Researchers Demonstrate OpenBSD Root Exploit Chaining 37-Year-Old Shared-Memory Bug

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Researchers Demonstrate OpenBSD Root Exploit Chaining 37-Year-Old Shared-Memory Bug

A local privilege escalation exploit published today gains root on OpenBSD 7.9 by chaining a roughly 37-year-old integer overflow with a separate kernel flaw, bypassing OpenBSD's KARL kernel-address randomization and its SMAP and SMEP hardware protections. Security firm Calif, which found and reported the flaws, published a detailed writeup and full proof-of-concept code after OpenBSD shipped

The Hacker News · October 16, 2026

24 npm Packages Abuse unpkg Mirrors to Host Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA Pages

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that uses a cluster of 24 npm packages as free phishing infrastructure for redirecting to ClickFix-style fake CAPTCHA pages. "While the malware is simply a single HTML page inside the npm package, and while downloading it wouldn't do harm, the threat actor’s use of npm isn't to infect developers who install it, but to use the

Security Aug 25, 2026

E4del and PINHOLE RATs Turn FTP Banners Into Dead Drops for Malware Commands

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that employs FTP banners as dead drop resolvers (DDRs) to deliver two previously unreported remote access trojans (RATs) tracked as E4del and PINHOLE. While threat actors are known to abuse legitimate services to point to additional command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and blend in with regular network traffic, the development

Security Aug 25, 2026

Frontier AI: Vulnerability Management's Systemic Revolution

Vulnerability management has been a staple of security programs since the dawn of the cybersecurity discipline. The symbiotic relationship between vulnerability and patch management teams has also existed for that time and has gone through waves of contention and thankfulness. While this relationship required thoughtful care and feeding from both sides, both sides were aiming to work toward a

Tech Aug 25, 2026

5 ways to upgrade your home decor with Google Search

Learn how to use Google Search tools to find home decor inspiration, shop for furniture, and tackle DIY projects.

Tech Aug 25, 2026

Here’s how to use intelligent dictation in Gemini for macOS.

Enable Google’s new intelligent dictation feature in the Gemini app for macOS and speak naturally into any window on your desktop.

Learning Aug 25, 2026

From Data to Value: Understanding Data Management Through a Real World Use Case [Full Book]

Today, data has become a particularly valuable resource. It allows companies to compete in the market and drive innovation, improving the quality of products and services offered. Data processing lets

Security Aug 25, 2026

Attackers Target miniOrange SAML Flaws That Can Grant WordPress Admin Access

Bad actors are attempting to exploit two severe unauthenticated authentication bypasses in the Xecurify miniOrange SAML 2.0 Single Sign On plugin that make it possible for an attacker to sign in as any WordPress user, including administrators. The vulnerabilities, as disclosed by Patchstack, are listed below - CVE-2026-61979 (CVSS score: 8.1) - An unauthenticated privilege escalation

Tech Aug 25, 2026

Ready to play? Experience Google Play’s biggest Gamescom showcase yet.

Google Play transforms digital loyalty into real-world prizes at Gamescom with interactive challenges and exclusive rewards.

Tech Aug 25, 2026

New Account Security Features for WhatsApp

We’re adding new account security features on WhatsApp like stronger two-step verification and additional context for calls from unknown callers.

Tech Aug 25, 2026

We’re partnering with the State of Delaware to provide free AI and career training.

Google partners with Delaware to provide free Career Certificates and AI training to residents statewide.

Security Aug 25, 2026

Actively Exploited Oracle WebLogic Flaw Lets Unauthenticated Attackers Access Critical Data

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a maximum-severity security flaw impacting Oracle HTTP Server and Oracle WebLogic Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21962 (CVSS score: 10.0), allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to

Marketing & SEO Aug 25, 2026

How to Build AI Employees to Get Work Off Your Plate

Want to move beyond basic AI prompting and build AI employees that actually run parts of your business? Wondering how to train AI to match your standards and schedule it to work autonomously? In this article, you'll discover how to build, train, and schedule AI employees that take manual work off your plate and free […]

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