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Critical Cisco IMC auth bypass gives attackers Admin access
Cisco has released security updates to address several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, including an Integrated Management Controller (IMC) authentication bypass that allows attackers to gain Admin access. Also known as CIMC, Cisco IMC is a hardware module embedded on the motherboard of Cisco servers that provides out-of-band management (even if the operating system is powered off or crashed) for UCS […]
New CrystalRAT malware adds RAT, stealer and prankware features
A new malware-as-a-service called CrystalRAT is being promoted on Telegram, offering remote access, data theft, keylogging, and clipboard hijacking capabilities. The malware emerged in January with a tiered subscription model. Apart from the Telegram channel, the MaaS was also promoted on YouTube via a dedicated marketing channel that showcased its capabilities. Kaspersky researchers say in a report […]
Apple expands iOS 18 updates to more iPhones to block DarkSword attacks
Apple has now made it possible for more iPhones still running iOS 18 to receive security updates that protect against the actively exploited DarkSword exploit kit. “We enabled the availability of iOS 18.7.7 for more devices on April 1, 2026, so users with Automatic Updates turned on can automatically receive important security protections from web […]
Hackers exploit TrueConf zero-day to push malicious software updates SVE
Hackers have targeted TrueConf conference servers in attacks that exploit a zero-day vulnerability, allowing them to execute arbitrary files on all connected endpoints. The flaw is tracked as CVE-2026-3502 and received a medium severity score. It stems from a missing integrity check in the software’s update mechanism, which can be used to replace the legitimate update with […]
New EvilTokens service fuels Microsoft device code phishing attacks
A new malicious kit called EvilTokens integrates device code phishing capabilities, allowing attackers to hijack Microsoft accounts and provide advanced features for business email compromise attacks. The kit is sold to cybercriminals over Telegram and is under continuous development, its author stating that they plan to extend support for Gmail and Okta phishing pages. Device […]
‘NoVoice’ Android malware on Google Play infected 2.3 million devices
A new Android malware named NoVoice was found on Google Play, hidden in more than 50 apps that were downloaded at least 2.3 million times. The apps carrying the malicious payload included cleaners, image galleries, and games. They required no suspicious permissions and provided the promised functionality. After launching an infected app, the malware tried to […]
FBI warns against using Chinese mobile apps due to privacy risks
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned Americans against using foreign-developed mobile applications, particularly those created by Chinese developers. In a public service announcement (PSA) issued via its Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) platform this Tuesday, the FBI warned of privacy and data security risks associated with these apps. “As of early 2026, many […]
Google fixes fourth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2026
Google released emergency updates to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks, marking the fourth such security flaw patched since the start of the year. “Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2026-5281 exists in the wild,” Google said in a security advisory issued on Tuesday. As detailed in the Chromium commit history, this vulnerability stems […]
Google Drive ransomware detection now on by default for paying users
Google announced that the AI-powered Google Drive ransomware detection feature has reached general availability and is now enabled by default for all paying users. Announced in September 2025, a beta version of this feature began rolling out to Google Workspace customers worldwide in early October. Google Drive will immediately pause file syncing when it detects a […]
Claude Code source code accidentally leaked in NPM package
Anthropic says it accidentally leaked the source code for Claude Code, which is closed source, but the company says no customer data or credentials were exposed. While Anthropic pledges support to the open-source community, Claude Code has always remained closed source, at least it did until today, when an update accidentally included internal source code. […]