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Avada Builder WordPress plugin flaws allow site credential theft

Two vulnerabilities in the Avada Builder plugin for WordPress, with an estimated one million active installations, allow hackers to read arbitrary files and extract sensitive information from the database. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avada-builder-wordpress-plugin-flaws-allow-site-credential-theft/
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Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own

​During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, competitors collected $385,750 in cash awards after exploiting 15 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in multiple products, including Windows 11, Microsoft Exchange, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pwn2own-day-two-hackers-demo-microsoft-exchange-windows-11-red-had-enterprise-linux-zero-days/
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Funnel Builder WordPress plugin bug exploited to steal credit cards

A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited to inject malicious JavaScript snippets into WooCommerce checkout pages. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/funnel-builder-wordpress-plugin-bug-exploited-to-steal-credit-cards/
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Russian hackers turn Kazuar backdoor into modular P2P botnet

The Russian hacker group Secret Blizzard has developed its long-running Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet designed for long-term persistence, stealth, and data collection. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-turn-kazuar-backdoor-into-modular-p2p-botnet/
Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued

A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and without issuing a CVE. Microsoft disputes the claim, telling BleepingComputer the behavior was expected and that "no product changes were made," despite the researcher documenting a silent fix. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rejects-critical-azure-vulnerability-report-no-cve-issued/
New Windows 'MiniPlasma' zero-day exploit gives SYSTEM access, PoC released

A cybersecurity researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a Windows privilege escalation zero-day dubbed "MiniPlasma" that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems.  [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-miniplasma-zero-day-exploit-gives-system-access-poc-released/
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Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw

A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-available-for-new-dirtydecrypt-linux-root-escalation-flaw/
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Webinar: The hidden bottlenecks in network incident response

IT teams are increasingly overwhelmed by alerts from disconnected systems, forcing responders to manually coordinate investigations during network incidents. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help reduce response delays and improve operational coordination. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-the-hidden-bottlenecks-in-network-incident-response/
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Critical Microsoft Vulnerabilities Doubled: From Exposure to Escalation

Microsoft's total vulnerability count stayed steady in 2025, but critical flaws surged year over year. BeyondTrust breaks down why attackers are increasingly focused on privilege escalation and identity abuse. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-microsoft-vulnerabilities-doubled-from-exposure-to-escalation/