A proof-of-concept exploit for a new Linux kernel vulnerability class dubbed “Dirty Frag”. This universal local privilege escalation vulnerability allows attackers to obtain root access across most major Linux distributions reliably. Because a third party unexpectedly broke the responsible disclosure…
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Multiple Critical Flaws Fixed in Next.js and React Server Components
Vercel has rolled out vital security updates for Next.js to address a wave of high-severity vulnerabilities affecting versions across the 13.x to 16.x branches. Published via GitHub advisories by Tim Neutkens, these flaws expose web applications to severe risks, including…
NWHStealer Campaign Deploys Bun Loader, Anti-VM Evasion, and Encrypted C2
A new distribution method for the NWHStealer infostealer that leverages the Bun JavaScript runtime, marking a significant evolution in the malware’s delivery infrastructure. The threat actors behind this Rust-based stealer are exploiting Bun’s relative newness and high-performance capabilities to package…
Fake Call History Apps on Google Play Steal Payments, Hit 7.3M+ Downloads
28 fake “call history” utilities on Google Play, collectively installed more than 7.3 million times, have been exposed as subscription scams that generate fabricated logs instead of real phone records, with several also bypassing Google’s official billing system to make…
CISA Issues Warning Over Palo Alto PAN-OS Flaw Enabling Root-Level Access
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning regarding a newly identified, severe vulnerability within Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Officially tracked as CVE-2026-0300, this critical flaw was aggressively added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog…
Hackers Weaponize Claude AI in Attacks on Water and Drainage Utilities
Hackers have abused commercial Claude AI models to help compromise a Mexican water and drainage utility’s IT network and probe systems connected to critical infrastructure. The attackers used Claude as an operational “copilot” to discover industrial systems, build custom tools,…
Spring Vulnerabilities Open Door to Arbitrary File Access and GCP Secret Leaks
Security researchers have identified four new vulnerabilities in the Spring Cloud Config Server, ranging from medium to critical severity. These newly disclosed flaws could allow attackers to access arbitrary files, leak Google Cloud Platform (GCP) secrets, and manipulate system directories.…
Claude and SpaceX Join Forces to Enhance Large-Scale Compute Capacity
Anthropic has officially announced a massive strategic partnership with SpaceX to expand its computing capabilities significantly. This collaboration aims to provide the necessary infrastructure to scale up the Claude artificial intelligence ecosystem. By securing dedicated computing power, Anthropic is immediately…
Fake Claude AI Installers Used to Spread Malware in New Cyber Scam
Hackers are abusing fake Claude AI installer pages promoted through Google Ads to trick users into running malware in a campaign. The operation combines highly realistic install guides with a stealthy, multi‑stage infection chain that abuses trusted Windows components, fileless…
Google Chrome 148 Released With Fixes for 127 Security Flaws
Google has officially rolled out Chrome version 148 to the stable channel, delivering a massive security overhaul that addresses 127 vulnerabilities across Windows, Mac, and Linux. The update, now available as version 148.0.7778.96 for Linux and 148.0.7778.96 or 148.0.7778.97 for…
Scammers Exploit Disposable VoIP Numbers to Bypass Reputation Blocking
New tactics used by threat actors who embed phone numbers in scam emails as a key indicator of compromise (IOC), revealing how attackers exploit VoIP infrastructure to evade detection and scale fraud operations. Telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD) remains a dominant…
UAT-8302 Targets Government Agencies With Custom Malware and Open-Source Tools
A new China-linked hacking group, tracked as UAT-8302, that is using custom malware and open-source tools to spy on government organizations in South America and southeastern Europe. The campaign focuses on long-term access and data theft, combining advanced backdoors like…
Redis Security Flaws Expose Servers to Remote Code Execution Risks
Redis has disclosed and patched five security vulnerabilities, including four rated High severity, that could allow authenticated attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on affected Redis servers. The advisory, published May 5, 2026, by Redis Chief Information Security Officer…
Hackers Exploit Google Ads to Steal GoDaddy ManageWP Logins
Hackers are abusing Google Ads to steal GoDaddy ManageWP credentials by placing a look‑alike phishing ad above the legitimate ManageWP result and proxying victims’ logins in real time via an adversary‑in‑the‑middle (AiTM) setup. The attackers purchase a sponsored Google ads…
Cisco Network Flaw Exposes Devices to Remote Denial-of-Service Exploits
Cisco has issued a high-severity security advisory detailing a critical connection exhaustion vulnerability affecting its network management software. Tracked as CVE-2026-20188, this flaw carries a CVSS base score of 7.5. It directly impacts both the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller (CNC)…
Malicious NuGet Packages Steal Browser Credentials, SSH Keys, and Crypto Wallets
Malicious NuGet packages are quietly stealing browser credentials, SSH keys, and cryptocurrency wallet data from developer machines and CI/CD infrastructure, with a particular focus on Chinese .NET ecosystems. The campaign blends legitimate-looking UI and infrastructure libraries with a heavily protected…
Critical vm2 Node.js Library Flaws Enable Arbitrary Code Execution Attacks
Multiple critical sandbox-escape vulnerabilities have been disclosed in vm2, one of the most widely used Node.js sandboxing libraries, allowing attackers to escape the isolated execution environment and run arbitrary commands directly on the host system. Eleven advisories were published by…
Fake Disk Cleanup Apps Fuel New macOS ClickFix Attack
A wave of ClickFix-style social engineering attacks that specifically target macOS users, using fake disk cleanup and system utility tips hosted on popular content platforms. Instead of installing helpful tools, these Terminal commands silently fetch and execute infostealers such as…
WatchGuard Agent Flaws Allow Attackers to Gain Full SYSTEM Privileges on Windows
Multiple high-severity vulnerabilities in the WatchGuard Agent for Windows could allow malicious actors to elevate their privileges to the highest system level or disrupt critical security services. With CVSS scores up to 8.5, these vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to…
Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft Teams to Phish Login Credentials and Bypass MFA
Iranian state-sponsored threat actors linked to MuddyWater (Seedworm) have been caught hiding behind the Chaos ransomware brand to conduct sophisticated espionage operations, using Microsoft Teams as a phishing vector to steal credentials and manipulate multi-factor authentication (MFA). Rapid7 researchers uncovered…