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New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Hackers are abusing n8n workflows to deliver malware and evade detection, according to Cisco Talos, using trusted automation to bypass security defenses.

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McGraw-Hill Confirms Data Exposure, Hackers Claim 45M Salesforce Records Leaked

McGraw-Hill confirms a data exposure tied to a Salesforce misconfiguration as hackers claim 45M records, raising concerns over SaaS security risks.

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NTT Research Launches Scale Academy to Bring Lab Technology to Market

NTT Research launches Scale Academy to turn AI and security research into real products, debuting SaltGrain, a zero-trust data security platform.

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Malicious WordPress Plugins with Backdoors Compromise Thousands of Websites

More than 30 WordPress plugins were shut down after a supply-chain backdoor compromised thousands of sites through the Essential Plugin portfolio.

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Comcast’s $117.5M Breach Settlement: Up to 30M People May Qualify

Comcast customers affected by the 2023 breach may qualify for cash, reimbursement, and identity protection under a proposed $117.5 million settlement.

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Massive Chrome Extension Scam Exposes 20,000 Users to Data Theft

Researchers linked 108 malicious Chrome extensions to a coordinated campaign that exposed about 20,000 users to data theft, backdoors, and ad injection.

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Microsoft Issues Massive Windows Patch for 160+ Bugs, Including Two Zero-Days

Microsoft’s April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company’s largest monthly security updates.

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WhatsApp New Update Lets You Chat Without Sharing Your Phone Number

WhatsApp is testing usernames that could let users chat without sharing phone numbers, adding a new privacy layer now rolling out to some beta users.

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Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe patches a critical PDF flaw exploited for months, allowing attackers to bypass sandbox protections and deliver malware. Users urged to update now.

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