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A popular npm package called 'codexui-android', which claims to be a web UI for OpenAI Codex, is actually malware designed to steal developer authentication tokens. The package has over 29,000 weekly downloads and is reportedly still available from the npm repository.
Google has released DiffusionGemma, a new type of AI model that generates text up to four times faster than current methods. This new architecture could significantly lower the cost and improve the speed of AI-powered applications.
Google has introduced Gemma 4, a new version of its open model. It uses multi-token prediction to generate tokens up to three times faster without sacrificing quality. This major performance boost can significantly reduce inference costs and improve user experience for developers and businesses.
A new espionage-focused hacking group, likely linked to China, is targeting Microsoft IIS web servers. The group, called OP-512, uses a custom web shell framework to gain persistent access and steal information from corporate networks.
Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts have officially formed the first-ever ride-share union in the United States. The new union will represent thousands of drivers, giving them a collective voice to negotiate on pay, benefits, and working conditions with the ride-hailing giants.
The FCC is proposing a new rule that would require telecom companies to collect government-issued ID from all customers. This move aims to end anonymous "burner phones," creating significant privacy and data security challenges for businesses and users.
ServiceNow has patched a critical vulnerability in an unauthenticated API that could have exposed customer data. The company issued a fix after customers reported suspicious activity, suggesting the flaw may have been actively exploited.
The Russian-linked hacking group Gamaredon is actively exploiting a known WinRAR vulnerability to deploy malware against targets in Ukraine. The campaign uses the flaw to deliver payloads designed for data theft and to spread further within compromised networks, posing a significant threat to unpatched systems.
A security researcher discovered that adding a trailing slash to AWS HTTP API paths could bypass Lambda authorizer authentication entirely. This critical vulnerability, caused by a path normalization mismatch, enabled unauthorized actions, including wire transfers at a fintech company, highlighting a significant security risk.
CrowdStrike, Google, and the Shadowserver Foundation have successfully disrupted the GlassWorm malware campaign. This operation dismantled the command-and-control infrastructure used in a persistent software supply chain attack that targeted developers with malicious packages and extensions since at least early 2025.
A high-severity Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability has been discovered in the 'multipart' library, a common tool for handling web file uploads. Attackers can send specially crafted HTTP headers to trigger excessive resource consumption, potentially crashing servers and causing service outages for applications using the library.
US security agency CISA is warning of active cyber-attacks targeting automated tank gauges. These attacks could allow hackers to steal fuel or cause leaks at gas stations, hospitals, and military bases without detection.
Meta confirmed thousands of Instagram accounts were hacked by exploiting its AI chatbot. The incident highlights a new attack vector where AI systems can be manipulated to compromise user security, creating unforeseen vulnerabilities for developers and security teams.
A vulnerability has been discovered in the PCTCore64.sys Windows kernel driver, formerly part of PC Tools Internet Security. The driver lacks proper access controls, allowing any local user to send privileged commands. This creates an opening for privilege escalation via "Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver" (BYOVD) attacks.
Cisco is warning of a critical flaw in its Catalyst SD-WAN Manager being actively used by hackers. The vulnerability allows an attacker with any level of access to gain full control over the entire system.
Massachusetts has passed a landmark privacy bill that makes it illegal to sell precise location data. The new law sets a high bar for data privacy and requires companies with users in the state to rethink their data monetization strategies.
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical, now-patched vulnerability in FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS). They are using the flaw to deploy credential-stealing malware by disguising it as a legitimate Fortinet tool, abusing the trusted management infrastructure to distribute the payload across managed endpoints.
GitHub has enhanced npm security with a new "staged publishing" feature. It requires maintainers to approve new package versions using two-factor authentication (2FA) before they are publicly available. This measure aims to prevent malicious package publications and strengthen the software supply chain against attacks.
A vulnerability in the widely used 'shell-quote' library could let attackers execute malicious code on servers. Teams should check their project dependencies and apply updates to prevent potential system takeovers or service disruptions.
The UK government has ordered tech companies to scan children's phones for explicit content by September. Privacy advocates warn this mandate threatens end-to-end encryption and could lead to widespread surveillance, creating significant compliance challenges for developers.
A security update for Dovecot, a popular open-source mail server, addresses several vulnerabilities. These include a flaw that could allow SQL or LDAP injection attacks and another related to improper verification of SCRAM TLS channel binding. The issues affect specific versions of Ubuntu.
A security vulnerability has been discovered in LibreOffice that affects how it handles certain OOXML documents. An attacker could create a malicious file that, when opened, causes the application to crash or potentially allows them to execute arbitrary code on the user's system, posing a significant security risk.
A critical remote code execution vulnerability has been patched in Redis. The flaw, which went unnoticed for over two years, allows authenticated users to run arbitrary commands. It was discovered by an autonomous AI tool designed to find bugs in large codebases.
A newly discovered vulnerability in shared Content Delivery Network (CDN) infrastructure is being exploited by attackers. The flaw allows them to hide malicious traffic behind trusted domains, bypassing DNS filtering and other security controls. Researchers estimate it could potentially affect up to 88 million domains worldwide.