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18-Year-Old NGINX Bug Allows DoS and Remote Code Execution

A critical vulnerability hiding in NGINX source code since 2008 has been uncovered by an AI-powered security scanner. The flaw, rated 9.2 severity, affects versions powering a third of top-ranked websites and can lead to denial of service or worse.

Manaal Khan·14 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

KongTuke Hackers Use Microsoft Teams to Breach Networks in 5 Minutes

Initial access broker KongTuke has shifted tactics, now using Microsoft Teams to trick employees into running malicious PowerShell commands. ReliaQuest researchers observed attackers moving from cold outreach to persistent network access in under five minutes.

Manaal Khan·14 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

West Pharma Cyberattack Encrypts Systems, Steals Data

West Pharmaceutical Services, an S&P 500 company with $3 billion in annual revenue, disclosed a cyberattack that encrypted systems and exfiltrated data. The company detected the intrusion on May 4 and took global systems offline. Manufacturing has partially restarted, but full restoration remains incomplete.

Manaal Khan·14 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

Iranian Hackers Spent Week Inside Korean Electronics Firm

The MuddyWater hacking group infiltrated a major South Korean electronics manufacturer for seven days in February 2026, stealing credentials and establishing persistent access. Symantec researchers say the campaign marks a shift toward global targets and sophisticated evasion techniques.

Huma Shazia·14 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

BitLocker Zero-Day Bypass Exposes Encrypted Drives via USB

A security researcher has released working proof-of-concept exploits for two unpatched Windows vulnerabilities. The more severe flaw, YellowKey, bypasses BitLocker encryption through the Windows Recovery Environment, granting full access to protected drives. Multiple independent researchers have confirmed the exploit works.

Manaal Khan·13 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Microsoft Fixes BitLocker Recovery Bug, But Only for Windows 11

The April 2026 Windows security update triggered unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on enterprise systems. Microsoft has patched the issue for Windows 11 25H2 users, but Windows 10 and Windows Server admins must wait for a future fix while applying workarounds.

Huma Shazia·13 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Windows 11 May 2026 Patch Tuesday Fixes 120 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft released KB5089549 and KB5087420 cumulative updates for Windows 11, patching 120 security vulnerabilities and adding Xbox desktop mode. The mandatory updates also bring haptic feedback for compatible devices and expanded archive format support in File Explorer.

Manaal Khan·13 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Android 17 Blocks Banking Scam Calls Automatically

Google's upcoming Android 17 release introduces automatic termination of spoofed banking calls, expanded malware detection, and stronger theft protection. The features will work with major banks including Revolut, Itaú Unibanco, and Nubank at launch.

Manaal Khan·12 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

Canvas LMS Breach: ShinyHunters Stole 3.6TB from 8,800 Schools

Instructure confirmed that hackers exploited cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Canvas LMS to steal data from thousands of educational institutions. ShinyHunters followed up by defacing login portals with ransom demands, using the same flaw that enabled the initial breach.

Manaal Khan·11 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

Why Password Resets Don't Stop Active Directory Attacks

Password resets are the first response to a breach, but they don't immediately invalidate old credentials across all authentication paths. Cached password hashes, Kerberos tickets, and hybrid sync delays give attackers windows to maintain access even after credentials change.

Huma Shazia·11 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

Google: Hackers Used AI to Build First Zero-Day Exploit

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has identified what it believes is the first zero-day exploit developed with AI assistance. The attack targeted a popular web administration tool's two-factor authentication. While the attack was stopped before mass exploitation, the case signals a shift in how threat actors approach vulnerability discovery.

Huma Shazia·11 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

NVIDIA Confirms GeForce NOW Breach Hit Armenian Users

NVIDIA confirmed that a data breach exposed GeForce NOW user information in Armenia. The company says its own network was not affected. A regional partner, GFN.am, suffered the compromise between March 20 and 26.

Huma Shazia·8 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day Exploited: 850 Servers Exposed Online

Ivanti disclosed a high-severity remote code execution flaw in its Endpoint Manager Mobile software that attackers are already exploiting. Over 850 exposed EPMM instances have been identified worldwide, with most located in Europe. The company released patches and urged credential rotation for previously compromised customers.

Huma Shazia·7 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Palo Alto Firewalls Hit by Zero-Day Exploit in the Wild

Palo Alto Networks has disclosed CVE-2026-0300, a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in PAN-OS that attackers are already exploiting. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges on exposed firewalls. No patch exists yet, and over 5,800 vulnerable devices are currently internet-facing.

Huma Shazia·6 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Student Hacks Taiwan High-Speed Rail, Halts 4 Trains

A 23-year-old university student used software-defined radio equipment to trigger emergency brakes on Taiwan's high-speed railway, stopping four trains for 48 minutes. The attack exploited a TETRA communication system that had not rotated its security parameters in 19 years.

Huma Shazia·5 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

Credit Union Loan Fraud: How Attackers Skip the Hack

Flare researchers found structured loan fraud methods circulating in underground forums. Attackers bypass technical defenses entirely, using stolen identity data to walk through legitimate lending workflows. Small and mid-sized credit unions are prime targets due to weaker verification systems.

Huma Shazia·4 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Instructure Confirms Data Breach Affecting Canvas Users

Educational technology company Instructure has confirmed a cyberattack exposed personal information of Canvas learning management system users. The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims responsibility, alleging access to data from nearly 9,000 schools and 275 million individuals.

Manaal Khan·4 May 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

cPanel Flaw Exploited in Mass 'Sorry' Ransomware Attacks

A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in cPanel and WHM is being mass-exploited to deploy ransomware across thousands of web servers. At least 44,000 IP addresses have been compromised since the flaw was disclosed, with attackers encrypting website data using a Go-based Linux encryptor.

Manaal Khan·3 May 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

French Police Arrest 15-Year-Old in 11.7M Record Govt Breach

French authorities have detained a teenager suspected of breaching France Titres, the agency that manages French ID documents, and selling 11.7 million stolen records on a cybercrime forum. The minor faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Huma Shazia·1 May 2026

Cybersecurity·6 min

Vercel Breach Shows the Real Risk of Shadow AI Integrations

A Vercel employee's OAuth connection to a third-party AI app led to a breach when that vendor was compromised. The incident highlights how shadow AI integrations create persistent attack pathways into enterprise systems, even when employees stop using the connected apps.

Manaal Khan·29 Apr 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

LiteLLM SQL Injection Flaw Under Active Attack Within 36 Hours

Hackers began exploiting a critical pre-authentication SQL injection vulnerability in the LiteLLM AI gateway just 36 hours after public disclosure. The flaw, rated 9.9 CVSS, lets attackers steal API keys and provider credentials without any authentication. Security researchers warn that exposed instances should be treated as compromised.

Manaal Khan·29 Apr 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Vimeo Confirms Data Breach via Anodot Supply Chain Attack

Vimeo disclosed that user data was exposed after attackers compromised its analytics vendor Anodot. The ShinyHunters extortion group claims responsibility and threatens to leak stolen data by April 30.

Huma Shazia·29 Apr 2026

Cybersecurity·4 min

Social Media Scams Cost Americans $2.1 Billion in 2025

The Federal Trade Commission reports that social media scams have grown eightfold since 2020. Investment fraud and shopping scams account for most losses, with Facebook leading as the platform where most scams originate.

Huma Shazia·28 Apr 2026

Cybersecurity·5 min

US Charges Teen Hacker Linked to Scattered Spider Arrests

A 19-year-old dual US-Estonian citizen arrested in Finland faces federal wire fraud and computer intrusion charges for allegedly helping the Scattered Spider collective extort millions from corporations. Court records reveal he participated in at least four breaches, including a hack when he was just 16.

Huma Shazia·28 Apr 2026