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Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

5 days ago

Node JS

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Information security

Why Third-Party Risk Is the Biggest Gap in Your Clients' Security Posture

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.

In Other News: ChatGPT Data Leak, Android Rootkit, Water Facility Hit by Ransomware

New Android malware targets banking users, Italy fines Intesa Sanpaolo for data breach, Apple updates Mac security against ClickFix attacks.

UNC1069 Social Engineering of Axios Maintainer Led to npm Supply Chain Attack

A targeted social engineering campaign by North Korean actors led to a supply chain compromise of the Axios npm package.

fromLos Angeles Times

Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

5 days ago

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Organizations are not prepared for the next cybersecurity crisis, similar to Log4Shell.

Why Third-Party Risk Is the Biggest Gap in Your Clients' Security Posture

Third-party risk management is now a critical security challenge and growth opportunity for service providers.

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.

In Other News: ChatGPT Data Leak, Android Rootkit, Water Facility Hit by Ransomware

New Android malware targets banking users, Italy fines Intesa Sanpaolo for data breach, Apple updates Mac security against ClickFix attacks.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

10 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

DevOps

21 hours ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.

fromArs Technica

10 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.

Software development

Internet Bug Bounty program hits pause on payouts

Python

The State of Trusted Open Source Report

AI is reshaping software development and security, influencing container image usage and vulnerability management.

13 hours ago

Software development

Internet Bug Bounty program hits pause on payouts

Python

The State of Trusted Open Source Report

AI is reshaping software development and security, influencing container image usage and vulnerability management.

Axios npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

A significant supply chain attack on Axios introduced a Remote Access Trojan via hijacked maintainer accounts, affecting numerous developer environments.

Top npm package backdoored to drop dirty RAT on dev machines

A widely used npm library, axios, was compromised to deliver malware through a maintainer's hijacked account.

fromBleepingComputer

Hackers compromise Axios npm package to drop cross-platform malware

Hackers compromised the Axios npm account to distribute remote access trojans across multiple operating systems.

Axios npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

A significant supply chain attack on Axios introduced a Remote Access Trojan via hijacked maintainer accounts, affecting numerous developer environments.

Top npm package backdoored to drop dirty RAT on dev machines

A widely used npm library, axios, was compromised to deliver malware through a maintainer's hijacked account.

fromBleepingComputer

Hackers compromise Axios npm package to drop cross-platform malware

Hackers compromised the Axios npm account to distribute remote access trojans across multiple operating systems.

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

21 hours ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

16 hours ago

Drift Protocol Hack 2026: What Happened, Who Lost Money, and What's Next

A Solana-based perpetual futures exchange lost $286 million in 12 minutes due to a sophisticated attack involving fake collateral and social engineering.

21 hours ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.

New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs

Rowhammer attacks on Nvidia GPUs can compromise CPU memory, allowing full control of host machines.

Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

Apple is issuing a rare security patch for iOS 18 to combat the DarkSword hacking tool, breaking from its usual upgrade policy.

Apple

fromZDNET

Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP

Apple has released a security patch for iPhones running iOS 18 to protect against the DarkSword exploit.

Apple

Apple Issues Rare Patch: Up to 270M iPhones Could Be Vulnerable to 'DarkSword' Exploit

Apple is issuing a rare security patch for iOS 18 to combat the DarkSword hacking tool, breaking from its usual upgrade policy.

Apple

fromZDNET

Still running iOS 18? Install this critical update ASAP

Apple has released a security patch for iPhones running iOS 18 to protect against the DarkSword exploit.

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Privacy professionals

fromTechCrunch

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.

Privacy professionals

fromTechCrunch

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.

Tech industry

Microsoft plans another out-of-band Windows fix

Software development

Some 'broken by update' PCs were already doomed

Emergency Microsoft, Oracle patches point to wider cyber issues | Computer Weekly

Emergency patches from Microsoft and Oracle highlight ongoing issues with update cycles, patching, and identity security.

Tech industry

Microsoft plans another out-of-band Windows fix

Microsoft is releasing an out-of-band update to fix installation errors from a problematic preview update.

Software development

Some 'broken by update' PCs were already doomed

fromHarvard Business Review

Emergency Microsoft, Oracle patches point to wider cyber issues | Computer Weekly

Emergency patches from Microsoft and Oracle highlight ongoing issues with update cycles, patching, and identity security.

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Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.

DevOps

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.

fromNist

2 weeks ago

NVD

Prior to version 3.20.0, using RpcServer.toWebHandler or HttpApp.toWebHandlerRuntime in a Next.js App Router could lead to race conditions, allowing concurrent requests to read incorrect context.

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

Information security

Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Patch Now: Chrome Flaw Under Active Attack, Google Confirms

Google has released a security update for Chrome due to multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited use-after-free flaw.

Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

Google's Chrome 146 update addresses 21 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day exploit tracked as CVE-2026-5281.

Microsoft rejiggers Intune to give patches time to prove themselves

Microsoft Intune will shift from pushing patches to measuring compliance with defined update standards, emphasizing policy and outcomes over delivery.

Axios NPM Package Breached in North Korean Supply Chain Attack

Malicious Axios NPM library versions were distributed in a supply chain attack by North Korean hackers, affecting millions of users.

Axios Supply Chain Attack Pushes Cross-Platform RAT via Compromised npm Account

Axios experienced a supply chain attack due to malicious dependencies in two npm package versions.

fromSiliconANGLE

Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

Axios HTTP client library was hacked to distribute malware via a compromised npm account, affecting multiple operating systems.

Axios NPM Package Breached in North Korean Supply Chain Attack

Malicious Axios NPM library versions were distributed in a supply chain attack by North Korean hackers, affecting millions of users.

Axios Supply Chain Attack Pushes Cross-Platform RAT via Compromised npm Account

Axios experienced a supply chain attack due to malicious dependencies in two npm package versions.

fromSiliconANGLE

Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware - SiliconANGLE

Axios HTTP client library was hacked to distribute malware via a compromised npm account, affecting multiple operating systems.

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.

Software development

Vim and GNU Emacs: Claude Code helpfully found zero-day exploits for both

LLMs can quickly identify security vulnerabilities in code, but their rapid evolution poses potential risks.

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.

Microsoft Details Cookie-Controlled PHP Web Shells Persisting via Cron on Linux Servers

Threat actors exploit HTTP cookies for PHP web shells on Linux servers, enabling remote code execution with stealthy control mechanisms.

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.

19 hours ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.

Claude Code is still vulnerable to an attack Anthropic has already fixed

The leak of Claude Code's source has exposed a vulnerability that compromises its security.

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.

13 hours ago

Claude Code is still vulnerable to an attack Anthropic has already fixed

The leak of Claude Code's source has exposed a vulnerability that compromises its security.

Critical Vulnerability in Claude Code Emerges Days After Source Leak

Anthropic's Claude Code source code was leaked, revealing operational details but not compromising sensitive data like model weights or customer information.

Claude Code's source reveals extent of system access

Claude Code has significant control over devices, raising concerns about data retention and potential misuse in sensitive environments.

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.

New Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2026-5281 Under Active Exploitation - Patch Released

"Use-after-free in Dawn in Google Chrome prior to 146.0.7680.178 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page."

Information security

13 hours ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.

fromComputerworld

11 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.

Information security

fromTechzine Global

22 hours ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.

fromComputerworld

Jamf warns of massive app insecurities

Mac and iOS users face significant security threats, with many devices vulnerable to attacks and outdated systems.

fromTechzine Global

Blind trust in hardware vendors is always a bad idea

Attackers are increasingly targeting hardware and firmware vulnerabilities as traditional security tools focus primarily on software layers.

#malware

Information security

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Information security

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.

Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

CrystalX RAT is a new malware-as-a-service combining spyware, stealer, and remote access capabilities, promoted on Telegram and YouTube.

Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

WhatsApp messages are being exploited to deliver malware to Windows users, creating significant security risks.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

Mercor Hit by LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack

Mercor was impacted by a supply chain attack involving LiteLLM, resulting in the theft of 4 terabytes of data.

Mercor says it was 'one of thousands' hit in LiteLLM attack

Mercor confirmed it was affected by the LiteLLM supply-chain attack, with significant data theft by the Lapsus$ group.

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.

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The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.

fromwww.cybersecuritydive.com

Axios open-source library targeted in sophisticated supply chain attack

A North Korean threat actor compromised the axios library, introducing a malicious dependency that deploys a backdoor across multiple operating systems.

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.

Citrix NetScaler bug may be multiple flaws in one

In-the-wild exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler bug has begun, with attackers actively targeting vulnerable systems within days of its disclosure.

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.

6 days ago

Citrix NetScaler Under Active Recon for CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS 9.3) Memory Overread Bug

A critical security flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway requires immediate patching to prevent exploitation.

Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Poised for Exploitation, Security Firms Warn

Citrix released critical patches for vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway, addressing memory leaks and session mixup issues.

Citrix NetScaler bug may be multiple flaws in one

In-the-wild exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler bug has begun, with attackers actively targeting vulnerable systems within days of its disclosure.

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.

6 days ago

Citrix NetScaler Under Active Recon for CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS 9.3) Memory Overread Bug

A critical security flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway requires immediate patching to prevent exploitation.

Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Poised for Exploitation, Security Firms Warn

Citrix released critical patches for vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway, addressing memory leaks and session mixup issues.

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.

CrewAI Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Hacking

Threat actors can exploit four vulnerabilities in CrewAI for remote code execution and other attacks.

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.

StrongSwan Flaw Allows Unauthenticated Attackers to Crash VPNs

A high-severity vulnerability in StrongSwan's EAP-TTLS AVP parser can be exploited remotely to crash VPN services.

Cloudflare Adds Active API Vulnerability Scanning to Its Edge

Cloudflare's Web and API Vulnerability Scanner focuses on detecting Broken Object Level Authorization vulnerabilities in APIs.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

Stolen credentials via infostealers like Venom Stealer are central to modern cybercrime.

Critical Vulnerability in OpenAI Codex Allowed GitHub Token Compromise

OAuth tokens pose significant security risks, especially when long-lived, as they can lead to widespread breaches across multiple organizations.

fromScala-lang

Fixing a Command Injection Vulnerability in sbt

A command injection vulnerability in sbt on Windows has been fixed, affecting versions since sbt 0.9.5.

Oracle releases emergency patch for serious vulnerability

A critical vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager allows remote code execution without authentication, posing severe risks.

Oracle Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Identity Manager Vulnerability

Oracle issued critical patches for vulnerabilities in Identity Manager and Web Services Manager, allowing remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.

fromTechzine Global

Oracle releases emergency patch for serious vulnerability

A critical vulnerability in Oracle Identity Manager and Oracle Web Services Manager allows remote code execution without authentication, posing severe risks.

Oracle Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Identity Manager Vulnerability

Oracle issued critical patches for vulnerabilities in Identity Manager and Web Services Manager, allowing remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.

Unknown attackers exploit another critical SharePoint bug

Unknown attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-20963, a critical Microsoft SharePoint deserialization vulnerability that enables unauthenticated remote code execution, prompting CISA to mandate federal agency patching within three days.

fromArs Technica

2 weeks ago

Researchers disclose vulnerabilities in IP KVMs from four manufacturers

IP KVMs pose severe network security risks because compromising them enables attackers to bypass system security and access remotely managed servers.

fromComputerworld

For March, Patch Tuesday delivers fixes for 83 vulnerabilities

Microsoft's March Patch Tuesday addresses 83 vulnerabilities including two zero-day exploits in SQL Server and .NET, while introducing Common Log File System hardening with signature verification.

Microsoft Patches 83 Vulnerabilities

Microsoft released 83 vulnerability patches in March 2026, including one critical remote code execution flaw and several privilege escalation bugs requiring attention.

fromZero Day Initiative

Zero Day Initiative - The March 2026 Security Update Review

Adobe released eight bulletins in March 2026 addressing 80 CVEs across multiple products, with critical patches for Acrobat Reader, Substance 3D Stager, and Premiere Pro focusing on arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities.

The Zero-Day Scramble is Avoidable: A Guide to Attack Surface Reduction

Teams must reduce unnecessary internet-facing exposure to minimize vulnerability exploitation risk, as time-to-exploit windows are shrinking to hours or minutes.

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Information security

Cisco Fixes Actively Exploited Zero-Day CVE-2026-20045 in Unified CM and Webex

Information security

Cisco plugs up Unified Comms zero-day under active exploit

Information security

Cisco Fixes Actively Exploited Zero-Day CVE-2026-20045 in Unified CM and Webex

Information security

Cisco plugs up Unified Comms zero-day under active exploit

Cisco finally fixes max-severity bug under attack for weeks

Cisco released updates fixing a maximum-severity AsyncOS vulnerability (CVE-2025-20393) exploited for root access and persistence on SEG and SEWM appliances.

1 month ago

BeyondTrust Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability

Critical unauthenticated RCE (CVE-2026-1731, CVSS 9.9) affects BeyondTrust RS and PRA; patches are available and many internet-accessible on-prem deployments are likely exposed.

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.