Tag: update
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NIST cuts down CVE analysis amid vulnerability overload
Tags: ai, automation, awareness, ceo, cve, cybersecurity, defense, exploit, flaw, government, group, incident response, nist, software, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, zero-daySOURCE: www.cve.org/about/Metrics CSOAs a result, NIST will now forego enrichment for all but the most critical of vulnerabilities.Backlogged CVEs received prior to March 1 will also be labeled “not scheduled.” None of those are critical vulnerabilities, NIST said, because those have always been handled first.”They’ve just come out and publicly stated, ‘We are never going…
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Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days
Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates. The post Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-microsoft-windows-165-vulnerabilities-april-2026/
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Behind the Mythos hype, Glasswing has just one confirmed CVE
Why is Glasswing still a big deal: VulnCheck’s findings reframe Glasswing’s capabilities. The limited number of directly attributable CVEs is just one way of measuring its impact. Industry observers are interpreting Mythos much differently.Melissa Bischoping, a SANS Technology Institute board member and senior Director of security and product research at Tanium, thinks Mythos potential lies…
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WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number
WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users. The post WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-whatsapp-usernames-feature-privacy-update/
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Critical nginx UI tool vulnerability opens web servers to full compromise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, ceo, credentials, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, infrastructure, Internet, risk, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability/mcp_message, was implemented without authentication, a weakness Pluto Security dubbed ‘MCPwn’.”This exposes 12 MCP tools, including config writes with automatic nginx reload, to any host on the network. One unauthenticated API call is all it takes to inject a config and take over nginx,” said Pluto Security.Leveraging MCPwn, an attacker would be able to intercept…
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Cisco says critical Webex Services flaw requires customer action
Cisco has released security updates to patch four critical vulnerabilities, including a fixed improper certificate validation flaw in the company’s cloud-based Webex Services platform that requires further customer action. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-says-critical-webex-services-flaw-requires-customer-action/
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Critical nginx UI tool vulnerability opens web servers to full compromise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, ceo, credentials, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, infrastructure, Internet, risk, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability/mcp_message, was implemented without authentication, a weakness Pluto Security dubbed ‘MCPwn’.”This exposes 12 MCP tools, including config writes with automatic nginx reload, to any host on the network. One unauthenticated API call is all it takes to inject a config and take over nginx,” said Pluto Security.Leveraging MCPwn, an attacker would be able to intercept…
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April Windows Server 2025 update may fail to install
Microsoft is investigating an issue causing this month’s KB5082063 security update to fail to install on some Windows Server 2025 systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-april-windows-server-2025-update-may-fail-to-install/
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Critical nginx UI tool vulnerability opens web servers to full compromise
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, ceo, credentials, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, infrastructure, Internet, risk, service, software, threat, tool, update, vulnerability/mcp_message, was implemented without authentication, a weakness Pluto Security dubbed ‘MCPwn’.”This exposes 12 MCP tools, including config writes with automatic nginx reload, to any host on the network. One unauthenticated API call is all it takes to inject a config and take over nginx,” said Pluto Security.Leveraging MCPwn, an attacker would be able to intercept…
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April Windows Server 2025 update may fail to install
Microsoft is investigating an issue causing this month’s KB5082063 security update to fail to install on some Windows Server 2025 systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-april-windows-server-2025-update-may-fail-to-install/
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North Korea Uses ClickFix to Target macOS Users’ Data
Sapphire Sleet uses fake job offers and phony Zoom updates to deliver ClickFix attacks that steal credentials and sensitive data from Macs. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/north-korea-clickfix-target-macos-users-data
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‘Harmless’ Global Adware Transforms Into an AV Killer
A benign looking update Dragon Boss pushed out in March 2025 established persistence via scheduled tasks and arranged for future payloads to be excluded from Windows Defender. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/harmless-global-adware-av-killer
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Microsoft Fixes 167 Vulnerabilities in Latest Patch Tuesday Update
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday April 2026 release has introduced one of the most extensive security update rollouts of the year, addressing a total of 167 vulnerabilities across Windows operating systems and associated software. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-april-2026/
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Microsoft’s Original Windows Secure Boot Certificate Is Expiring
The Secure Boot refresh is one of the largest coordinated security maintenance efforts across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft said. Update those PCs soon. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/microsoftoriginal-windows-secure-boot-certificates-expire
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Claude Mythos: Prepare for your board’s cybersecurity questions about the latest AI model from Anthropic
Tags: ai, api, application-security, attack, authentication, automation, best-practice, business, ceo, cisa, cloud, compliance, container, control, cve, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, endpoint, exploit, fedramp, finance, flaw, framework, governance, group, HIPAA, identity, injection, insurance, kev, law, linkedin, linux, LLM, macOS, network, PCI, risk, service, soc, software, strategy, technology, threat, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-management, windows, zero-day, zero-trustWith the Federal Reserve Chairman meeting with bank CEOs to discuss the security implications of Claude Mythos, you can bet that your board of directors will ask you about the impact of the AI model on your cybersecurity strategy. Here’s how to prepare. Key takeaways Anthropic announced Claude Mythos Preview, its most powerful general-purpose frontier…
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Microsoft ends desktop detour for sensitivity labels in Office web apps
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Office for the web that removes a long-standing limitation around document protection, adding new control to browser-based apps. … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/15/microsoft-office-sensitivity-labels-permissions/
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Privilege Elevation Dominates Massive Microsoft Patch Update
Elevation-of-privilege bugs accounted for more than half of the 165 vulnerabilities patched, with two zero-days in that mix. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/privilege-elevation-dominates-microsoft-patch-update
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Microsoft’s massive Patch Tuesday: It’s raining bugs
One CVE under attack, one already disclosed by angry bug hunter, and 163 more First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/14/microsofts_massive_patch_tuesday/
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Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 163 CVEs (CVE-2026-32201)
Tags: advisory, api, attack, best-practice, cloud, container, cve, cvss, cyber, data, exploit, firewall, firmware, flaw, framework, github, Internet, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, office, powershell, rce, remote-code-execution, service, software, sql, startup, tool, update, vulnerability, windows, zero-day8Critical 154Important 1Moderate 0Low Microsoft addresses 163 CVEs in the April 2026 Patch Tuesday release, including two zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which was exploited in the wild. Microsoft patched 163 CVEs in its April 2026 Patch Tuesday release, with eight rated critical, 154 rated as important and one rated as moderate. This is the second…
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4 questions to ask before outsourcing MDR
2. Can your team separate real threats from noise?: Alert fatigue is one of the biggest barriers to effective security. Tools generate volumes of signals, but not all alerts represent real risk. When everything looks critical, teams either burn out or miss the alerts that matter most.MDR helps by applying human expertise and threat intelligence…
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for April 2026 – Snort Rule and Prominent Vulnerabilities
Overview of patch tuesday release from Microsoft for April 2026. First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-april-2026/
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wolfSSL Vulnerability Hits IoT, Routers and Military Systems, Update to 5.9.1 Now
Critical wolfSSL flaw CVE-2026-5194 allows digital ID forgery across billions of devices, update to version 5.9.1 to fix the issue and reduce risk. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/wolfssl-vulnerability-iot-routers-military-systems/
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Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months
Adobe patches a critical PDF flaw exploited for months, allowing attackers to bypass sandbox protections and deliver malware. Users urged to update now. The post Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-adobe-critical-pdf-flaw-exploited-months-emergency-patch/
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Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5082200 extended security update
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 KB5082200 extended security update to fix the April 2026 Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities, including 2 zero-days. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-kb5082200-extended-security-update/
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Windows 11 cumulative updates KB5083769 & KB5082052 released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5083769 and KB5082052 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-cumulative-updates-kb5083769-and-kb5082052-released/
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Microsoft April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 167 flaws, 2 zero-days
Today is Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 167 flaws, including 2 zero-day vulnerabilities. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-april-2026-patch-tuesday-fixes-167-flaws-2-zero-days/
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OpenSSL 4.0.0 release cuts deprecated protocols and gains post-quantum support
OpenSSL 4.0.0 removes several long-deprecated features, adds support for Encrypted Client Hello, and introduces API-level changes that will require code updates for … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/04/14/openssl-4-0-0-released/
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Claude Mythos Changed Everything. Your APIs Are the First Target.
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, breach, ceo, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, infrastructure, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, zero-dayAnthropic just released Claude Mythos Preview. They did not make it publicly available. That decision alone should tell you everything you need to know about what this model can do. During internal testing, Mythos autonomously discovered and exploited zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and web browser. It found a 27-year-old bug in OpenBSD.…