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Microsoft Issues Emergency .NET Fixes for Brotli Flaw and Linux Privilege Escalation
Microsoft releases emergency .NET updates to fix a Brotli memory flaw and Linux privilege escalation, while correcting two incomplete October security patches.
Hackers Exploit 24 IoT Vulnerabilities to Install ClingSTUN Linux Backdoor
Meet ClingSTUN, a new Linux backdoor that exploits IoT vulnerabilities, gives attackers remote command access and turns infected devices into proxy nodes.
China-Nexus Fire Ant Hackers Target Cisco Routers, TACACS Servers for Espionage
Sygnia details Fire Ant attacks on Cisco routers, TACACS servers and Linux hosts used to steal credentials, collect traffic data and conceal malicious activity.
OctLurk and SilkLurk Windows Backdoors Target Governments in 6 Countries
Kaspersky links OctLurk and SilkLurk to cyberespionage attacks stealing passwords, emails and files from government systems in six countries since January 2025.
New Ubuntu Desktop Vulnerability Turns Local Access Into Root Control
A vulnerability in snap-confine lets an unprivileged user gain root access on affected Ubuntu Desktop systems. Install the latest snapd update to fix the issue.
Atomic Arch Campaign Hijacks 20+ Linux AUR Packages to Deliver Malware
Over 20 Linux packages were compromised in the Atomic Arch campaign, which abuses AUR ownership transfers to drop rootkit-like malware.
9-Year-Old Dirty Frag Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Linux Systems
The Dirty Frag vulnerability affects Linux systems and allows root access escalation, while public PoC exploit code increases attack risks.
9-Year-Old Linux Kernel Vulnerability “Copy Fail” Enables Full Root Access
Linux Kernel Vulnerability “Copy Fail” lets attackers gain root access via memory flaw. Patch now or disable algif_aead to stay secure.
Pack2TheRoot: 12-Year-Old Linux PackageKit Flaw Enables Full Compromise
Security experts have found a high-severity flaw named Pack2TheRoot in PackageKit that allows hackers to gain full root access on multiple Linux distributions.
New Linux FIRESTARTER Backdoor Targets Cisco Firepower Devices
CISA and NCSC warn that FIRESTARTER, a Linux-based backdoor, targets Cisco Firepower devices, evades patches, and enables persistent access even after firmware updates.