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Homebrew 7.0.0 gets built-in GUI, better security controls

Homebrew package manager version 7.0.0 has been released with a built-in vulnerability scanner, stronger security controls, and the full release of its native BrewUI graphical interface. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/homebrew-700-gets-built-in-gui-better-security-controls/
Microsoft releases emergency Windows updates to fix RDS failures

Microsoft has released emergency out-of-band Windows updates to fix Remote Desktop Services failures caused by this month's security updates, along with Hyper-V and USB audio problems on some Windows versions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-emergency-windows-updates-to-fix-rds-failures/
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Suspected Black Axe gang leaders face cybercrime charges in the US

Five alleged leaders of the Black Axe cybercrime syndicate, known for its involvement in global-scale cyber-enabled financial fraud, have been extradited to the United States to face wire fraud and money laundering charges. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/black-axe-gang-members-extradited-to-us-face-cybercrime-charges/
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CISA: Critical VMware RCE flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned security teams that ransomware gangs have now joined ongoing attacks exploiting a critical VMware vCenter vulnerability patched in July. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-critical-vmware-vcenter-rce-flaw-now-exploited-by-ransomware-gangs/
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What Zero-Day Response Should Be in the Post-Mythos Era

AI is shrinking the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, leaving defenders less time to wait for patches or public exploits. Picus Security explains how exploitability validation, security control testing, and autonomous pentesting can help teams close exposure gaps before attackers arrive. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/what-zero-day-response-should-be-in-the-post-mythos-era/
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BambooToken malware controls Windows and Linux systems via MQTT

A previously unknown malware framework called BambooToken, active since at least 2023, is now using the Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to communicate with Windows and Linux systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bambootoken-malware-controls-windows-and-linux-systems-via-mqtt/
Malcious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin backdoors 1,500 WordPress sites

Malicious versions of the Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin for WordPress have been distributed to more than 200 customers after a threat actor compromised the maintainer's website and pushed updates that created a hidden user account. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malcious-admin-menu-editor-pro-plugin-backdoors-1-500-wordpress-sites/
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Google fixes actively exploited Android zero-day on Pixel devices

Google has released the September 2026 security patches to address 110 vulnerabilities affecting its Pixel devices, including one zero-day flaw actively exploited in targeted attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-actively-exploited-android-zero-day-on-pixel-devices/
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Webinar: What happens in the first hours of a Google Workspace breach

The first hours after discovering a Google Workspace breach can determine how an incident unfolds. This webinar examines real-world breaches to show which early response decisions can limit the impact and which can make matters worse. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-what-happens-in-the-first-hours-of-a-google-workspace-breach/
The true cost of a ransomware attack, with and without BCDR

The ransom itself can be only a fraction of the total cost of a ransomware attack, with downtime, recovery, remediation, and legal obligations adding millions to the bill. Datto explains how a mature BCDR strategy can reduce downtime and provide a faster, more predictable path to recovery. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-true-cost-of-a-ransomware-attack-with-and-without-bcdr/