Unpatched Calix flaw lets hackers bypass NAT to expose internal devices

Vulnerability Exposes Home Network Devices to Public Internet, Leaving Millions at Risk A critical unpatched flaw in Calix GS7 XGS residential routers has been discovered, allowing hackers to bypass Network Address Translation (NAT) and expose internal devices to the public internet. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-75501, affects devices running EXOS/6.6.47 firmware and can be exploited … Read more

Weedhack Malware Spreads via Fake Minecraft Clients and SEO Poisoning

A New Malware Threat Emerges: Weedhack Spreads Through Fake Minecraft Clients and SEO Poisoning Cybersecurity experts have identified a new malware threat called Weedhack, which is spreading rapidly through fake Minecraft clients and search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning. The malicious software has already affected thousands of gamers worldwide, compromising their sensitive information and creating potential … Read more

Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 11 gaming issues

**Gaming Chaos Hits Windows 11 Users: Microsoft Issues Temporary Fix** In a sudden and unexpected twist for gamers, Windows 11 users have been plagued by a series of frustrating issues that prevent games from launching or cause them to crash mid-play. The problem, which affects popular titles like ARC Raiders, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and … Read more

CISA orders urgent patching of actively exploited Zimbra flaw

The US government is racing against the clock to patch a critical vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) after it was discovered that attackers are actively exploiting the flaw. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered all US government agencies to apply the necessary patches within three days, by August 24. The vulnerability, … Read more

Microsoft: August updates break printing, PDF export in WPF apps

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday Update Breaks Printing and PDF Export in Some Apps A critical issue has emerged with Microsoft’s recent .NET Framework update, which is causing problems for users trying to print or export documents as PDFs in certain applications. The affected software includes apps that rely on the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) UI … Read more

TikTok reaches $400M settlement with US over COPPA violations

TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement Over COPPA Violations, Marking a Significant Win for Child Online Safety A landmark settlement has been reached between TikTok and the US Department of Justice (DoJ), with the social media platform agreeing to pay a staggering $400 million over allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act … Read more

Hackers target WordPress sites in miniOrange auth bypass attacks

Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about a critical vulnerability affecting thousands of WordPress websites. Hackers have been exploiting two authentication bypass vulnerabilities in the miniOrange SAML 2.0 Single Sign On plugin, which allows users to log into their sites using corporate identity platforms rather than separate WordPress credentials. The miniOrange SAML SSO plugin is … Read more

Microsoft Teams now lets admins block external bots from meetings

Microsoft has rolled out a new feature to its popular team collaboration platform, Teams, aimed at protecting users from external bots joining meetings. The company is allowing administrators to automatically block all identified external bots from participating in Teams meetings, adding an extra layer of security to its existing bot protection policies. This move comes … Read more

ReliaQuest confirms failed data-theft attack after ShinyHunters breach

ReliaQuest Falls Victim to Elaborate Social Engineering Attack, but Security Measures Keep Breach at Bay A sophisticated social engineering attack has targeted cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, with hackers impersonating a member of the security team to trick employees into accessing a fake single sign-on (SSO) page. Although the attackers were able to gain temporary access to … Read more

TikTok reaches $400M settlement with US over COPPA violations

TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement with US Over Alleged COPPA Violations A major settlement has been reached between TikTok, its parent company ByteDance, and the US Department of Justice. The social media platform will pay a staggering $400 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a law … Read more