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A critical flaw in `protobuf.js`, a JavaScript library with 50 million weekly downloads, could allow attackers to run code remotely. The vulnerability affects countless apps that use it as an indirect dependency in major cloud ecosystems.
Ivanti has patched a critical flaw in its Sentry mobile gateway. The bug allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code and gain root access, giving them full control of the system. Companies using Sentry must apply the patch immediately.
A critical vulnerability in the HTTP-Daemon web server module allows remote attackers to take control of servers. The flaw could let them run arbitrary code, create or overwrite files, and expose sensitive company or user data.
Ivanti has patched two critical flaws in its Sentry gateway appliance. The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to bypass security checks and gain complete control of the system without needing a password, posing a severe risk to corporate networks.
A critical flaw in Check Point VPNs lets attackers bypass passwords and access networks. The vulnerability is being actively exploited, affecting systems that use an older, deprecated security protocol called IKEv1.
Attackers compromised 19 science-focused packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI). The malware, downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, was designed to steal developer secrets, including credentials and API keys from their projects.
Ubuntu has rolled back a recent Nginx security patch. The fix for a denial-of-service flaw was causing Nginx to crash with external modules, forcing a difficult choice between stability and security for many users.
Researchers found a new attack called FROST that lets a malicious website track other sites and apps you open. It works by measuring your SSD's response time using only JavaScript, requiring no special permissions.
The popular JavaScript library Lodash has multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including one that could let an attacker modify application behavior. The flaws affect several long-term support versions of Ubuntu, putting many web applications at risk.
Two critical vulnerabilities have been found in the popular Vim text editor. These flaws could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system by tricking you into opening a specially crafted file.
Critical vulnerabilities in Apache Tomcat could let attackers crash servers or even run their own code. The flaws affect how the popular web server handles certain web requests, putting many applications at risk of downtime.
Microsoft has released its largest-ever security update, fixing 206 vulnerabilities. The patch addresses three publicly known zero-day flaws and dozens of critical bugs that could allow remote code execution, requiring immediate attention from IT teams.
A serious flaw in older VPNs lets attackers connect to corporate networks without a password. Security firm Check Point says the vulnerability is already being exploited in the wild and has released emergency hotfixes.
For the first time since 2008, a key US surveillance law has temporarily expired. This creates a brief but significant gap in the government's ability to conduct warrantless monitoring of foreign targets, impacting data privacy.
Attackers hijacked over 400 packages in the Arch Linux User Repository (AUR). They inserted malware that steals developer secrets and can hide itself with advanced techniques, creating a significant software supply chain risk.
Splunk has a critical security flaw (CVSS 9.8) in its Enterprise platform. The bug lets unauthenticated attackers remotely execute code on vulnerable servers, making it essential for teams to apply the latest security updates immediately.
The FBI, with help from Google, shut down a massive Phishing-as-a-Service operation called Outsider Enterprise. The platform used thousands of sites to steal credit card data, highlighting the growing scale of automated cybercrime tools.
Apple's upcoming macOS release will not support any Intel-based Macs, marking the definitive end of a 20-year partnership. This move requires businesses to finalize their transition plans to Apple Silicon hardware for future software updates.
Roblox is replacing simple age checkboxes with facial age estimation technology. The company says self-declaration is no longer sufficient, signaling a major shift for platforms managing user identity and safety for younger audiences.
AI coding tools quickly generate code from simple prompts, a practice called "vibe coding." While this speeds up development, it creates code that is difficult to understand, maintain, or fix months down the line.
Astronauts recently took emergency shelter on the International Space Station. The event highlights long-ignored, serious cracks in the station's Russian module, which officials may now be forced to finally address.
A new UI framework called ArrowJS has a unique feature: a sandbox to safely run untrusted code. This could change how developers build secure, AI-powered applications by isolating risky components and plugins.
Auth0 is now on the Vercel Marketplace, letting developers add secure user authentication to their apps with just a few clicks. This simplifies a critical step for building modern web applications, especially for Next.js projects.
Nevada regulators want to hold prediction market Kalshi in contempt, saying it violated a court order. This highlights the growing legal risks for tech companies operating in regulated spaces like fintech and gaming.