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Hackers Exploit Public Wi-Fi DNS to Harvest Credentials

Beware of hackers lurking on public Wi-Fi networks at hotels, conference centers, and other hotspots, who are using a sneaky trick to steal your login credentials by hijacking the network's DNS settings. By changing just one setting, they can redirect you to fake login pages that look legit - and that's all they need to get their hands on your sensitive info.

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VMware vCenter Flaw Exploited Days After Disclosure

Within days of Broadcom's advisory, a critical VMware vCenter flaw, CVE-2026-59310, was exploited, putting 361 victim IP addresses across 47 countries at risk. This severe vulnerability allowed attackers to turn a logging service into a gateway to infiltrate operating systems worldwide.

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Microsoft Patches 138 Vulnerabilities, Including Critical DNS and Netlogon Flaws

Microsoft just patched a critical DNS flaw that could let hackers execute code on your network, along with 137 other vulnerabilities - so make sure to update ASAP! The update also includes a mandatory rollout of updated Secure Boot certificates to keep your system secure.

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