database managers to automated scripts and applications, these “digital crown jewels” hold the…
Top 10 Best Identity And Access Management (IAM) Companies 2026
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of 2026, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has transcended its traditional role to become the foundational pillar of enterprise security. As organizations navigate the complexities of multi-cloud environments, remote workforces, burgeoning SaaS applications, and…
LinkedIn Hidden Code Secretly Scans Users’ Computers for Installed Software
A new investigation by Fairlinked e.V. claims that Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is running a massive, undisclosed corporate surveillance operation. According to the “BrowserGate” report, hidden code on LinkedIn’s website secretly scans the computers of its one billion users to detect installed…
Anthropic Ends Claude Subscription Access for Third-Party Tools Like OpenClaw
Anthropic has officially shut down third-party AI agent access to its Claude subscription services, pulling the plug on unauthorized external integrations. This move marks a major shift in how developers and power users can interact with Claude’s frontier models outside…
New Progress ShareFile Flaws Expose Servers to Unauthorized Remote Takeover
Security researchers at watchTowr Labs have disclosed a critical exploit chain in the Progress ShareFile Storage Zone Controller. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-2699 and CVE-2026-2701, enable unauthenticated attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) and completely compromise vulnerable servers. With…
Infrastructure Engineer Pleads Guilty to Locking 254 Windows Servers at Former Employer
Daniel Rhyne, a 59-year-old former core infrastructure engineer, pleaded guilty on April 1, 2026, to federal hacking and extortion charges. He admitted to locking out administrators and sabotaging systems at his former New Jersey-based employer in an attack that began…
Microsoft Forces Unmanaged Windows 11 Devices to Upgrade to Version 24H2
Microsoft has officially initiated an automated, machine-learning-based rollout for Windows 11, version 25H2, targeting unmanaged systems. As part of its ongoing efforts to keep devices secure, similar to routine patch deployments that address critical system vulnerabilities, the tech giant is…