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Tag: Patch & Updates
Google Pixel August Update Fixes High-Severity Security Flaw
Google’s August 2026 Pixel security update fixes a high-severity privilege escalation flaw. Here’s what Pixel owners need to know.
CISA Orders Civilian Agencies to Patch Exploited TrueConf Server Flaws
CISA ordered civilian agencies to patch two exploited TrueConf Server flaws used to compromise systems and distribute trojanized client installers.
Microsoft August 2026 Windows Updates Trigger Issues on Devices Using RGB Lighting Features
Microsoft is investigating a Windows 11 issue in which the August 2026 security updates can cause certain games to freeze, crash, display access-violation…
91 Vulnerabilities Patched in Spring Application Framework
More than 200 vulnerabilities have been patched to date this year, compared to only 16 in 2025 and 22 in 2024.
Android car head units infected with proxy botnet malware through built-in software updaters
A newly discovered Android malware, distributed through the built-in updaters in affected Android-based car head units, turns infected devices into…
Hackers Infect Android Car Screens Through Their Built-In Software Update System
A newly uncovered Android malware campaign has turned car infotainment screens into an unexpected target. Rather than tricking drivers into installing a…
Windows 11 Update Triggers Game Crashes on Systems With RGB Lighting Drivers
Microsoft is currently investigating a compatibility issue with Windows 11, in which certain games crash, freeze, or cause unexpected system restarts on…
First Android Malware Targeting Car Head Units Uses Firmware Updates to Build Proxy Botnet
A multi-stage Android malware campaign that abuses the firmware-update mechanism of Android-based automotive head units to deploy ad-fraud tooling and…
Anthropic Brings Claude Mythos 5 to Cyber Defenders for Vulnerability Scanning and Patching
Anthropic has enhanced its AI-driven cyber defense offerings by integrating Claude Mythos 5 into Claude Security. This new feature enables enterprise…
Microsoft patches perfect-ten Entra ID flaw, Defender driver deletes Defender at boot, Malware turns cars into proxy botnet
Entra ID Perfect 10 Patch, Defender Driver Weaponized, SickKids Breach, Live Leaked AWS Keys, and Car Head Unit Malware Microsoft patched a…
Here’s Why Skipping Windows Updates Puts Your PC at Risk
Skipping Windows updates may seem harmless, especially when an update requires a restart or temporarily changes familiar settings. Many users postpone…
Microsoft Patches Severe Entra ID Flaw (CVSS 10.0) Allowing Remote Code Execution
Update: The story was updated after publication to note that the vulnerability has not been exploited. Although the security bulletin originally marked…
Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware family that’s specifically designed to infect Android-based vehicle head unit firmware developed by…
Microsoft Patches Entra ID RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks
Microsoft patched an Entra ID RCE vulnerability exploited in attacks that required no authentication or user interaction.
Homeland security cybercops say patch TrueConf (Russia’s Zoom) if you’re using it
Ukrainian hacktivists exploiting the bugs, but TrueConf’s reach stretches well beyond home turf
Critical Patches, AI-Driven Attacks, and Data Theft Define the Week in August 2026
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters in August 2026.
Microsoft Patches Exploited Entra ID Vulnerability
A total of 22 patches were releaased, a majority for code execution, privilege escalation, and information disclosure vulnerabilities.
Cisco Patches Nine Crosswork and Secure Workload Flaws, Five Scoring CVSS 10.0
Cisco has published another round of security updates for Crosswork platforms and Secure Workload Software as part of a continued comprehensive internal…
Google Chrome 151 Update Fixes 7 Security Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution and Sandbox Escape
Google has released Chrome version 151 to the Stable channel for desktop platforms, addressing seven security vulnerabilities. Among these vulnerabilities…