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Last updated: 08:46 AM IST · October 19, 2026

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Security2026-10-19 · 08:46 AM IST

Broadcom Wi-Fi Setup Bug Hands Routers to Nearby Attackers, With No Patch in Sight

A researcher says a Broadcom WPS flaw lets nearby attackers run code as root on millions of routers, with no CVE or fix.

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CVE-2026-999992026-10-19 · 08:46 AM IST

PwnEscape: Malformed IPv4 Packets Could Let a Guest Break Out of Linux KVM

AffectedLinux kernel IPv4 stack on KVM hosts; exact affected versions not yet published
SeverityCVSS 9.3 (Critical); not listed as exploited in CISA KEV
FixApply the upstream kernel fix (ipv4: validate checksum_start) as distro and vendor updates arrive
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CVE-2026-1038492026-10-18 · 06:08 PM IST

Magento's BlockStrap Bug Earns Perfect CVSS 10 as Sansec Predicts Rapid Exploitation

AffectedAdobe Commerce and Magento Open Source through 2.4.9; Adobe Commerce B2B through 1.5.3
SeverityCVSS 10.0 (Critical); Adobe rates it priority 2; not known to be exploited yet
FixApply the 2026-oct release or Adobe's isolated patch, and keep the September VULN-39341 hotfix
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Security2026-10-18 · 06:08 PM IST

Stolen ConnectWise Backup App Credential Opens Door to Over 170 Microsoft 365 Tenants

Attackers used a stolen ConnectWise Cloud Backup app credential to sign in to Microsoft 365 tenants, some with admin roles.

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Security2026-09-10 · 08:04 AM IST

Millions of Healthcare Customers Hit in Major Data Breach; What You Need to Know

AdaptHealth reports 4.1 million patients exposed after July cyberattack; experts warn of broader industry vulnerabilities.

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CVE-2026-200792026-09-10 · 08:04 AM IST

Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Under Active Attack Following Security Flaw Discovery

AffectedCisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC)
SeverityCritical - active exploitation confirmed in real-world attacks
FixApply security patches from Cisco; upgrade to patched versions when available
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Security2026-09-10 · 08:04 AM IST

Trezor Cryptocurrency Users Face New Security Threat After Email System Compromised

Hardware wallet firm Trezor alerts customers following unauthorized access to email systems, raising phishing risks.

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Security2026-09-10 · 08:04 AM IST

Hackers Are Stealing AI Service Passwords to Break Into Company Accounts

Criminals are using stolen login credentials to hijack AI tools from major providers, creating security gaps companies need to patch fast.

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Security2026-09-10 · 08:04 AM IST

Multiple Hacking Groups Exploit Same Security Flaws in Popular Software

Four different spy operations used identical vulnerabilities in Chrome and Windows within days, raising alarms about shared attack tools.

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Security2026-09-09 · 08:05 AM IST

Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Chrome Browser; Google Issues Urgent Warning

Google alerts users to an active Chrome vulnerability being used in real-world cyberattacks with no patch yet available.

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Security2026-09-09 · 08:05 AM IST

Major Bitcoin Theft Partially Reversed as Hackers Return Stolen Cryptocurrency from Exchange Platform

Cybercriminals return thousands of Bitcoin after exploiting software vulnerability, but millions remain missing.

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Security2026-09-09 · 08:05 AM IST

Microsoft Releases Historic Security Update as Critical N-able Flaw Spreads Among Businesses

Microsoft patches nearly 1,000 flaws in major update; remote access tool vulnerability already being weaponized by attackers.

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Security2026-09-09 · 08:05 AM IST

Microsoft Releases Massive Security Update Fixing Nearly 1,000 Vulnerabilities, Including Active Windows Threats

Microsoft patched 974 security holes this month, with 2 Windows flaws already being exploited by hackers in the wild.

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Security2026-09-08 · 08:01 AM IST

Attackers Breach 258 Companies Using Microsoft 365 Phishing Tool That Defeats Two-Factor Authentication

Criminal operation targeting Microsoft 365 users bypassed MFA protections at hundreds of organizations using specialized phishing service.

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Security2026-09-08 · 08:01 AM IST

Massive Passenger Database Breach Exposes 220 Million Travelers' Personal Information

A Vietnam-based aviation database containing decades of passenger records was left unprotected online, compromising millions of travelers worldwide.

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Security2026-09-08 · 08:01 AM IST

Criminals Using Fake Help Desk Calls to Steal Cloud Account Access

Security researchers warn of coordinated attacks targeting business cloud accounts through impersonation and fake login pages.

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Security2026-09-08 · 08:01 AM IST

New Browser Hijacking Tool Puts Corporate Leaders at Risk Through Fake Support Calls

Attackers use disguised browser add-ons to steal Microsoft 365 data from executives in targeted campaigns.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

HPE Releases Emergency Fixes for Major Security Flaws in Network Operating System

HPE addresses 23 critical vulnerabilities in AOS-CX software that could let hackers take over systems remotely.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

Major Security Week: Microsoft Patches Cloud Flaws While Thousands Lose Dropbox Access

Microsoft updates cloud defenses, 5K Dropbox users breached, and cybersecurity startup Guardio hits unicorn status.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

Critical Security Flaw in Popular Elementor Plugin Puts Thousands of WordPress Sites at Risk

A severe vulnerability in Elementor Pro allows attackers to upload malicious files to WordPress websites, threatening site security and user data.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

Hidden Text Tricks Let Scammers Slip Past Email Filters

Cybercriminals are using invisible characters to disguise phishing emails and bypass security systems designed to catch them.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

N-able Rushes Critical Security Fix for N-central Platform as Hackers Actively Exploit Vulnerability

Software company N-able released an urgent patch for a severe flaw in its remote management tool being actively targeted by attackers.

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Security2026-09-07 · 08:13 AM IST

Cybercriminals Bypass Security on Millions of MikroTik Routers Left Exposed Online

Hackers exploit unprotected MikroTik routers accessible through the internet, gaining full control without needing passwords.

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Security2026-09-06 · 07:51 AM IST

Thousands of Legitimate Websites Weaponized to Distribute Malicious Software Through Blockchain Storage

Cybercriminals compromised over 5,400 websites to push ClickFix malware using blockchain as a hidden delivery system.

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