Metasploit Wrap-Up 02/20/2026

Hacking Churches and Backdooring EmacsThis release packs some solid exploit module additions! Two new unauthenticated RCE modules are a major win: the StoryChief WordPress plugin...

AI-augmented threat actor accesses FortiGate devices at scale

Commercial AI services are enabling even unsophisticated threat actors to conduct cyberattacks at scale—a trend Amazon Threat Intelligence has been tracking closely....

Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025

Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security...

Hacktivism and the Winter Olympics 2026: What We’re Seeing and What it Signals

The 2026 Winter Olympics have been live for several weeks, and the cyber activity many predicted is already unfolding.Threat intelligence reporting from Intel471 highlights...

Dramatic Escalation in Frequency and Power of DDoS Attacks

DDoS attack frequency has risen to ‘alarming levels,’ warns Radware report - Read more

Android Malware Hijacks Google Gemini to Stay Hidden

A new Android malware implant using Google Gemini to perform persistence tasks was discovered on VirusTotal and analyzed by ESET - Read more

How to build an incident response plan, with examples, template

Threats from cyberattacks continue to grow in frequency and severity. Considering the potential disruptions from such events, an organization needs an incident response plan.....

Reduce Phishing MTTR Without Adding SOC Headcount

Your SOC is not understaffed. It is overloaded with noise.Phishing response does not fail because teams lack skill. It fails because too much time...

CarMax – 431,371 breached accounts

In January 2026, data allegedly sourced from US automotive retailer CarMax was published online following a failed extortion attempt. The data included 431k unique...

How to check the impact of third-party CVEs on your Elastic deployment

Instantly check the impact of third-party CVEs on your Elastic deployment with the new self-service CVE Impact Statements on the Support Hub. Quickly filter...

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GreatXML zero-day BitLocker bypass doesn’t seem to work, yet

A disgruntled researcher who has been publishing zero-day Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities for the past several months released a new exploit...

New Windows Zero-Day Claims BitLocker Bypass Amid Microsoft Disclosure Fight

A new Windows zero-day reportedly bypasses BitLocker, adding pressure on Microsoft as researchers debate the exploit’s real-world impact. The post New Windows Zero-Day Claims BitLocker...

Fancy Bear Hackers Abuse EdgeRouters and Cloud Services to Launch Stealthy Cyberattacks

One of the most persistent hacking groups in the world has found a new way to stay hidden. The threat actor known as...

Ransomware Payment Crypto Laundering Platform Taken Out by FBI and Europol

Domain of dark web money laundering platform AudiA6 seized and suspects arrested in joint operation by the FBI, Europol and others - Read...