Affecting the kernel’s authencesn cryptographic template, the vulnerability was introduced in 2017 and impacts all distributions.
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Easily Exploitable ‘Pack2TheRoot’ Linux Vulnerability Leads to Root Access
A race condition in PackageKit allows unprivileged users to escalate privileges when installing packages.
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Vulnerabilities Patched in CrowdStrike, Tenable Products
CrowdStrike has fixed a critical LogScale vulnerability, while Tenable addressed a high-severity Nessus flaw.
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GPUBreach: Root Shell Access Achieved via GPU Rowhammer Attack
Researchers have demonstrated that GPU Rowhammer attacks can be used to escalate privileges.
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Dell and HP Roll Out Quantum-Resistant Device Security and AI-Era Cyber Resilience
The computer giants have announced new security capabilities for PCs and printers.
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iOS, macOS 26.4 Roll Out With Fresh Security Patches
Apple released security fixes for older devices as well, in iOS 18.7.7, iPadOS 18.7.7, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, and macOS Sonoma 14.8.5.
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1stProtect Emerges From Stealth With $20 Million in Funding
The company’s endpoint security platform monitors behavior and verifies user intent to stop cyberattacks in real time.
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Apple Debuts Background Security Improvements With Fresh WebKit Patches
The lightweight updates are meant to deliver security protections between security updates.
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‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload
The malware disables antivirus and EDR protections at the kernel level, clearing the path for credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and eventual data exfiltration.
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Google Plans Two-Week Release Schedule for Chrome
Starting September 2026, new Chrome iterations will be released twice as fast, part of a two-week cycle.
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