Hacking

Pierluigi Paganini April 24, 2026
China-linked threat actors use consumer device botnets to evade detection, warn UK and partners

UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) warns China-linked hackers use hijacked devices as proxy networks to hide activity and evade detection. UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and global partners warn that China-linked threat actors now rely on large proxy networks built of hacked consumer devices. Groups control routers, cameras, video recorders, and NAS systems […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 23, 2026
U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Microsoft Defender to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in Microsoft Defender to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a flaw in Microsoft Defender, tracked as CVE-2026-33825 (CVSS score of 7.8), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. CVE-2026-33825 is a Microsoft Defender flaw that can be exploited […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 22, 2026
DDoS wave continues as Mastodon hit after Bluesky incident

Mastodon suffered a major DDoS attack shortly after a similar incident hit Bluesky. The outage was significant but resolved within a few hours. Mastodon was hit by a major DDoS attack just days after a similar disruption affected Bluesky. Mastodon is a free and open-source software platform for decentralized social networking with microblogging features similar […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 22, 2026
Microsoft out-of-band updates fixed critical ASP.NET Core privilege escalation flaw

Microsoft fixed critical ASP.NET Core vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-40372 (CVSS score of 9.1), that lets attackers escalate privileges. Microsoft released out-of-band updates to address a serious ASP.NET Core vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-40372 (CVSS score of 9.1). Microsoft fixed the flaw in ASP.NET Core version 10.0.7. An attacker could exploit the flaw to gain SYSTEM-level privileges, access […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 22, 2026
Critical BRIDGE:BREAK flaws impact Lantronix and Silex Technology converters

22 BRIDGE:BREAK flaws hit Lantronix and Silex Technology converters, exposing approximately 20,000 devices to hijacking and data tampering. Researchers at Forescout Research Vedere Labs found 22 BRIDGE:BREAK flaws in serial-to-IP devices from Lantronix and Silex Technology. Serial-to-IP converters, also known as serial device servers, connect legacy serial equipment to modern IP networks for remote monitoring […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 21, 2026
North Korea’s Lazarus APT stole $290M from Kelp DAO

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group stole $290M from Kelp DAO by abusing LayerZero. A second $95M attempt was stopped. Hackers tied to the North-Korea linked group Lazarus APT carried out a $290M crypto theft targeting Kelp DAO. Kelp DAO is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Ethereum ecosystem that focuses on a concept called […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 21, 2026
The US NSA is using Anthropic’s Claude Mythos despite supply chain risk

Axios reports the National Security Agency uses Anthropic Mythos model despite Department of Defense concerns, blurring AI risk vs defense lines. The reported use of Anthropic’s Mythos model by the U.S. National Security Agency is a reminder that the line between AI as a defensive tool and AI as a security risk is getting harder […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 21, 2026
U.S. CISA adds Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added Cisco Catalyst, Kentico Xperience, PaperCut NG/MF, Synacor ZCS, Quest KACE SMA, and JetBrains TeamCity flaws to its Known […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 21, 2026
Bluesky hit by 24-hour DDoS attack as pro-Iran group claims responsibility

Bluesky suffered a 24-hour DDoS attack that caused outages. A pro-Iran hacker group claimed responsibility for the disruption. Bluesky experienced a sophisticated DDoS attack that disrupted its services for about 24 hours, starting on April 15. Bluesky is a decentralized, open-source microblogging social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter). It allows users to post […]

Pierluigi Paganini April 20, 2026
France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach

A cyberattack hit France’s ANTS website, possibly exposing personal data from users applying for IDs, passports, and driver’s licenses. A cyberattack targeted France’s ANTS platform, which handles applications for passports, ID cards, residence permits, and driver’s licenses. Authorities detected the incident on April 15 and warned it may have exposed personal data from both individuals […]