- SmarterTools patches critical SmarterMail flaw allowing code execution
SmarterTools fixed two SmarterMail flaws, including a critical bug (CVE-2026-24423) that could allow arbitrary code execution. SmarterTools fixed two security bugs in its SmarterMail email software, including a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24423 (CVSS score of 9.3) that could let attackers run malicious code on affected systems. “SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain
- U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Ivanti EPMM to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in Ivanti EPMM to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Ivanti EPMM vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1281 (CVSS score of 9.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. The vulnerability is a code injection that impacts Ivanti Endpoint Manager
- Empire Market co-founder faces 10 years to life after guilty plea
Empire Market co-founder Raheim Hamilton pleaded guilty to U.S. drug conspiracy charges in Chicago, facing a mandatory 10 years to life in prison. Raheim Hamilton (30) of Virginia, co-creator of the dark web marketplace Empire Market, pleaded guilty in Chicago to a federal drug conspiracy charge. Empire Market allowed users to anonymously buy and sell
- SolarWinds addressed four critical Web Help Desk flaws
SolarWinds patched six Web Help Desk vulnerabilities, including four critical flaws exploitable without authentication for RCE or auth bypass. SolarWinds released security updates to address six Web Help Desk vulnerabilities, including four critical bugs that allow unauthenticated remote code execution or authentication bypass. The three critical flaws found by watchTowr, and specifically by researcher Piotr
- Google targets IPIDEA in crackdown on global residential proxy networks
Google disrupted IPIDEA, a major residential proxy network that enrolled users’ devices via SDKs embedded in mobile and desktop apps. Google and partners disrupted the IPIDEA residential proxy network, used by many threat actors, via legal domain takedowns, intelligence sharing on malicious SDKs, and ecosystem-wide enforcement. Google Play Protect now removes and blocks apps with
- Nation-state and criminal actors leverage WinRAR flaw in attacks
Multiple threat actors exploited a now-patched critical WinRAR flaw to gain initial access and deliver various malicious payloads. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) revealed that multiple threat actors, including APTs and financially motivated groups, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 flaw in RARLAB WinRAR to establish initial access and deploy a diverse array of payloads. The WinRAR
- Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records
2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line.
- Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger
Researchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool.
- Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 Firms
Over 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system.
- Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise
Lockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group.
- Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras
Tens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed.
- Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR Version
Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.






