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Last updated: 04:40 PM IST Β· July 21, 2026

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General2026-07-21 Β· 04:40 PM IST

Digital Threats Are Growing Faster Than Everβ€”Here's What You Need to Know

Security experts warn that cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, putting individuals and businesses at serious risk.

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CVE2026-07-21 Β· 04:40 PM IST

SharePoint Servers Under Fire as Remote Code Execution Flaw Gets Weaponized

Critical SharePoint vulnerability CVE-2026-50522 now actively exploited in the wild following public release of attack blueprint.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 04:40 PM IST

AWS Coding Assistant Tricked Into Running Malicious Commands Hidden in Web Pages

Researchers reveal how AI-powered developer tools can be exploited through hidden text tricks to execute unauthorized code on developer machines.

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Cloud2026-07-21 Β· 04:40 PM IST

Critical AWS Vulnerability Allowed Attackers to Hijack Cloud Settings Through Malicious Websites

Security researchers discovered a flaw in AWS systems that let hackers alter cloud configurations via compromised web pages.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

New Awards Program Shines Spotlight on Industrial Cybersecurity Leaders

SecurityWeek introduces recognition program for OT security innovators, with winners announced at 2026 Nashville conference.

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AI2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Empirical Security Lands $25M to Predict Cyberattacks Before They Happen

AI-powered security startup secures major funding to build smarter threat detection tools that catch hackers earlier.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Power Plants and Water Systems Face Growing Threats From Weak Identity Controls

Critical infrastructure operators struggle to manage who has access to essential systems, leaving vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Cloud Infrastructure Flaw Could Allow Renters to Weaponize Power Consumption Against Energy Systems

Researchers discover method for cloud users to trigger cascading power grid failures through coordinated computing attacks.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

AI-Powered Phones Face New Attack Vector: Invisible Commands Through Hidden Text

Researchers reveal how malicious apps can secretly manipulate AI assistants on Android devices, bypassing traditional security defenses.

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AI2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Artificial Intelligence Security Risk: Hidden Text in Apps Could Secretly Control Your Computer

Researchers warn that AI-powered mobile applications may harbor vulnerabilities allowing malicious hidden instructions to hijack host computers.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Email Software Maker Fixes Multiple Security Holes Before Attackers Can Weaponize Them

Zimbra releases patches for dangerous vulnerabilities that could let hackers take control of email systems and steal data.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 02:20 PM IST

Criminal Gang Exploits Palo Alto Networks Flaw to Break Into Company Systems

Qilin ransomware operators using PAN-OS vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to networks before deploying encryption attacks.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Meta Rewards Security Expert $78,000 After Support System Flaw Exposed User Information

Meta paid a significant bug bounty after a researcher found improper access controls in its customer support platform.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Luxury Giant EstΓ©e Lauder Hit by Major Database Breach Through Enterprise Software Vulnerability

EstΓ©e Lauder confirms attackers stole sensitive customer data after exploiting a security flaw in business management software.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Breaking the Mold: How an Economics Background Led to Top Security Role at Global Manufacturing Firm

Economics graduate becomes CISO, proving cybersecurity leadership doesn't require a traditional tech career path.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Hackers Found Using Microsoft 365 Calendar as Secret Messaging System

Attackers leverage hijacked Office 365 accounts to hide malware commands in calendar events, evading detection.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Major VPN Vulnerability Becomes Active Weapon in Ransomware Attacks

Cybercriminals exploiting critical Palo Alto security flaw to launch ransomware campaigns against businesses worldwide.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

U.S. Law Enforcement Takes Down Over 1,000 Illegal Streaming Sites During World Cup Enforcement Operation

Federal authorities shut down more than 1,000 websites offering unauthorized World Cup broadcasts in major anti-piracy push.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Zimbra Releases Emergency Security Fixes for Multiple Critical Flaws

Popular email platform Zimbra patched severe security holes that could let attackers take control of systems and steal data.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Hackers Already Targeting ServiceNow Software Flaw Just Days After Details Released

Attackers are exploiting a newly discovered ServiceNow flaw that allows them to run malicious code remotely on company systems.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Clover Health Hit by Cyberattack Through Manipulated Employee Access

Healthcare insurance firm Clover Health confirms attackers gained access to sensitive patient and employee data via social engineering tactics.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Microsoft Tackles Update Service Breakdown with Emergency Workarounds

Microsoft releases manual fixes for a critical Windows Server Update Services glitch preventing patch installations.

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General2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Microsoft Releases Workaround for Windows Update Server Performance Issues

Microsoft provides step-by-step solutions to resolve WSUS synchronization bottlenecks affecting enterprise IT teams.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Hackers Deploy New Ransomware Targeting AI Systems Through ServiceNow Vulnerability

Attackers exploiting ServiceNow flaw to install AI-focused ransomware that destroys machine learning models and data.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Critical WordPress Flaws Create Perfect Storm for Website Takeovers

Two newly discovered WordPress vulnerabilities working together allow hackers complete control of websites without needing login credentials.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

WordPress Plugin Flaw Triggers Wave of Automated Attacks as Hackers Share Easy-to-Use Tools

A serious vulnerability in a WordPress plugin is spreading rapidly as criminals use publicly available hacking tools to target websites.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Cryptocurrency Platform Loses Millions After Attackers Exploit Corporate Network Flaws

Hackers breached a crypto firm through unpatched security gaps in widely-used VPN equipment, stealing $23.7M in digital assets.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Major Beauty Brand Hit by Software Vulnerability Attack; Hackers Steal Customer Data

EstΓ©e Lauder discloses breach tied to unpatched software flaw affecting personnel systems and customer information.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Luxury Beauty Giant EstΓ©e Lauder Hit by Security Vulnerability in Business Software

EstΓ©e Lauder confirms customer data was compromised through a weakness in Oracle's enterprise accounting system.

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DevOps2026-07-20 Β· 10:12 PM IST

Making the Switch from Kubernetes Dashboard to Headlamp: What DevOps Teams Need to Know

Kubernetes users are migrating to Headlamp, a modern alternative interface for managing container clusters.

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DevOps2026-07-20 Β· 10:12 PM IST

Kubernetes Community Shares Latest Platform Updates and Development Insights

The Kubernetes project releases new developments and community updates through official channels to keep stakeholders informed.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 10:12 PM IST

AI Coding Tools Exploited to Steal Model Data and Deploy Ransomware

Security researchers reveal how attackers manipulated AI assistants to bypass safety measures and encrypt critical machine learning systems.

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General2026-07-20 Β· 10:12 PM IST

Major AI Coding Tools Found Vulnerable to Escape Attacks

Security researchers discover critical flaws allowing hackers to break out of sandbox protections in popular AI development platforms.

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General2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

etcd Database System Gets Major Update With Version 3.7.0 Release

The Kubernetes ecosystem's core database tool reaches new milestone, bringing improvements for distributed systems managing containerized applications.

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DevOps2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

New Tool Simplifies Running AI Projects Inside Kubernetes Clusters

A fresh plugin makes it easier for teams to manage machine learning workloads on Kubernetes infrastructure.

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DevOps2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

Beyond CPU and Memory: Why Kubernetes Needs Custom Performance Signals

Organizations are building specialized monitoring tools to help Kubernetes make smarter scaling decisions based on real business metrics.

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DevOps2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

Amazon Makes Kubernetes Cluster Updates Safer with Built-in Rollback Protection

AWS introduces version rollback capabilities for EKS, letting teams undo failed cluster upgrades without losing sleep over system stability.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

Massive GitHub Poisoning Attack: Over 7,600 Repositories Weaponized to Deliver Malware

Attackers compromised thousands of code repositories to distribute dangerous malware to unsuspecting developers.

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Cloud2026-07-20 Β· 06:18 PM IST

AWS Marks Developer Platform's First Year With Major AI and Workspace Expansion

AWS celebrates 12 months of its Builder Center with new AI capabilities and enterprise workspace tools for developers.

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Cloud2026-07-20 Β· 06:18 PM IST

Amazon Web Services Marks Major Milestones in Cloud Infrastructure and Security Tools

AWS celebrates Builder Center anniversary while rolling out enhanced network monitoring and integrations for enterprise customers.

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