GitHub announces npm security changes to tackle supply-chain attacks
GitHub has announced that npm v12, expected next month, will introduce several security-focused changes aimed at blocking supply-chain attacks abusing behaviors triggered by the ‘npm install’ command. ‘npm install’ is the command used to download and install a project’s dependencies and run any install-related scripts defined by the packages. Developers execute it after cloning a […]
Oracle PeopleSoft servers hacked in ShinyHunters data theft attacks
Oracle PeopleSoft servers are being targeted in ongoing data theft attacks by the ShinyHunters extortion gang, which claims to have stolen data from over 100 organizations. PeopleSoft is an enterprise business software suite used by large organizations to manage business operations such as human resources, payroll, finance, supply chain management, procurement, and student administration. Yesterday, […]
China-linked JDY botnet expands targeting of U.S. military networks
The JDY botnet, a malware network previously associated with Chinese threat actors like Volt Typhoon, has significantly expanded its targeting scope and reconnaissance efforts. According to researchers at Black Lotus Labs by Lumen, who have been monitoring its activity, JDY maintains a strong focus on the United States, where many of its compromised devices are […]
Microsoft patches Exchange Server zero-day exploited in attacks
Microsoft has patched an actively exploited Exchange Server vulnerability that allows threat actors to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks targeting Outlook Web Access users. This high-severity spoofing vulnerability (CVE-2026-42897) affects Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) software and can be exploited by remote attackers with […]
Microsoft: Some Windows PCs fail to install latest monthly updates
Microsoft warned customers on Tuesday that they may have issues installing the latest monthly updates on some Windows devices that were upgraded to Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2. On affected systems, users will see 0x80073712 or 0x800f0993 errors when trying to install the June 2026 cumulative updates. “A small percentage of devices running Windows 10, […]
Microsoft patches YellowKey, GreenPlasma, MiniPlasma zero-days
On Tuesday, Microsoft patched two zero-day vulnerabilities that let attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows systems, and a third one that grants access to BitLocker-protected drives. All three security flaws were disclosed last month by a security researcher using the “Nightmare Eclipse” handle in protest over how the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) […]
Ivanti: Max severity Sentry flaw allows code execution as root
Security software company Ivanti has released patches to address two critical vulnerabilities in its Sentry secure mobile gateway solution, including a maximum-severity flaw that enables remote attackers to execute code with root privileges. Formerly known as MobileIron Sentry, Ivanti Sentry is a security gateway appliance that secures traffic between back-end corporate systems and remote mobile […]
Anthropic rolls out Claude Fable 5, but it’s available for a limited time
Anthropic has begun rolling out a new model called “Fable,” which is based on the same underlying model as Mythos, its most powerful AI model class. Anthropic previously said that it developed a model called “Mythos,” which is a state-of-the-art model that poses security risks to companies around the world. At that time, Anthropic noted […]
Microsoft Defender ‘RoguePlanet’ zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
A security researcher has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named “RoguePlanet” just hours after Microsoft fixed two previously disclosed flaws during June 2026 Patch Tuesday. The researcher, known as Nightmare Eclipse, says the new vulnerability affects fully patched Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices, allowing attackers to spawn a command prompt with SYSTEM privileges via […]
ServiceNow discloses security incident exposing customer data
ServiceNow is warning about a security incident after attackers exploited an unauthenticated access flaw through a vulnerable API endpoint, allowing them to query data from customer instances. The company quietly warned impacted customers through a support bulletin and direct support cases after detecting “anomalous activity” related to the issue. The bulletin, which is hidden behind ServiceNow’s […]