Microsoft, Oracle Patches Highlight 2026 Zero-Day Surge
Microsoft and Oracle issued massive August 2026 patch rounds, including an actively exploited Windows zero-day and record vulnerability counts.
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Apollo Breach Adds to Wave of Wall Street Cyberattacks
Apollo Global Management confirms hackers stole names, addresses and Social Security numbers in a breach tied to a wider Wall Street attack wave.
Windows Zero-Days Multiply as Lazarus, Researcher Strike
Multiple Windows zero-days, a Microsoft Defender bypass, and an exploited GeoServer flaw expose gaps in patching and disclosure practices.
Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Bypass Hits Millions Post-Patch
A Microsoft Defender patch was bypassed by a new zero-day as researcher Nightmare Eclipse drops a tenth Windows flaw.
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence and Jobs
AI is reshaping cybersecurity jobs and threat intelligence, speeding attacks, driving new hiring needs, and boosting security stock valuations.
Nightmare Eclipse Strikes Again With New Windows Zero-Day
Researcher Nightmare Eclipse drops a 10th Windows zero-day amid Microsoft legal threats and a record 398-flaw Patch Tuesday.
Windows Zero-Day Actively Exploited in August Patch Tuesday
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixes a Windows zero-day under active attack among hundreds of other flaws.
Researcher Defies Microsoft, Publishes New Windows Defender Zero-Day
Researcher Nightmare Eclipse published a Windows Defender zero-day, ShieldBreak, defying Microsoft's legal threats.
Patch Tuesday, SAP, Zoom Fix Critical August 2026 Flaws
Microsoft, SAP, and Zoom all issued critical security patches in August 2026, including one actively exploited Windows flaw.
Brain Tumour Charity Breach Fuels Wave of Data Incidents
A brain tumour charity confirms a cyberattack as new reports detail breaches at Uber Freight, a healthcare vendor, and beyond.
Microsoft Patches Windows Zero-Day Tied to Lazarus Attacks
Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday fixed 421 bugs, including a Windows zero-day tied to Lazarus and North Korean hacking activity.
Patch Surge: Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Samsung Act Fast
Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, and Samsung all issued major security updates, with AI-assisted discovery driving record patch volumes.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Millions Amid AI Threat Surge
ShinyHunters ransomware breaches expose millions of records as AI-driven attacks and repeat incidents reshape the cybersecurity threat landscape.
Ransomware Attacks Surge 19% in July 2026, Experts Warn
Ransomware attacks jumped 19% in July 2026, with VPNs, SonicWall flaws, and AI-driven tactics fueling a broader resurgence.
Microsoft Patches 167 Flaws Amid Industry-Wide Patch Surge
Microsoft's 167-patch update, including a SharePoint zero-day, highlights a wider surge in critical security fixes from Samsung, Zoom, and Oracle.
April 2026 Zero-Days Hit Chrome, Cisco, Adobe, ShareFile
April 2026 saw zero-days hit Chrome, Adobe, Cisco FMC, and ShareFile, plus AI tools uncovering a new Apache flaw.
Ransomware Attacks 2026: 3% Surge Tied to AI, New Flaws
Ransomware attacks rose 3% in Q2 2026 as AI-driven tactics, SonicWall exploits, and faster containment reshape the threat landscape.
Delano Schools Ransomware Attack Cancels Minnesota Classes
Delano, Minnesota schools canceled classes after a ransomware attack, amid wider trends in identity-based and AI-driven cyber threats.
cPanel, Oracle, Zoom, Chrome Ship Critical Security Patches
cPanel, Oracle, Zoom, and Chrome all issued critical security patches this week, fixing flaws from SQL root escalation to account hijacking.
Data Breach Costs Hit Record $4.99M as AI Threats Surge
IBM reports data breach costs hit a record $4.99M as AI-enabled attacks rise, amid Amgen, DCPS, and Paidwork data exposures.