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Unpatched ChromaDB flaw leaves servers open to remote code execution

Researchers have published details about a critical vulnerability in ChromaDB that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code and access sensitive data on machines running the open-source vector database. The issue, tracked as CVE-2026-45829, is located in ChromaDB’s API server and was published by researchers at HiddenLayer after reportedly failing to get in contact...

Imperva Customers Protected Against CVE-2026-9082 in Drupal Core

TL;DR: CVE-2026-9082 is a highly critical SQL injection vulnerability in Drupal core that can be exploited by unauthenticated users against Drupal sites using PostgreSQL. The vulnerability affects Drupal’s database abstraction API and can allow specially crafted requests to trigger arbitrary SQL injection, potentially leading to information disclosure, privilege escalation, remote code execution, or additional attacks. Drupal released patches across...

[R1] Sensor Proxy Version 1.4.0 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities

Sensor Proxy Version 1.4.0 Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities Jason Schavel Thu, 05/21/2026 - 16:00 Sensor Proxy leverages third-party software to help provide underlying functionality. Several of the third-party components (openresty, openresty - nginx) were found to contain vulnerabilities, and updated versions have been made available by the providers.Out of caution and in line with best practice, Tenable has opted...

AWS KY3P report now available for third-party supplier due diligence

We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed the S&P Global Know Your Third Party (KY3P) assessment of its security posture. This assessment demonstrates our continued commitment to meet the heightened expectations of cloud service providers. Customers can now use the AWS KY3P assessment to reduce their supplier due diligence burden. KY3P, also known as the...

Hackers Use Fake Microsoft Teams Downloads to Deploy ValleyRAT Malware

Hackers have been caught running a deceptive campaign that uses fake Microsoft Teams download websites to trick users into installing ValleyRAT, a remote access trojan capable of stealing data, logging keystrokes, and taking remote control of infected machines. The campaign, which first surfaced in mid-April 2026, targets unsuspecting users who believe they are downloading the legitimate collaboration software....

New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most

Verizon’s 2026 DBIR shows vulnerability exploitation, AI-enabled attacks, third-party risk, and ransomware are reshaping cyber threats. The post New Verizon Report Reveals the Security Gap Attackers Are Exploiting Most appeared first on TechRepublic. - Read more

The art of being ungovernable

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Threat Source newsletter.  “It takes very little to govern good people. Very little. And bad people can’t be governed at all. Or if they could, I never heard of it.” ― Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men Most of my career has been built on dichotomy: striving to be a supportive teammate while also pushing every boundary in front of me. I've often...

Automating identity lifecycle and security with AWS Directory Service APIs

Managing identities and access across complex environments has become more critical than ever. AWS Directory Service for Managed Microsoft Active Directory, also known as AWS Managed Microsoft AD, has added new capabilities to manage users and groups. Now, you can perform create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) operations on users and groups directly through AWS Command Line Interface (AWS...

Cybercriminal VPN Dismantled in Europol Crackdown

First VPN, a service used by ransomware actors and fraudsters, was dismantled by Europol - Read more

Police op targets VPN service favoured by ransomware gangs

A multinational police operation has taken down the infamous First VPN service that provided cover for cyber criminal gangs and ransomware operators. - Read more

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Check Point VPN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

What is the Vulnerability? A critical authentication bypass vulnerability, CVE-2026-50751 (CVSS...

CISA tells agencies to patch smarter, not harder — foreshadowing broader industry practice

Security teams’ patching practices have come under intense pressure over the past year, as active exploitation is up, time-to-exploit windows...

Hackers Abuse Fake Utility Downloads to Install ScreenConnect and Mine Cryptocurrency

Hackers are turning everyday software searches into a trap. A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign is actively targeting users who search for popular PC utilities online,...

Automated Threat Hunting: Turning Threat Intelligence into Executable Hunt Plans

Blake McDermott is Senior Threat Hunter at Rapid7.Every week, threat hunt teams are faced with a steady flow of blogs, advisories, and DFIR reports...