A relatively unknown ransomware group called Payouts King has emerged as a serious cybersecurity threat, carrying the torch of the now-defunct BlackBasta operation. Since its appearance in April 2025, the group has quietly carried out targeted attacks while remaining largely…
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One-Click RCE in Azure Windows Admin Center Allow Attacker to Execute Arbitrary Commands
Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management tool used by IT administrators to manage Windows servers, clients, and clusters from a centralized graphical interface. This newly discovered critical flaw, identified by Cymulate Research Labs, allows attackers to achieve…
Windows Snipping Tool Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Perform Spoofing Over a Network
Microsoft has addressed a moderate-severity security flaw in the Windows Snipping Tool that could allow malicious actors to steal user credentials. Tracked as CVE-2026-33829, this spoofing vulnerability was officially patched during the April 14, 2026, security updates. Discovered and reported…
Microsoft Confirms Windows Servers Enter Reboot Loops Following April Patches
Microsoft has confirmed a critical known issue affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers following the deployment of the April 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative update, KB5082063, where affected servers are entering repeated reboot loops after installation. Released on April 14, 2026,…
Hackers Target Israeli Desalination Plants With ZionSiphon Sabotage Malware
A newly discovered piece of malware called ZionSiphon has raised serious concerns about the security of critical water infrastructure in Israel. The malware was built with a clear focus: to infiltrate and potentially sabotage Israeli water treatment and desalination systems,…
Microsoft Defender 0-Day Vulnerability “RedSun” Enables Full SYSTEM Access
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, dubbed “RedSun,” allows an unprivileged user to escalate privileges to full SYSTEM-level access on fully patched Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and later systems, and as of now, remains…
Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Updates May Force Users to Enter BitLocker Recovery Key
Microsoft has officially acknowledged a known issue affecting Windows 11 users following the release of its April 2026 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. Devices running certain BitLocker Group Policy configurations may unexpectedly prompt users to enter their BitLocker recovery key after…
Hackers Target Trucking and Freight Firms to Steal Real-World Cargo Shipments
A new wave of cyber attacks is hitting trucking carriers and freight brokers, and the goal is not just data theft. Criminals are breaking into logistics companies digitally to steal physical cargo shipments worth millions of dollars in the real…
EU’s New Age Verification App Can Be Hacked Within 2 Minutes, Researchers Claim
The European Commission’s newly launched Digital Age Verification App, unveiled on April 14, 2026, to protect minors from harmful online content, has already been compromised, with UK-based security consultant Paul Moore demonstrating a full authentication bypass in under two minutes.…
SpankRAT Exploits Windows Explorer Processes for Stealth and Delayed Detection
A newly identified two-component Remote Access Trojan (RAT) toolkit built in Rust, dubbed SpankRAT, is being used by threat actors to abuse legitimate Windows processes, bypass reputation-based security controls, and maintain persistent access to compromised environments while largely evading detection…
McGraw Hill Confirms Data Breach Exposing 13.5 Million Users’ Personal Data
Education publishing giant McGraw-Hill has confirmed a data breach following an extortion attempt, with more than 100GB of stolen data now publicly distributed online, exposing the personal information of approximately 13.5 million users. The breach, disclosed in April 2026, stems…
Critical Cisco ISE Vulnerabilities Let Remote Attackers Execute Malicious Code
Cisco has issued an urgent security advisory warning of multiple vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC). According to the official Cisco security advisory published on April 15, 2026, these flaws could allow an…
New UAC-0247 Campaign Steals Browser and WhatsApp Data From Hospitals and Governments
A threat cluster tracked as UAC-0247 has been running an active campaign since early 2026, targeting local governments and municipal healthcare institutions across Ukraine, including clinical hospitals and emergency ambulance services. The attackers are not only stealing sensitive data from…
Two U.S. Nationals Sentenced for Running Laptop Farm for DPRK Remote Workers
Two American nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for operating a sophisticated “laptop farm” scheme. The operation successfully infiltrated over 100 U.S. companies, generating more than $5 million in illicit revenue to fund the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea…
Microsoft 365 Web Services Hit by Google Chrome 147 Compatibility Issue
Microsoft is actively investigating a widespread authentication issue affecting users attempting to access Microsoft 365 web-based services through Google Chrome version 147. The problem, first reported on April 16, 2026, has left a significant number of users unable to properly…
31 High-Impact Vulnerabilities Exploited in March as Interlock Hits Cisco FMC Zero-Day
March 2026 turned out to be one of the more active months for vulnerability exploitation this year. Security researchers tracked 31 high-impact vulnerabilities that were actively used against real-world systems, touching products from more than 20 major vendors including Cisco,…
Nginx-ui Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Attack – Enables Full Server Takeover
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Nginx UI, tracked as CVE-2026-33032 with a maximum CVSS score of 9.8, is currently being actively exploited in the wild. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain complete control over affected Nginx web…
Cisco Webex Services Vulnerability Let Remote Attacker Impersonate Any User
Cisco has issued a critical security advisory warning of a severe vulnerability in its cloud-based Webex Services. Tracked as CVE-2026-20184, this flaw carries a maximum Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score of 9.8 out of 10 According to the…
Hackers Abuse n8n AI Workflow Automation to Deliver Malware Through Trusted Webhooks
Cybercriminals have found a new way to sneak malware past traditional security filters by hijacking a legitimate AI workflow automation tool called n8n. Rather than building their own infrastructure from scratch, these threat actors are turning a productivity platform into…
Fake Proton VPN Sites and Gaming Mods Spread NWHStealer in New Windows Malware Campaign
A newly identified information-stealing malware called NWHStealer is quietly making its way onto Windows systems through a well-disguised campaign that uses fake VPN websites, gaming mods, and hardware utility tools as bait. The attackers are not relying on spam emails…