Tag: exploit
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What CISOs need to know about the OpenClaw security nightmare
OpenClaw exposes enterprise security gaps: The first big lesson of this whole OpenClaw situation is that enterprises need to do more to get their security fundamentals in place. Because if there are any gaps, anywhere at all, they will now be found and exploited at an unprecedented pace. In the case of OpenClaw, that means…
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Apple Fixes Exploited Zero-Day Affecting iOS, macOS, and Apple Devices
Apple on Wednesday released iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS updates to address a zero-day flaw that it said has been exploited in sophisticated cyber attacks.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20700 (CVSS score: N/A), has been described as a memory corruption issue in dyld, Apple’s Dynamic Link Editor. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could…
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Multiple Endpoint Manager bugs patched by Ivanti, including remote auth bypass
Ivanti patched over a dozen Endpoint Manager flaws, including a high-severity auth bypass that let attackers steal credentials remotely. Ivanti released patches for more than a dozen vulnerabilities in Endpoint Manager, including flaws disclosed in October 2025. The update addresses a high-severity authentication bypass, tracked as CVE-2026-1603 (CVSS score of 8.6), that attackers could exploit…
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Fake CAPTCHA Attacks Exploit Key Entry Point for LummaStealer Malware
Fake CAPTCHA attacks are now a key entry point for a new wave of LummaStealer infections, with CastleLoader loaders turning simple web clicks into full system compromise. Less than a year after a major law-enforcement takedown, the infostealer’s operators have rebuilt at scale and are again harvesting credentials, crypto wallets, and personal data worldwide. LummaStealer…
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Promptware Hackers Exploit Google Calendar Invites to Stealthily Stream Victim’s Camera via Zoom
A new era of AI vulnerability has arrived, and it is far more dangerous than simply tricking a chatbot into saying something rude. New research released this week demonstrates how attackers can weaponize everyday tools such as Google Calendar and Zoom to spy on users without ever prompting them to click a link. In a…
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Cybercriminals Exploit Employee Monitoring and SimpleHelp Tools in Ransomware Attacks
Tags: attack, control, corporate, cyber, cybercrime, exploit, monitoring, network, ransomware, threat, toolThreat actors are abusing legitimate remote monitoring tools to hide inside corporate networks and launch ransomware attacks. Net Monitor for Employees Professional is a commercial workforce monitoring tool by NetworkLookout that offers remote screen viewing, full remote control, file management, shell command execution, and stealth deployment. While intended for productivity oversight, these rich administrative capabilities make it…
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Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals
Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS and iPadOS to fix a critical >>zero-day<>extremely sophisticated<< cyberattacks targeting specific individuals. The Critical Flaw: CVE-2026-20700 The vulnerability […] The post Apple 0-Day Flaw Actively Exploited in Targeted Cyberattacks on Individuals appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform. First seen on…
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Apple fixes zero-day flaw used in ‘extremely sophisticated’ attacks
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability that was exploited in an “extremely sophisticated attack” targeting specific individuals. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-fixes-zero-day-flaw-used-in-extremely-sophisticated-attacks/
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Hackers Use LLM to Create React2Shell Malware, the Latest Example of AI-Generated Threat
Darktrace researchers caught a sample of malware that was created by AI and LLMs to exploit the high-profiled React2Shell vulnerability, putting defenders on notice that the technology lets even lesser-skilled hackers create malicious code and build complex exploit frameworks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/hackers-use-llm-to-create-react2shell-malware-the-latest-example-of-ai-generated-threat/
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Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions
Microsoft patches CVE-2026-21525, an actively exploited RasMan flaw that can crash Windows VPN services and disrupt remote access. The post Microsoft Patches Windows Flaw Causing VPN Disruptions appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-rasman-cve-vpn/
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NDSS 2025 Detecting And Explaining Malware Promotion Via App Promotion Graph
Session 12B: Malware Authors, Creators & Presenters: Shang Ma (University of Notre Dame), Chaoran Chen (University of Notre Dame), Shao Yang (Case Western Reserve University), Shifu Hou (University of Notre Dame), Toby Jia-Jun Li (University of Notre Dame), Xusheng Xiao (Arizona State University), Tao Xie (Peking University), Yanfang Ye (University of Notre Dame) PAPER Careful…
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Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim’s computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/microsoft-says-hackers-are-exploiting-critical-zero-day-bugs-to-target-windows-and-office-users/
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DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing ‘millions of computers and devices’
The former boss of the L3Harris-owned hacking and surveillance tools maker Trenchant faces nine years in prison for selling several exploits to a Russian broker, which counts the Russian government among its customers. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/02/11/doj-says-trenchant-boss-sold-exploits-to-russian-broker-capable-of-accessing-millions-of-computers-and-devices/
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AI-Generated Malware Exploits React2Shell for Tiny Profit
LLM-Built Toolkit Hit 91 Hosts, Mined Funds in Monero. Security researchers detected artificial intelligence-generated malware exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability, allowing attackers with no coding expertise to build functional exploits. The attacker may have circumvented an AI model’s safeguards by framing the malicious coding request as homework. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ai-generated-malware-exploits-react2shell-for-tiny-profit-a-30734
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CVE-2026-21514: Actively Exploited Word Flaw Evades OLE Security
Microsoft patched an actively exploited Word flaw that bypasses OLE protections and executes malicious documents without standard warnings. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/cve-2026-21514-actively-exploited-word-flaw-evades-ole-security/
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2026 fix six actively exploited zero-days
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2026 fix six actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2026 fix 58 new security flaws across Windows, Office, Azure, Edge, Exchange, Hyper-V, WSL, and other components, rising to 62 CVEs when third-party updates are included. Five vulnerabilities are Critical, two Moderate, and most…
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Microsoft’s Valentine’s gift to admins: 6 exploited zero-day fixes
Roses are red, violets are blue … now get patching First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/02/10/microsofts_valentines_gift_to_admins/
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Microsoft Discloses ‘Extraordinarily High’ Number Of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Researcher
Microsoft’s monthly release of security updates Tuesday included fixes for six vulnerabilities that are considered to be actively exploited in cyberattacks. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/microsoft-discloses-extraordinarily-high-number-of-zero-day-vulnerabilities-researcher
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Microsoft Patches 6 Actively Exploited Zero-Days
Three of those zero-days are security feature bypass flaws, which give attackers a way to slip past built-in protections in multiple Microsoft products. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-fixes-6-actively-exploited-zero-days
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday matches last year’s zero-day high with six actively exploited vulnerabilities
Microsoft said three of the exploited vulnerabilities were publicly known, suggesting attackers already had details about the defects prior to Tuesday’s release. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-february-2026/
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Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws
Today is Microsoft’s February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-february-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-6-zero-days-58-flaws/
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Ivanti EPMM exploitation widespread as governments, others targeted
Researchers warn the activity shows evidence of initial access brokers preparing for future attacks. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/ivanti-epmm-exploitation-widespread-as-governments-others-targeted/811827/
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Cyberangriff auf EU-Kommission
Tags: advisory, authentication, bug, cve, cvss, cyberattack, endpoint, exploit, germany, ivanti, mail, mobile, usa, vulnerabilityCyberkriminellen ist es gelungen, in ein System der EU-Kommission einzudringen.Die Europäische Kommission wurde Ziel einer Cyberattacke. Wie aus einer kürzlich veröffentlichten Mitteilung hervorgeht, erfolgte der Angriff Ende Januar und zielte auf ein System zur Verwaltung mobiler Endgeräte ab (Mobile Device Management MDM) .Demnach sind die Täter möglicherweise an Namen und Rufnummern einiger Mitarbeiter gekommen. Es…
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Hackers Weaponize 7-Zip Downloads to Turn Home PCs Into Proxy Nodes
A fake website impersonating the popular 7-Zip file archiver has been distributing malicious software that secretly converts infected computers into residential proxy nodes. The counterfeit site has been operating undetected for an extended period, exploiting user trust in what appears to be legitimate software. The scam begins when users accidentally visit 7zip[.]com instead of the…
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React2Shell Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild, Analysts Warn
React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) is a critical, pre-auth remote code execution weakness in React Server Components that impacts multiple React versions used across the React 19 ecosystem. WXA Internet Abuse Signal Collective (WXA IASC) is inaugurating To Cache A Predator, a threat research series that correlates global telemetry, enrichment datasets, and honeypot observations to map attacker infrastructure and…