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Last updated: 08:03 AM IST · October 24, 2026

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Security2026-10-24 · 08:03 AM IST

Capcom Says Intruders Took 11.7 Million CAPCOM ID Records, Warns Players of Phishing Risk

Capcom confirms a breach of its CAPCOM ID account system exposing 11.7 million email records. Passwords and card data were not taken.

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CVE-2026-110447, CVE-2026-1146252026-10-24 · 08:03 AM IST

Nextcloud's Collabora Add-on and Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator Flaws Join CISA's Exploited List

AffectedCollabora Online Built-in CODE Server (richdocumentscode) before 26.4.303 on Nextcloud; on-premise Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator
SeverityCritical: CVSS 9.2 (CVE-2026-110447) and 9.9 (CVE-2026-114625); both exploited in the wild
FixUpdate CODE Server to 26.4.303; update VeloCloud Orchestrator to 5.2.3.18, 6.1.3.10 or 6.4.2.12
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Security2026-10-23 · 08:28 AM IST

Logged-In Users Can Seize Control of Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator Through Exploited SQL Flaw

Arista has patched CVE-2026-114625, an actively exploited SQL injection flaw that lets low-level VCO users gain operator control.

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Security2026-10-23 · 08:28 AM IST

PHP2Shell: Twin Flaws in PHP's Engine Put Nearly Every Web Server at Risk

PHP rushed out fixes for two 9.2-rated bugs that let unauthenticated attackers run code on servers. Scanning began within hours.

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CVE-2026-966562026-10-22 · 08:32 AM IST

Plex2Shell Chain Leads Six Actively Exploited Flaws on CISA's Urgent Patch List

AffectedPlex Media Server before 1.43.3.10861; EG Secure Solutions SiteGuard Server Edition; Siemens Software Center
SeverityHigh (CVSS 8.6 for CVE-2026-96656); all six flaws actively exploited per CISA
FixUpgrade Plex Media Server to 1.43.3.10861 or later; apply vendor fixes for SiteGuard and Siemens Software Center
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CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-1096192026-10-22 · 08:32 AM IST

PHP2Shell: Two Critical Engine Flaws Expose Nearly Every PHP Web Server to Remote Takeover

AffectedPHP installations serving web requests, versions back to PHP 5.4; fixed in 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36, 8.2.35
SeverityCVSS 9.2 (Critical) for each; unauthenticated remote code execution
FixUpgrade to PHP 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 or 8.2.35 and restart all PHP workers
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CVE-2026-02572026-10-21 · 08:29 AM IST

Ransomware Crews Turn PAN-OS GlobalProtect Bypass Into a Path to Hypervisors

AffectedPalo Alto Networks PAN-OS (GlobalProtect portal/gateway) and Prisma Access, vulnerable versions
SeverityCVSS 7.8 (reported); authentication bypass, actively exploited, listed in CISA KEV
FixUpgrade to a fixed PAN-OS release (patched May 2026) or apply vendor workarounds; hunt for compromise
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CVE-2026-1109362026-10-20 · 08:27 AM IST

Siemens Patches Software Center DLL Flaw After ClickFix Gangs Used It to Plant a Remote Access Trojan

AffectedSiemens Software Center, all versions before V4.0.9.8
SeverityCVSS v4 8.4 (High); arbitrary code execution, abused in ClickFix campaigns
FixUpdate to Siemens Software Center 4.0.9.8 or later and launch the app to apply it
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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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