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Vulnerabilities & Exploits

CVEs, zero-days, patching and exploited weaknesses.

software supply chain security16 hours ago5 min

Securing the Next 250 Requires a Threats Vulnerabilities Assets Worksheet, Not a Bigger Patch Queue

CISA's "Securing the Next 250" campaign reframes Cybersecurity Awareness Month around generational resilience. A threats, vulnerabilities, and assets worksheet is the practical tool that bridges the gap between that ambition and daily engineering work.

active vulnerability exploitation18 hours ago3 min

Cisco Ships Emergency Fix for a Second Actively Exploited Secure Email Gateway Flaw

Cisco closed CVE-2026-76519, a high-severity zero-day in its Secure Email Gateway that lets unauthenticated attackers run commands on the underlying system. This is the latest in a string of exploited SEG bugs.

software vulnerabilities patch management18 hours ago3 min

Microsoft’s .NET Hotfix Targets a Brotli Decoder Flaw With a Configuration Catch

Comprehensive coverage of Microsoft’s emergency .NET updates for CVE-2026-111497 (Broccoli2Shell / Node2Shell / HTTP2Shell), detailing the Brotli decoder vulnerability, configuration exposure requirements, version update matrix, and mitigation options.

ai open source vulnerability patching21 hours ago5 min

AI Cybersecurity Lessons From the Brotli HTTP2Shell Flaw

HTTP2Shell shows why AI cybersecurity depends on disciplined vulnerability intelligence, dependency visibility, and fast patching—not automation alone.

active vulnerability exploitation1 day ago5 min

PHP2Shell Is Now a Confirmed Exploit: What Security Teams Must Do

Confirmed PHP2Shell exploitation turns two PHP RCE flaws into an immediate patching and exposure-review priority. Here’s what the evidence and advisories mean for defenders.

ai cybersecurity deception tactics2 days ago5 min

AI Cybersecurity Threats 2026: When Fraudsters Stop Hacking and Start Calling

Attackers no longer need to break your perimeter. AI cybersecurity threats in 2026 weaponize help desks, deepfakes, and brand impersonation to exploit the one control that was never meant to defend itself: human trust.

cybersecurity vulnerabilities2 days ago4 min

eMudhra Certificate Compromise: A Security & Compliance Analyst’s Guide

Eight weak eMudhra intermediate certificates prompted browser and software trust changes. What security and compliance analysts should verify, and where certificate revocation may not be enough.

active vulnerability exploitation2 days ago3 min

BeyondTrust Remote Support Zero-Day: What Customers Need to Patch

BeyondTrust told customers on Thursday to patch a critical Remote Support flaw it says has been exploited in zero-day attacks since late August.

active vulnerability exploitation2 days ago3 min

BeyondTrust Remote Support Vulnerability: Exploitation and Patch Guidance

A factual account of CVE-2026-102764, BeyondTrust's patch guidance, and reported exploitation of Remote Support appliances.

cyber fraud money laundering2 days ago5 min

The KYC Fraud Supply Chain: Fake IDs, Deepfakes and Human Operators

How underground sellers package identity documents, synthetic media, and live assistance to exploit remote customer verification—and what layered checks can do about it.

active vulnerability exploitation2 days ago5 min

BeyondTrust Remote Support Flaw: What the Zero-Day Warning Establishes

BeyondTrust warned of zero-day exploitation targeting Remote Support. Here is what reporting confirms, what remains uncertain, and how to approach the advisory carefully.

operational technology security2 days ago4 min

Security & Compliance Analyst: French Supermarket Refrigeration Attack

A security & compliance analyst reviews reports of a cyberattack on French supermarket refrigeration controllers, the known vulnerabilities, and what remains unconfirmed.