One-Character Linux Kernel Flaw Enables Local Root Access, Exploits Now Public
Read More Security researchers have published a detailed, working exploit for a Linux kernel use-after-free that lets an unprivileged local user escalate to root and break out of a container. The flaw, CVE-2026-23111, sits in the kernel’s nf_tables...
Meta Blocks NSO Group’s New WhatsApp Phishing Attack, Files Contempt Order
Read More Meta on Monday said it detected and blocked spear-phishing attempts linked to Israeli spyware vendor NSO Group. In addition, the tech giant said it’s filing a federal court contempt order against the company for violating a permanent injunction that...
Critical Check Point VPN Flaw Exploited to Bypass Passwords in IKEv1 Setups
Read More Check Point has warned of active exploitation of a critical vulnerability impacting Remote Access VPN and Mobile Access deployments that are configured to use the deprecated IKEv1 key exchange protocol. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-50751 (CVSS...