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DEF CON is cracking down on sneaky surveillance tech, announcing a ban on wearable recording devices like smart glasses at its upcoming conference in Las Vegas. Pack your non-recording specs, attendees - no exceptions will be made, even for prescription lenses.
Researchers have uncovered a long-standing vulnerability in the Linux kernel, known as CVE-2026-53264, which allows a local user to gain root privileges by exploiting a flaw in the packet-scheduling code. This zero-day flaw was identified with the help of AI-assisted research and has since been patched.
A recent security researcher found that over 30% of server management interface passwords can be easily cracked using common wordlists and factory default patterns, exposing a massive 24,650 interfaces to potential threats. This startling vulnerability, CVE-2013-4786, allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive server management hardware.
Researchers uncovered a disturbing vulnerability in Hugging Face's diffusers library, where three high-severity flaws allowed hackers to secretly execute malicious code through model repositories, bypassing built-in safeguards designed to prevent such threats. This alarming exploit highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures in AI repositories.
In response to rising AI threats, industry leaders are joining forces to launch the Open Secure AI Alliance, aiming to develop and share cutting-edge cybersecurity defenses to safeguard software and AI agents. This move comes on the heels of a recent incident where AI models breached Hugging Face data, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated action.
OpenWrt has patched a critical DHCPv6 flaw, known as CVE-2026-53921, that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute root code by sending a crafted request to the DHCPv6 server. This severe vulnerability, rated 9.8 out of 10, highlights the importance of updating your OpenWrt setup to prevent potential security breaches.
Microsoft is fighting back against emerging threats with AI-powered security tools, leveraging the power of agentic AI to help defenders stay one step ahead. By deploying specialized "red, blue, and green" agents, the company's new Project Perception system continuously identifies, evaluates, and reduces security risks.
A decades-old security flaw in Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) interfaces is putting over 24,000 internet-exposed servers at risk of password cracking, thanks to a vulnerability that allows attackers to capture and crack authentication responses. This two-decade-old weakness, tracked as CVE-2013-4786, is a pressing concern for server administrators.
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Researchers have uncovered a significant Linux exploit, CVE-2026-53264, that can turn local users into root users, highlighting the importance of human judgement in AI-assisted security work. This flaw, patched in June 2026, shows AI still has limitations, emphasizing the need for human oversight.
CREST has launched a game-changing AI-Enabled Penetration Testing module, providing a practical framework for cybersecurity service providers to ensure responsible AI usage and regain market trust. This innovative add-on module integrates seamlessly into existing accreditation standards, offering independent assurance of secure pentesting practices.
The clock is ticking: with legacy technology, organisations know the risks, but lack a mechanism to spark change, leaving nations vulnerable to growing cyber threats. As exploits and AI evolve at breakneck speed, the window for protection is shrinking fast.
Microsoft just launched Project Perception, an AI-powered security platform that supercharges cyber defense by merging multiple components into a continuously learning system that can reason, prioritize, and act at lightning-fast machine speed. This game-changing tech combines human oversight with powerful automation to revolutionize the way we fight cyber threats.
Microsoft's new AI model, MAI-Cyber-1-Flash, paired with GPT-5.4, has achieved a remarkable 95.95% vulnerability detection rate at nearly half the cost of its previous system. This game-changing tech, integrated into MDASH, is revolutionizing cybersecurity with faster and more affordable threat detection.
Beware of the Certighost exploit, a sneaky attack that lets hackers hijack Windows domains by manipulating machine account attributes and snagging authentication certificates. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-54121, was patched in July 2026, but not before security researchers publicly disclosed its technical details.
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Microsoft just unveiled a game-changing AI-powered security model that has achieved a remarkable 95.95 percent success rate in identifying vulnerabilities, leaving the competition in the dust. This innovative model, combined with the MDASH harness, is poised to revolutionize bug hunting and cybersecurity.
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Senator Ron Wyden is calling on federal agencies to ditch outdated, vulnerable VPNs and upgrade to modern, secure remote-access technology to protect against devastating cyberattacks. In a letter to top officials, he urged a coordinated effort to safeguard government employees' remote access and prevent further breaches.
Say goodbye to memorization overload - Google's Threat Intelligence Group is shaking up threat tracking with a sleek, unified naming system for hacker groups, using simple two-word code names to make it easier to stay on top of cyber threats. This game-changing approach kicks off with dozens of high-priority groups and will keep expanding to make threat tracking a whole lot more intuitive.
A newly disclosed exploit for a patched vBulletin flaw shows how an unauthenticated request can be used to execute code on an unpatched forum server, putting vulnerable sites at risk. This security threat was made public on July 27, highlighting the importance of keeping software up to date.
A security flaw in n8n allows authenticated editors to run OS commands, thanks to two overlooked vulnerabilities that let them break free from the platform's protective sandbox. This weakness was uncovered by Security Joes' research team, who found that the flaws could be exploited to execute operating-system commands as the n8n process.
A recent update to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has caused a major hiccup, crippling Linux protection and potentially leaving some devices vulnerable. The issue affects specific Linux versions, and a simple upgrade or reinstall followed by a reboot could be the culprit behind a disabled Defender service.
GitHub's new Dependabot cooldown feature gives you a security boost by waiting at least three days after a release is published before updating dependencies, helping to prevent rapid adoption of malicious package releases. This brief pause allows time to catch poisoned or trojanized packages, keeping your projects safer.
Google is shaking up the world of cybercrime threat naming with a fresh approach, introducing a simple and streamlined taxonomy that's easy to map across different systems. The tech giant has teamed up with Mandiant to launch the Google Threat Intelligence Group, using a catchy two-word naming schema to identify cybercrime crews.
GitHub and PyPI are stepping up their game to shield against supply chain attacks, introducing time-based gates to slow down the release of potentially risky package updates. GitHub's Dependabot now delays updates for 72 hours, while PyPI will reject new files added to releases over 14 days old.