11 May, 2026

Hackers exploit security testing apps to breach Fortune 500 firms

Threat actors are exploiting misconfigured web applications used for security training and internal penetration testing, such as DVWA, OWASP Juice Shop, Hackazon, and bWAPP, to gain access to cloud environments of Fortune 500 companies and security vendors. An investigation from automated penetration testing company Pentera found evidence that hackers are leveraging this attack vector to compromise systems and […]

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American Archive of Public Broadcasting fixes bug exposing restricted media

​A vulnerability in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting’s website allowed downloading of protected and private media for years, with the flaw quietly patched this month. GeekFeed was tipped about the flaw by a cybersecurity researcher who asked to remain anonymous, stating that the flaw has been exploited since at least 2021, even after the researcher […]

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