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Drupal Users Face Urgent Patch Deadline

Drupal users, take note: a highly critical core patch is coming and it's essential to act fast to secure your site. Get ready to install the update ASAP to avoid potential risks.

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Microsoft Teams Hit by macOS Update Glitch

If you're a macOS user of Microsoft Teams, you might have encountered a frustrating glitch - a location-permission dialog that just won't go away, no matter how many times you click "Don't Allow". This annoying issue started surfacing on May 11, with some users reporting they had to click "Don't Allow" up to 20 times in a row.

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Microsoft Disrupts Fox Tempest's Ransomware-Enabling Code-Signing Service

Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit has successfully disrupted a notorious code-signing service used by cybercriminals, including the group behind Fox Tempest, to create fake IDs and gain easy access to systems. This operation has effectively shut down a key tool used by hackers to spread ransomware and malware.

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Linux Kernel Faces New Exploit for DirtyDecrypt Vulnerability

A new exploit has been discovered for the DirtyDecrypt vulnerability in the Linux Kernel, allowing for a potentially devastating rxgk pagecache write due to a missing copy-on-write guard. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31635, has a CVSS score of 7.5 and was recently patched after being reported by security researchers.

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7-Eleven Breach Exposes Franchisee Data After ShinyHunters Attack

7-Eleven recently confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive franchisee information after a cyberattack by the group ShinyHunters, with unauthorized access detected on April 8. The company swiftly launched an investigation and began notifying affected individuals on May 1.

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Shai-Hulud Malware Targets 600 Npm Packages in Supply-Chain Attack

In a shocking supply-chain attack, malicious Shai-Hulud malware targeted a staggering 600 npm packages, with researchers uncovering nearly 640 tainted versions across 323 unique libraries in just one hour. The assault hit popular ecosystems like @antv and spread to widely-used packages, leaving a trail of poisoned code in its wake.

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Torq Bolsters AI-Powered Security with Jit Context Graph Acquisition

Torq supercharges its AI-powered security with the acquisition of Jit's innovative context graph technology, enabling real-time understanding of business relationships between assets and alerts. This game-changing integration helps Torq deliver smarter, more effective security solutions.

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Microsoft Utility MSHTA Fuels Malware Surge via Lumma Stealer Campaigns

Malware campaigns are on the rise, fueled by the Microsoft Utility MSHTA, which is being exploited to spread info stealers like Lumma Stealer and Amatera. This sneaky tactic is just the latest example of how cybercriminals are abusing a long-standing Windows feature to wreak havoc.

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Vulnerability Exploitation Surges in Data Breaches

Vulnerability exploitation is now the top attack vector, responsible for a staggering one-third of all data breaches. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for robust patch management and cybersecurity measures to stay ahead of threats.

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Microsoft Vulnerabilities Spike in Critical Areas

A single critical flaw, like CVE-2025-55241, can give attackers unrestricted access to any tenant, highlighting the alarming rise in critical Microsoft vulnerabilities, which doubled in 2025 despite a stable overall number of vulnerabilities. This sharp increase in high-impact weaknesses demands attention and action.

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Drupal Warns of Imminent Core Security Updates, Urges Site Prep

Drupal is warning site owners to prepare for imminent core security updates, urging them to reserve time on May 20, 2026, between 5-9 p.m. UTC, to apply crucial patches and protect against potential exploits. Don't miss this window to safeguard your site and stay ahead of potential threats!

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OAuth Grants Expose Hidden Risk Below MFA Perimeter

In just five weeks, a phishing-as-a-service platform called EvilTokens compromised over 340 Microsoft 365 organizations across five countries by exploiting a clever trick: instead of stealing passwords, it convinced users to hand over OAuth refresh tokens, granting attackers long-term access to sensitive data like mailboxes, drives, and calendars. This sneaky tactic allowed hackers to bypass traditional security measures, including multi-factor authentication.

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AI-Powered Tools Elevate Vulnerability Detection, Pressing Secure-by-Design Mandate

With AI-powered tools, companies can now instantly detect and fix software vulnerabilities, making ignorance a thing of the past when it comes to cybersecurity. As Hans de Vries of ENISA notes, this shift makes a secure-by-design approach not just best practice, but a pressing mandate.

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SEPPMail Gateway Vulnerabilities Expose Remote Code Execution Risk

Critical vulnerabilities in SEPPMail's Secure E-Mail Gateway could allow hackers to read all mail traffic, gain entry into internal networks, and even execute remote code - putting your entire system at risk. These flaws could have devastating consequences, from data breaches to full-scale system compromise.

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Grafana Labs Discloses Source Code Theft by Hackers

Hackers recently breached Grafana Labs' security, gaining unauthorized access to a GitHub token that allowed them to download the company's source code, and subsequently attempting to extort payment to keep it under wraps. The incident was swiftly investigated, and the compromised token was promptly invalidated.

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Agentic AI Turbo Boosts Mobile App Attacks

The alarming rise of mobile app attacks is no longer looming on the horizon - it's here, with a staggering 87% of monitored apps facing threats in 2026, a drastic jump from 55% in 2022, fueled by the rapid adoption of AI models. This explosive growth in attacks is a wake-up call for businesses to bolster their mobile app security.

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Microsoft Disables Windows Updates in Restricted Networks

If you've installed the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates on a restricted Windows network, you might face update failures - a frustrating issue that could leave your system vulnerable. Specifically, affected devices may still download February's security update, but then get stuck, unable to receive crucial updates from March onwards.

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Nx Console Extension Exploited to Steal Developer Credentials

A malicious version of the popular Nx Console Extension was published to the VS Code Marketplace, compromising over 2.2 million installations and putting developer credentials at risk. Within seconds of opening a workspace, the extension silently fetched and executed a hidden payload, allowing attackers to steal sensitive information.

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Hackers Exploit Human Behavior to Bypass Security Tools

As cyber threats evolve at an alarming rate, hackers are exploiting human behavior to outsmart security tools, forcing organizations to rethink their defensive strategies. With identity abuse and data extortion on the rise, businesses must stay ahead of the game to protect themselves.

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Mini Shai-Hulud Campaign Targets npm Ecosystem with Malicious AntV Packages

A large-scale attack has infected hundreds of popular npm packages, including widely-used data visualization and React components, with malicious updates, putting a vast number of projects and applications at risk. The attackers published 639 malicious versions across 323 unique packages in a fast-moving supply chain operation.

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GitHub Actions Supply Chain Attack Exfiltrates CI/CD Credentials

A sneaky supply chain attack on GitHub Actions has led to the theft of CI/CD credentials, with hackers using a clever trick to redirect tags to fake commits that hide malicious code. By masquerading as legitimate commits, attackers were able to execute arbitrary code and evade pull request reviews.

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Turkey Unveils Indigenous 42,000-lbf Güçhan Turbofan Engine

Türkiye takes a giant leap in aviation tech with the unveiling of its homegrown Güçhan Turbofan Engine, a 42,000-lbf-class afterburning turbofan developed entirely with domestic resources. The engine, showcased at SAHA EXPO 2026, marks a major milestone in the country's pursuit of self-sufficiency in defence technology.

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US Leads Shift to Allied Security Web in Indo-Pacific

Imagine a strategic anchor in the Indo-Pacific, where a cutting-edge security network is being woven to safeguard a vital waterway - the Strait of Malacca, which carries a quarter of global trade and nearly 30 percent of seaborne oil. Guam is at the forefront of this revolutionary shift, transforming into a hub of interconnected security, deterrence, and defense systems.

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Pakistan's AWACS-Guided BVR Narrative Faces Scrutiny

The PAF's J-10C fighters are said to have used PL-15E missiles guided by Erieye AEW&C, with a midcourse correction process that locks onto the target via radar and then hands over to the missile's AESA seeker at a certain range. This narrative, however, has begun to unravel under scrutiny.

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