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

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

Node JS

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

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1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

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20 hours ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.

19 hours ago

36 Malicious npm Packages Exploited Redis, PostgreSQL to Deploy Persistent Implants

36 malicious npm packages disguised as Strapi CMS plugins facilitate exploitation and credential harvesting.

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.

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.

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

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

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1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.

fromSilicon Canals

20 hours ago

The man who discovered the ILOVEYOU virus is now fighting Russian drones using the same playbook - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen has transitioned from cybersecurity to anti-drone defense, focusing on systems for law enforcement and military clients.

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.

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.

19 hours ago

Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS

Fortinet released patches for a critical vulnerability in FortiClient EMS, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute unauthorized commands.

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.

CBP facility codes sure seem to have leaked via online flashcards

Immigration offenses and internal systems of CBP are detailed in flashcards, highlighting procedures and responsibilities of agents.

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

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

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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.

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Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

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

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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.

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12 hours ago

How To Protect Media Files Uploaded to WordPress - Speckyboy

The predictable file structure of the content management system makes it easy to guess where a file is stored, leading to potential leaks, as demonstrated by a journalist accessing a leaked UK budget document.

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1 day ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.

Python

The State of Trusted Open Source Report

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

Software development

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Some 'broken by update' PCs were already doomed

Updates are often blamed for issues that predate them, revealing underlying problems in devices.

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.

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.

Women in technology

Security and Architecture: To Betray One Is To Destroy Both

Architecture and security have evolved from separate entities to a deeply connected partnership focused on resilience and protection against threats.

DevOps

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence

The agent security mess

Most granted permissions are unused by humans, but AI agents will exploit them, leading to significant security risks.

DevOps

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.

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Don't glamorize cybercrims, roast them instead

Cybercrime groups should not be glamorized; they are ordinary individuals using computers for theft, not mythical entities.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

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

11 hours ago

Don't glamorize cybercrims, roast them instead

Cybercrime groups should not be glamorized; they are ordinary individuals using computers for theft, not mythical entities.

Venom Stealer Raises Stakes With Continuous Credential Harvesting

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

Axios npm hack used fake Teams error fix to hijack maintainer account

A social engineering attack linked to North Korean hackers compromised Axios maintainers, leading to a supply chain attack with malicious npm package versions.

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.

Artificial intelligence

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AI Tools Are Supercharging Hackers

AI systems are increasingly weaponized for cybercrime, enabling hackers to exploit vulnerabilities at scale with minimal technical expertise, as demonstrated by recent attacks on Mexican government networks and global firewall systems.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

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

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.

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

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

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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.

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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.

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Exploited Zero-Day Among 21 Vulnerabilities Patched in Chrome

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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 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.

I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

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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.

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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

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I knew about North Korean hackers-they still tricked me and got into my computer | Fortune

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting individuals in the crypto industry, employing sophisticated deception tactics.

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.

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North Korean Hackers Suspected in Supply Chain Attack on Popular Axios Project - DevOps.com

North Korean hackers hijacked the npm account of an axios maintainer, publishing malicious versions that installed a remote access trojan.

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.

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New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

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Sophisticated CrystalX RAT Emerges

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

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Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

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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.

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New RoadK1ll WebSocket implant used to pivot on breached networks

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.

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.

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.

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.

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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.

New RoadK1ll WebSocket implant used to pivot on breached networks

RoadK1ll is a Node.js implant that enables attackers to pivot from a compromised host to other internal systems undetected.

Jamf warns of massive app insecurities

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

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.

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."

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.

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Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

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.

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.

Major phishing campaign on GitHub using fake security alerts

A large-scale phishing campaign targets developers on GitHub, exploiting Discussions to spread fake security alerts about Visual Studio Code and distribute malware.

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.

CrewAI Vulnerabilities Expose Devices to Hacking

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

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.

TrueConf Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks on Southeast Asian Government Networks

A high-severity vulnerability in TrueConf software has been exploited, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via tampered updates.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

We Found Eight Attack Vectors Inside AWS Bedrock. Here's What Attackers Can Do with Them

AWS Bedrock's connectivity makes it powerful but also exposes it to multiple attack vectors that can compromise enterprise data.

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1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.

2 weeks ago

Critical Langflow Vulnerability Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

Threat actors exploited a critical Langflow vulnerability for remote code execution within 20 hours of its public disclosure.

2 weeks ago

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.

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Vulnerability reports: Increase in quantity, decrease in quality? | Computer Weekly

Bug bounty programs face sustainability challenges due to increased low-quality submissions, prompting cURL founder Daniel Stenberg to shut down his HackerOne program and switch to GitHub for vulnerability reporting.

CISA says n8n critical bug exploited in real-world attacks

CISA mandates immediate patching of CVE-2025-68613, a critical 9.9-severity remote code execution vulnerability in n8n workflow automation platform affecting over 103,000 users.

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.

How to 10x Your Vulnerability Management Program in the Agentic Era

Agentic AI cyberattacks are actively occurring, forcing vulnerability management to evolve from static scanning to continuous, contextual, autonomous remediation systems.

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The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.

Threat intelligence supply chain is full of weak links

China's ban on foreign security software threatens the global threat intelligence ecosystem by risking data fragmentation and weakening international cybersecurity collaboration.

Why cyberattacks don't require advanced hacking

Poor cyber hygiene, weak identity security, overdue IT maintenance, and incomplete logging make organizations vulnerable to financially motivated attacks such as ransomware and email fraud.

BeyondTrust Flaw Used for Web Shells, Backdoors, and Data Exfiltration

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731 (CVSS score: 9.9), allows attackers to execute operating system commands in the context of the site user. In a report published Thursday, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it detected the security flaw being actively exploited in the wild for network reconnaissance, web shell deployment, command-and-control (C2), backdoor and remote management tool installs, lateral movement, and data theft.

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2 months ago

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.