Linux Rootkits Persist in Updated Forms
A single misstep with an over-privileged or poorly designed agent can quickly spiral into a serious incident, making the UK National Cyber Security Centre's warning feel alarmingly relevant. This urgency was underscored at Pwn2Own Berlin, where researchers exploited 47 zero-day flaws, raking in over $1.2 million in rewards.
#ZeroDay #LinuxRootkits #Pwn2ownBerlin #VulnerabilityExploits #EmergingThreats
Vulnerability Exploits Overtake Credentials as Top Breach Entry Point
For the first time in nearly two decades, exploiting vulnerabilities has surpassed compromised credentials as the top breach entry point, accounting for 31% of data breaches over the past year. This significant shift suggests that threat actors are adapting their tactics, and defenders must follow suit.
#VulnerabilityExploits #DataBreach #InitialAccessVector #VerizonDbir #CredentialAbuse
Vulnerability Exploits Surge Against cPanel and WHM Software
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-41940, with a near-perfect severity score of 9.8, has been discovered in cPanel and WHM software, allowing hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to your control panel. This flaw puts your online security at risk, so taking immediate action is crucial.
#Cpanel #WhmSoftware #AuthenticationBypass #Cve202641940 #VulnerabilityExploits
CISA Warns of Active Attacks on Decade-Old Excel Vulnerability
A 17-year-old Microsoft Excel vulnerability has become a pressing public safety concern after the US cybersecurity agency CISA added it to its exploited-vulnerabilities list, warning of active attacks. This outdated flaw is now being actively exploited, making it crucial to patch immediately.
#MicrosoftExcel #VulnerabilityExploits #Cisa #PatchTuesday #ExploitedVulnerabilities
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