CyberNews Google’s Chrome browser has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to combat notification abuse on Android devices, and the results are impressive. According to Google, its anti-abuse systems have successfully blocked over 7 billion unwanted notifications per day since the start of this year alone. The problem of notification abuse is a serious one, as … Read more
Microsoft has just released two critical cumulative updates for Windows 11 – KB5121003 and KB5120240 – designed to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. These mandatory updates contain the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security patches for a staggering 400 vulnerabilities discovered in previous months. The updates are applicable to all versions of Windows … Read more
Today, Microsoft released its August 2026 Patch Tuesday update, addressing a staggering 400 security flaws in its software products. Among these vulnerabilities are three zero-days, with one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed. This large-scale patching effort is part of Microsoft’s efforts to improve the overall security posture of its software. The majority of the … Read more
A high-severity vulnerability in Cisco’s Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense (FTD) software has been exploited to remotely crash affected devices, according to a warning from the company. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-20349, impacts devices running specific versions of these software packages with certain remote access services enabled. The vulnerability allows an attacker to send … Read more
Sandworm Hackers Target IT Pros with Trojanized WireGuard VPN Client A sophisticated social engineering campaign attributed to the Russian threat group Sandworm has been targeting system administrators and IT professionals with fake job offers, leaving many wondering how these skilled hackers are able to breach even the most secure networks. The Ukrainian Computer Emergency Response … Read more
A massive blow has been dealt to cyber scammers and malicious actors who rely on unwanted notifications to spread their nefarious activities, with Google’s Chrome browser reducing over 7 billion such notifications per day on Android devices. According to a recent blog post by Google, these notifications have become a favored tool for scammers, used … Read more
DeadLock Ransomware Takes Advantage of Blockchain to Evade Takedown The DeadLock ransomware operation has been making headlines for its innovative use of blockchain technology to protect its communication channels with victims, as well as its data-leak activity. The malware, which emerged in mid-2025, uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying a hefty ransom. Victims … Read more
Zoom Annotation Flaws Expose Users to Hijacking Threats, Experts Warn A critical vulnerability in Zoom’s annotation feature has been discovered, allowing a malicious meeting participant to take control of another attendee’s client. This flaw could lead to sensitive information exposure, unauthorized access, and even full account takeover. The issue lies in the way Zoom handles … Read more
Kimwolf v7 Android Botnet Exploits HTTP/2 Loophole for Sophisticated DDoS Attacks A highly advanced Android botnet, Kimwolf v7, has been discovered exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol to launch complex Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The malware’s ability to mimic legitimate browsing traffic makes it extremely challenging to detect and mitigate. … Read more
Microsoft has just released a massive patch update addressing an astonishing 398 vulnerabilities, including a critical Windows driver zero-day exploit that’s currently under active attack. This latest security fix is a testament to the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between tech giants and cyber threat actors. The sheer scale of this patch is a stark reminder that … Read more