Fake Arch Linux packages push malware with root privileges
A threat actor uploaded malicious packages to the Arch User Repository (AUR) that impersonated two popular helper tools, yay and paru. [...]
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Congressional Democrats send letter urging FCC’s Carr to drop E-Rate elimination proposal
The lawmakers argue cutting the federal broadband program would not address concerns about students’ screen time, pointing instead to existing internet-safety requirements and local device-use policies.
Read the original article →Is AI pentesting as good as a human pentester?
AI pentesting can uncover vulnerabilities missed by human testers, but it also has limitations in consistency, risk assessment, and understanding business context. Intruder compares the strengths and weaknesses of both approaches and explains where AI agents can i…
Read the original article →Microsoft: Windows Server 2022 reached end of mainstream support
Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 has reached the end of mainstream support and will remain in extended support until October 2031. [...]
Read the original article →Police arrests 95 suspects in international CSAM crackdown action
Law enforcement authorities from 17 countries in Latin America and Europe have arrested 95 suspects in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation targeting the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through online messaging groups. [...]
Read the original article →Microsoft fixes bug causing Windows black screens, Explorer crashes
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that was causing black screens, desktop loading issues, and Explorer crashes after installing Windows 11 updates released since August. [...]
Read the original article →UK Legal Aid Agency: Hackers stole records dating back to 1978
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA), an executive agency of the UK's Ministry of Justice that manages the country's Public Defender Service, says attackers who breached its IT systems in April 2025 stole records dating back to 1978. [...]
Read the original article →Pennsylvania pilots sexual assault kit tracking system for survivors ahead of statewide rollout
The pilot aims to help state agencies improve the system, address training and technical needs and ensure the process is consistent, transparent and centered on survivors.
Read the original article →Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow for arbitrary code execution in the context of the lo…
Read the original article →The hidden network: Inside the phishing infrastructure ecosystem powering global cybercrime
Microsoft uncovered a Chinese-language cybercriminal ecosystem, an interconnected network of phishing kit operators (tracked as Storm-2990), and an illicit marketplace (tracked as Storm-3119) selling tools and infrastructure for large-scale phishing. In collaborat…
Read the original article →A Vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution
A vulnerability has been discovered in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) that could allow for arbitrary code execution. Ivanti Connect Secure is an enterprise-grade SSL VPN and zero-trust remote access gateway. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a…
Read the original article →After ‘victory lap’ with quick Click-to-Cancel portal launch, NYC’s PIT Crew accelerates towards next projects
Through iterative development, NYC’s in-house digital services team aims to build adaptable technology designed around the people who use it.
Read the original article →Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, October 13, 2026
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the…
Read the original article →NYC launches website to connect residents with mental health care
The city’s new online platform helps residents navigate more than 600 mental health and substance use providers with filters for insurance, language and care needs.
Read the original article →A Vulnerability in Atlassian Data Center Products Could Allow for Arbitrary File Access
A vulnerability in Atlassian Data Center products could allow for arbitrary file access. Atlassian Data Center products are self-managed, enterprise-grade editions of Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Jira Service Management, which organizat…
Read the original article →Multiple Vulnerabilities in SonicWall SMA1000 Series Appliances Could Allow for Remote Code Execution.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in SonicWall SMA1000 Series Appliances, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances are enterprise-grade secure access and SSL VPN gateway…
Read the original article →Multiple Vulnerabilities in Dell System Update Could Allow for Remote Code Execution
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Dell System Update (DSU), the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Dell System Update (DSU) is a free Dell utility for Windows that scans your Dell computer and automatically finds, downloads,…
Read the original article →Georgia launches chatbot to help residents navigate state services
Georgia’s latest digital government initiative aims to reduce call center demand and help residents more easily find official information.
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