A new Linux kernel local privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed “DirtyClone” (CVE-2026-43503), that allows unprivileged local users to gain full root access by manipulating cloned network packets through the XFRM/IPsec subsystem, all without leaving a trace in kernel logs or audit…
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New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks
A newly discovered cyber attack campaign has been observed delivering a previously undocumented malware family called SharkLoader that acts as a loader for deploying Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts. Kaspersky, which is tracking the activity under the moniker StrikeShark,…
Chinese APT CL-STA-1062 Expands Attacks on Southeast Asian Critical Infrastructure With Custom Malware
Chinese-speaking APT CL-STA-1062 targeted Southeast Asian government and energy networks open-source tools, and a new TinyRCT backdoor. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 researchers published a detailed report on a Chinese-speaking threat actor, tracked as CL-STA-1062, that has been running persistent…
Five Eyes Warns AI Could Speed Cyberattacks Within Months
Five Eyes agencies warned that AI could speed cyberattacks within months, raising new risks around prompt injection, phishing, and enterprise AI tools. The post Five Eyes Warns AI Could Speed Cyberattacks Within Months appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates to 2027
Microsoft extended Windows 10 security updates for personal devices through Oct. 12, 2027, giving users more time to upgrade. The post Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates to 2027 appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches
Leonardo’s SignalTrace adds wireless device detection to ALPR systems, raising new questions about roadside surveillance, privacy, and security. The post New License Plate Reader Tech Could Track Phones, AirPods, and Smartwatches appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Hackers Claim French Employment Leak Exposes Over 1M Records, Health Data
Hackers claim 1M+ records tied to French employment apps were exposed, including HR files, health data, worker details, and plaintext passwords. The post Hackers Claim French Employment Leak Exposes Over 1M Records, Health Data appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Chinese Development Framework Linked to Global Scam Infrastructure
More than 236,000 scam domains were linked to the legitimate DCloud Uni-App framework. The post Chinese Development Framework Linked to Global Scam Infrastructure appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…
GEO Poisoning Can Manipulate AI-Generated Answers
Researchers found GEO poisoning techniques can influence AI-generated answers by manipulating publicly available web content. The post GEO Poisoning Can Manipulate AI-Generated Answers appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…
Russian hackers were behind $2.5 billion hack of Jaguar Land Rover: Report
The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Russian hackers…
NO FAKES Act advances: What CISOs need to know
<p>This week, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe Act, legislation that would establish federal protections against unauthorized AI-generated replicas. It’s a move that could reshape both individual privacy rights and corporate…
Russian hackers were behind $2.5 billion hack of Jaguar Land Rover: report
The hack on car giant Jaguar Land Rover last year was one the most disrupting, damaging, and costly hacks of the last few years. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Russian hackers…
New Linux pedit COW Exploit Allows Attackers to Gain System Root Access
A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability combining a Copy-on-Write (COW) page-cache corruption flaw with the net/sched subsystem’s act_pedit component is enabling unprivileged local attackers to escalate privileges to full root access on several major Linux distributions. The exploit, dubbed packet_edit_meme,…
Amazon Q Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Code and Access Sensitive Cloud Environments
A high-severity vulnerability in the Amazon Q Developer Extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon’s AI-powered coding assistant. Tracked as CVE-2026-12957 and CVE-2026-12958 and disclosed by Wiz Research, the flaws allowed attackers to achieve arbitrary code execution and cloud…
The Pentagon Is Looking Into the Dialog Data Exposure for Unmasking National Security Officials
Exposed records from the private group included the personal information of a senior White House intelligence official and an active-duty special operations officer. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Pentagon Is Looking Into…
Meta Is Testing Facial Recognition for Police and Military
We know that ICE wants to deploy eyeglasses with facial recognition that can identify people in real time. Turns out Meta is prototyping the feature with a Pentagon supplier. (Alternate news story.) This article has been indexed from Schneier on…
Chinese-Speaking APT Deploys New TinyRCT Backdoor in Southeast Asia Campaign
A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been linked to a new custom backdoor called TinyRCT as part of cyber attacks aimed at government entities and critical infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The activity, particularly aimed at state-owned enterprises in…
Microsoft Defender vs Bitdefender: Compare Antivirus Software in 2026
Compare Microsoft Defender and Bitdefender across pricing, features, support, and business use cases in 2026 to find the best antivirus solution. The post Microsoft Defender vs Bitdefender: Compare Antivirus Software in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Massive Breaches, AI Risks, and Critical Vulnerabilities Define This Week in Cybersecurity in June 2026
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters for June 2026. The post Massive Breaches, AI Risks, and Critical Vulnerabilities Define This Week in Cybersecurity in June 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software in 2026
Compare Norton and McAfee antivirus software in 2026. We assess features like malware detection, real-time protection, pricing, customer support, and more. The post Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…