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"Closing the identity gap at the Service Desk."
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Closing the Identity Gap at the Service Desk
Attackers target IT service desks to bypass MFA by impersonating employees and convincing staff to reset passwords or register new authentication devices. Specops Software explains why traditional identity verification methods are no longer sufficient and how organizations can secure account recovery against social engineering risks.
- November 05, 2026
- 10:00 AM
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Get lifetime access to 14 languages with Babbel in this deal
Language apps charge monthly for one language at a time, so a trip to Portugal and a job in Berlin mean two different subscriptions and two renewal dates. Babbel teaches 14 languages on one account, and a lifetime subscription to all of them is on sale for $159 with code LEARN (reg. $299).
- November 05, 2026
- 07:12 AM
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Shadow AI is everywhere. Here's how to find and secure it.
Shadow AI is quietly spreading across modern orgs as employees adopt new AI tools and features without IT oversight. Nudge Security explains how security teams can discover AI apps, monitor usage, and govern risky AI activity.
GhostMap Android flaw lets malicious app trigger persistent boot loop
Attackers can force Android devices into a continuous boot loop using a specially crafted app that requires no permissions and only needs to be installed.
- November 05, 2026
- 04:18 AM
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Vercel rolls out new protection against stolen session cookie attacks
Vercel is gradually rolling out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) on its platform as a key defense against information stealer malware.
- November 04, 2026
- 04:31 PM
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Zyxel fixes zero-day exploited to hack nearly 1,000 network switches
Zyxel has patched a zero-day vulnerability in its GS1900 series network switches that hackers exploited to compromise nearly 1,000 devices worldwide and steal configuration files and credentials.
- November 04, 2026
- 03:58 PM
- 0
This PDF editor for Macs has no monthly fee, and it’s on sale
Most full PDF editors charge a monthly fee, even if you only need to fix a few files. One way to avoid that is a PDF Expert Premium lifetime subscription for Mac, on sale to new users for $79.99 (reg. $139.99).
- November 04, 2026
- 02:06 PM
- 0
DreamHost confirms data breach exposed FTP logins and webmail sessions
DreamHost is warning of a data breach after attackers gained access to its File Manager platform for two months and stole customers' FTP/SFTP usernames and passwords.
- November 04, 2026
- 02:05 PM
- 0
Cyberattack disrupts blood storage refrigeration systems in France
France's national blood service has confirmed that a cyberattack targeting a refrigeration equipment provider raised temperature and defrost settings at three of its facilities, threatening stored blood products.
- November 04, 2026
- 01:02 PM
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NIKKE PC game launcher hacked to spread remote access, data-stealing malware
The developers of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE have confirmed that hackers tampered with the game's PC launcher scripts in a supply-chain attack, distributing malware capable of stealing credentials and cryptocurrency wallet data.
- November 04, 2026
- 11:58 AM
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mSecure password manager hack prompts password reset warnings
mSeven Software is warning current and former mSecure password manager customers to change passwords, reset two-factor authentication, and remove passkeys following a cyberattack that reportedly exposed an encrypted customer database.
- November 04, 2026
- 11:00 AM
- 0
Google Calendar phishing campaign hijacks sessions, bypasses MFA
A phishing campaign used Google Calendar invites, trusted redirects, and fake login pages to hijack corporate Google sessions and bypass MFA protections. Material Security examines how Operation CloudFire tracked the attacks, blocked malicious messages, and helped take down nearly 900 domains used by the attackers.
- November 04, 2026
- 10:00 AM
- 0
SonicWall warns of unpatched flaws in end-of-life GMS software
SonicWall warned customers of two security flaws affecting end-of-life Global Management System (GMS) systems that will not be patched.
- November 04, 2026
- 09:42 AM
- 0
US charges two Canadians accused of hacking US universities
A federal grand jury indicted two Canadians suspected of hacking multiple US universities and using the compromised systems to mine for cryptocurrency.
- November 04, 2026
- 08:13 AM
- 0
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This bundle has 153 hours of lessons starting with the basics like computer hardware, operating systems, and troubleshooting. Once you get the fundamentals down, you can move on to networks and security. Right now, you can get lifetime access to 10 prep courses, and it's on sale for a one-time price of $24.99 (reg. $299.90).
- November 04, 2026
- 07:12 AM
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CISA flags WordPress RCE flaw as actively exploited in attacks
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned federal agencies that attackers have started exploiting a recently patched high-severity WordPress vulnerability in the wild.
- November 04, 2026
- 07:11 AM
- 0
Hackers use n-day exploits in zero-click attacks on iOS, Android devices
A large-scale watering hole attack associated with Russian hackers has been targeting iOS and Android users visiting compromised sites or fake ones impersonating legitimate portals.
- November 04, 2026
- 04:39 AM
- 0
Hackers hijack cPGuard autoupdate to deploy backdoor, steal data
Attackers have compromised the update infrastructure for the cPGuard web security suite to distribute a backdoor and a data-stealing script.
- November 03, 2026
- 05:18 PM
- 0
WorkOS says attacker used ARTEX AI to breach internal sales app
Developer platform WorkOS suffered a data breach after a threat actor accessed business contact records and summaries of customer communications.
- November 03, 2026
- 04:28 PM
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Binance says fake job interview led to $6.3 billion crypto heist
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance says North Korean hackers used a fake job interview to trick an employee into installing malware that ultimately let them compromise the company's wallet infrastructure and steal about $6.34 billion in digital assets.
- November 03, 2026
- 03:05 PM
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