Cyber Security

INTERPOL Operation Red Card 2.0 Leads to 651 Arrests in African Cybercrime Crackdown

An international cybercrime operation targeting online scams has resulted in 651 arrests and the recovery of over $4.3 million, coordinated by law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries. The initiative, named Operation Red Card 2.0, ran from December 8, 2025 to January 30, 2026, focusing on high-yield investment scams, mobile money fraud, and fraudulent mobile […]

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Microsoft Fixes CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation Flaw in Windows Admin Center

Microsoft has addressed a high-severity security vulnerability in Windows Admin Center that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-26119, carried a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, highlighting its potential risk to enterprise environments. About the Vulnerability Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management suite enabling administrators

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Grandstream GXP1600 VoIP Phones Vulnerable to Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

A serious cybersecurity vulnerability has been identified in the Grandstream GXP1600 series VoIP phones, potentially allowing attackers to take full control of affected devices without authentication. Security experts warn that this flaw could enable remote compromise with root-level privileges, placing enterprise voice networks at significant risk. Critical RCE Vulnerability Identified The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-2329, carries a CVSS

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Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in Four VS Code Extensions with Over 125 Million Installs

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in four widely used Microsoft Visual Studio Code extensions. These flaws could allow attackers to steal sensitive local files and remotely execute malicious code on developers’ machines. The affected extensions, installed more than 125 million times collectively, include Live Server, Code Runner, Markdown Preview Enhanced, and Microsoft Live

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Dell RecoverPoint for VMs Zero Day CVE-2026-22769 Exploited Since Mid 2024

A severe security vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) has been actively exploited as a zero-day by a suspected China-linked threat group known as UNC6201 since mid-2024, according to findings from Google Mandiant and the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-22769 with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, stems

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Notepad++ Patches Hijacked Update Mechanism Exploited to Deliver Targeted Malware

The popular text editor Notepad++ has released a critical security update after its software update mechanism was abused in a targeted supply chain attack. The flaw allowed a China linked threat actor to selectively distribute malware to specific users by manipulating the update delivery process. The newly released version 8.9.2 introduces major security reinforcements designed to prevent

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CISA Identifies Four Actively Exploited Security Vulnerabilities in Latest KEV Update

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog with four newly flagged security flaws that are currently under active exploitation. The move signals heightened risk to organizations, particularly U.S. federal agencies, as the vulnerabilities affect widely used platforms including Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, and enterprise collaboration systems. Newly Added

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Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets Through Signed OTA Updates

Kaspersky researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Android firmware backdoor, dubbed Keenadu, which silently harvests data and enables remote control of infected devices. The malware is embedded in device firmware, affecting brands including Alldocube, and is delivered through signed OTA updates dating back to August 2023. Unlike conventional malware, Keenadu operates at the firmware level, loading into the

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SmartLoader Attack Leverages Trojanized Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Infostealer

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign using a trojanized Model Context Protocol (MCP) server linked to Oura Health to deliver the StealC information stealer. According to Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs, attackers cloned the legitimate Oura MCP server—which normally connects AI assistants to Oura Ring health data—and created fake forks, contributor accounts, and a deceptive infrastructure to build

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Poland Arrests Suspect Tied to Phobos Ransomware Operation

Authorities in Poland have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of involvement with the Phobos ransomware network. During the operation, police confiscated computers and mobile devices allegedly containing stolen login credentials, payment card details, and server access information. The arrest was carried out by officers from the Central Bureau of Cybercrime Control in the Małopolska region, with support from units in Katowice

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