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23 Jan, 2026

Bind 9 Vulnerability: CVE 2025 40778 Exposes DNS Cache Poisoning

Bind 9 vulnerability CVE 2025 40778 lets attackers exploit DNS resolvers through cache poisoning. See affected versions and patch guidance.

22 Jan, 2026

Windows Malware Disables Defender Before Payload Attack

Multi-stage Windows malware bypasses Defender, delivering malicious payloads. Learn detection, removal, and enterprise defense strategies.

22 Jan, 2026

Fortinet SSO Vulnerability: Exploit Risks and Mitigation

Fortinet SSO vulnerability allows hackers admin access. Learn how the fortinet sso exploit works and ways to secure your firewalls effectively.

21 Jan, 2026

LinkedIn RAT Malware Attack: How Hackers Spread Malware via Messages

LinkedIn RAT malware attack shows how hackers use LinkedIn messages, DLL sideloading, and fake recruiters to infect systems and bypass enterprise security.

21 Jan, 2026

TP-Link Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Risks Routers

A TP-Link authentication bypass flaw lets attackers abuse password recovery to access routers. Learn who’s affected and how to secure devices now.

20 Jan, 2026

Google Gemini Prompt Injection Flaw Exposes Calendar Data

The Google Gemini prompt injection flaw allowed malicious calendar invites to manipulate AI behavior and expose private scheduling data in Google Workspace.

20 Jan, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Explained: OpenAI’s New Plan for Free Users

ChatGPT ads are coming to free and Go users in the U.S. Learn how OpenAI ads work, who sees them, privacy impact, and what users should expect.

19 Jan, 2026

Microsoft OOB Windows Update Fixes Critical Shutdown Bug

Microsoft releases out of band Windows update to fix shutdown failures and Cloud PC issues. Learn how to verify and apply the emergency patch.

19 Jan, 2026

Google Vertex AI Vulnerability: IAM Privilege Escalation

Low-privileged users may escalate access in Google Vertex AI via IAM misconfigurations, risking data, models, and cloud security integrity.

18 Jan, 2026

Windows 11 Update Issues: PCs Won't Shut Down After Patch

Windows 11 update issues reported after January security patch cause PCs to fail shutdown. See who’s affected, why it matters, and what to do next.

18 Jan, 2026

CodeBuild Misconfiguration Exposed GitHub: Breach Explained

AWS CodeBuild misconfiguration exposed GitHub repos to serious CI/CD supply chain risks. Learn how the CodeBreach flaw worked, and key security lessons.

18 Jan, 2026

Remote Desktop Credential Prompt Errors After Windows Update

Fix Remote Desktop credential prompt failures after Microsoft update disrupting Windows 11 and Azure Virtual Desktop connections.

17 Jan, 2026

Mobile Payment Security in 2026: Risks, Protection

An in depth guide to mobile payment security covering risks, encryption, tokenization, fraud prevention, and real world insights for users and businesses.

17 Jan, 2026

Gmail Now Lets Users Change Email Address Easily

Update your @gmail.com ID with Gmail’s 2026 email change feature without losing emails or data. Step-by-step guide included.

16 Jan, 2026

Latest Cybersecurity Incidents This Week: What Happened

Weekly recap of latest cybersecurity incidents across AI, browsers, cloud, and enterprise systems with verified facts, impact, and practical guidance.

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