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AI Prompt Injection Attacks Surge: Google Warns of Growing Security Threat

27 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

Google reports a significant rise in malicious AI prompt injection attacks, noting that while current threats are mostly unsophisticated, they are growing in both number and potential risk. Experts warn of a maturing threat landscape as attackers adapt.

#Prompt Injection | #AI Security | #Cyber Attacks

Zero-Day Blitz: LMDeploy Exploited Hours After Vulnerability Disclosure

24 Apr 2026 news

Within 13 hours of public disclosure, attackers exploited a high-severity SSRF flaw in LMDeploy’s AI toolkit, targeting cloud metadata and internal networks. The incident underscores the urgent need for rapid patching in the AI infrastructure space.

#LMDeploy | #SSRF vulnerability | #cyber attacks

Thirteen Years Undetected: The Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Fueling Real-World Attacks

18 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

A newly revealed flaw in Apache ActiveMQ, dormant for over a decade, is now being exploited in the wild. Federal agencies and organizations are racing to patch as attacks escalate.

#Apache ActiveMQ | #Cyber Attacks | #Vulnerability

Windows Zero-Day Leaks Ignite Surge in Cyber Attacks as Microsoft Scrambles

17 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

Three critical Windows Defender vulnerabilities, leaked in protest by a security researcher, are being actively exploited in the wild. While Microsoft has patched one, two remain unaddressed, exposing millions of systems to risk.

#Windows vulnerabilities | #Cyber attacks | #Microsoft Defender

Google Hits Chinese Proxy Network Linked to Global Cyber Attacks

16 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Google has uncovered and disrupted a Chinese proxy network company allegedly powering a new generation of mass cyber weapons. The operation highlights the growing risks as legitimate internet tools are repurposed for global cybercrime and espionage.

#Google | #Cyber Attacks | #Proxy Network

CISA Emergency: 6 Actively Exploited Flaws in Fortinet, Microsoft, and Adobe Threaten Global Networks

14 Apr 2026 news 🌍 North America

CISA has added six newly exploited software vulnerabilities—including a critical zero-click flaw in Fortinet—to its KEV catalog. With active attacks already underway, organizations face a tight deadline to patch or risk major breaches.

#CISA | #software vulnerabilities | #cyber attacks

Cracks in the Foundation: Apache Tomcat Vulnerabilities Expose Millions of Servers

13 Apr 2026 news

Major security flaws have been detected in Apache Tomcat, the popular web server powering millions of websites. Experts warn of potential attacks and urge immediate updates to safeguard sensitive data.

#Apache Tomcat | #Security vulnerabilities | #Cyber attacks

Cloud Collapse: How Kubernetes Gaps Open the Gates for High-Stakes Hackers

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Kubernetes misconfigurations are enabling cybercriminals to breach cloud accounts and steal millions, as seen in recent high-profile attacks. Discover how attackers exploit weak configurations and what organizations can do to defend their cloud infrastructure.

#Kubernetes | #cloud security | #cyber attacks

North Korean Hackers Exploit GitHub for Stealthy Cyber Assaults on South Korea

06 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Asia

North Korean hackers have launched advanced multi-stage attacks on South Korea, using GitHub as a covert command center while leveraging legitimate Windows tools for stealth and persistence. This new wave of cybercrime blends seamlessly with everyday internet traffic, making detection increasingly difficult.

#North Korean hackers | #GitHub exploitation | #cyber attacks

Invisible Infiltrators: The Subtle Cyber Attacks Rewriting Internet Security

02 Apr 2026 news

A new wave of cyber threats is emerging, with hackers chaining minor flaws, bypassing logs, and reviving old bugs to infiltrate networks. Discover why the smallest vulnerabilities are now the biggest risks.

#Cyber attacks | #Digital security | #Exploit chains