Microsoft released an urgent out-of-band security update on March 13, 2026, to address a series of critical vulnerabilities in Windows 11. The update, identified as hotpatch KB5084597, specifically resolves Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaws within the Windows Routing and Remote…
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Meta Permanently Disables End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta has announced plans to permanently turn off end-to-end encryption for Instagram Direct Messages. Effective May 8, 2026, the social media platform will officially cease support for this critical security feature. This decision marks a significant change in how user…
GlassWorm Spreads via 72 Malicious Open VSX Extensions Hidden in Transitive Dependencies
The GlassWorm malware campaign has evolved, significantly escalating its attacks on software developers. Instead of embedding malware directly into initial releases, the threat actors are now using transitive dependencies to sneak malicious code into developer environments. This stealthy approach allows…
Global Authorities Take Down 45,000 Malicious IPs Used in Ransomware Campaigns
An unprecedented international law enforcement effort has successfully dismantled a massive cybercrime network. Coordinated by INTERPOL, the initiative targeted critical infrastructure used in phishing, malware, and ransomware campaigns worldwide. Operation Synergia III Dubbed “Operation Synergia III,” the global crackdown took…
New Critical AdGuard Home Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Authentication
AdGuard Home, a highly popular network-wide ad and tracker blocking solution, has recently issued an emergency security hotfix to address a critical flaw. This severe vulnerability, officially tracked under the identifier CVE-2026-32136, has been assigned a maximum severity rating of…
Authorities Shut Down Proxy Service Linked to Malware Campaign Targeting Thousands of Users
A coordinated international law enforcement operation successfully dismantled SocksEscort, a massive malicious residential proxy network. Led by the U.S. Justice Department alongside several European allies, the operation disrupted a sophisticated infrastructure that compromised thousands of residential and small business routers…
Storm-2561 Uses SEO Poisoning, Fake Signed VPN Apps to Steal Enterprise Credentials
A financially motivated threat actor tracked as Storm-2561 is running a credential theft campaign that abuses SEO poisoning and fake, signed VPN installers to steal enterprise VPN credentials. Active since May 2025, Storm-2561 continues to exploit user trust in search…
Starbucks Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of Hundreds of Users
Starbucks Corporation recently disclosed a targeted cybersecurity incident that compromised the personal and financial information of 889 individuals. This internal platform is utilized by the company to manage human resources, employee benefits, and payroll details. While the number of impacted…
Iran War Bait Fuels TA453, TA473 Phishing Campaigns
TA453, TA473, and several emerging threat clusters are exploiting breaking news about the Iran war to run highly targeted phishing campaigns against governments and policy organizations across the Middle East and beyond. These operations blend traditional espionage with opportunistic credential…
Apple Releases Emergency iOS 15.8.7 Update to Block ‘Coruna’ Exploit Kit
Apple has rolled out an emergency security update, iOS 15.8.7 and iPadOS 15.8.7, to protect users of older iPhones and iPads from a sophisticated threat known as the Coruna exploit kit. Released on March 11, 2026, this critical patch backports…
PsExec and Renamed Backup Tools Enabled Data Theft Before INC Ransomware Attack
A ransomware intrusion in which attackers used legitimate Windows tools and a renamed backup utility to quietly stage and exfiltrate sensitive data before deploying INC ransomware. The incident highlights how threat actors increasingly rely on “living off the land” techniques…
Two Newly Discovered Chrome Zero-Days Exploited in the Wild to Run Malicious Code
Google has released an urgent security update for its Chrome desktop browser to address two critical zero-day vulnerabilities. Tracked as CVE-2026-3909 and CVE-2026-3910, both flaws are categorized as high-severity and are confirmed to be actively exploited by attackers in the…
Six Packagist Packages Linked to Trojanized jQuery Campaign
Six malicious OphimCMS themes on Packagist have been caught shipping trojanized jQuery and other JavaScript, exposing movie‑streaming sites and their visitors to redirects, URL exfiltration, and aggressive ad schemes tied to sanctioned FUNNULL infrastructure. Socket’s Threat Research Team found that the attacker…
Critical CrackArmor Vulnerabilities Expose 12.6 Million Linux Servers to Full Root Takeover
A newly disclosed set of nine vulnerabilities, dubbed “CrackArmor,” has exposed a critical flaw in AppArmor, a foundational Linux security module. AppArmor serves as the default mandatory access control system for Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, and numerous cloud platforms, this flaw…
New Critical MediaTek Vulnerability Exposes Android Phone PINs to Theft in 45 seconds
A newly discovered hardware vulnerability in the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset is putting millions of Android users at risk. By exploiting this flaw, physical attackers can bypass security layers to steal device PINs, decrypt storage, and extract cryptocurrency seed phrases…
Iran-Linked Handala Ramps Up Wiper Attacks on Israeli, Western Targets
Tracking an increased risk of wiper attacks related to the conflict with Iran, including multiple related incidents impacting organizations in Israel and the US. For the latest intelligence on cyberattacks. The campaign uses destructive “wiper” malware designed to erase systems…
OpenSSH GSSAPI Flaw Can Be Exploited to Crash SSH Child Processes
A newly discovered vulnerability in the GSSAPI Key Exchange patch for OpenSSH is putting multiple Linux distributions at risk. Tracked as CVE-2026-3497, the flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to crash SSH child processes using a single crafted packet. This leads to…
Microsoft Copilot Email and Teams Summarization Flaw Opens Door to Phishing Attacks
Artificial intelligence assistants have transformed daily business operations, helping teams manage overflowing inboxes and summarize complex communications. Microsoft Copilot integrates directly into these workflows, pulling context from various Microsoft 365 applications to streamline tasks. However, this convenience introduces a new…
Fileless Remcos RAT Attack Uses JavaScript and PowerShell to Slip Past Detection
A recent Remcos RAT campaign showcases how commodity malware has fully embraced fileless, multi‑stage execution to bypass traditional defenses and remain stealthy on compromised Windows systems. Instead of dropping a static executable to disk, the operators rely on JavaScript, PowerShell,…
AI-Driven Phishing Attacks Bypass Email Filters, Land in Inboxes
AI-generated phishing is rapidly reshaping email risk, with more attacks slipping past filters and landing directly in users’ inboxes, even though AI-generated emails remain a minority of total phishing. The human element remains central: 68% of breaches involve people, and…