Security researchers have uncovered significant vulnerabilities in the firmware of Xiaomi’s popular Redmi Buds series, specifically affecting models ranging from the Redmi Buds 3 Pro up to the latest Redmi …
BodySnatcher – New Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Impersonate Any ServiceNow User
A critical vulnerability in ServiceNow’s Virtual Agent API and the Now Assist AI Agents application has been discovered, allowing unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any user and execute privileged AI agents …
Microsoft January 2026 Security Update Causes Credential Prompt Failures in Remote Desktop Connections
Microsoft has released an out-of-band emergency update to resolve a critical issue affecting Remote Desktop connections on Windows client devices. The problem emerged immediately following the installation of the January …
Mandiant Releases Rainbow Tables Enabling NTLMv1 Admin Password Hacking
Google-owned Mandiant has publicly released a comprehensive dataset of Net-NTLMv1 rainbow tables, marking a significant escalation in demonstrating the security risks of legacy authentication protocols. The release underscores an urgent …
Let’s Encrypt has made 6-day IP-based TLS certificates Generally Available
Let’s Encrypt, a key provider of free TLS certificates, has rolled out short-lived and IP address-based certificates for general use. These new options became available starting in early 2026, addressing …
Argus – Python-powered Toolkit for Information Gathering and Reconnaissance
Argus is a comprehensive Python-based toolkit designed for reconnaissance tasks in cybersecurity. The developers recently released version 2.0, expanding it to include 135 modules. This tool consolidates network analysis, web …
Google’s Vertex AI Vulnerability Enables Low-Privileged Users to Gain Service Agent Roles
Google’s Vertex AI contains default configurations that allow low-privileged users to escalate privileges by hijacking Service Agent roles. XM Cyber researchers identified two attack vectors in the Vertex AI Agent …
Researchers Gain Access to StealC Malware Command-and-Control Systems
Security researchers successfully exploited vulnerabilities in the StealC malware infrastructure, gaining access to operator control panels and exposing a threat actor’s identity through their own stolen session cookies. The breach …
Windows 11 PCs Fail to Shut Down After January Security Update
Microsoft’s January 13, 2026, security update for Windows 11 has triggered a frustrating bug: affected PCs refuse to shut down or hibernate, instead restarting. The issue is caused by KB5073455, …
Cloudflare Acquired Open-source Web Framework Astro to Supercharge Development
Cloudflare has acquired the team behind Astro, the popular open-source web framework for building fast, content-driven sites. Announced on January 16, 2026, the deal brings The Astro Technology Company’s full-time …