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Over 14,000 F5 BIG-IP APM instances still exposed to RCE attacks
Internet security watchdog Shadowserver has found over 14,000 BIG-IP APM instances exposed online amid ongoing attacks exploiting a critical-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-14-000-f5-big-ip-apm-instances-still-exposed-to-rce-attacks/
Apple expands iOS 18 updates to more iPhones to block DarkSword attacks
Apple has now made it possible for more iPhones still running iOS 18 to receive security updates that protect against the actively exploited DarkSword exploit kit. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-expands-ios-18-updates-to-more-iphones-to-block-darksword-attacks/
New EvilTokens service fuels Microsoft device code phishing attacks
A new malicious kit called EvilTokens integrates device code phishing capabilities, allowing attackers to hijack Microsoft accounts and provide advanced features for business email compromise attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-eviltokens-service-fuels-microsoft-device-code-phishing-attacks/
Routine Access Is Powering Modern Intrusions, a New Threat Report Finds
Modern intrusions increasingly start with valid credentials and routine access, not exploits. Blackpoint Cyber's upcoming threat report shows how VPN abuse, RMM tools, and social engineering drive most incidents. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/routine-access-is-powering-modern-intrusions-a-new-threat-report-finds/
Google fixes fourth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2026
Google has fixed the fourth Chrome vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks since the start of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-fourth-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-in-2026/
New Windows 11 emergency update fixes preview update install issues
Microsoft released an emergency update to fix the March 2026 KB5079391 non-security preview update, which was pulled over the weekend due to installation issues. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-11-kb5086672-emergency-update-fixes-install-issues/
Google now allows you to change your @gmail.com address
Google is rolling out a new feature in the U.S. that allows users to change their @gmail address or create a new alias. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-now-allows-you-to-change-your-gmailcom-address/
GIGABYTE Control Center vulnerable to arbitrary file write flaw
The GIGABYTE Control Center is vulnerable to an arbitrary file-write flaw that could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to access files on vulnerable hosts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gigabyte-control-center-vulnerable-to-arbitrary-file-write-flaw/
Cisco source code stolen in Trivy-linked dev environment breach
Cisco has suffered a cyberattack after threat actors used stolen credentials from the recent Trivy supply chain attack to breach its internal development environment and steal source code belonging to the company and its customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisco-source-code-stolen-in-trivy-linked-dev-environment-breach/
Hackers compromise Axios npm package to drop cross-platform malware
Hackers hijacked the npm account of the Axios package, a JavaScript HTTP client with 100M+ weekly downloads, to deliver remote access trojans to Linux, Windows, and macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-compromise-axios-npm-package-to-drop-cross-platform-malware/
Hacker charged with stealing $53 million from Uranium crypto exchange
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Maryland man with stealing more than $53 million after hacking the Uranium Finance crypto exchange twice and laundering the proceeds through a cryptocurrency mixer. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-charged-with-stealing-53-million-from-uranium-crypto-exchange/
CISA orders feds to patch actively exploited Citrix flaw by Thursday
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered government agencies to patch their Citrix NetScaler appliances against an actively exploited vulnerability by Thursday. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-actively-exploited-citrix-flaw-by-thursday/
New RoadK1ll WebSocket implant used to pivot on breached networks
A newly identified malicious implant named RoadK1ll is enabling threat actors to quietly move from a compromised host to other systems on the network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-roadk1ll-websocket-implant-used-to-pivot-on-breached-networks/
Apple adds macOS Terminal warning to block ClickFix attacks
Apple has introduced a security feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4 that blocks pasting and executing potentially harmful commands in Terminal and alerts users to possible risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-adds-macos-terminal-warning-to-block-clickfix-attacks/
Hackers now exploit critical F5 BIG-IP flaw in attacks, patch now
F5 has reclassified a BIG-IP APM denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability as a critical-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw, warning that attackers are exploiting it to deploy webshells on unpatched devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-exploit-critical-f5-big-ip-flaw-in-attacks-patch-now/
New CrystalRAT malware adds RAT, stealer and prankware features
A new malware-as-a-service called CrystalRAT is being promoted on Telegram, offering remote access, data theft, keylogging, and clipboard hijacking capabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-crystalrat-malware-adds-rat-stealer-and-prankware-features/
Hackers exploit TrueConf zero-day to push malicious software updates
Hackers have targeted TrueConf conference servers in attacks that exploit a zero-day vulnerability, allowing them to execute arbitrary files on all connected endpoints. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-trueconf-zero-day-to-push-malicious-software-updates/
'NoVoice' Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices
A new Android malware named NoVoice was found on Google Play, hidden in more than 50 apps that were downloaded at least 2.3 million times. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/novoice-android-malware-on-google-play-infected-23-million-devices/
FBI warns against using Chinese mobile apps due to privacy risks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans against using foreign-developed mobile applications, particularly those created by Chinese developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-against-using-chinese-mobile-apps-over-to-data-security-risks/
Google Drive ransomware detection now on by default for paying users
Google announced that the AI-powered Google Drive ransomware detection feature has reached general availability and is now enabled by default for all paying users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-drive-ransomware-detection-now-on-by-default-for-paying-users/
Claude Code source code accidentally leaked in NPM package
Anthropic says it accidentally leaked the source code for Claude Code, which is closed source, but the company says no customer data or credentials were exposed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/claude-code-source-code-accidentally-leaked-in-npm-package/
Proton launches new "Meet" privacy-focused conferencing platform
Proton has announced a new video conferencing service named Meet and positioned it as a privacy-focused alternative to mainstream services like Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/proton-launches-new-meet-privacy-focused-conferencing-platform/
Claude AI finds Vim, Emacs RCE bugs that trigger on file open
Vulnerabilities in the Vim and GNU Emacs text editors, discovered using simple prompts with the Claude assistant, allow remote code execution simply by opening a file. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/claude-ai-finds-vim-emacs-rce-bugs-that-trigger-on-file-open/
How to Categorize AI Agents and Prioritize Risk
AI agent risk isn't equal, it scales with access to systems and level of autonomy. Token Security explains how CISOs should categorize agents and prioritize what to secure first. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-categorize-ai-agents-and-prioritize-risk/
Microsoft fixes Outlook Classic crashes caused by Teams Meeting add-in
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that rendered the classic Outlook email client unusable for users who enabled the Microsoft Teams Meeting Add-in. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-outlook-classic-crashes-caused-by-teams-meeting-add-in/
Dutch Finance Ministry takes treasury banking portal offline after breach
The Dutch Ministry of Finance took some of its systems offline, including the digital portal for treasury banking, while investigating a cyberattack detected two weeks ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-finance-ministry-takes-treasury-banking-portal-offline-after-breach/
Healthcare tech firm CareCloud says hackers stole patient data
Healthcare IT firm CareCloud has disclosed a data breach incident that exposed sensitive data and caused a network disruption lasting approximately eight hours. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/healthcare-tech-firm-carecloud-says-hackers-stole-patient-data/
Critical Citrix NetScaler memory flaw actively exploited in attacks
Hackers are exploiting a critical severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3055, in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances to obtain sensitive data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-citrix-netscaler-memory-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
How to Evaluate AI SOC Agents: 7 Questions Gartner Says You Should Be Asking
AI SOC agents can reduce alert fatigue, but most teams fail to measure real outcomes. Prophet Security breaks down Gartner's questions for evaluating AI SOC agents and separating real impact from hype. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-evaluate-ai-soc-agents-7-questions-gartner-says-you-should-be-asking/
Microsoft pulls KB5079391 Windows update over install issues
Microsoft has pulled a buggy Windows 11 non-security preview update to investigate a known issue that triggers 0x80073712 errors during installation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-pulls-windows-kb5079391-update-over-0x80073712-install-errors/