New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access
A new vulnerability dubbed Pack2TheRoot could be exploited in the PackageKit daemon to allow local Linux users to install or remove system packages and gain root permissions.
Hasbro expects March cyberattack to impact second-quarter revenue
The toy maker is reviewing files and working to fully bring certain systems back online. The company will incur some costs related to the investigation.
DORA and operational resilience: Credential management as a financial risk control
Article 9 of DORA makes authentication and access control a legal obligation for EU financial entities. Here is what the regulation requires, and what a breach looks like when those controls are missing.
Your Guide to CompTIA SecAI+ Performance Based Questions
Want to excel in SecAI+ performance based questions, but don't know where to start? Read this article for all the tips and tricks you need for success!
Over 10,000 Zimbra servers vulnerable to ongoing XSS attacks
Over 10,000 Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) instances exposed online are vulnerable to ongoing attacks exploiting a cross-site scripting (XSS) security flaw.
Microsoft now lets admins uninstall Copilot on enterprise devices
Microsoft says IT administrators can now uninstall the AI-powered Copilot digital assistant from enterprise devices using a new policy setting, which has become broadly available after the April 2026 Patch Tuesday.
Hiding Bluetooth Trackers in Mail - Schneier on Security
It was used to track a Dutch naval ship: Dutch journalist Just Vervaart, working for regional media network Omroep Gelderland, followed the directions posted on the Dutch government website and mailed a postcard with a hidden tracker inside. Because of this, they were able to track the ship for about a day, watching it sail from Heraklion, Crete, before it turned towards Cyprus. While it only showed the location of that one vessel, knowing that it was part of a carrier strike group sailing in the Mediterranean could potentially put the entire fleet at risk...
PhantomRPC: A new privilege escalation technique in Windows RPC
Kaspersky researcher discovered a vulnerability in RPC architecture that enables an attacker to create a fake RPC server and escalate their privileges.
Vercel attack fallout expands to more customers and third-party systems | CyberScoop
The company said it found more evidence of compromise across its customer base. Exposure, which has yet to be defined, poses significant downstream risk.
Hackers exploit file upload bug in Breeze Cache WordPress plugin
Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in the Breeze Cache plugin for WordPress that allows uploading arbitrary files on the server without authentication.
Dragos: Despite AI use, new malware targeting water plants is ‘hype’ | CyberScoop
ZionSiphon was designed to find and sabotage Israelis’ water supply. An OT expert said it appears to be ineffective and the work of amateurs using AI.
US, UK agencies warn hackers were hiding on Cisco firewalls long after patches were applied | CyberScoop
"CISA and the NCSC warn of 'Firestarter,' a persistent Cisco firewall backdoor that survives patches. Authorities mandate hard reboots and device reimaging to eliminate the threat."
Surveillance campaigns use commercial surveillance tools to exploit long-known telecom vulnerabilities | CyberScoop
Citizen Lab reveals how surveillance vendors exploit mobile network signaling protocols like SS7 and Diameter to track targets, highlighting severe global telecom risks.
Trigona ransomware attacks use custom exfiltration tool to steal data
Recently observed Trigona ransomware attacks are using a custom, command-line tool to steal data from compromised environments faster and more efficiently.