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Unit 42Vendor security
Threat Brief: Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP: CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619 (Updated October 29)
CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 are Critical vulnerabilities in PHP, a scripting language used globally for web servers and CMS systems. The post Threat Brief: Critical Vulnerabilities in PHP: CVE-2026-109618, CVE-2026-109619...

Cisco TalosVendor security
A quiet week in infosec <.<
In this edition of the Threat Source newsletter, William explores how PHP has taken over the conversation, Node.js has joined in, but underneath it all, there are still good people doing good work.

Cisco TalosVendor security
IR trends Q3 2026: Actors impersonate IT help desks in vishing attacks as ransomware activity increases
Phishing remained the leading initial access technique, while percentage of ransomware and pre-ransomware cases increased. Finance and public administration tied as the top-targeted industries.

Cisco TalosVendor security
NIK C2: The new AI-enabled command-and-control framework
Cisco Talos observed a new AI-integrated command-and-control (C2) framework in the wild called “NIK C2.”
Wednesday, 28 October2 days ago

Cisco TalosVendor security
Inside KeyDrift: Analyzing historical UAT-11473 activity on Cisco SD-WAN
Talos has identified UAT-11473, a highly sophisticated APT, who exploited CVE-2026-20127, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Catalyst Controller instances to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to...

Unit 42Vendor security
Unwrapping Retail Peak Season Cyber Threats
Unit 42 explores key peak shopping season retail cyber threats, from ransomware to AI attacks, and shares how to defend operations and customer trust. The post Unwrapping Retail Peak Season Cyber Threats appeared first on Unit 42 .
Tuesday, 27 October3 days ago
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Cisco TalosVendor security
I had plans for that second
The Earth is speeding up, the leap second is being abolished, oh, and there's critical vulnerabilities in PHP.

GitHub security blogVendor security
How bug bounty sharpens one researcher’s security skills
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, the GitHub Bug Bounty team spotlights @r31n, diving into their research approach, favorite bug classes, and advice for aspiring hackers. The post How bug bounty sharpens one researcher’s...

Unit 42Vendor security
EMudhra Intermediate CA Certificates Compromised
Eight compromised eMudhra intermediate CA private keys risk unauthorized TLS signing and MitM interception. Read our analysis and containment guide. The post EMudhra Intermediate CA Certificates Compromised appeared first on Unit 42 .

Unit 42Vendor security
The Current Landscape of OAuth Attacks
Unit 42 explores modern OAuth threats and actionable steps organizations can take to protect their environments. The post The Current Landscape of OAuth Attacks appeared first on Unit 42 .
Wednesday, 21 October9 days ago

Cisco TalosVendor security
Compromised eMudhra intermediate certificates
Cisco Talos is aware of eight intermediate certificates belonging to the intermediate certificate authority, eMudhra.

Cisco TalosVendor security
Two critical RCEs in PHP core
Two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in PHP core could have implications across its wider ecosystem. Talos has published a blog to explain what we know so far, and details the Snort coverage available, including rules in...

Unit 42Vendor security
“Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute Multiple Types of Cybercrime Activities
An investigation into a threat actor bypassing AI safety controls to coordinate credential theft, VoIP fraud planning, and database exfiltration. The post “Next Exploit Opportunities”: How a Threat Actor Used AI to Help Plan and Execute...

Cisco TalosVendor security
Parasitizing trust: How legitimate infrastructure becomes a delivery pipeline for attackers
Adversaries are turning the tools businesses trust into delivery mechanisms for malicious activity. Cisco Talos observed abuse of more than 25 legitimate platforms over the past year, exploiting the built-in trust of collaboration,...
Tuesday, 20 October10 days ago

Unit 42Vendor security
Active Exploitation of May 2026 PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20)
Ransomware operators including Spikey Scorpius (aka Qilin) and Tarnished Scorpius (aka Inc) are exploiting PAN-OS vulnerability CVE-2026-0257. The post Active Exploitation of May 2026 PAN-OS CVE-2026-0257 (Updated October 20) appeared...

Cisco TalosVendor security
There's only so much code: the rise in vulnerability numbers
The September Microsoft Patch Tuesday release included 975 vulnerability advisories. This month, 1,415 vulnerabilities were just dropped. Compared to a pre-June average of 100 a month, that increase is staggering. Where did they come...

