153 Million Driver's Licenses Leaked, FBI Probes IDScan.net
A dark-web service claimed 153 million stolen driver's licenses tied to IDScan.net; the FBI is investigating but the scope remains unconfirmed.
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PaperCut Zero-Day Chain Exploited Before Patch Even Existed
PaperCut's NG/MF print servers faced pre-auth RCE attacks via CVE-2026-81578/82078, exploited before patches existed, now on CISA's KEV list.
Oracle's Record Patch Update Follows Zero-Day Breaches
Oracle's record July 2026 patch update, a PeopleSoft zero-day exploited by ShinyHunters, and Estée Lauder's breach expose growing patch-cycle risks.
AI Now Fuels Both Cyberattacks and Cyber Defenses
AI is empowering both cyberattackers and defenders, reshaping threat intelligence, vendor strategy, and security stock performance.
AI Reshapes Cybersecurity as Threats and Costs Both Surge
AI is reshaping cybersecurity, with Microsoft touting cheaper defense tools even as agencies warn of autonomous AI-driven attacks on infrastructure.
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.
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.