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Service Desks Exposed to Social Engineering Threats
Service desks can be a soft spot for security, especially when they use knowledge-based verification methods that can be easily exploited by attackers who gather information from public sources like social media and LinkedIn profiles. This common vulnerability leaves organizations open to social engineering threats, despite having robust security measures in place.
Trump Shifts Focus to Foreign Policy in Lame-Duck Period
As President Trump faces a hostile Congress, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy warns that if Democrats don't take bold action, business as usual could spell disaster for American democracy. With Democrats in control, expect a flurry of subpoenas and investigations to take center stage, leaving lawmaking in the background.
Storm-2603 Exploits SharePoint Flaw for Fileless Breach
In a sneaky move, hackers exploited a SharePoint flaw to launch a fileless breach, loading their payload directly into the ASP.NET runtime and leaving no digital footprint behind. The attack unfolded over several days, with initial fingerprinting on December 20 and a full remote code execution achieved by December 24.
India Warns of AI-Driven Cyber-Attacks Targeting Financial Firms
India's cyber security team has warned that financial firms are under attack by a sophisticated AI-driven threat, dubbed "Crafty Falcon", that's exploiting incomplete security measures to gain repeated access to sensitive systems. The threat actor has already targeted non-banking financial companies, digital lenders, fintech firms, and crypto platforms across the country.
Anthropic's Claude Exposes Remote Code Execution Flaw
A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in Anthropic's Claude products that allows malicious browser extensions to take control of the AI agent, sending commands to compromise the user's computer. This flaw enables a classic escalation of privileges, giving attackers unrestricted access to the operating system and its files.
Exposure Management Platforms Face Five Critical Tests
Can exposure management platforms truly keep up with evolving threats, or will they fall short when it matters most? To pass the test, they must navigate five critical challenges that put their effectiveness to the ultimate proof.
Queens Library Battles Ransomware Attack, Disrupts Services
The Queens Public Library is working to recover from a ransomware attack that's taken its website, on-site computers, and digital services offline - but don't worry, branches remain open and you won't be charged fines for late returns. We're getting everything back up and running as soon as possible!
Norway's Norad Agency Breached, User Data Stolen
Norway's national aid agency, Norad, has confirmed a devastating data breach that exposed the sensitive information of all 20,614 registered users on its grant portal, including names and email addresses. The breach is still under investigation, but officials warn it may be more extensive than initially thought.
Chinese Nation-State Activity Plummets Amid Shifting Priorities
Detected Chinese nation-state threat activity has plummeted 41.4% from April to September 2026, but don't take it as a sign of reduced threat - lower detection levels don't necessarily mean China-aligned activity has decreased.
US Enterprises Face Five Active Cyber Threats
US enterprises are under fire from cyber threats, with a recent analysis revealing 618 sandbox sessions linked to the SkyW4lker phishing kit, nearly half of which originated from the United States. This sneaky kit uses Microsoft device-code authentication to infiltrate corporate Microsoft 365 accounts, putting organizations at risk.
Android Bug Exposes Devices to Crippling Reboot Loop
Meet GhostMap, a sneaky Android bug that can send your phone into a vicious reboot loop, forcing it to crash and restart repeatedly with no escape. This crippling flaw is triggered by a simple malformed entry that tricks Android into mapping a file to empty memory space.
CERT-In Warns of AI-Driven Attacks Exploiting Backdoored ARTEX Tool
Beware of AI-driven attacks exploiting backdoored ARTEX tools, as malicious actors use them to launch targeted intrusions against financial services and cryptocurrency providers. A recent discovery by CERT-In revealed 62 compromised ARTEX consoles serving a backdoored build, linked to active operations by threat actor Crafty Falcon.
Apple Expands Content Scans to Public iCloud Shares
Apple is stepping up its safety measures by scanning public iCloud shares for harmful content, starting with devices running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS version 27.3 or later. This means that when you share iCloud files or photos with anyone using a public link, Apple will check them for potential harm.
UK Air Traffic Control Failure Exposes Economic Vulnerability
One millisecond was all it took: a brief software glitch in the UK's air traffic control system brought the entire national airspace to a grinding halt, highlighting the economic vulnerability of our increasingly interconnected world. Organizations must now confront the harsh reality that risks can lurk in the systems they rely on, not just the ones they control.
Android Flaw Exposes Devices to Persistent Boot Loop
A newly discovered Android flaw, dubbed GhostMap, can turn a modern Android phone into a device that's stuck in an endless boot loop, simply by exploiting a mismatch between two Android libraries that interpret ZIP compression methods differently. This vulnerability can be triggered by a malformed APK, causing the operating system to crash and rendering the device unusable.
Zyxel GS1900 Switches Exposed to Zero-Day Exploit Despite Earlier Fix
A recent zero-day exploit has left hundreds of Zyxel GS1900 switches vulnerable to data theft, despite a supposed earlier fix, with researchers discovering that many devices remained exposed. This shocking revelation comes after a series of discoveries by GreyNoise and Binarly, highlighting a concerning security gap.
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CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Patched Apple Flaw
Don't wait until it's too late! A medium-severity Apple flaw, CVE-2024-27834, is being actively exploited by hackers, and CISA is urging agencies to patch up by November 18, 2026.
OpenAI AI Pipeline Generates 948 Linux Root Escalation Exploits in 30 Hours
In just 30 hours, OpenAI's AI pipeline astonishingly generated 948 Linux root escalation exploits, capable of letting unprivileged users gain root access, from 2,308 candidate kernel findings. This was achieved through a five-stage process that identifies, validates, and exploits vulnerabilities with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
Navy's Jet Trainer Competition Narrows to Single Contender
The US Navy's Undergraduate Jet Training System competition is down to one major contender: the Beechcraft M-346N, offered by Textron Aviation Defense in partnership with Italy's Leonardo. Textron is ready to support the Navy's future training needs with its navalized jet trainer.
India Awards $5.7B Contract to Build Advanced Corvettes
India's defense ministry has awarded a whopping $5.7 billion contract to build eight cutting-edge corvettes, a game-changing move that will significantly boost the Indian Navy's maritime defense capabilities. This major investment will enable the navy to safeguard trade routes, combat threats, and dominate coastal waters like never before.
Ukrainian Troops Expose Preferences for Rifles, Optics in Combat
What do Ukrainian troops really want in a combat rifle? They reveal their top picks and priorities for rifles and optics that can withstand the harsh realities of prolonged frontline combat.
Naval Group Unveils Drone Carrier Concept for Hybrid Warfare
Meet the SCX 26, a game-changing drone carrier concept from Naval Group that's set to revolutionize hybrid naval warfare. This cutting-edge, 8,000-ton vessel is designed to be the ultimate operational hub for a hybrid fleet, tackling the challenges of high-intensity conflict head-on.
Pakistan Successfully Tests Indigenous Air-to-Air Missile Fa'az
Pakistan's military has made a major breakthrough with the successful flight test of its homegrown air-to-air missile, Fa'az, which boasts an advanced terminal guidance system for taking down aerial targets at extended ranges. The impressive test, captured on video, shows a JF-17 Thunder fighter jet launching the missile with pinpoint accuracy.
Navy Taps Rucker to Lead Maritime Acquisition Efforts
The Navy has appointed Rear Adm. Jonathan Rucker as its new Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime to accelerate US shipbuilding efforts and build the "Golden Fleet". With this move, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao aims to bring accountability and speed to America's shipbuilding system.