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Officials seize domain of top bulletproof hosting provider Virtualine

Authorities seized the domain of Virtualine, a bulletproof hosting provider that cybercriminals used to commit a large-scale sextortion scheme, ransomware, data theft, malware hosting and money laundering, the Justice Department said Tuesday.  Virtualine facilitated prolific criminal activity, including the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the Justice Department said. The Russian-speaking bulletproof hosting provider…

ALAS2KERNEL-5.10-2026-136 (important): kernel

CVE-2026-74496, CVE-2026-74743, CVE-2026-89481, CVE-2026-89638, CVE-2026-89648, CVE-2026-90227, CVE-2026-93287, CVE-2026-93785, CVE-2026-93795, CVE-2026-93798, CVE-2026-93800, CVE-2026-93817, CVE-2026-97416, CVE-2026-97417, CVE-2026-97420, CVE-2026-97421, CVE-2026-97430, CVE-2026-97441, CVE-2026-97444, CVE-2026-97445, CVE-2026-97446, CVE-2026-97448, CVE-2026-97449, CVE-2026-97450, CVE-2026-97451, CVE-2026-97452, CVE-2026-97453, CVE-2026-97454, CVE-2026-97455, CVE-2026-97456, CVE-2026-97472, CVE-2026-97476, CVE-2026-97481, CVE-2026-97483, CVE-2026-97484, CVE-2026-97523, CVE-2026-97524, CVE-2026-97557, CVE-2026-97568, CVE-2026-97572, CVE-2026-97573, CVE-2026-97596, CVE-2026-97598, CVE-2026-97611, CVE-2026-97612, CVE-2026-97899, CVE-2026-97904, CVE-2026-97905, CVE-2026-97940, CVE-2026-97951, CVE-2026-97958, CVE-2026-97959, CVE-2026-97995, CVE-2026-97998, CVE-2026-98010,…

Inside KeyDrift: Analyzing historical UAT-11473 activity on Cisco SD-WAN

Cisco Talos has identified UAT-11473, a highly sophisticated advanced persistent threat (APT) actor, who exploited CVE-2026-20127, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Catalyst Controller instances to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to affected systems. UAT-11473 then installed a custom malware framework we track as “KeyDrift” consisting of multiple components geared towards collecting sensitive…

Threat Intelligence Platforms Market Analysis 2026

Driven by AI-powered threat detection, dark web monitoring, and cloud-native service models, the threat intelligence platform market continues rapid expansion. Key trends emphasize automated adversary profiling, data volume-based pricing, and deeper integration with existing security operations and extended detection and response architectures. Commercial vendors like CrowdStrike lead enterprise adoption through rapid adversary attribution and integration,…

Lawsuit against Ex-Overstock CEO tied to 2020 election film falls apart over question of ‘actual malice’

A Florida judge ruled this week that ex-Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is not liable in a lawsuit brought by a Dominion Voting Systems executive over a film that accuses the former electronic voting hardware and software company  executive of saying he “made sure” that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wouldn’t win reelection in 2020. The…

Volt Typhoon Used Covert Silent Train Network in Four Zero-Day Exploitation Campaigns

The China-nexus cyber espionage group known as Volt Typhoon has been attributed to a now-disrupted covert access network dubbed Silent Train that has been put to use for zero-day exploitation and strategic access. “First identified in late 2023, Silent Train uses rotating chains of compromised SOHO, IoT, and enterprise infrastructure,” Lumen Technologies Black Lotus Labs…

OffSec Launches Free PHP2Shell Lab Following Critical Vulnerability Discovery

New York, United States, October 28th, 2026, CyberNewswire New hands-on lab lets security practitioners explore PHP2Shell exploitation firsthand as AI-assisted research reshapes vulnerability discovery. OffSec today announced the release of a free, interactive hands-on lab in Proving Grounds Play (PG Play) to help security practitioners examine and defend against the critical “PHP2Shell” vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and…

Quickpost: Uranium Glass

I got the opportunity to measure the radiation emitted by uranium glass. Uranium glass is glass with uranium added to the glass mix for coloration. My Bosean FS-5000 meter did not detect any radiation from the uranium glass. The counts per second (CPS) value was around the same on the uranium glass and away from…

Cybersecurity Conferences Guide 2026-2027

A market intelligence report catalogs major global cybersecurity conferences scheduled throughout 2027. The schedule features events across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, highlighting key industry gatherings such as the RSA Conference, Black Hat USA, DEF CON, and GISEC Global. Each entry provides verified details on event dates, locations, keynote speakers, and session…

PHP2Shell Attack Roots 25 Servers, Breaches U.S. Government-Affiliated Network

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of what appears to be an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted attack orchestrated by a suspected China-nexus threat actor that has leveraged the PHP2Shell vulnerabilities to breach exposed systems. The activity, which was observed on October 25, 2026, involved an attacker combining PHP2Shell with a kernel privilege escalation exploit to root

Researchers uncover Volt Typhoon’s covert, ephemeral network

Volt Typhoon, a China-government backed hacking group that has infiltrated America’s critical infrastructure networks for years, has consistently built and dismantled ephemeral malicious infrastructure to burrow into hundreds of sensitive systems undetected, Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs said in a Wednesday report. The covert access operation that researchers call “Silent Train” isn’t a standalone network,…

Prosecutors charge Madagascar scammers in NFT-stealing scheme based on fake online dating profiles

Prosecutors announced charges against six alleged scammers based out of Africa who targeted Americans with fake non-fungible token (NFT) investment scams by posing as women on dating websites, netting hundreds of victims. According to an affidavit for the arrest of of the six people — Chui Kok Wa, Gislen Neukeu, Shamusa Ninsiima, Clement Mugiraneza, Merveille…

CVE-2026-115881: Critical GoAhead TLS Flaw Allows Revoked Client Certificates

A critical vulnerability in the GoAhead embedded web server can allow revoked client certificates to remain valid during mutual TLS authentication, potentially giving previously trusted identities continued access to protected devices and services. Tracked as CVE-2026-115881, the flaw carries a vendor-assigned CVSS score of 9.1 and affects GoAhead versions 3.4.5 through 6.1.0 when the software…

ControlUp’s Pulse AI Resolve diagnoses and fixes IT issues within admin-defined controls

ControlUp has announced Pulse AI Resolve, the real-time investigative AI layer of the Pulse AI ecosystem. A major enhancement of ControlUp’s endpoint self-service capability, previously ControlUp Connect, Pulse Resolve brings AI-powered investigation and remediation, built-in governance controls, and proactive issue detection directly to the endpoint. It helps organizations resolve IT issues faster while reducing the…

Compromised camera management software gives attackers a way into corporate networks

Attackers have been breaking into business networks through camera management software, according to new research from security firm Huntress, which traced several incidents in September and October back to a compromised application. An unidentified application The company’s analysts haven’t been able to confidently determine which software it was, and because no logs associated with the…

Digitate adds AI agents for patch planning, service desks, and SAP operations

Digitate has announced ignio Hummingbird, the latest release of its agentic AIOps platform. Hummingbird introduces AI agents that bring operational expertise to specific IT tasks, move from diagnosis through approved action and verification, and operate within enterprise change, approval and audit controls. The release also enables enterprises to build their own IT operations agents and…

IBM Adds Identity Controls for AI Agents: What Partners Should Know

IBM wants enterprise AI agents to have something human employees already do: a verified identity, defined permissions, and someone accountable for their actions. At its TechXchange 2026 conference in Atlanta, IBM announced the general availability of IBM Agent Identity alongside HashiCorp Vault 2.2, introducing tools designed to help businesses manage agent identities, credentials, and access…

LevelBlue MFA Bypass Findings Put MSP Security to Test

Attackers bypassed multifactor authentication (MFA) in every business email compromise (BEC) incident where it was enabled among cases investigated by LevelBlue in Q3 2026, highlighting growing identity security risks as cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate credentials and trusted IT tools. According to LevelBlue’s latest threat intelligence briefing, BEC remained the most common incident type, accounting for…

NCSC-2026-0459 [1.00] [M/H] Kwetsbaarheid verholpen in Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO) on-premises

Arista heeft een kritieke kwetsbaarheid verholpen in VeloCloud Orchestrator (VCO) On-Prem. De kwetsbaarheid met kenmerk CVE-2026-114625 heeft een CVSS-score van 9.9 en betreft SQL-injectie. Een geauthenticeerde kwaadwillende kan de kwetsbaarheid op afstand misbruiken om verhoogde rechten te verkrijgen en zich voor te doen als een lokale ‘superuser operator’. Hierdoor kan de kwaadwillende toegang krijgen tot…

Payment Security Resources for Merchants

Payment security doesn’t have to be complicated for merchants. Small, practical actions can make a meaningful difference in protecting payment data. PCI SSC provides practical resources to help merchants get started. With a strong data security foundation you can protect your customer payment data and prevent data breaches that can put you out of business.…

Upwind secures $400 million to protect AI across endpoints, code, and cloud

Upwind Security has raised $400 million in Series C funding to expand its cloud and AI security platform, bringing the company’s total funding to more than $800 million. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round, with participation from all existing Upwind investors, including Greylock Partners, Cyberstarts, Craft, Salesforce Ventures, Alta Park, Picture Capital, Swish Ventures, Cerca…

Ransomware Protection Technology & Vendor Market Intelligence Report 2026

Modern enterprise ransomware defense requires a multi-layered security architecture incorporating behavioral detection, file integrity monitoring, immutable backups, and zero-trust framework integration. Advanced platforms rely heavily on artificial intelligence and machine learning models to identify zero-day threats and fileless attacks before system encryption occurs. Leading security vendors offer distinct operational advantages, ranging from high detection accuracy…