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Exploits Target Issabel Framework Flaw for Unauthenticated OS Command Execution

A critical flaw in the Issabel Framework, rated 9.8 out of 10 for severity, allows hackers to execute malicious commands on vulnerable systems without needing login credentials. This vulnerability can be exploited using a hard-coded security key, enabling attackers to forge tokens and gain control.

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Mandiant Exposes AI Coding Assistant Vulnerability to Shai-Hulud Worm

A hacker hijacked an AI coding assistant session, using it as a launchpad to deploy the Shai-Hulud worm across nearly 100 internal code repositories. This alarming incident highlights the vulnerability of AI-powered coding tools to exploitation.

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WooCommerce Plugin Flaw Exploited to Upload PHP Webshells on WordPress Sites

Hackers have been actively exploiting a critical flaw in the WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture plugin to upload malicious PHP webshells to WordPress sites, despite a patch being available since February. Over 100,000 exploitation attempts were blocked by Wordfence's firewall, with multiple waves of attacks occurring over several months.

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N0va Phishkit Targets Businesses with Legitimate Authentication Flows

Meet N0va, a sneaky phishkit that's duping businesses across North America and Europe by masquerading as trusted services and exploiting genuine authentication flows. Its clever attack chain can swiftly turn a single phishing click into persistent access to corporate resources.

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Acronis Plugin Vulnerability Exploited in Targeted Attacks

A high-severity vulnerability in Acronis' Backup plugin has been exploited in targeted attacks, allowing attackers to escalate privileges on Linux deployments - and a patch is available in update 1.9.3 HF3. Users are urged to install it immediately to avoid potential security breaches.

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Google Discloses Pixel Modem Flaw Under Limited Targeted Exploitation

Google just sounded the alarm on a high-severity bug in Pixel devices that's being exploited in targeted attacks, and they're urging users to take action. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-58704, affects the Pixel Cellular Modem and could allow attackers to escalate privileges.

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CISA Warns of Active ScreenConnect Exploit in Ongoing Attacks

Beware: hackers are actively exploiting a critical flaw in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, allowing them to transfer files and execute code on vulnerable systems without permission. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent warning, ordering federal agencies to secure affected systems within three days.

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UK Warns of Iranian Spyware Campaign Targeting Dissidents

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has warned that dissidents, activists, and journalists critical of the Iranian regime are being ruthlessly targeted by a Tehran-backed spyware campaign, which steals emails, messages, and device data to silence critics. This sinister campaign has even led to stolen info being leaked on pro-Iranian sites, putting lives at risk.

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WordPress Plugin Flaw Exploited to Plant PHP Web Shells

A critical flaw in the popular WooCommerce Wholesale Lead Capture plugin has left over 6,000 active installs vulnerable to attacks, with over 100,000 exploit attempts blocked since June 2026. This urgent security issue allows hackers to upload malicious files, putting websites at risk.

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Google Fixes Exploited Android Zero-Day Flaw on Pixel Devices

Google just patched a high-severity zero-day flaw in its Pixel smartphones, warning that hackers may be using it to launch targeted attacks. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-58704, allows for a permission bypass in the device's modem, posing a significant risk to users.

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Compromised Plugin Backdoors 1,500 WordPress Sites

A malicious update to the WordPress plugin Admin Menu Editor Pro infected around 1,500 sites with a backdoor, after hackers compromised the plugin's update server and uploaded a trojanized version. The attackers even created a hidden user account and installed a web shell on affected sites.

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Malware Exploits Chinese Casino Sites for Espionage

Uncover the dark side of Chinese-language casino sites: a vast network of seemingly harmless online casinos and adult sites is secretly harboring malware, facilitating espionage, and laundering money - with ties to major US cloud providers. These sites cleverly disguise themselves as legitimate entertainment hubs, using common templates and relying on the house edge to turn a profit.

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KREMLIN Malware Targets Chrome, Edge to Steal Credentials

Researchers uncovered a sneaky malware operation, dubbed KREMLIN, that's been targeting Chrome and Edge users since May 2025, infecting over 1,515 systems worldwide, with a staggering 98% of them located in Brazil. The malware uses a clever multi-stage attack to steal credentials, starting with a fake JavaScript file that tricks victims into unleashing the threat.

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BambooToken Malware Exploits MQTT to Control Global Networks

Meet BambooToken, a sneaky new malware that's been secretly controlling global networks since February 2023, using the Message Queueing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol to stay one step ahead. This multi-platform threat was only recently discovered, and its initial access vector remains a mystery.

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Iranian Hackers Deploy Telegram-Controlled Malware to Infiltrate Dissident Networks

Iranian dissidents, journalists, and activists are in the crosshairs of Tehran's intelligence service, which is using sneaky Telegram-controlled malware to spy on and expose targets around the world, putting their personal safety and private lives at risk. This sinister campaign has prompted a joint warning from top cyber agencies in the UK, US, and Netherlands.

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Iranian Spies Deploy Chosen Brick Malware to Steal Data from Windows Machines

Iranian spies are using a sneaky malware called Chosen Brick to steal data from Windows machines, often targeting dissidents, activists, and journalists who dare to challenge the regime. They start by sending convincing messages on WhatsApp and Telegram, pretending to be from trusted friends or organizations.

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Cisco Discloses Actively Exploited Zero-Day in Email Gateways

A critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-76461, is under active exploitation, allowing hackers to remotely execute commands as root on Cisco Secure Email Gateway appliances with just a simple email. This gaping security hole gives attackers total control of the gateway, putting your email security at risk.

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Cisco Email Gateways Exploited by Malicious Emails

A single malicious email can wreak havoc on your Cisco Secure Email Gateway, thanks to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-76461) that allows hackers to gain root access with a 9.8 CVSS score - and patching is the only fix.

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BambooToken Malware Exploits MQTT for Global Command-and-Control

Meet BambooToken, a sneaky new malware framework that's been secretly weaponizing the Internet of Things messaging protocol MQTT to control servers worldwide since 2023. Its operators have cleverly leveraged MQTT's lightweight design to pull off global command-and-control attacks on both Windows and Linux servers.

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Hackers Exploit WooCommerce Plugin to Upload PHP Backdoors on WordPress Sites

A single flaw in a third-party WooCommerce plugin has sparked over 100,000 attacks, allowing hackers to upload PHP backdoors and take control of WordPress sites - a stark reminder of the importance of keeping your plugins up to date!

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Swiss Court Sentences Ukrainian Ransomware Developer to 13 Years

A Swiss court has dealt a significant blow to cybercrime, sentencing a 52-year-old Ukrainian ransomware developer to nearly 13 years in prison. This landmark ruling sets a strong precedent for those who wreak havoc with malicious software.

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US Extradites Black Axe Leaders Over Internet Fraud Schemes

The FBI cracked down on a notorious crime ring, extraditing five alleged leaders of the Black Axe organization from South Africa to face charges in a New Jersey federal court for their roles in internet fraud schemes. These individuals, accused of heading the Cape Town zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, are now facing justice in the US.

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Mass-Scanning Campaign Exploits Vite Flaw to Harvest Cloud Credentials

A high-severity flaw in Vite, tracked as CVE-2026-39364, has been exploited in a mass-scanning campaign, allowing attackers to bypass security restrictions and harvest cloud credentials. By manipulating query parameters, unauthenticated attackers can leak sensitive files that were meant to be blocked.

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Skilled Human Attackers Exploit Marimo Flaw to Reach SSH Bastion in 8 Seconds

In a stunning display of speed, a skilled human attacker exploited a flaw in Marimo to breach a secure SSH bastion in just 8 seconds - a pace typically associated with AI-assisted attacks. This remarkable feat was made possible by a pre-authenticated remote code execution bug, CVE-2026-39987, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.3.

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