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Linux Rootkits Persist in Updated Forms
A single misstep with an over-privileged or poorly designed agent can quickly spiral into a serious incident, making the UK National Cyber Security Centre's warning feel alarmingly relevant. This urgency was underscored at Pwn2Own Berlin, where researchers exploited 47 zero-day flaws, raking in over $1.2 million in rewards.
Kyber Ransomware Targets Windows, VMware with Post-Quantum Encryption
Meet the Kyber Ransomware, a potent threat that targets both Windows and VMware environments with cutting-edge, post-quantum encryption. This sophisticated malware has been found to strike multiple systems at once, as seen in a March 2026 incident where two variants were deployed on the same network.