Posts of last few hours

September 2026 Patch Tuesday set an all-time record with 973 CVEs addressed across the Microsoft portfolio. We’re only four months into the Patch Apocalypse and everyone seems to be numb with respect to the insane number of CVEs reported. Despite this massive number, only two, CVE-2026-85880 and CVE-2026-81963, were reported Known Exploited and none were Publicly Disclosed. So for most of us, it’s still business as usual, patch systems at highest risk, but be prepared … More →

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A backdoor that makes no noise is hard to catch, and that’s the point of BPFDoor. The Linux malware waits for a special “magic packet” before it acts. In this interview with Help Net Security, Christiaan Beek, VP of Rapid7 Intelligence, explains why its operators go after mail gateways and other edge devices that can’t run endpoint agents, and why a hacked telecom network can put a whole nation at risk. Beek also covers how … More →

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Modat and NCSC-NL, the Dutch government’s cybersecurity center, found 8,547 internet-facing systems at wind farms and solar parks in 35 countries in and around the EU that should not be reachable from the internet. The systems range from login screens to a turbine control page that offers a Stop button to anyone with a browser. Operators in Spain, Greece, Italy and Germany account for most of the confirmed systems. The real number is higher. A … More →

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The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) has published Security Considerations for AI Systems, guidance covering the protection of data supplied to AI systems in payment environments and defenses against AI-assisted attacks. Developed with industry stakeholders, the document addresses governance, deployment, access controls, testing and the application of PCI standards. Its recommendations are advisory, and existing PCI requirements take precedence. “As AI is increasingly used in payment environments, there is an obligation for all parties … More →

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