DigiCert, a major Certificate Authority, recently suffered a significant security breach where hackers used a malicious screensaver file to steal 60 Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing certificates. These highly trusted certificates were subsequently used to sign the “Zhong Stealer” malware,…
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pnpm 11 Enables Default Release-Age Guard to Curb npm Supply Chain Attacks
pnpm 11 has been released with a strong focus on reducing software supply chain risk, introducing security-first defaults that directly address modern package ecosystem threats. The most significant change in pnpm 11 is the introduction of a default Minimum Release…
Cisco Launches AI Provenance Tool to Strengthen Security and Compliance
Artificial intelligence models are integrated into countless enterprise applications, but knowing exactly where these models come from remains a major security hurdle. Cisco recently launched the Model Provenance Kit, an open-source tool for tracing the exact lineage of AI models.…
Bluekit Phishing Kit Streamlines Domains, 2FA Lures, and Session Hijacking
A newly discovered phishing kit called “Bluekit” is reshaping how cybercriminals run phishing campaigns by combining multiple attack stages into a single, centralized platform. Instead, Bluekit integrates these capabilities into one operator panel, streamlining the entire attack lifecycle from setup…
Canvas Confirms Data Breach Following ShinyHunters Claim
Instructure, the educational technology company behind the widely used Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), has officially confirmed a major data breach. This confirmation directly follows recent claims made by the notorious threat actor group known as ShinyHunters. Canvas is a…
Malicious TanStack Package Abuses Postinstall Script to Steal Developer Secrets
A malicious npm package named “tanstack” has been discovered deploying a stealthy data exfiltration campaign, targeting developers through a deceptive naming strategy and a hidden postinstall script. The package, impersonating the well-known TanStack ecosystem, was weaponized to steal sensitive environment files immediately…
Botnet Hijacks ADB-Exposed Android Devices to Target Minecraft Servers
New research has uncovered a Mirai-derived botnet called xlabs_v1 that turns Android devices with exposed Android Debug Bridge (ADB) into a distributed attack platform for knocking Minecraft servers and other game hosts offline. By abusing TCP port 5555 on poorly secured Android-based…
276 Arrested as Authorities Dismantle Crypto Scam Centers Targeting Americans
In an unprecedented international law enforcement operation, authorities have dismantled at least nine overseas cryptocurrency scam centers, resulting in the arrest of 276 individuals. The coordinated effort, led by the FBI, Dubai Police, and the Chinese Ministry of Public Security,…
CISA Flags Linux Kernel Vulnerability as Threat Actors Launch Attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially added a high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Tracked as CVE-2026-31431, this flaw is currently being exploited in the wild by threat actors. This active exploitation…
DOJ Sentences Two Americans for ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware Attacks
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced two American cybersecurity professionals to prison for their involvement in ALPHV BlackCat ransomware attacks that targeted multiple U.S. organizations in 2023. The case highlights the growing threat of insider expertise being misused…
New Apache MINA Vulnerabilities Open Door to Remote Code Execution Attacks
The Apache MINA project has issued urgent security updates to address two severe vulnerabilities. These security flaws could allow malicious actors to execute unauthorized code remotely. The development team has successfully patched these issues in the newly released Apache MINA…
cPanel Vulnerability Exploited to Compromise Government and Military Servers
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and Web Host Manager, officially tracked as CVE-2026-41940, is currently being exploited by unidentified threat actors. Security researchers at Ctrl-Alt-Intel recently uncovered an alarming campaign leveraging this vulnerability to compromise government and military…
CISA Alert Highlights Active Exploitation of cPanel & WHM Security Bug
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has raised the alarm over a critical security vulnerability affecting WebPros cPanel & WebHost Manager (WHM) and WP2 (WordPress Squared). On April 30, 2026, CISA officially added this flaw to its Known…
Attackers Hijack SAP npm Packages to Steal Dev Secrets
A sophisticated supply chain attack hit the SAP developer ecosystem on April 29, 2026, compromising four widely-used npm packages with credential-stealing malware. The attackers modified package installation scripts to download the Bun JavaScript runtime a legitimate alternative to Node.js during…
Email Bombing, Fake IT Support Calls Drive Microsoft Teams Phishing Surge
Email bombing campaigns combined with fake IT support outreach are driving a surge in sophisticated Microsoft Teams phishing attacks. The attacks typically begin with email bombing, where victims are flooded with spam messages to create confusion and urgency. Shortly after,…
AI-Powered Threat Actors Accelerate 0-Day Discovery at Machine Speed
Threat actors are already using AI models as autonomous operators to discover and exploit 0‑days in minutes, thereby collapsing the time and cost required to run complex intrusion campaigns. This shift, first clearly visible in late 2025 operations, is forcing…
DigiCert Root Certificates Incorrectly Detected as Malware by Microsoft Defender
On May 3, 2026, system administrators and everyday users worldwide experienced a sudden, massive spike in severe security alerts from Microsoft Defender. The native Windows security platform began aggressively flagging system files as “Trojan:Win32/Cerdigent.A!dha.” This unexpected detection caused widespread panic…
Trellix Source Code Breach Exposes Repository to Unauthorized Access
Leading cybersecurity firm Trellix has announced a security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its source code repository. The breach highlights a growing trend of threat actors targeting top-tier security vendors to uncover potential software vulnerabilities. The Breach…
FreeBSD Systems at Risk From DHCP Client RCE Vulnerability
The FreeBSD Project has issued a critical security advisory (FreeBSD-SA-26:12.dhclient) to address a severe Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in its default IPv4 DHCP client. Tracked as CVE-2026-42511, this flaw allows local network attackers to execute arbitrary code with root…
MOVEit Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Sparks Security Concerns
Progress Software has issued a critical security alert for its MOVEit Automation software. Two severe vulnerabilities have been discovered that could allow attackers to bypass authentication and escalate their privileges. Because of the critical nature of these flaws, administrators are…