Linus Torvalds used a Claude Code Linux kernel patch to triple small data read speeds via RCU memory management, though the experimental code needs testing.
Huntress uncovers a WatchGuard VPN phishing campaign where a WatchGuard VPN phishing site steals logins twice before serving the real client.
Akamai reveals the CodeAudit AI extension and VS Code CodeAudit AIextension upload pasted source code and metadata over unencrypted HTTP.
The Next.js security update fixes two critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaws, including CVE-2026-96889. Upgrade to 16.4.1 or 15.5.28.
A Citrix security update fixes seven XenServer and UniconOS flaws, including guest-to-host and privilege escalation bugs. Patch hosts and thin clients.
Microsoft fixes the frustrating Windows 11 mouse stutter and cursor drift issues in games with the new KB5127648 update for versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H2.
A SiteGuard Server Edition vulnerability, CVE-2026-106931, is exploited in the wild and grants root or SYSTEM access. Update to Ver8.00 Update 5 now.
Google restructures its Chrome VRP rewards, raising baseline payouts for memory corruption bugs to $2,000 and offering up to $20,000 for critical exploits.
The new Epic Games Launcher update adds native Linux support and faster speeds, but its Vibe Coding marketing sparked massive backlash after recent layoffs.
Microsoft now audits ReFS removable storage in Windows 11 and will block mounting external ReFS volumes by default starting in January 2027.
GitHub now expires npm trusted publishing setups that miss a first publish within 48 hours, closing a repo name reuse flaw in 1,500+ packages.
Review the latest Juniper security bulletin to patch critical Junos OS vulnerabilities, including RCE flaws CVE-2026-102182 and CVE-2026-101954.
Unit 42 reveals how CL-STA-0954 deploys PEERSTITCH malware after a FortiManager breach, using FortiOS PEERSTITCH malware to hijack firewalls.
Apply the DSA-2026-405 security update for Dell Wyse Management Suite to fix four XSS flaws, including critical bug CVE-2026-82158 (CVSS 9.0).
Apply the NLnet Labs NSD patch for 4 flaws, including CVE-2026-101341. Each NSD stack overwrite vulnerability risks remote command execution.
Patch two high-severity SonicWall NSM On-Prem vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-96540, CVE-2026-100232) allowing admin privilege escalation and OS command RCE.
Microsoft and Proofpoint executed a CoGUI phishing kit takedown, seizing domains from YAM Store and Iron Man after 1B scam messages hit 75,000 firms.
CERT/CC disclosed three DataElement Bisheng vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-96679, CVE-2026-96681, CVE-2026-100156) allowing unauthenticated admin takeover.
Attackers are exploiting CVE-2026-76519 (CVSS 9.8), a critical Cisco Secure Email Gateway vulnerability allowing root RCE via attachments. Patch right now.
Attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0322, a high-severity Palo Alto PAN-OS RCE vulnerability in the management interface. Apply patches right now.