Hackers Exploit Fortinet Vulnerabilities to Deploy Stealthy PEERSTITCH Malware on FortiGate Firewalls

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Attackers compromised a telecommunications managed service provider by exploiting vulnerabilities in Fortinet’s centralized management and firewall systems, then deployed PEERSTITCH, a stealthy malware implant that runs inside FortiGate processes. Unit 42 says the activity began with a breach of a …

Firefox Enterprise Adds DLP and AI Controls to Block Sensitive Data Leaks

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Mozilla released Firefox Enterprise 158.0 on October 13, 2026, introducing its first dedicated enterprise browser with built-in data loss prevention and AI-use controls. The browser combines Firefox with a self-hosted Admin Console, giving security teams central control over browsing, web …

CISA Warns of Hackers Exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure Zero-Day to Steal Credentials

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CISA urged administrators to patch Ivanti Connect Secure appliances after attackers exploited CVE-2026-104935, a zero-day flaw that allows remote authentication bypass and command execution, enabling credential theft and data exfiltration. CISA issued its warning and added the flaw to its …

Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Update Issue that Causes Black Screen Errors or Windows Explorer crash

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Microsoft fixed a Windows 11 update issue that could leave users staring at a black screen after signing in or cause Windows Explorer to crash. The problem mainly affected Azure Virtual Desktop hosts using FSLogix, and some existing user profiles …

Ransomware Attacks Intensify: Criminals Shift Focus to Target Employees and Their Families

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Ransomware gangs are moving beyond locked files and stolen data. Criminals now threaten employees, executives, and their families to force companies to pay. According to the Semperis 2026 Ransomware Risk Report, 37% of successful attacks included threats against workers’ friends …

Microsoft Windows Server 0-Day Flaw Lets Attackers Crash Servers With a Single Packet

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Microsoft patched a Windows Server vulnerability that lets a network-adjacent attacker crash a server with a crafted Distributed File System (DFS) referral response. Tracked as CVE-2026-70111, the flaw affects Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025. Corelight researchers reported the issue …

PoC Released for Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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A public proof-of-concept (PoC) for CVE-2026-35616, a critical authentication and authorization bypass in Fortinet FortiClient Endpoint Management Server (EMS), lets defenders test whether affected systems are exposed. The Python tool’s repository says the flaw can allow unauthenticated access to protected …

Anthropic Warns AI Agents Can Now Automate the Entire Cyber Kill Chain

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Anthropic has warned that attackers use AI agents to automate every stage of a cyberattack, from finding targets and stealing credentials to moving through networks and exfiltrating data. Its September 2026 threat report describes campaigns in which Claude became an …

UAT-6275 Hackers Exploit WinRAR Flaw to Target CIS Government Organizations

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UAT-6275 hackers have used a known WinRAR flaw to plant malware on Windows systems while targeting government organizations across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The activity shows how an unpatched archive tool can turn a routine attachment into lasting …

Top 10 Best DLP Software in 2026 [Ranked & Scored]

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DLP’s old reputation blocking legitimate work while real exfiltration walked out died with the pattern-only era. The 2026 winners judge context, ride enforcement points you already run, and explain every block. Microsoft Purview takes 1 on bundled reach; Netskope and …