Category Archives: Security & Privacy

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M5 Silicon Exploit: AI-Assisted ‘Claw Chain’ Breaches Apple Kernel

Researchers have revealed the first M5 silicon exploit, a sophisticated ‘Claw Chain’ attack developed using AI to bypass Apple’s advanced hardware-level memory protection. Continue reading →

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Social Media Privacy Audits: FTC Responds to $2.1 Billion Scam Surge

In response to record fraud losses, the FTC is urging users to perform Social Media Privacy Audits to secure their accounts and prevent metadata scraping by scammers. Continue reading →

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Tycoon 2FA OAuth Evolution: Bypassing Microsoft 365 Protections

A new Tycoon 2FA OAuth variant exploits device-code flows to bypass traditional 2FA, allowing attackers to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts via legitimate infrastructure. Continue reading →

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HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul: Mandatory MFA and Encryption 2026

The upcoming HIPAA Security Rule overhaul introduces strict mandates for phishing-resistant MFA and encryption at rest, marking a significant shift in healthcare data protection. Continue reading →

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MiniPlasma Zero-Day Exploit Released for Windows 11 and Server

A rogue security researcher has publicly released a working MiniPlasma zero-day exploit, allowing local privilege escalation to SYSTEM level on fully patched Windows installations. Continue reading →

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Grafana Security Breach: Codebase Stolen and Extortion Attempt

A significant Grafana security breach occurred on May 17, 2026, when an attacker used a stolen GitHub token to exfiltrate the company’s entire codebase and demand a ransom. Continue reading →

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Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day (CVE-2026-42897) Exploited in the Wild

A critical Microsoft Exchange Zero-Day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-42897, is currently seeing active exploitation against on-premises Outlook Web Access users. Continue reading →

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Passkey Portability: Android Adopts New FIDO Credential Exchange Standards

Android is finally addressing platform lock-in by enabling Passkey Portability through the FIDO CX standard, allowing users to securely migrate credentials between managers. Continue reading →

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