A critical zero-day vulnerability in cPanel and WebHost Manager (WHM) is under massive active exploitation following the public release of a sophisticated proof-of-concept exploit. Tracked as CVE-2026-41940, this flaw has already compromised tens of thousands of servers worldwide. The vulnerability,…
CVE-2026-31431: Copy Fail vulnerability enables Linux root privilege escalation across cloud environments
A high-severity Linux vulnerability, “Copy Fail” (CVE-2026-31431), enables root privilege escalation across cloud environments and Kubernetes workloads. With a working exploit already in the wild, organizations should act quickly to detect, mitigate, and reduce risk. The post CVE-2026-31431: Copy Fail…
Connected Cars Are Rolling Spy Networks — And They Can Be Hacked
Connected cars are no longer just vehicles — they are rolling networks of sensors, cameras, microphones, and constant data transmission. In this Cybersecurity Today Weekend Edition, David Shipley is joined by former CSIS intelligence officer Neil Bisson and cybersecurity expert…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-02 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 3:34 : cPanelSniper – PoC Exploit Disclosed for cPanel Vulnerability, 44,000 Servers Compromised
cPanelSniper – PoC Exploit Disclosed for cPanel Vulnerability, 44,000 Servers Compromised
A weaponized proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit framework dubbed “cPanelSniper” has been publicly released for CVE-2026-41940, a maximum-severity authentication bypass in cPanel & WHM that has already led to the compromise of tens of thousands of servers worldwide with attack activity traced…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-02 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 0:32 : The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 1)
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 1)
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations (Updated May 1) appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been…
What Is Dark AI? How to Protect Yourself From This Growing Threat
Dark AI is artificial intelligence built or used for illegal activity. Learn how cybercriminals use it and how you can stay safe from growing dark AI threats. The post What Is Dark AI? How to Protect Yourself From This Growing…
Essential Data Sources for Detection Beyond the Endpoint
Unit 42 highlights the need for a comprehensive security strategy that spans every IT zone. Explore the full details here. The post Essential Data Sources for Detection Beyond the Endpoint appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
News brief: Critical infrastructure, OT cybersecurity attacks
<p>The Stuxnet worm is widely recognized as the first confirmed cyberattack designed to damage critical infrastructure. Discovered in 2010 but used as early as 2009, it targeted uranium enrichment systems at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Facility, causing physical destruction of centrifuges.</p>…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-02 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-01 21:34 : The Department of Know: GitHub drama, AI deletes production data, Claude Security Beta 21:34 : Security posture improvement in the AI era…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-01
137 posts were published in the last hour 21:34 : The Department of Know: GitHub drama, AI deletes production data, Claude Security Beta 21:34 : Security posture improvement in the AI era 21:11 : Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers…
The Department of Know: GitHub drama, AI deletes production data, Claude Security Beta
This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Janet Heins, CISO, ChenMed, and TC Niedzialkowski, Head of IT & Security, Opendoor. Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. The Department of Know is live every Friday…
Security posture improvement in the AI era
It’s only been a few weeks since Anthropic announced the Claude Mythos Preview model and launched Project Glasswing with AWS and other leading organizations. This has generated a lot of discussion about the future of cybersecurity and what the ever-increasing…
Dangerous New Linux Exploit Gives Attackers Root Access to Countless Computers
The exploit, dubbed CopyFail and tracked as CVE-2026-31431, allows hackers to take over PCs and data center servers. The Linux vulnerabilities have been patched—but many machines remain at risk. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original…
CISA, US and International Partners Release Guide to Secure Adoption of Agentic AI
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA News Read the original article: CISA, US and International Partners Release Guide to Secure Adoption of…
Announcing the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management on AWS Compliance Guide
AWS Security Assurance Services is announcing the release of our latest compliance guide, ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management on AWS, which provides practical guidance for organizations establishing and operating a risk management program in AWS environments using ISO 31000:2018 principles. The…
White House questions tech industry on defensive AI use, cybersecurity resilience
Companies may be reluctant to answer some of the government’s questions, given the sensitive topics they address. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: White House questions tech industry on defensive AI…
45,000 Attacks, 5,300+ Backdoors Tied to China-Linked Cybercrime Operation
SOCRadar researchers have uncovered a massive Chinese cybercrime operation using the OpenClaw and Paperclip systems to automate global attacks. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article: 45,000 Attacks,…
Top zero-trust use cases in the enterprise
<p>Most organizations have embraced zero trust, but many are early in their adoption journey. Yet with the rising volume, velocity and sophistication of attacks, security teams are under pressure to accelerate those journeys.</p> <p>”We’re definitely seeing higher rates of adoption…
Tape’s strategic role in modern data protection
<p>The necessity of data backup has been clear since the early days of computing. And the oldest backup method — tape — is still a viable option.</p> <p>In the past decade, tape use declined in favor of the cloud due…
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-31431 Linux Kernel Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber…
North Korea’s Enormous Crypto Hacks Redefine Scale and Strategy
A pair of tightly executed cyberattacks have become milestones in cryptocurrency theft in 2026 due to their sheer size. These two incidents, targeting Drift Protocol and KelpDAO, account for roughly three quarters of all recorded crypto losses through April, revealing…
Are You Letting AI Do Too Much of Your Thinking?
As artificial intelligence tools take on a growing share of everyday thinking tasks, researchers are raising concerns that this shift may be quietly affecting how people process information, remember ideas, and engage with their own work. When Nataliya Kosmyna…