Category Archives: Security & Privacy

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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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2026 Thales Data Threat Report: Addressing AI Risks and Identity Gaps

The 2026 Thales Data Threat Report identifies artificial intelligence as a primary threat catalyst, revealing that 70% of security professionals now rank AI as their top concern. Continue reading

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CalPhishing Campaign: Hijacking M365 via Outlook Calendar Invites

Security researchers have identified the CalPhishing campaign, a new threat using Outlook calendar invites and the EvilTokens kit to bypass MFA and hijack accounts. Continue reading

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Password Statistics 2026: Passkey Adoption and AI Cracking Risks

The latest Password Statistics 2026 report reveals a major shift toward passkeys as legacy credentials face increased vulnerability from AI-driven brute-force attacks. Continue reading

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NIST Authentication Standards 2026: New Rules for Passwords and MFA

Discover the updated NIST authentication standards for 2026, which mandate phishing-resistant MFA, 15-character minimum password lengths, and the elimination of mandatory rotation. Continue reading

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Cisco SD-WAN Zero-Day CVE-2026-20182 Exploited by UAT-8616

Cisco has issued emergency patches for a critical Cisco SD-WAN zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-20182, which is being actively exploited by the threat actor UAT-8616 to bypass authentication. Continue reading

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