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Pierluigi Paganini May 03, 2026
U.S. CISA adds a flaw in WebPros cPanel to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw in WebPros cPanel to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a flaw in Microsoft Defender, tracked as CVE-2026-41940 (CVSS score of 9.3), to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. cPanel is a widely used web hosting control panel that lets […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 03, 2026
Security Affairs newsletter Round 575 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Two US cybersecurity experts sentenced in ransomware case, third awaits July ruling Trellix discloses the breach […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 03, 2026
Google Revamps Bug Bounty Programs: Android Rewards Rise, Chrome Payouts Drop in the Age of AI

Google revamps bug bounties: Android rewards rise to $1.5M, Chrome payouts drop, shifting focus to high-impact, AI-resistant vulnerabilities. Google has announced a major overhaul of its Vulnerability Reward Programs (VRP) for Android and Chrome, marking a strategic shift in how the company approaches cybersecurity. The update comes as artificial intelligence tools are reshaping the field […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 02, 2026
Two US cybersecurity experts sentenced in ransomware case, third awaits July ruling

Two US security experts were sentenced to 4 years for helping ransomware attacks. A third accomplice pleaded guilty and awaits sentencing. Two US cybersecurity professionals, Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, were sentenced to four years in prison for their role in supporting ransomware attacks. Both pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving extortion. A third individual, Angelo […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 02, 2026
Trellix discloses the breach of a code repository

Trellix disclosed a security breach affecting part of its source code repository, however, the company says there’s no sign of code misuse. Trellix revealed a breach that allowed unauthorized access to part of its source code repository. The company said it quickly launched an investigation with forensic experts and notified law enforcement. While the exact […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 02, 2026
New Deep#Door RAT uses stealth and persistence to target Windows

Deep#Door hides a Python RAT inside a batch file, kills Windows defenses, survives via multiple persistence methods, and exfiltrates data through a public TCP tunnel. Security researchers at Securonix uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign called Deep#Door. Threat actors employed a stealthy Python-based backdoor that uses a surprisingly simple delivery method to achieve deep, persistent access […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 01, 2026
Digital attacks drive a new wave of cargo theft, FBI says

The FBI warns of rising cyber cargo theft, with hackers targeting brokers and carriers. Experts say digital attacks are replacing traditional cargo theft. The FBI has issued a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about a surge in cyber-enabled cargo theft, with hackers increasingly targeting brokers and carriers. This trend confirms earlier findings from Proofpoint and alerts […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 01, 2026
Carding service Jerry’s Store leak exposes 345,000 stolen payment cards

Jerry’s Store, a card-checking service used by cybercriminals, exposed 345,000 stolen payment cards after leaving its server open, revealing sensitive data. A cybercriminal operation known as Jerry’s Store has reportedly exposed a large cache of stolen payment card data after leaving its own infrastructure accessible online. The service appears to have been used to test […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 01, 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Security to counter rapid AI-Powered exploits

Anthropic launched Claude Security to counter faster AI-driven cyberattacks, as tools like Mythos enable near-instant exploitation by threat actors. Anthropic introduced Claude Security to help defenders keep up with a surge in AI-powered cyberattacks. As models like Mythos drastically reduce the time needed to exploit vulnerabilities, similar tools will likely spread among criminals and nation-state […]

Pierluigi Paganini May 01, 2026
SonicWall patches three SonicOS flaws in Gen 6, 7 and 8 firewalls. Patch them now

SonicWall patches three SonicOS flaws in Gen 6, 7 and 8 firewalls. The company released firmware updates to block bypass attacks and unauthorized access. SonicWall released urgent firmware updates to fix three SonicOS vulnerabilities affecting Gen 6, Gen 7, and Gen 8 firewalls. The flaws could allow attackers to bypass security controls, access restricted services, […]