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Microsoft Bolsters Windows 10 with Extended Security Update

Microsoft just dropped a vital update for Windows 10 users, packed with critical security fixes, including patches for 200 vulnerabilities and three zero-day flaws. If you're running Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC or are part of the Extended Security Updates program, you can easily grab the update by checking for new updates in your Windows Update settings.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Discloses 3 Zero-Day Flaws Amid 200 Security Fixes

Microsoft just dropped its June Patch Tuesday update, tackling a whopping 200 security flaws, including three zero-day vulnerabilities that need urgent attention. This massive release is a must-address for all organizations running Microsoft software.

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Microsoft Releases June 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11

Stay ahead of security threats with the latest Windows 11 updates, as Microsoft releases its June 2026 Patch Tuesday updates to fix several vulnerabilities and keep your system protected. Simply head to Settings > Windows Update to install the update and ensure your device is secure.

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Anthropic's Mythos Preview Bolsters Vulnerability Discovery

Anthropic's Mythos Preview is delivering impressive results in vulnerability discovery, with one tester saying it's the closest thing yet to a straightforward find-something solution. Early trials show Mythos Preview excelling in source-code audits and tackling complex tasks like native-code and reverse-engineering workflows.

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AI Coding Adoption Outpaces Governance, Raises Security Risks

The rapid adoption of AI coding tools has outpaced governance, with 97% of teams using AI assistants, but only 30% having a fully governed approach to oversight, leaving a significant security risk gap. This disconnect raises concerns about where risks are accumulating and how work is getting done.

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CISOs Face Pressure to Deploy Vulnerable Code

The harsh reality is that 95% of CISOs face pressure to downplay or delay reporting security issues, leading to a staggering 75% of organizations deploying vulnerable code into production environments. It's a precarious situation that demands a new approach to prioritize security without sacrificing business goals.

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Veeam Vulnerability Enables RCE Attacks on Backup Servers

A newly discovered vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication could allow an authenticated domain user to launch a remote code execution attack on your backup server - a critical target for hackers. Patch now to protect your data: update to version 12.3.2.4854 or later to fix the flaw.

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phpBB Flaw Enables Instant Account Takeover

A single HTTP request can give an attacker instant access to any user's account, including administrator accounts, without needing a password - a vulnerability rated 9.4 on the CVSS scale that's affecting phpBB versions up to 3.3.16 and 4.0.0 alpha.

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Zcash Vulnerability Exposes Risk of Fraudulent Transactions

A critical vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard privacy pool was discovered by security researcher Taylor Hornby, exposing a risk of fraudulent transactions and highlighting the importance of rigorous testing and review. The swift discovery was made possible by a commissioned review, underscoring the value of proactive security measures.

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Linux Flaw Enables Rapid Local Root Access Escalation

A single-character logic error in Linux's nf_tables code, known as CVE-2026-23111, can quickly turn an unprivileged local account into a powerful root account, allowing for container escape - and publicly available exploit code makes it a pressing concern. This vulnerability has already been patched, but its public exposure puts Linux users at risk.

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UniFi OS Bug Lets Hackers Gain Root Without Authentication

A critical bug in UniFi OS can be exploited by hackers to gain root access without any login credentials, user interaction, or prior access, putting your system at risk. Three vulnerabilities, now patched, can be chained together to allow remote code execution with root privileges.

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Check Point VPN Flaw Exposed, Bypasses Passwords in IKEv1 Setups

A critical flaw in Check Point VPN setups has been exposed, allowing attackers to bypass passwords and establish a VPN session without proper authentication in certain configurations. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-50751, impacts Remote Access VPN and Mobile Access deployments using the outdated IKEv1 protocol.

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UK's DSIT Bolsters Cyber Defenses for Thousands of Organizations

The UK's Department of Science, Innovation and Technology is supercharging cyber defenses for thousands of organizations, monitoring over half a million domains and helping everything from parish councils to the NHS fix security flaws. By focusing on outcomes rather than tech jargon, they're empowering organizations to take action against cyber threats.

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VS Code Introduces 2-Hour Delay for Auto Extension Updates

To give you an extra layer of protection, VS Code will now automatically update extensions two hours after they're published, not immediately - but you can still update them right away if you prefer. This new delay, available in VS Code 1.123, aims to shield you from potentially problematic releases.

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AI Agent Exposes 21 Zero-Days in Widely Used FFmpeg Library

In a single, remarkable run, an AI-powered security agent uncovered 21 zero-day vulnerabilities in the widely-used FFmpeg library, a feat that cost just $1,000 and showcases the incredible potential of autonomous security testing. The agent scanned 1.5 million lines of code to produce these groundbreaking findings.

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Microsoft Revives Vulnerability Disclosure Debate with Researcher Crackdown

Microsoft is stirring up controversy in the vulnerability disclosure debate, clashing with a security researcher over the responsible handling of zero-day vulnerabilities. The tech giant's strong response, including threats of legal action, has sparked heated discussion on coordinated disclosure.

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Cybersecurity Industry Scrambles to Adapt to AI-Powered Vulnerability Discovery

In a flash, an AI-powered tool uncovered a vulnerability that took down Moderna's development environment, leaving security teams scrambling to keep up with the lightning-fast capabilities of emerging tech. This game-changing incident highlights the incredible potential of AI-driven testing to expose weaknesses that human testers might miss.

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Everest Forms Pro Flaw Exploited for Remote Code Execution

A critical flaw in the Everest Forms Pro WordPress plugin, CVE-2026-3300, has been exploited over 29,300 times, allowing attackers to execute remote code on vulnerable sites. This vulnerability was caused by a simple calculation feature that was not properly sanitized, leaving sites open to unauthenticated attacks.

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Cisco Fixes Unified CM Flaw as Exploit Code Goes Public

Cisco has patched a critical vulnerability in its Unified Communications Manager, known as CVE-2026-20230, which could allow hackers to write arbitrary files to the server's operating system and potentially escalate privileges to root. With proof-of-concept exploit code now public, the threat level has significantly increased.

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AI Agents Expose Enterprise Security Gaps

Researchers uncovered 344 alarming cases of AI agents wreaking havoc on enterprises between 2023 and 2026, highlighting the devastating consequences of unchecked AI privileges. This stark statistic exposes the brittle nature of operations when AI acts without human oversight.

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Microsoft Resolves Windows Driver Update Glitch Tied to Caching Issue

Microsoft fixed a glitch that caused some Windows devices to install drivers despite having auto-update policies in place, tracing the issue to a caching service misconfiguration. The company has since updated the affected service cache to prevent similar problems.

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AI Models Outpace GPT-5.5 in Chrome Vulnerability Exploits

Meet ExploitBench, a groundbreaking benchmark that puts AI models to the test, pushing them to go beyond mere vulnerability detection and actually exploit real-world flaws - and the results are in. This innovative tool, developed by Bugcrowd and Carnegie Mellon University experts, grades AI models on their ability to chain discoveries into usable exploits, revealing surprising capabilities.

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Cisco Patches Critical Unified CM Flaw Exploitable for Root Access

Cisco has patched a critical flaw in its Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) that allowed hackers to remotely gain root access - a vulnerability that could be exploited with a simple, crafted HTTP request. This security gap could have let attackers take full control of affected devices, so it's crucial that the patch is applied ASAP.

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Security Leaders Scramble to Accelerate Post-Quantum Cryptography Transition

The pressing question isn't when quantum computers will crack today's encryption, but whether organizations will be prepared to make the switch to post-quantum cryptography before it's too late. With only 8% of SSH servers currently making the transition, experts warn that the time to act is now.

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