Tag: update
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Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Blocking Security Fixes
Microsoft confirmed that KB5089549 can fail with error 0x800f0922 on Windows 11 devices with low EFI partition space, and shared workarounds are available. The post Microsoft Confirms Windows Update Bug Blocking Security Fixes appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-windows-update-rollout-bug/
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Only a Handful of CVEs Mattered for Supply Chain in 2025
Is the Vulnerability Exposed and Easily Exploitable?. Not all supply chain vulnerabilities are alike. Between the exploding volume of new CVEs and the number of actual mass attacks, there lies a sweet spot of just dozens of vulnerabilities to quickly patch to head off risk. No company is able to address every new vulnerability. First…
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Microsoft blames macOS update for undismissible Teams location prompts
Microsoft has confirmed user reports that the Teams team collaboration app is displaying non-dismissible location prompts on some macOS systems. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blames-undismissible-teams-location-prompts-on-macos-update/
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Patch bypass allows hackers to exploit prior flaw in SonicWall SSL-VPN
Researchers said a wave of attacks began in February targeting firewalls that appeared to be protected.; First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/patch-bypass-hackers-exploit-flaw-sonicwall/820600/
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Analysis: Amid Claude Mythos FUD, Don’t Forget About Identity
While updating your patching practices will be essential amid powerful AI vulnerability discovery technologies such as Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, preventing attackers from fully utilizing software flaws will require identity hardening as well. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/analysis-amid-claude-mythos-fud-don-t-forget-about-identity
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Verizon Breach Report: Vulnerability Exploitation Surges
Tags: access, breach, data, data-breach, exploit, hacker, Hardware, ransomware, software, update, vulnerabilityPatch Rollout Slows and Ransomware Incident Volume Rises, Finds Latest Verizon DBIR. The frequency of hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware and software to gain initial access to a victim’s environment continues to surge, and half of all successful breaches also now involve some type of ransomware action, according Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report. First…
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Internet Explorer may be dead, but its ghost still runs malware
A legacy Windows tool that refuses to die: Bitdefender’s findings suggest MSHTA remains attractive because it checks several boxes attackers like. These include it being Microsoft-signed, preinstalled on Windows, capable of in-memory execution, and still implicitly trusted in many environments.Other sophisticated campaigns picked it up too. Bitdefender detailed PurpleFox using MSHTA to launch ‘msiexec’ commands…
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Drupal to Release Urgent Core Security Updates on May 20, Sites Told to Prepare
Drupal has issued an alert stating that it intends to release a “core security release” for all supported branches on May 20, 2026, from 5-9 p.m. UTC.”The Drupal Security Team urges you to reserve time for core updates at that time because exploits might be developed within hours or days,” the maintainers of the PHP-based…
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Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-patching-issues-in-restricted-windows-networks/
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Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-patching-issues-in-restricted-windows-networks/
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macOS Malware Abuses Fake Google Update for Persistence
A newly observed variant of the SHub macOS infostealer, dubbed “Reaper,” is expanding its capabilities with stealthier delivery, enhanced data theft, and a persistence mechanism disguised as a legitimate Google software update. The Reaper variant continues SHub’s use of fake application installers, notably masquerading as WeChat and Miro downloads. However, its infection chain stands out…
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7 tips for accelerating cyber incident recovery
Tags: attack, awareness, backup, breach, business, ceo, cio, ciso, cloud, communications, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, finance, framework, governance, incident, incident response, infection, insurance, international, lessons-learned, malicious, malware, monitoring, nist, risk, service, technology, threat, updateEmphasize scoping and containment from the outset: Because you can’t recover from what you can’t stop, scoping and containment should be the absolute first priority during incident recovery, says Amit Basu, CIO and CISO at freight shipping firm International Seaway.”Before anything else, you must stop the bleeding,” he says. This means understanding the true scope…
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PostgreSQL Flaws Expose Databases to Remote Code Execution and SQL Injection
Tags: attack, cyber, flaw, group, injection, remote-code-execution, service, sql, update, vulnerabilityPostgreSQL has released critical security updates addressing multiple high-impact vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution (RCE), SQL injection, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks across widely deployed database environments. The PostgreSQL Global Development Group announced the release of versions 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23, fixing 11 security flaws and more than 60 bugs. These vulnerabilities…
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Hacker können Konten kapern: Lücke im Microsoft Authenticator ermöglicht Datenklau
Angreifer können beim Microsoft Authenticator Zugriffstokens abgreifen und damit auf Daten und Dienste der Nutzer zugreifen. Ein Patch ist verfügbar. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/hacker-koennen-konten-kapern-luecke-im-microsoft-authenticator-ermoeglicht-datenklau-2605-208805.html
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SHub macOS infostealer variant spoofs Apple security updates
A new variant of the ‘SHub’ macOS infostealer uses AppleScript to show a fake security update message and installs a backdoor. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shub-macos-infostealer-variant-spoofs-apple-security-updates/
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Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day Under Attack, No Patch Available
CVE-2026-42897 stems from a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability and can allow an attacker to compromise Outlook Web Access (OWA) mailboxes. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/microsoft-exchange-zero-day-no-patch
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams: 2 Decades of Cyber Fails
From the MGM and Caesars fiasco and MOVEit’s patch nightmare to epic business blunders and the jaded reality of living in a post-breach world, Dark Reading looks back at the mistakes, miscalculations, systemic failures, and cringeworthy moments that still have us shaking our heads. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/broken-dreams-2-decades-cyber-fails
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Boulevard of Broken Dreams: 2 Decades of Cyber Fails
From the MGM and Caesars fiasco and MOVEit’s patch nightmare to epic business blunders and the jaded reality of living in a post-breach world, Dark Reading looks back at the mistakes, miscalculations, systemic failures, and cringeworthy moments that still have us shaking our heads. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/broken-dreams-2-decades-cyber-fails
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New Reaper Malware Uses Fake Microsoft Domain to Steal macOS Passwords
The newly discovered Reaper malware bypasses Apple’s macOS Tahoe 26.4 security updates to steal passwords, crypto assets, and install a permanent backdoor. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/reaper-malware-fake-microsoft-domain-macos-passwords/
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‘Patched’ Windows bug resurfaces 6 years later as working SYSTEM-level exploit
Nightmare-Eclipse’s Windows disclosure spree keeps growing: MiniPlasma is only the latest entry in what has become one of 2026’s most chaotic Windows disclosure runs.The spree began with BlueHammer, a Windows Defender privilege escalation flaw later assigned CVE-2026-33825. That was followed by RedSun and UnDefend, two additional Windows privilege escalation and denial-of-service disclosures. Huntress later reported…
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Ivanti, Fortinet, SAP, VMware, n8n Patch RCE, SQL Injection, Privilege Escalation Flaws
Tags: authentication, control, cvss, exploit, flaw, fortinet, injection, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, sql, update, vmware, vulnerabilityIvanti, Fortinet, n8n, SAP, and VMware have released security fixes for various vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code.Topping the list is a critical flaw impacting Ivanti Xtraction (CVE-2026-8043, CVSS score: 9.6) that could be exploited to achieve information disclosure or client-side attacks.”External control of a file…
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Ivanti, Fortinet, SAP, VMware, n8n Patch RCE, SQL Injection, Privilege Escalation Flaws
Tags: authentication, control, cvss, exploit, flaw, fortinet, injection, ivanti, rce, remote-code-execution, sap, sql, update, vmware, vulnerabilityIvanti, Fortinet, n8n, SAP, and VMware have released security fixes for various vulnerabilities that could be exploited by bad actors to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code.Topping the list is a critical flaw impacting Ivanti Xtraction (CVE-2026-8043, CVSS score: 9.6) that could be exploited to achieve information disclosure or client-side attacks.”External control of a file…
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Microsoft Acknowledges Windows 11 Update Failure Linked to Error 0x800f0922
Microsoft has acknowledged a growing issue affecting Windows 11 users: the May 2026 cumulative update (KB5089549) fails to install, resulting in error code 0x800f0922. The problem is affecting systems running Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, raising concerns among enterprise administrators and individual users who rely on timely security patches. Released on May 12, 2026,…
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 security update install issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5089549) fails to install on some systems and triggers 0x800f0922 errors. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-kb5089549-windows-11-security-update-install-issues/
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Debian 13.5 point release lands with security fixes, bug patches
Tags: updateDebian 13.5 is the fifth point release for the stable distribution >>trixie.<< The update folds in roughly 100 Debian Security Advisories and corrections for more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/18/debian-13-5-released/
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Debian 13.5 point release lands with security fixes, bug patches
Tags: updateDebian 13.5 is the fifth point release for the stable distribution >>trixie.<< The update folds in roughly 100 Debian Security Advisories and corrections for more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/18/debian-13-5-released/
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Debian 13.5 point release lands with security fixes, bug patches
Tags: updateDebian 13.5 is the fifth point release for the stable distribution >>trixie.<< The update folds in roughly 100 Debian Security Advisories and corrections for more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/05/18/debian-13-5-released/
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Exchange Server zero-day vulnerability can be triggered by opening a malicious email
Tags: automation, data, email, malicious, microsoft, mitigation, risk, service, tactics, update, vulnerability, zero-dayKnown issues with mitigation tactics: However, admins should note there are known issues once the mitigation is applied either manually or automatically through the EM Service.OWA Print Calendar functionality might not work. As a workaround, copy the data or screenshot the calendar you want to print, or use Outlook Desktop client. Inline images might not…
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OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack
OpenAI says Mac users must update ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas apps by June 12 after an npm supply-chain attack exposed signing certificates. The post OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-openai-mac-app-update-supply-chain-attack/
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Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access
Two unpatched Windows exploit PoCs target BitLocker protections and privilege controls after Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday security update. The post Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-unpatched-windows-exploits-bitlocker-privilege-escalation/