Hackers exploit critical telnetd auth bypass flaw to get root
A coordinated campaign has been observed targeting a recently disclosed critical-severity vulnerability that has been present in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server for 11 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-telnetd-auth-bypass-flaw-to-get-root/
A coordinated campaign has been observed targeting a recently disclosed critical-severity vulnerability that has been present in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server for 11 years. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-critical-telnetd-auth-bypass-flaw-to-get-root/
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Hackers exploit critical telnetd auth bypass flaw to get root
A coordinated campaign has been observed targeting a recently disclosed critical-severity vulnerability that has been present in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server for 11 years.
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US to deport Venezuelans who emptied bank ATMs using malware
South Carolina federal prosecutors announced that two Venezuelan nationals convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from U.S. banks in an ATM jackpotting scheme will be deported after serving their sentences. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-to-deport-venezuelans-who-emptied-bank-atms-using-malware/
South Carolina federal prosecutors announced that two Venezuelan nationals convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from U.S. banks in an ATM jackpotting scheme will be deported after serving their sentences. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-to-deport-venezuelans-who-emptied-bank-atms-using-malware/
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US to deport Venezuelans who emptied bank ATMs using malware
South Carolina federal prosecutors announced that two Venezuelan nationals convicted of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from U.S. banks in an ATM jackpotting scheme will be deported after serving their sentences.
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CISA confirms active exploitation of four enterprise software bugs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-confirms-active-exploitation-of-four-enterprise-software-bugs/
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-confirms-active-exploitation-of-four-enterprise-software-bugs/
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CISA confirms active exploitation of four enterprise software bugs
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in the U.S. warned of active exploitation of four vulnerabilities impacting enterprise software from Versa and Zimbra, the Vite frontend tooling framework, and the Prettier code formatter.
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Malicious AI extensions on VSCode Marketplace steal developer data
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times, exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-ai-extensions-on-vscode-marketplace-steal-developer-data/
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times, exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-ai-extensions-on-vscode-marketplace-steal-developer-data/
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Malicious AI extensions on VSCode Marketplace steal developer data
Two malicious extensions in Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace that were collectively installed 1.5 million times, exfiltrate developer data to China-based servers.
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ShinyHunters claim to be behind SSO-account data theft attacks
The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it is behind a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts at Okta, Microsoft, and Google, enabling threat actors to breach corporate SaaS platforms and steal company data for extortion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claim-to-be-behind-sso-account-data-theft-attacks/
The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it is behind a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts at Okta, Microsoft, and Google, enabling threat actors to breach corporate SaaS platforms and steal company data for extortion. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shinyhunters-claim-to-be-behind-sso-account-data-theft-attacks/
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ShinyHunters claim to be behind SSO-account data theft attacks
The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it is behind a wave of ongoing voice phishing attacks targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts at Okta, Microsoft, and Google, enabling threat actors to breach corporate SaaS platforms and steal company data for extortion.
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Konni hackers target blockchain engineers with AI-built malware
The North Korean hacker group Konni (Opal Sleet, TA406) is using AI-generated PowerShell malware to target developers and engineers in the blockchain sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/konni-hackers-target-blockchain-engineers-with-ai-built-malware/
The North Korean hacker group Konni (Opal Sleet, TA406) is using AI-generated PowerShell malware to target developers and engineers in the blockchain sector. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/konni-hackers-target-blockchain-engineers-with-ai-built-malware/
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Konni hackers target blockchain engineers with AI-built malware
The North Korean hacker group Konni (Opal Sleet, TA406) is using AI-generated PowerShell malware to target developers and engineers in the blockchain sector.
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Sandworm hackers linked to failed wiper attack on Poland’s energy systems
A cyberattack targeting Poland's power grid in late December 2025 has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm, which attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper during the attack.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-linked-to-failed-wiper-attack-on-polands-energy-systems/
A cyberattack targeting Poland's power grid in late December 2025 has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm, which attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper during the attack.. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sandworm-hackers-linked-to-failed-wiper-attack-on-polands-energy-systems/
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Sandworm hackers linked to failed wiper attack on Poland’s energy systems
A cyberattack targeting Poland's power grid in late December 2025 has been linked to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group Sandworm, which attempted to deploy a new destructive data-wiping malware dubbed DynoWiper during the attack..
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Microsoft releases emergency OOB update to fix Outlook freezes
Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band updates on Saturday for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix an issue that prevented Microsoft Outlook from opening when using PSTs stored in cloud storage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-oob-update-to-fix-outlook-freezes/
Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band updates on Saturday for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix an issue that prevented Microsoft Outlook from opening when using PSTs stored in cloud storage. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-oob-update-to-fix-outlook-freezes/
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Microsoft releases emergency OOB update to fix Outlook freezes
Microsoft has released emergency, out-of-band updates on Saturday for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server to fix an issue that prevented Microsoft Outlook from opening when using PSTs stored in cloud storage.
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Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates
Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-windows-11-boot-failures-after-january-updates/
Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-windows-11-boot-failures-after-january-updates/
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Microsoft investigates Windows 11 boot failures after January updates
Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates.
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1Password adds pop-pup warnings for suspected phishing sites
The 1Password digital vault and password manager has added built-in protection against phishing URLs to help users identify malicious pages and prevent them from sharing account credentials with threat actors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1password-adds-pop-pup-warnings-for-suspected-phishing-sites/
The 1Password digital vault and password manager has added built-in protection against phishing URLs to help users identify malicious pages and prevent them from sharing account credentials with threat actors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/1password-adds-pop-pup-warnings-for-suspected-phishing-sites/
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1Password adds pop-pup warnings for suspected phishing sites
The 1Password digital vault and password manager has added built-in protection against phishing URLs to help users identify malicious pages and prevent them from sharing account credentials with threat actors.
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ChatGPT Temporary chat feature is getting a much-needed upgrade
OpenAI is testing a big upgrade for ChatGPT's temporary chat feature. The update will allow you to retain personalization in temporary chat, and still block temporary chat from influencing your account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-temporary-chat-feature-is-getting-a-much-needed-upgrade/
OpenAI is testing a big upgrade for ChatGPT's temporary chat feature. The update will allow you to retain personalization in temporary chat, and still block temporary chat from influencing your account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-temporary-chat-feature-is-getting-a-much-needed-upgrade/
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ChatGPT Temporary chat feature is getting a much-needed upgrade
OpenAI is testing a big upgrade for ChatGPT's temporary chat feature. The update will allow you to retain personalization in temporary chat, and still block temporary chat from influencing your account.
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CISA says critical VMware RCE flaw now actively exploited
CISA has flagged a critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerability as actively exploited and ordered U.S. federal agencies to secure their servers within three weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-says-critical-vmware-rce-flaw-now-actively-exploited/
CISA has flagged a critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerability as actively exploited and ordered U.S. federal agencies to secure their servers within three weeks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-says-critical-vmware-rce-flaw-now-actively-exploited/
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CISA says critical VMware RCE flaw now actively exploited
CISA has flagged a critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerability as actively exploited and ordered U.S. federal agencies to secure their servers within three weeks.
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Hackers can bypass npm’s Shai-Hulud defenses via Git dependencies
The defense mechanisms that NPM introduced after the 'Shai-Hulud' supply-chain attacks have weaknesses that allow threat actors to bypass them via Git dependencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-bypass-npms-shai-hulud-defenses-via-git-dependencies/
The defense mechanisms that NPM introduced after the 'Shai-Hulud' supply-chain attacks have weaknesses that allow threat actors to bypass them via Git dependencies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-can-bypass-npms-shai-hulud-defenses-via-git-dependencies/
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Hackers can bypass npm’s Shai-Hulud defenses via Git dependencies
The defense mechanisms that NPM introduced after the 'Shai-Hulud' supply-chain attacks have weaknesses that allow threat actors to bypass them via Git dependencies.
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6 Okta security settings you might have overlooked
Okta misconfigurations can quietly weaken identity security as SaaS environments evolve. Nudge Security shows six Okta security settings teams often overlook and how to fix them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/6-okta-security-settings-you-might-have-overlooked/
Okta misconfigurations can quietly weaken identity security as SaaS environments evolve. Nudge Security shows six Okta security settings teams often overlook and how to fix them. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/6-okta-security-settings-you-might-have-overlooked/
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6 Okta security settings you might have overlooked
Okta misconfigurations can quietly weaken identity security as SaaS environments evolve. Nudge Security shows six Okta security settings teams often overlook and how to fix them.
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Nearly 800,000 Telnet servers exposed to remote attacks
Internet security watchdog Shadowserver tracks nearly 800,000 IP addresses with Telnet fingerprints amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-800-000-telnet-servers-exposed-to-remote-attacks/
Internet security watchdog Shadowserver tracks nearly 800,000 IP addresses with Telnet fingerprints amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nearly-800-000-telnet-servers-exposed-to-remote-attacks/
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Nearly 800,000 Telnet servers exposed to remote attacks
Internet security watchdog Shadowserver tracks nearly 800,000 IP addresses with Telnet fingerprints amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the GNU InetUtils telnetd server.
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EU launches investigation into X over Grok-generated sexual images
The European Commission is now investigating whether X properly assessed risks before deploying its Grok artificial intelligence tool, following its use to generate sexually explicit images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/eu-launches-investigation-into-x-over-grok-generated-sexual-images/
The European Commission is now investigating whether X properly assessed risks before deploying its Grok artificial intelligence tool, following its use to generate sexually explicit images. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/eu-launches-investigation-into-x-over-grok-generated-sexual-images/
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EU launches investigation into X over Grok-generated sexual images
The European Commission is now investigating whether X properly assessed risks before deploying its Grok artificial intelligence tool, following its use to generate sexually explicit images.
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Cloudflare misconfiguration behind recent BGP route leak
Cloudflare has shared more details about a recent 25-minute Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) route leak affecting IPv6 traffic, which caused measurable congestion, packet loss, and approximately 12 Gbps of dropped traffic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-misconfiguration-behind-recent-bgp-route-leak/
Cloudflare has shared more details about a recent 25-minute Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) route leak affecting IPv6 traffic, which caused measurable congestion, packet loss, and approximately 12 Gbps of dropped traffic. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-misconfiguration-behind-recent-bgp-route-leak/
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Cloudflare misconfiguration behind recent BGP route leak
Cloudflare has shared more details about a recent 25-minute Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) route leak affecting IPv6 traffic, which caused measurable congestion, packet loss, and approximately 12 Gbps of dropped traffic.
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Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-patches-actively-exploited-office-zero-day-vulnerability/
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-patches-actively-exploited-office-zero-day-vulnerability/
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Microsoft patches actively exploited Office zero-day vulnerability
Microsoft has released emergency security updates to patch a high-severity Office zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks.
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New ClickFix attacks abuse Windows App-V scripts to push malware
A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-clickfix-attacks-abuse-windows-app-v-scripts-to-push-malware/
A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-clickfix-attacks-abuse-windows-app-v-scripts-to-push-malware/
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New ClickFix attacks abuse Windows App-V scripts to push malware
A new malicious campaign mixes the ClickFix method with fake CAPTCHA and a signed Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) script to ultimately deliver the Amatera infostealing malware.
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New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome web store
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called 'Stanley' promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google's review process and publish them to the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-service-guarantees-phishing-extensions-on-chrome-web-store/
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called 'Stanley' promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google's review process and publish them to the Chrome Web Store. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-malware-service-guarantees-phishing-extensions-on-chrome-web-store/
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New malware service guarantees phishing extensions on Chrome web store
A new malware-as-a-service (MaaS) called 'Stanley' promises malicious Chrome extensions that can clear Google's review process and publish them to the Chrome Web Store.
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Have I Been Pwned: SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts
Hackers have stolen the personal and contact information belonging to over 29.8 million SoundCloud user accounts after breaching the audio streaming platform's systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/have-i-been-pwned-soundcloud-data-breach-impacts-298-million-accounts/
Hackers have stolen the personal and contact information belonging to over 29.8 million SoundCloud user accounts after breaching the audio streaming platform's systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/have-i-been-pwned-soundcloud-data-breach-impacts-298-million-accounts/
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Have I Been Pwned: SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts
Hackers have stolen the personal and contact information belonging to over 29.8 million SoundCloud user accounts after breaching the audio streaming platform's systems.
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