Cyber Newsletter

Microsoft Warns of Two Actively Exploited Defender Vulnerabilities Microsoft has disclosed two actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Defender components. The flaws include a privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-41091) and a denial-of-service issue (CVE-2026-45498). Attackers could potentially gain SYSTEM-level privileges or disrupt Defender operations. Both vulnerabilities affect older versions of the Malware Protection Engine and Defender Antimalware […]

Bitwarden CLI Compromised – Supply Chain Strikes Again The Bitwarden CLI has been compromised in an ongoing supply chain attack, allowing attackers to distribute malicious versions of the tool. The compromised versions could expose sensitive credentials managed through the CLI. The issue highlights risks associated with software distribution channels and dependency management. Bitwarden has responded […]

Fake IT Helpdesk? Don’t Fall for It Threat group UNC6692 is conducting phishing campaigns by impersonating IT helpdesk staff. Attackers use convincing social engineering techniques, including emails and calls, to trick victims into revealing credentials or installing remote access tools. The campaign targets organisations globally and leverages trust in internal IT teams. Researchers warn that […]

Entra ID Slip-Up Could Hand Over the Keys Microsoft has patched a vulnerability in Entra ID that could allow privilege escalation through improper role assignment handling. The flaw enabled attackers to potentially gain elevated permissions by exploiting inconsistencies in role validation. While no widespread exploitation has been reported, the issue posed a significant risk in […]

AI Tool Trips Over Classic SQL Injection A SQL injection vulnerability (CVE-2026-42208) has been identified in LiteLLM, an AI model gateway. The flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries via unsanitised inputs, potentially leading to data exposure or modification. The vulnerability affects deployments that expose certain endpoints without proper validation. Researchers warn that exploitation could […]

cPanel Flaw Opens the Door – No Password Required (Almost) A critical authentication vulnerability has been discovered in cPanel that could allow attackers to bypass login protections under certain conditions. The flaw impacts systems using specific authentication configurations and may enable unauthorised access without valid credentials. Security researchers highlighted that exploitation could lead to full […]

North Korea Goes AI: Phishing Just Got Smarter North Korean threat actors are increasingly leveraging AI tools to enhance cyberattacks. These include phishing campaigns, malware development, and social engineering efforts. AI enables more convincing lures and automated attack scaling. Researchers observed improved impersonation tactics and faster adaptation to defences. This marks a shift towards more […]

Gemini CLI Bug: A Perfect 10 (and Not in a Good Way) Google has patched a critical vulnerability (CVSS 10) in its Gemini CLI tool that allowed remote code execution in CI/CD environments. The flaw could be exploited via malicious inputs during automated workflows, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Given the widespread use of […]

Linux “Copy Fail” Bug: When Copy & Paste Goes Rogue A newly disclosed Linux vulnerability dubbed “Copy Fail” affects core file-copying mechanisms, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or corrupt data. The flaw stems from improper handling of memory during file operations, particularly when copying between privileged and non-privileged contexts. Exploitation could lead to local […]