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A proof-of-concept exploit is now public for a high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability dubbed 'DirtyDecrypt.' The flaw allows a local user to gain root privileges on systems with the `rxgk` module enabled. Major distributions are affected, and patches are available. Teams should update their systems immediately.
Ubuntu has patched several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. One major flaw, known as 'Copy Fail,' could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges or escape a container. Other issues were found in subsystems like networking, cryptography, and I/O, which could also lead to system compromise.
Grafana Labs has disclosed a security incident where attackers used a stolen GitHub access token to access its environment. The breach resulted in the unauthorized download of some of its source code. Grafana is investigating but states no customer data was compromised.
Microsoft has released a mitigation for a BitLocker security bypass vulnerability known as "YellowKey." The zero-day flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-45585, was publicly disclosed last week and carries a CVSS score of 6.8, affecting the Windows disk encryption feature.
Apple announced it has prevented over $11 billion in fraudulent transactions on its App Store since 2018. The company's fraud prevention systems, which combine machine learning with human review, stopped more than $2.2 billion in a single year alone, safeguarding developers and users.
A BeyondTrust report found that while Microsoft's total vulnerability count was stable in 2023, critical flaws doubled. Attackers are shifting focus from initial access to privilege escalation, using identity-based attacks to gain deeper control over systems. This trend highlights the growing importance of internal security controls.
Microsoft details an attack where a threat actor used a single compromised identity to breach an entire cloud environment. The attack began with social engineering and escalated through Microsoft Entra ID and M365 to compromise critical Azure services, including databases and virtual machines.
The FBI has issued a request to purchase access to a commercial, nationwide license plate reader database. This would provide the agency with real-time and historical location data on vehicles across the US, raising significant privacy concerns among civil liberties groups and the public.
A new phishing-as-a-service platform called EvilTokens has compromised over 340 Microsoft 365 organizations. The attack tricks users into authorizing a malicious app via a device login flow, effectively bypassing multi-factor authentication and granting attackers access to their accounts without needing passwords or MFA codes.
Drupal has issued security updates for a highly critical vulnerability in its Core software, tracked as CVE-2026-9082. The flaw affects sites using a PostgreSQL database and could allow attackers to execute remote code, escalate privileges, or access sensitive information. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.
Microsoft has disrupted a "malware-signing-as-a-service" operation run by a group called Fox Tempest. The service abused Microsoft's own code signing system to make malicious software, including ransomware, appear legitimate, compromising thousands of machines and networks globally.
A new report highlights that traditional security benchmarks are ineffective for evaluating AI systems. Unlike standard software, AI security is an emergent property that cannot be measured by simple tests, challenging teams to rethink how they approach securing their AI models and applications.
GitHub is updating its bug bounty program to handle a massive increase in low-quality submissions, many generated by AI tools. The company is tightening its standards and will now reward certain types of lower-impact vulnerability reports with merchandise instead of cash payments to discourage spam.
Google is updating its search box for the first time since 2001, integrating AI to make it larger and more interactive. Users can now ask longer questions, upload media like photos and videos, and use a chatbot for follow-ups directly on the main search page.
A contractor's public GitHub repository accidentally exposed sensitive credentials. The leak included access keys for US government AWS accounts and internal systems for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). A researcher from GitGuardian discovered the exposure, which was then reported by security journalist Brian Krebs.
Microsoft's May Security Update for Windows 11 is failing to install on some devices. The issue is caused by insufficient free space on the EFI System Partition. This leaves affected systems vulnerable, as they do not receive the dozens of security patches included in the update.
Microsoft has taken down a major malware code-signing service that enabled ransomware groups to make their malicious software appear legitimate. The operation involved seizing a website, revoking over 1,000 abused certificates, and shutting down hundreds of virtual machines hosted on Azure.
GitHub has confirmed that a recent breach of 3,800 internal repositories was caused by a malicious VS Code extension. The extension was compromised in a wider supply-chain attack targeting the popular TanStack npm packages, highlighting the growing risks of software dependencies.
Microsoft has detailed a financially motivated group called Fox Tempest that operates a service selling fraudulent code-signing certificates to other criminals. This service helps malware, including ransomware, appear legitimate to bypass security software and infect systems more easily.
GitHub has disclosed a security breach where an attacker gained unauthorized access to its internal repositories. The compromise originated from a malicious third-party VS Code extension on an employee's device. While thousands of internal repos were exfiltrated, GitHub reports no evidence of impact on customer data.
Ubuntu has patched several vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel. A key flaw, dubbed "Copy Fail," could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges or escape a container. Other issues affect the cryptographic API, packet sockets, and TLS protocol, potentially leading to system compromise.
Ubuntu has issued a security notice for multiple Linux kernel vulnerabilities. The update patches several flaws, including a critical issue in a cryptographic module dubbed "Copy Fail." This specific vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges or potentially escape from a container environment.
New research suggests a novel way to find dark matter. Instead of looking for it directly, scientists propose listening for its effects on gravitational waves. These ripples in spacetime, created by merging black holes, could carry a subtle signature of dark matter, detectable by instruments like LIGO.
A standard, cached AWS access key on a single machine, without any misconfiguration, can provide an attacker with extensive access to a company's cloud environment. This highlights how normal operational behavior can inadvertently create significant security vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure.