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Microsoft plans to improve Windows 11 driver quality in 2026
Microsoft plans to raise the quality bar of Windows 11 drivers, as drivers "sit at the heart of every Windows experience" and connect the OS to the "silicon, components, and peripherals." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-plans-to-improve-windows-11-driver-quality-in-2026/
New Shai-Hulud malware wave compromises 600 npm packages
Threat actors earlier today published more than 600 malicious packages to the Node Package Manager (npm) index as part of a new Shai-Hulud supply-chain campaign. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-shai-hulud-malware-wave-compromises-600-npm-packages/
Critical Microsoft Vulnerabilities Doubled: From Exposure to Escalation
Microsoft's total vulnerability count stayed steady in 2025, but critical flaws surged year over year. BeyondTrust breaks down why attackers are increasingly focused on privilege escalation and identity abuse. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-microsoft-vulnerabilities-doubled-from-exposure-to-escalation/
Microsoft confirms patching issues in restricted Windows networks
Microsoft says customers in restricted network environments may encounter Windows Update failures after installing the January 2026 optional non-security preview updates. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-patching-issues-in-restricted-windows-networks/
SHub macOS infostealer variant spoofs Apple security updates
A new variant of the 'SHub' macOS infostealer uses AppleScript to show a fake security update message and installs a backdoor. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/shub-macos-infostealer-variant-spoofs-apple-security-updates/
Leaked Shai-Hulud malware fuels new npm infostealer campaign
The Shai-Hulud malware leaked last week is now used in new attacks on the Node Package Manager (npm) index, as infected packages emerged over the weekend. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leaked-shai-hulud-malware-fuels-new-npm-infostealer-campaign/
Microsoft testing adjustable taskbar, Start menu in Windows 11
Microsoft has finally brought back the resizable taskbar and Start menu to Windows 11 in the latest preview version rolling out to Insiders in the Experimental channel. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-finally-gets-a-resizable-taskbar-and-start-menu/
Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw
A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploit-available-for-new-dirtydecrypt-linux-root-escalation-flaw/
New Windows 'MiniPlasma' zero-day exploit gives SYSTEM access, PoC released
A cybersecurity researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a Windows privilege escalation zero-day dubbed "MiniPlasma" that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-miniplasma-zero-day-exploit-gives-system-access-poc-released/
Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued
A security researcher claims Microsoft quietly fixed an Azure Backup for AKS vulnerability after rejecting his report, and without issuing a CVE. Microsoft disputes the claim, telling BleepingComputer the behavior was expected and that "no product changes were made," despite the researcher documenting a silent fix. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-rejects-critical-azure-vulnerability-report-no-cve-issued/
Funnel Builder WordPress plugin bug exploited to steal credit cards
A critical vulnerability in the Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is being actively exploited to inject malicious JavaScript snippets into WooCommerce checkout pages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/funnel-builder-wordpress-plugin-bug-exploited-to-steal-credit-cards/
Popular node-ipc npm package compromised to steal credentials
Hackers have injected credential-stealing malware into newly published versions of node-ipc, a popular inter-process communication package, in a new supply chain attack targeting npm. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/popular-node-ipc-npm-package-compromised-to-steal-credentials/
Microsoft backpedals: Edge to stop loading passwords into memory
Microsoft is updating the Edge web browser to ensure it no longer loads saved passwords into process memory in clear text at startup after previously stating it was "by design." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-edge-to-stop-loading-cleartext-passwords-in-memory-on-startup/
Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers
Microsoft is introducing a new capability that will allow it to remotely roll back problematic Windows drivers delivered through Windows Update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-automatically-roll-back-faulty-windows-drivers/
TeamPCP hackers advertise Mistral AI code repos for sale
The TeamPCP hacker group is threatening to leak source code from the Mistral AI project unless a buyer is found for the data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/teampcp-hackers-advertise-mistral-ai-code-repos-for-sale/
Microsoft blames undismissible Teams location prompts on macOS update
Microsoft has confirmed user reports that the Teams team collaboration app is displaying non-dismissible location prompts on some macOS systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-blames-undismissible-teams-location-prompts-on-macos-update/
7-Eleven confirms data breach claimed by the ShinyHunters gang
Convenience store chain giant 7-Eleven confirmed that its systems were breached in a cyberattack claimed by the ShinyHunters extortion group last month. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-eleven-confirms-data-breach-claimed-by-the-shinyhunters-gang/
Webinar: The hidden bottlenecks in network incident response
IT teams are increasingly overwhelmed by alerts from disconnected systems, forcing responders to manually coordinate investigations during network incidents. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help reduce response delays and improve operational coordination. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-the-hidden-bottlenecks-in-network-incident-response/
INTERPOL ‘Operation Ramz’ seizes 53 malware, phishing servers
More than 200 individuals were arrested for cybercrime activities during INTERPOL's Operation Ramz, which focused on the Middle East and North Africa. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/interpol-operation-ramz-seizes-53-malware-phishing-servers/
5 Steps to Managing Shadow AI Tools Without Slowing Down Employees
Many employees already use shadow AI tools at work without security review. Adaptive Security breaks down how teams can build practical AI governance without adding friction for employees. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/5-steps-to-managing-shadow-ai-tools-without-slowing-down-employees/
Grafana says stolen GitHub token let hackers steal codebase
Grafana Labs disclosed that hackers have downloaded its source code after breaching its GitHub environment using a stolen access token. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grafana-says-stolen-github-token-let-hackers-steal-codebase/
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 security update install issues
Microsoft has confirmed that the May 2026 Windows 11 security update (KB5089549) fails to install on some systems and triggers 0x800f0922 errors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-kb5089549-windows-11-security-update-install-issues/
Hackers earn $1,298,250 for 47 zero-days at Pwn2Own Berlin 2026
The Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 hacking contest has concluded, with security researchers collecting $1,298,250 in rewards after exploiting 47 zero-day flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-earn-1-298-250-for-47-zero-days-at-pwn2own-berlin-2026/
Tycoon2FA hijacks Microsoft 365 accounts via device-code phishing
The Tycoon2FA phishing kit now supports device-code phishing attacks and abuses Trustifi click-tracking URLs to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tycoon2fa-hijacks-microsoft-365-accounts-via-device-code-phishing/
Russian hackers turn Kazuar backdoor into modular P2P botnet
The Russian hacker group Secret Blizzard has developed its long-running Kazuar backdoor into a modular peer-to-peer (P2P) botnet designed for long-term persistence, stealth, and data collection. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-turn-kazuar-backdoor-into-modular-p2p-botnet/
Microsoft Exchange, Windows 11 hacked on second day of Pwn2Own
During the second day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2026, competitors collected $385,750 in cash awards after exploiting 15 unique zero-day vulnerabilities in multiple products, including Windows 11, Microsoft Exchange, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Workstations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pwn2own-day-two-hackers-demo-microsoft-exchange-windows-11-red-had-enterprise-linux-zero-days/
Avada Builder WordPress plugin flaws allow site credential theft
Two vulnerabilities in the Avada Builder plugin for WordPress, with an estimated one million active installations, allow hackers to read arbitrary files and extract sensitive information from the database. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/avada-builder-wordpress-plugin-flaws-allow-site-credential-theft/
Inside the REMUS Infostealer: Session Theft, MaaS, and Rapid Evolution
Stolen browser sessions and authentication tokens are becoming more valuable than stolen passwords. Flare explains how the REMUS infostealer evolved around session theft and operational scalability. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/inside-the-remus-infostealer-session-theft-maas-and-rapid-evolution/
Microsoft warns of Exchange zero-day flaw exploited in attacks
On Thursday, Microsoft shared mitigations for a high-severity Exchange Server vulnerability exploited in attacks that allow threat actors to execute arbitrary code via cross-site scripting (XSS) while targeting Outlook on the web users. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-warns-of-exchange-zero-day-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
Hackers exploit auth bypass flaw in Burst Statistics WordPress plugin
Hackers are leveraging a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Burst Statistics to obtain admin-level access to websites. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-exploit-auth-bypass-flaw-in-burst-statistics-wordpress-plugin/