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Grafana says stolen GitHub token let hackers steal codebase

Grafana Labs disclosed that hackers have downloaded its source code after breaching its GitHub environment using a stolen access token. [...]

Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11

Microsoft has finally brought back the resizable taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11 in the latest preview version rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental channel. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Hackers earn $1,298,250 for 47 zero-days at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026

The Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with security researchers collecting $1,298,250 in rewards after exploiting 47 zero-day flaws. [...]

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.  [...]

Tycoon2FA hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts via device-code phishing

The Tycoon2FA phishing kit now supports device-code phishing attacks and abuses Trustifi click-tracking URLs to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

Popular node-ipc npm package compromised to steal credentials

Hackers have injected credential-stealing malware into newly published versions of node-ipc, a popular inter-process communication package, in a new supply chain attack targeting npm. [...]

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. [...]

Microsoft backpedals: Edge to stop loading passwords into memory

Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup. [...]

Inside the REMUS Infostealer: Session Theft, MaaS, and Rapid Evolution

Stolen browser sessions and authentication tokens are becoming more valuable than stolen passwords. Flare explains how the REMUS infostealer evolved around session theft and operational scalability. [...]

Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers

Microsoft is introducing a new Windows Update capability that will allow it to remotely roll back problematic Windows drivers delivered through Windows Update. [...]

Microsoft warns of Exchange zero-day flaw exploited in attacks

On Thursday, Microsoft shared mitigations for a high-severity Exchange Server vulnerability exploited in attacks that allow threat actors to execute arbitrary code via cross-site scripting (XSS) while targeting Outlook on the web users. [...]

TeamPCP hackers advertise Mistral AI code repos for sale

The TeamPCP hacker group is threatening to leak source code from the Mistral AI project unless a buyer is found for the data. [...]

Hackers exploit auth bypass flaw in Burst Statistics WordPress plugin

Hackers are leveraging a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Burst Statistics to obtain admin-level access to websites. [...]

Cisco warns of new critical SD-WAN flaw exploited in zero-day attacks

Cisco is warning that a critical Catalyst SD-WAN Controller authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20182, was actively exploited in zero-day attacks that allowed attackers to gain administrative privileges on compromised devices. [...]

OpenAI confirms security breach in TanStack supply chain attack

OpenAI says two employees' devices were breached in the recent TanStack supply chain attack that impacted hundreds of npm and PyPI packages, causing the company to rotate code-signing certificates for its applications as a precaution. [...]

Windows 11 and Microsoft Edge hacked at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026

On the first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, security researchers collected $523,000 in cash awards after exploiting 24 unique zero-days. [...]

18-year-old NGINX vulnerability allows DoS, potential RCE

An 18-year-old flaw in the NGINX open-source web server, discovered using an autonomous scanning system, can be exploited for denial of service and, under certain conditions, remote code execution. [...]

Cyber-Enabled Cargo Crime: How Cybercrime Tradecraft is Used to Steal Freight

Cargo theft now starts with phishing emails and stolen credentials, not hijackings, to reroute and steal freight from supply chains. NMFTA outlines how cyber-enabled cargo crime is changing transportation security. [...]

KongTuke hackers now use Microsoft Teams for corporate breaches

Initial access broker KongTuke has moved to Microsoft Teams for social engineering attacks, taking as little as five minutes to gain persistent access to corporate networks. [...]

Dell confirms its SupportAssist software causes Windows BSOD crashes

Dell confirmed that its SupportAssist software is causing blue-screen crashes on some Windows systems following a wave of user reports about random reboots affecting Dell devices since Friday. [...]

US charges suspected Dream Market admin arrested in Germany

The alleged main administrator of Dream Market Incognito Market, one of the largest dark web marketplaces before its shutdown, has been indicted in the United States on money laundering charges. [...]

New Fragnesia Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges

Linux distros are rolling out patches for a new high-severity kernel privilege escalation vulnerability (known as Fragnasia and tracked as CVE-2026-46300) that allows attackers to run malicious code as root. [...]

West Pharmaceutical says hackers stole data, encrypted systems

West Pharmaceutical Services disclosed that it was the target of a cyberattack that resulted in data exfiltration and system encryption. [...]

Iranian hackers targeted major South Korean electronics maker

The Iran-linked hacking group MuddyWater (a.k.a. Seedworm, Static Kitten) launched a broad cyber-espionage campaign targeting at least nine high-profile organizations across multiple sectors and countries. [...]

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