Apple TV’s most popular show this year was just revealed
Ted Lasso is back tonight for season 4, and sure to be a huge hit. But new data has just revealed Apple TV’s most popular series of the year so far, and it hails from the same creator.

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OpenAI explains what will happen when ChatGPT Atlas shuts down this weekend
It’s the end of a very short road for ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s dedicated web browser for Mac. OpenAI has shared details about what happens when ChatGPT Atlas shuts down this weekend.

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Apple Photos lawsuit over facial recognition data can move forward
A federal judge certifies a class-action lawsuit that accuses Apple of scanning millions of faces without consent via its Photos app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Telegram briefly pulled from Apple’s App Store over single user’s prohibited content, then quickly restored
Telegram was temporarily removed from Apple’s App Store worldwide after the iPhone maker identified content from one user that violated… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Card partners with Booking.com to speed up loyalty rewards
Apple Card users have a new way to get more value out of Booking.com without spending months climbing its loyalty ranks, though the perks are notably limited.Apple Card unlocks Booking.com Genius Level 2 perksApple is offering cardholders immediate access to Booking.com's Genius Level 2 after one qualifying stay or rental car booking. The offer is available through eligible reservations made with Apple Card.Genius Level 2 gives users 10-15% discounts on select stays and rental cars, free breakfasts on select stays, and free room upgrades on select stays. Normally, users would need to make five bookings over 24 months to reach this level. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Launches Legal Challenge Against UK Demand To Access Encrypted User Data
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Apple has launched a new legal challenge against a UK government demand to access its customers' highly encrypted data, a year after the Home Office agreed to abandon its previous request. The US tech company launched the legal complaint last month at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT), an independent court that has the power to investigate claims that the UK intelligence services have acted unlawfully. The UK government had made a second request to Apple to grant it a "back door" to encrypted iCloud data belonging to British users, according to an order issued by the court. Britain backed down on its original demand for access to data from UK and US customers last year, after a heated transatlantic tussle over encryption between London and Washington. UK authorities subsequently issued a new "technical capability notice" (TCN) to Apple that did not apply to American users. Apple is seeking to challenge the British government's powers to issue TCNs under the UK Investigatory Powers Act, according to the details of the new legal case first reported by the Financial Times. [...] The original TCN issued last year asked Apple for the right to see users' encrypted data protected by its advanced data protection (ADP) program in the event of a national security risk. Apple said the removal of the tool -- which not even it can access -- would make users more vulnerable to data breaches from bad actors and other threats to customer privacy. Creating a "back door" would also mean all data was accessible by Apple, which it could be forced to share with law enforcement possessing a warrant. As a result, Apple withdrew UK customers' access to its ADP program in January 2025. The Home Office has maintained that the Investigatory Powers Act, under which such orders are issued, contains robust safeguards and is used only when absolutely necessary. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Deals: M5 MacBook Air up to $300 off, AirPods Max 2 $100 off, Beats Solo Buds from $41, AirTag 2, more
August is here and the notable discounts on  AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 remain. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the M5 MacBook Air – we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB/512GB model at $200 off, but we are also now tracking configurations at up to $300 off over in the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store, including this 24GB 15-inch model (more details here). Those offers also join nearly $100 off various Apple Watch Ultra 3 configs, as well as the latest Beats 240W Braided USB-C Cable in black at just $18, and a chance to score the Beats Solo Buds in the Transparent Red colorway down at $40. Scope it out below. 

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ESET HOME Security Ultimate Review: Great VPN, strong Mac protection
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent bundled VPN Extensive security customization Strong malware protection Minimal background impact Powerful administrator controls Cons Discord compatibility issues Weak scan progress indicators Limited logging tools Scheduler doesn’t work Some UI rough edges Our Verdict ESET HOME Security Ultimate combines excellent malware protection with an outstanding built-in VPN and extensive customization for experienced Mac users. Bugs including a broken scheduler, limited logging and Discord compatibility issues dull an otherwise powerful security suite. It’s worth downloading the trial. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price ESET (first year, 1 device) $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When ReviewedEssential: $49.99 a year for one device; Premium: $79.99 a year for one device; Ultimate $179.99 a year for five devices Best Prices Today: Eset Home Security Retailer Price ESET (first year, 1 device) $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 1 year, 1 Mac (Premium) $55.99 (usually $79.99)1 year, 5 Mac (Premium)$125.99 (usually $179.99)1 year, 1 Mac (Essential)$34.99 (usually $49.99) What it is: ESET HOME Security Ultimate is a Mac security suite combining ESET’s Cyber Security antivirus app, anti-phishing, firewall, spam protection, and an advanced VPN with extensive customization for security-conscious users. Who is it best for? Power users and administrators who value deep configurability over simplicity, and want robust malware protection, an excellent VPN, and granular security controls. Who shouldn’t buy it? Casual Mac users seeking a simple, set-and-forget antivirus, or anyone who needs flawless reliability, polished interfaces, and bug-free compatibility with every application. At a glanceProtection: ★★★★☆Performance: ★★★★☆Features: ★★★★☆Ease of use: ★★★☆☆Value: ★★★★☆ ESET takes a focused approach to Mac security. Rather than attempting to bundle every imaginable system utility into one package, it concentrates on antivirus protection, phishing prevention, spam filtering, ransomware protection, identity protection, and a surprisingly feature-rich VPN. For this review, I tested ESET Home Security Ultimate with the bundled ESET Cyber Security antivirus (at version 9.0.6700.0) on macOS Tahoe 26.6, evaluating malware detection, VPN performance, phishing protection, system performance and overall usability. While the software delivers excellent protection and impressive configurability, several software bugs prevent it from reaching its full potential. Find out how ESET compares to the best Mac Antivirus apps in our group test. What’s included with ESET HOME Security? The ESET HOME Security subscription is available in Essential, Premium and Ultimate tiers. Essential includes the core Mac security features: antivirus and anti-malware protection, anti-phishing protection and Wi-Fi security. Premium builds on Essential with additional security features, although the review focuses primarily on the Ultimate tier rather than detailing every Premium-exclusive capability. Ultimate adds ESET VPN with VPN for Router support, Identity Protection and Ransomware Remediation.

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iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years
iPhone 18 Pro is coming very soon, and expected to feature three upgrades that have been rumored for years. Here’s what’s coming.

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Apple caps bug bounty reports as AI ‘slop’ floods security team
Apple has limited bug bounty reports after AI slop overwhelmed its security team. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple seeks court order to block OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets in hardware ambitions
Apple has asked a federal judge for a preliminary injunction that would stop OpenAI and two of its former employees from accessing, using… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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HP Needs More Than a New CEO
HP's CEO search is only part of the challenge. Mark Vena argues the company's next leader must build a new growth engine, reshape its culture, and position HP beyond mature PC and printing markets. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple plans massive 6.4-inch, 7-inch screens for the iPhone 20
The iPhone 20 will have larger displays than the current Pro and Pro Max models, with a leaker insisting 6.4-inch and 7-inch screens are being prototyped.The screen of the iPhone Air, from which the iPhone 20 may borrow design elementsThe Pro models of iPhone have long played host to the largest screens in Apple's iPhone empire. Though the crown will almost certainly be taken by the iPhone Fold on its release, it seems Apple isn't finished with making the Pro Max as Max as possible.According to a Tuesday Weibo post by serial leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is prototyping two new screen sizes. The leaker says that one, measuring 6.4 inches, is probably going to be used on the anniversary iPhone 20 Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The M5 MacBook Air is selling out. Grab one now for $100 off before it’s gone
Macworld Save $100 on the M5 MacBook Air View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Buying a MacBook these days isn’t as straightforward as it was just a few weeks ago. For one, everything is more expensive; for another, some configurations are no longer available; and that model you wanted yesterday might not be available today. So when you see a sale, you should jump on it. Like today: Amazon is selling the 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,199, a savings of $100. Just yesterday, we reported that Apple was scrambling to keep this model in stock due to memory constraints, so we recommend grabbing one if you’re in the market. We’ll admit, this is the same MacBook that sold for $1,099 just a few weeks ago. But aside from the price increase, you’re getting a fantastic machine with a gorgeous 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, an incredibly thin and light design, Apple’s excellent Magic Keyboard, all-day battery life, silent fan-less operation, and a good selection of expansion ports, including fast-charging with MagSafe, a headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt ports. And with an M5 chip and 16GB of RAM, it’s ready for the new Siri AI this fall and good for years of macOS updates. In our 4.5-star review, we praised the Air’s “world-leading single-thread performance ” and “drastically improved storage performance.” And even at a little more than before, you’re going to love it too.

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Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs acknowledges MobileMe failure
On August 4, 2008, Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent an email to staffers addressing the massive mistakes made with the disastrous MobileMe launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 27 gives FaceTime huge upgrade with this powerful new feature
iOS 27 brings exciting new features to Messages, Apple Notes, Wallet, and more. But FaceTime is getting one of the biggest upgrades thanks to a powerful new Dual Capture feature for iPhone 17 and newer.

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Apple’s India sales top $10 billion on widening retail push
Apple exceeded $10 billion in annual sales in India for the first time last fiscal year, underscoring surging demand for its pricey devices… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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WhatsApp launches three new features to upgrade group chats
WhatsApp has three upgrades for group chats launching today, including improvements to polls, a way to create new chats from existing groups, and more.

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Apple hits a record $10B in annual retail revenue in India
Apple has set new annual sales in India, with its second main iPhone manufacturing base generating a record $10 billion in sales despite currency and tax challenges.Apple Borivali in Mumbai's new Sky City Mall — image credit: AppleIndia serves as Apple's second base of iPhone production alongside China, as part of the wider supply chain. While Apple has been building up its production capacity in India, it's also been increasing sales there, too.According to a Tuesday Bloomberg report, Apple has exceeded $10 billion in annual sales in India over the last fiscal year. It eclipses the $9 billion annual revenue that was reported in September 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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OpenAI says Apple's trade secrets lawsuit is “aggressive and oddly personal”
“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.

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Next year’s iPhone Pro models will have larger screen sizes, per leak
Next year is the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and rumors point to a radical new design for the iPhone Pro models. A new leak reveals dimensions for larger screen sizes reportedly coming.

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Fake Zoom update malware campaign expands its reach to macOS
A malware campaign is using fake Zoom updates and business files to install ScreenConnect, giving attackers remote control through software that can resemble legitimate IT activity. And now, it's come to Mac.Fake Zoom updateSecuronix researchers detailed the campaign, named Smoke#Screen, in an August 4 report. They traced Windows scripts, compiled loaders, an HTML phishing page and a macOS package named "ZoomUpdateInstaller.pkg" to shared infrastructure.ScreenConnect is legitimate remote monitoring and management software published by ConnectWise and commonly used by IT departments. The campaign configures genuine ScreenConnect clients to contact attacker-controlled relay servers rather than an authorized company system.Once connected, the software can give an attacker remote desktop and management capabilities. The resulting activity may resemble ordinary technical support, making the intrusion harder to identify without examining how the software arrived and where it connects. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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T-Mobile outage could see you snag $10 to $80 in compensation
A T-Mobile outage last week left many iPhone users across the US without service for several hours, and Redditors are now reporting that they’ve been able to obtain compensation ranging from $10 to $80 …

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Apple’s incoming CEO Ternus taps retired hardware executive for management team
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is bringing back a trusted lieutenant from his time running hardware engineering to join his new management… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple moves for preliminary injunction in OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit
Apple has filed a request for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI. Without a preliminary injunction, Apple says it will be “irreparably harmed” by the theft of its trade secrets.

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Apple demands OpenAI injunction, discovery, testimony now to prevent more harm
Apple is doubling down on its lawsuit against OpenAI over claims of intellectual property theft, and has now asked the courts for a preliminary injunction that could delay the ChatGPT firm's AI device.Apple is doubling down on its case against OpenAI.While OpenAI has turned to the court of public opinion in this case, Apple has now gone to a US judge. According to Reuters, on August 3, 2026, Apple asked for a preliminary injunction, and inspired OpenAI's post that didn't say that much.Specifically, it asked for this injunction to bar OpenAI and two former Apple employees from acquiring or using allegedly confidential information. In a separate motion, it also asked the judge to require OpenAI to produce documentation relating to the defendants. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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No, Apple Photos face recognition is not a privacy threat – quite the opposite
We learned yesterday that a judge is allowing a $32B lawsuit to proceed, alleging that Apple Photos face recognition violates a state privacy law. It has been conflated with Meta’s use of face recognition, despite the two companies’ approaches falling at opposite ends of the privacy spectrum. In allowing the case to proceed, the court fundamentally misunderstands how the feature works …

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Apple is finally making copy-paste work between iPhones and PCs
Macworld Universal Clipboard is one of the most underrated features in the Apple ecosystem. Copy a bit of text or a URL on your iPhone, and you can paste it with a nearby Mac, eliminating the need to jump through hoops just to get text from one device to another. Now that functionality is coming to PCs too. As spotted by Macrumors, Microsoft has taken advantage of Apple’s “Interoperability Requests” system in the EU to lobby for “a basic level of cross-device productivity that users already expect when working across devices.” Microsoft explains that it’s a highly requested feature by its users and requires “explicit, repeated user action and cannot function as a continuous, system-level experience comparable to what is available between iOS and macOS.” The feature was requested in March and approved on June 26. However, Apple explains that replicating Universal Clipboard across Windows “will ultimately not be feasible or appropriate to provide an interoperability solution, including if providing effective interoperability would compromise the integrity of the operating system.” Therefore, it plans to “introduce a new solution that will follow similar patterns to the Accessory Notifications and Accessory Live Activities frameworks that were introduced on iOS26.5.” It will enable you to create an extension to share and import pasteboard items with paired accessories. The system will notify your extension when items are copied into the clipboard; then your extension can use the Accessory Transport Extension framework to share the contents with your accessory as necessary using available transports. To adopt this solution, you will need to adopt AccessorySetupKit in order for the user to consent to the necessary permissions allowing the pasteboard to be shared with your accessory. This solution will require the user to perform a one-time consent to sharing the pasteboard with each paired accessory that will receive this functionality. Apple says the feature won’t be available until fall 2027, presumably as part of iOS 28. It’s not clear whether it has any plans to bring the feature to the rest of the world, but we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed.

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AI slop security reports are clogging up Apple's bug bounty program
AI is flooding Apple's bug bounty system with flawed iOS and macOS security reports. It's so much of a problem that Apple has limited the number of bugs that can be reported to it.AI is helping hackers and researchers break Apple security. The flood is also making it harder to report issues. The rise of artificial intelligence is also considered a security problem, with AI models able to determine issues in software that humans have a very low chance of uncovering. However, it also has the byproduct of creating more work for people in the field.It's not just from an increase in valid concerns, but also reports that are completely made up and treated as genuine. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New OpenAI post doesn't address Apple's IP theft claims at all
In an attempt to refute Apple's intellectual property theft claims, Open AI doesn't address the theft, and instead leans on a racism claim, and a misdirected email to try to get the court of public opinion on its side.OpenAI CEO Sam Altman - image credit: Emerson CollectiveApple is suing OpenAI and alleging that the ChatGPT company poached its staff with the express intention of learning trade secrets. OpenAI initially responded by trying to put the focus on emails Apple's lawyers mis-addressed, but now it has come out fighting.In an open letter called "Apple is getting this wrong," OpenAI still goes on about that mis-addressing, but now says its staff are blameless. It says that ex-Apple employee Chang Liu just tried to help when his colleagues reached out to him. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of July 27, 2026
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info @fastify/rate-limit--@fastify/rate-limit @fastify/rate-limit before 11.2.0 keys rate-limit buckets by the verbatim client IP string returned from request.ip. Because a single IPv6 client can control a large address range (a /64 holds 2^64 distinct addresses) and the same address has multiple valid textual representations, an IPv6 capable client can defeat the rate-limit boundary by rotating addresses or by rewriting the same address in different forms. Applications that use @fastify/rate-limit to protect endpoints such as authentication, password reset, OTP delivery, or expensive API calls can be bypassed by IPv6 clients behind a proxy that surfaces IPv6 to the origin when trustProxy is enabled. The issue is fixed in @fastify/rate-limit 11.2.0, where the default key generator normalizes IPv6 addresses to their canonical form, collapses IPv4 mapped IPv6 to IPv4, and applies a configurable prefix mask (default /64) via a new ipv6Subnet option. 2026-07-29 7.3 CVE-2026-15144 acacode--swagger-typescript-api swagger-typescript-api generates API clients for Fetch or Axios from an OpenAPI Specification. Prior to 13.12.2, templates/base/http-clients/axios-http-client.ejs interpolates servers[0].url from src/code-gen-process.ts into the HttpClient constructor without escaping, allowing an attacker-controlled OpenAPI spec to inject code that executes when new HttpClient() or new Api() is constructed. This issue is fixed in version 13.12.2. 2026-07-29 8.3 CVE-2026-54661 acacode--swagger-typescript-api swagger-typescript-api generates API clients for Fetch or Axios from OpenAPI specifications. Prior to 13.12.2, src/code-gen-process.ts createApiConfig copies servers[0].url into apiConfig.baseUrl, and templates/base/http-clients/fetch-http-client.ejs interpolates apiConfig.baseUrl into the generated HttpClient baseUrl field without escaping, allowing an attacker-controlled OpenAPI spec to inject TypeScript static field code that executes when the generated fetch client module is imported. This issue is fixed in version 13.12.2. 2026-07-29 8.3 CVE-2026-54662 acacode--swagger-typescript-api swagger-typescript-api generates API clients for Fetch or Axios from an OpenAPI Specification. Prior to 13.12.2, src/schema-parser/base-schema-parsers/enum.ts passes components.schemas.*.enum[i] values to Ts.StringValue in src/configuration.ts without escaping before templates/base/enum-data-contract.ejs renders TypeScript enum declarations, allowing an attacker-controlled OpenAPI spec to inject code that executes when the generated module is imported. This issue is fixed in version 13.12.2. 2026-07-29 8.3 CVE-2026-54664 acacode--swagger-typescript-api swagger-typescript-api generates API clients for Fetch or Axios from an OpenAPI Specification. Prior to 13.12.2, src/schema-routes/schema-routes.ts passes OpenAPI path keys through parseRouteName to templates/default/procedure-call.ejs and templates/modular/procedure-call.ejs without escaping JavaScript template literal interpolation, allowing an attacker-controlled path containing ${...} to execute when the generated method is called. This issue is fixed in version 13.12.2. 2026-07-29 8.3 CVE-2026-54666 acacode--swagger-typescript-api swagger-typescript-api generates API clients for Fetch or Axios from OpenAPI specifications. Prior to 13.12.2, src/resolved-swagger-schema.ts getRemoteRequestHeaders forwards --authorizationToken to every URL fetched by fetchRemoteSchemaDocument while warmUpRemoteSchemasCache resolves external $ref URLs, allowing an attacker-controlled OpenAPI spec to exfiltrate the developer or CI bearer token to a cross-origin endpoint. This issue is fixed in version 13.12.2. 2026-07-29 7.4 CVE-2026-54660 acowebs--Dynamic Pricing With Discount Rules for WooCommerce Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Dynamic Pricing With Discount Rules for WooCommerce = 1.4.0-beta.27 through = 1.7.0-beta.0 through sk) inside smc_cdc_msg_recv(). No reference is held across the lock release. The only reference pinning the socket while the connection is discoverable in the link group is taken in smc_lgr_register_conn() (sock_hold) and dropped in __smc_lgr_unregister_conn() (sock_put), both under conns_lock. Once the handler drops conns_lock, a concurrent close() - > smc_release() - > smc_conn_free() - > smc_lgr_unregister_conn() can drop that reference and free the smc_sock, so the handler's later sock_hold() runs on freed memory: WARNING: lib/refcount.c:25 at refcount_warn_saturate Workqueue: rxe_wq do_work refcount_warn_saturate (lib/refcount.c:25) smc_cdc_msg_recv (net/smc/smc_cdc.c:430) smc_cdc_rx_handler (net/smc/smc_cdc.c:502) smc_wr_rx_tasklet_fn (net/smc/smc_wr.c:445) tasklet_action_common (kernel/softirq.c:938) handle_softirqs (kernel/softirq.c:622) Kernel panic - not syncing: panic_on_warn set Only SMC-R is affected. The SMC-D receive tasklet is stopped by tasklet_kill(&conn- >rx_tsklet) in smc_conn_free() before the connection is unregistered, so it cannot run concurrently with the free. Take the socket reference while still holding conns_lock, so the registration reference can no longer be the last one, and drop it once the handler is done. 2026-07-27 9.8 CVE-2026-64541 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: validate STALE_COOKIE cause length before reading staleness When an ERROR chunk with a STALE_COOKIE cause is received in the COOKIE_ECHOED state, sctp_sf_do_5_2_6_stale() reads the 4-byte Measure of Staleness that follows the cause header: err = (struct sctp_errhdr *)(chunk- >skb- >data); stale = ntohl(*(__be32 *)((u8 *)err + sizeof(*err))); err is the first cause in the chunk, not the STALE_COOKIE cause that caused the dispatch, and nothing guarantees the staleness field is present. sctp_walk_errors() only requires a cause to be as long as the 4-byte header, so for a STALE_COOKIE cause of length 4 the read runs past the cause, and for a minimal ERROR chunk past skb- >tail. The value is echoed to the peer in the Cookie Preservative of the reply INIT, leaking uninitialized memory. sctp_sf_cookie_echoed_err() already walks to the STALE_COOKIE cause, so check its length there and pass it to sctp_sf_do_5_2_6_stale(), which reads that cause instead of the first one. A STALE_COOKIE cause too short to hold the staleness field is discarded. The read is reachable by any peer that can drive an association into COOKIE_ECHOED, including an unprivileged process using a raw SCTP socket in a user and network namespace. 2026-07-27 9.1 CVE-2026-64551 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: staging: rtl8723bs: fix OOB reads in is_ap_in_tkip() IE loop The loop in is_ap_in_tkip() iterates over IEs without verifying that enough bytes remain before dereferencing the IE header or its payload: - pIE- >element_id and pIE- >length are read without checking that i + sizeof(*pIE) data + 12, which requires pIE- >length >= 16. For WLAN_EID_RSN it compares pIE- >data + 8, requiring pIE- >length >= 12. Neither requirement is checked. Add the missing IE header and payload bounds checks and guard each data access with an explicit pIE- >length minimum, matching the pattern established in update_beacon_info(). 2026-07-27 8.1 CVE-2026-64536 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usbnet: gl620a: fix out-of-bounds read in genelink_rx_fixup() genelink_rx_fixup() splits an aggregated RX frame into its individual packets, using a per-packet length taken from device-supplied data. That length is only bounded by GL_MAX_PACKET_LEN (1514); it is never compared against how many bytes were actually received. A malicious GeneLink (GL620A) device can therefore send a short URB whose header claims packet_count > 1 and a first packet of up to 1514 bytes. skb_put_data(gl_skb, packet- >packet_data, size); then copies past the end of the receive buffer and hands the adjacent slab contents up the network stack, an out-of-bounds read that leaks kernel heap. No privilege is required: the path runs in the usbnet RX softirq as soon as the interface is up. BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in genelink_rx_fixup (drivers/net/usb/gl620a.c:112) Read of size 1514 at addr ffff888011309708 by task ksoftirqd/0/14 Call Trace: ... __asan_memcpy (mm/kasan/shadow.c:105) genelink_rx_fixup (include/linux/skbuff.h:2814 drivers/net/usb/gl620a.c:112) usbnet_bh (drivers/net/usb/usbnet.c:572 drivers/net/usb/usbnet.c:1589) process_one_work (kernel/workqueue.c:3322) bh_worker (kernel/workqueue.c:3405) tasklet_action (kernel/softirq.c:965) handle_softirqs (kernel/softirq.c:622) run_ksoftirqd (kernel/softirq.c:1076) ... skb_pull() already verifies that the requested length fits the buffer and returns NULL otherwise. Move it ahead of the copy and check its result, so a packet that overruns the received data is rejected before it is read. Well-formed frames, whose packets are fully present, are unaffected. 2026-07-27 8.1 CVE-2026-64540 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: usb: net1080: validate packet_len before pad-byte access in rx_fixup For an even packet_len, net1080_rx_fixup() reads the pad byte at skb- >data[packet_len] before the skb- >len != packet_len check further down, and packet_len is only bounded against NC_MAX_PACKET. A malicious NetChip 1080 device can send a short frame advertising a large even packet_len (e.g. 0x4000), so the pad-byte read lands past the end of the skb: BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in net1080_rx_fixup Read of size 1 at addr ffff8880106c83c6 by task ksoftirqd/0/14 ... net1080_rx_fixup (drivers/net/usb/net1080.c:384) usbnet_bh (drivers/net/usb/usbnet.c:1589) process_one_work (kernel/workqueue.c:3322) bh_worker (kernel/workqueue.c:3708) tasklet_action (kernel/softirq.c:965) handle_softirqs (kernel/softirq.c:622) ... Reject the frame when packet_len >= skb- >len before reading. 2026-07-27 8.1 CVE-2026-64547 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf, sockmap: reject overflowing copy + len in bpf_msg_push_data() When the scatterlist ring is full or nearly full, bpf_msg_push_data() enters a copy fallback path and computes copy + len for the page allocation size. Since len comes from BPF with arg3_type = ARG_ANYTHING and both are u32, a crafted len can wrap the sum to a small value, causing an undersized allocation followed by an out-of-bounds memcpy. BUG: unable to handle page fault for address: ffffed104089a402 Oops: Oops: 0000 [#1] SMP KASAN NOPTI Call Trace: __asan_memcpy (mm/kasan/shadow.c:105) bpf_msg_push_data (net/core/filter.c:2852 net/core/filter.c:2788) bpf_prog_9ed8b5711920a7d7+0x2e/0x36 sk_psock_msg_verdict (net/core/skmsg.c:934) tcp_bpf_sendmsg (net/ipv4/tcp_bpf.c:421 net/ipv4/tcp_bpf.c:584) __sys_sendto (net/socket.c:2206) do_syscall_64 (arch/x86/entry/syscall_64.c:94) entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe (arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:130) Add an overflow check before the allocation. 2026-07-27 8.4 CVE-2026-64548 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: virtio-net: fix len check in receive_big() receive_big() bounds the device-announced length by (big_packets_num_skbfrags + 1) * PAGE_SIZE. That is still too loose: add_recvbuf_big() sets sg[1] to start at offset sizeof(struct padded_vnet_hdr) into the first page, so the chain actually carries hdr_len + (PAGE_SIZE - sizeof(padded_vnet_hdr)) + big_packets_num_skbfrags * PAGE_SIZE bytes -- 20 bytes less than the check allows for the common hdr_len == 12 case. A malicious virtio backend can announce a len in that gap. page_to_skb() then walks one frag past the page chain, storing a NULL page- >private into skb_shinfo()- >frags[MAX_SKB_FRAGS], which is both an out-of-bounds write past the static frag array and a NULL frag handed up the rx path. Bound len by the size add_recvbuf_big() actually advertised. 2026-07-27 8.4 CVE-2026-64552 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: bridge: fix stale prevhdr pointer in br_ip6_fragment() br_ip6_fragment() gets prevhdr, a pointer into the skb head, from ip6_find_1stfragopt(), then calls skb_checksum_help(). For a cloned skb skb_checksum_help() reallocates the head via pskb_expand_head(), leaving prevhdr dangling. It is later dereferenced in ip6_frag_next(), causing a use-after-free write. Save prevhdr's offset before skb_checksum_help() and recompute it after, like commit ef0efcd3bd3f ("ipv6: Fix dangling pointer when ipv6 fragment"). BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in ip6_frag_next (net/ipv6/ip6_output.c:857) Write of size 1 at addr ffff888013ff5016 by task exploit/141 Call Trace: ... kasan_report (mm/kasan/report.c:595) ip6_frag_next (net/ipv6/ip6_output.c:857) br_ip6_fragment (net/ipv6/netfilter.c:212) nf_ct_bridge_post (net/bridge/netfilter/nf_conntrack_bridge.c:407) nf_hook_slow (net/netfilter/core.c:619) br_forward_finish (net/bridge/br_forward.c:66) __br_forward (net/bridge/br_forward.c:115) maybe_deliver (net/bridge/br_forward.c:191) br_flood (net/bridge/br_forward.c:245) br_handle_frame_finish (net/bridge/br_input.c:229) br_handle_frame (net/bridge/br_input.c:442) ... packet_sendmsg (net/packet/af_packet.c:3114) ... do_syscall_64 (arch/x86/entry/syscall_64.c:94) entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe (arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:121) Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt 2026-07-27 8.8 CVE-2026-64554 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: arm64: nv: Fix SPSR_EL2 restore in kvm_hyp_handle_mops() kvm_hyp_handle_mops() resets the single-step state machine as part of rewinding state for a MOPS exception by modifying vcpu_cpsr() and writing the result directly into hardware. In the case of nested virtualization, vcpu_cpsr() is a synthetic value such that the rest of KVM can deal with vEL2 cleanly. That means the value requires translation before being written into hardware, which is unfortunately missing from the MOPS handler. Fix it by directly modifying SPSR_EL2 and avoiding the synthetic state altogether, which will be resynchronized on the next 'full' exit back to KVM. 2026-07-27 8.8 CVE-2026-64555 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix use-after-free in l2cap_sock_new_connection_cb() l2cap_sock_new_connection_cb() returned l2cap_pi(sk)- >chan after release_sock(parent). Once the parent lock is dropped the newly enqueued child socket sk is reachable via the accept queue, so another task can accept and free it before the callback dereferences sk, resulting in a use-after-free. Rework the - >new_connection() op so the core, rather than the callback, owns the child channel's lifetime. The op now receives a pre-allocated new_chan and returns an errno instead of allocating and returning a channel. l2cap_new_connection() allocates the child channel and links it into the conn list via __l2cap_chan_add() before invoking the callback, so the conn-list reference keeps the channel alive once release_sock(parent) exposes the socket to other tasks. Channel configuration that was duplicated in l2cap_sock_init() and the various new_connection callbacks is consolidated into l2cap_chan_set_defaults(), which now inherits from the parent channel when one is supplied. 2026-07-29 8.8 CVE-2026-64557 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: openvswitch: reject oversized nested action attrs Open vSwitch stores generated flow actions as nlattrs, whose nla_len field is u16. Commit a1e64addf3ff ("net: openvswitch: remove misbehaving actions length check") allowed the total sw_flow_actions stream to grow beyond 64 KiB, which is valid, but also removed the last guard preventing a generated nested action attribute from exceeding U16_MAX. An oversized generated container can thus be closed with a truncated nla_len. A later dump or teardown then walks a structurally different stream than the one that was validated. In particular, an oversized nested CLONE/CT action may cause subsequent bytes in the generated stream to be interpreted as independent actions. Keep the larger total-action-stream behavior, but make nested action close reject generated containers that do not fit in nla_len, and return the error through all callers. For recursive SAMPLE, CLONE, DEC_TTL, and CHECK_PKT_LEN builders, trim resource-owning action-list tails in reverse construction order before discarding failed wrappers, so resources copied into the rejected tails are released before the wrappers are removed. Most failed outer wrappers are discarded by truncating actions_len after child resources have been released. CHECK_PKT_LEN also trims its parent after branch resources are gone. SET/TUNNEL close failures unwind their known tun_dst ownership directly, and SET_TO_MASKED has no external ownership and truncates on close failure. 2026-07-27 7.8 CVE-2026-64531 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: bound NTFS_DE view.data_off in UpdateRecordData{Root,Allocation} In do_action()'s UpdateRecordDataRoot (fslog.c:3489) and UpdateRecordDataAllocation (fslog.c:3697) cases, the memmove destination is `Add2Ptr(e, le16_to_cpu(e- >view.data_off))`, where e- >view.data_off comes from an on-disk NTFS_DE inside an INDEX_ROOT or INDEX_BUFFER. Neither case validates view.data_off + dlen against e- >size; the existing check_if_index_root / check_if_alloc_index helpers walk the entry chain and validate the entry's offset, but not its internal view fields. The neighbouring read sites (e.g., fs/ntfs3/index.c when iterating view entries) check view.data_off + view.data_size size. Apply the same bound at the two memmove sites. Reproduced under UML+KASAN on mainline 8d90b09e6741 via pr_warn-only probe instrumentation: with view.data_off forced to 0xFFFC, the memmove writes 32 bytes past the end of the NTFS_DE. This is similar in shape to Pavitra Jha's 2026-05-02 patch "fs/ntfs3: prevent oob in case UpdateRecordDataRoot" () which proposes calling ntfs3_bad_de_range(); that helper does not exist in mainline. This patch uses inline checks. 2026-07-27 7.8 CVE-2026-64532 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: fs/ntfs3: validate lcns_follow in log_replay conversion log_replay() converts DIR_PAGE_ENTRY_32 records into DIR_PAGE_ENTRY records when replaying version 0 restart tables. During this conversion, the memmove() length is derived directly from the on-disk lcns_follow field: memmove(&dp- >vcn, &dp0- >vcn_low, 2 * sizeof(u64) + le32_to_cpu(dp- >lcns_follow) * sizeof(u64)); check_rstbl() validates restart table structure, but does not constrain per-entry lcns_follow values relative to the entry size. A malformed filesystem image can provide an oversized lcns_follow value, causing the conversion memmove() to access memory beyond the bounds of the allocated restart table buffer. The same field is later used to bound iteration over page_lcns[], so validating lcns_follow during conversion also prevents downstream out-of-bounds access from the same malformed metadata. Compute the maximum valid lcns_follow from the already-validated restart table entry size and reject entries that exceed this bound. Reuse the existing t16/t32 scratch variables already declared in log_replay() to avoid introducing new declarations. [almaz.alexandrovich@paragon-software.com: fixed the conflicts] 2026-07-27 7.8 CVE-2026-64533 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: eir: Fix stack OOB write when prepending the Flags AD eir_create_adv_data() builds the advertising data into a fixed-size buffer ("size", 31 for the legacy path). It may prepend a 3-byte "Flags" AD structure (LE_AD_NO_BREDR on an LE-only controller) and then copies the per-instance data without checking that it still fits: memcpy(ptr, adv- >adv_data, adv- >adv_data_len); tlv_data_max_len() only reserves those 3 bytes when the user-supplied flags carry a managed-flags bit, so an instance added with flags == 0 is accepted with adv_data_len up to the full buffer. At advertise time the flags are still prepended, and the memcpy() writes 3 + adv_data_len bytes into the size-byte buffer: BUG: KASAN: stack-out-of-bounds in eir_create_adv_data (net/bluetooth/eir.c:301) Write of size 31 at addr ffff88800a547bdc by task kworker/u9:0/65 Workqueue: hci0 hci_cmd_sync_work __asan_memcpy (mm/kasan/shadow.c:106) eir_create_adv_data (net/bluetooth/eir.c:301) hci_update_adv_data_sync (net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:1310) hci_schedule_adv_instance_sync (net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:1817) hci_cmd_sync_work (net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:332) This frame has 1 object: [32, 64) 'cp' The "Flags" structure is added by the kernel, not requested by userspace, so only prepend it when it fits together with the instance advertising data; when there is no room for both, drop the flags rather than the user-provided data. Reachable by a local user with CAP_NET_ADMIN owning an LE-only controller on the legacy advertising path. 2026-07-27 7.8 CVE-2026-64539 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tipc: fix use-after-free of the discoverer in tipc_disc_rcv() bearer_disable() frees b- >disc with tipc_disc_delete()'s plain kfree(), but tipc_disc_rcv() still dereferences b- >disc in RX softirq under rcu_read_lock() (tipc_udp_recv - > tipc_rcv - > tipc_disc_rcv). L2 bearers are safe thanks to the synchronize_net() in tipc_disable_l2_media(), but the UDP bearer defers that call to the cleanup_bearer() workqueue, so the discoverer is freed with no grace period: BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in tipc_disc_rcv (net/tipc/discover.c:149) Read of size 8 at addr ffff88802348b728 by task poc_tipc/184 tipc_disc_rcv (net/tipc/discover.c:149) tipc_rcv (net/tipc/node.c:2126) tipc_udp_recv (net/tipc/udp_media.c:391) udp_rcv (net/ipv4/udp.c:2643) ip_local_deliver_finish (net/ipv4/ip_input.c:241) Freed by task 181: kfree (mm/slub.c:6565) bearer_disable (net/tipc/bearer.c:418) tipc_nl_bearer_disable (net/tipc/bearer.c:1001) The bearer is freed with kfree_rcu(); free the discoverer the same way. Add an rcu_head to struct tipc_discoverer and free it and its skb from an RCU callback. Because the RCU callback (tipc_disc_free_rcu) lives in module text, a call_rcu() that is still pending when the tipc module is unloaded would invoke a freed function. Add an rcu_barrier() to tipc_exit() after the bearer subsystem has been torn down, so all pending discoverer callbacks have run before the module text goes away. Reachable from an unprivileged user namespace: the TIPCv2 genl family is netnsok and its bearer commands have no GENL_ADMIN_PERM. Needs CONFIG_TIPC and CONFIG_TIPC_MEDIA_UDP. 2026-07-27 7.8 CVE-2026-64543 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net, bpf: check master for NULL in xdp_master_redirect() xdp_master_redirect() dereferences the result of netdev_master_upper_dev_get_rcu() without a NULL check, but that helper returns NULL when the receiving device has no upper-master adjacency. The reach guard only checks netif_is_bond_slave(). On bond slave release bond_upper_dev_unlink() drops the upper-master adjacency before clearing IFF_SLAVE, so an XDP_TX reaching xdp_master_redirect() in that window still passes netif_is_bond_slave() while master is already NULL, and faults on master- >flags at offset 0xb0: BUG: kernel NULL pointer dereference, address: 00000000000000b0 RIP: 0010:xdp_master_redirect (net/core/filter.c:4432) Call Trace: xdp_master_redirect (net/core/filter.c:4432) bpf_prog_run_generic_xdp (include/net/xdp.h:700) do_xdp_generic (net/core/dev.c:5608) __netif_receive_skb_one_core (net/core/dev.c:6204) process_backlog (net/core/dev.c:6319) __napi_poll (net/core/dev.c:7729) net_rx_action (net/core/dev.c:7792) handle_softirqs (kernel/softirq.c:622) __dev_queue_xmit (include/linux/bottom_half.h:33) packet_sendmsg (net/packet/af_packet.c:3082) __sys_sendto (net/socket.c:2252) Kernel panic - not syncing: Fatal exception in interrupt The missing check dates back to the original code; commit 1921f91298d1 ("net, bpf: fix null-ptr-deref in xdp_master_redirect() for down master") later added the master- >flags read where the fault now lands but kept the unconditional deref. Check master for NULL before use; a NULL master is treated the same as one that is not up. 2026-07-27 7.5 CVE-2026-64545 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/edid: fix OOB read in drm_parse_tiled_block() drm_parse_tiled_block() casts the DisplayID block to a struct displayid_tiled_block and reads the full fixed layout up to tile- >topology_id[7] without checking block- >num_bytes. The DisplayID iterator only validates the declared payload length, so a crafted EDID can advertise a tiled-display block (tag DATA_BLOCK_TILED_DISPLAY, or DATA_BLOCK_2_TILED_DISPLAY_TOPOLOGY for v2.0) with a small num_bytes at the end of a DisplayID extension. The read then runs past the end of the exact-sized kmemdup()'d EDID allocation, a heap out-of-bounds read. Reject blocks shorter than the spec's 22-byte tiled payload before reading the fixed struct, as drm_parse_vesa_mso_data() already does. BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in drm_edid_connector_update Read of size 2 at addr ffff888010077700 by task exploit/147 dump_stack_lvl (lib/dump_stack.c:94 ...) print_report (mm/kasan/report.c:378 ...) kasan_report (mm/kasan/report.c:595) drm_edid_connector_update (drivers/gpu/drm/drm_edid.c:7581) bochs_connector_helper_get_modes (drivers/gpu/drm/tiny/bochs.c:574) drm_helper_probe_single_connector_modes (drivers/gpu/drm/drm_probe_helper.c:426) status_store (drivers/gpu/drm/drm_sysfs.c:219) ... vfs_write (fs/read_write.c:595 fs/read_write.c:688) ksys_write (fs/read_write.c:740) 2026-07-27 7.1 CVE-2026-64546 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: qualcomm: rmnet: validate MAP frame length before ingress parsing When ingress deaggregation is disabled, rmnet_map_ingress_handler() passes the skb straight to __rmnet_map_ingress_handler(), skipping the length validation that rmnet_map_deaggregate() performs on the aggregated path. The parser then dereferences the MAP header and csum header/trailer based on the on-wire pkt_len without checking skb- >len, so a short frame is read out of bounds: BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in rmnet_map_checksum_downlink_packet Read of size 1 at addr ffff88801118ed00 by task exploit/147 Call Trace: ... rmnet_map_checksum_downlink_packet (drivers/net/ethernet/qualcomm/rmnet/rmnet_map_data.c:413) __rmnet_map_ingress_handler (drivers/net/ethernet/qualcomm/rmnet/rmnet_handlers.c:96) rmnet_rx_handler (drivers/net/ethernet/qualcomm/rmnet/rmnet_handlers.c:129) __netif_receive_skb_core.constprop.0 (net/core/dev.c:6089) netif_receive_skb (net/core/dev.c:6460) tun_get_user (drivers/net/tun.c:1955) tun_chr_write_iter (drivers/net/tun.c:2001) vfs_write (fs/read_write.c:688) ksys_write (fs/read_write.c:740) do_syscall_64 (arch/x86/entry/syscall_64.c:94) ... Factor that validation out of rmnet_map_deaggregate() into rmnet_map_validate_packet_len() and run it on the no-aggregation path too. The MAP header is bounds-checked first, since this path can receive a frame shorter than the header. 2026-07-27 7.3 CVE-2026-64550 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/core: Detach event groups during remove_on_exec perf_event_remove_on_exec() removes events by calling perf_event_exit_event(). For top-level events, this removes the event from the context with DETACH_EXIT only. This can leave inconsistent group state when a removed event is a group leader and the group contains siblings without remove_on_exec. If the group was active, the surviving siblings can remain active and attached to the removed leader's sibling list, but are no longer represented by a valid group leader on the PMU context active lists. A later close of the removed leader uses DETACH_GROUP and can promote the still-active siblings from this stale group state. The next schedule-in can then add an already-linked active_list entry again, corrupting the PMU context active list. With DEBUG_LIST enabled, this is caught as a list_add double-add in merge_sched_in(). Fix this by detaching group relationships when remove_on_exec removes an event. This preserves the existing task-exit and revoke behavior, while ensuring surviving siblings are ungrouped before the removed event leaves the context. 2026-07-29 7.8 CVE-2026-64556 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Check length in pkey_pckmo handler implementation Explicitly check the length of the target buffer in the pkey_pckmo implementation of the key_to_protkey() handler function. The handler function fails, if the generated output data exceeds the length of the provided target buffer. 2026-07-29 7.8 CVE-2026-64558 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: s390/pkey: Check length in PKEY_VERIFYPROTK ioctl Explicitly check the buffer length request structure provided by user-space and fail, if it exceeds the buffer size. 2026-07-29 7.8 CVE-2026-64559 Linux--Linux In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: posix-cpu-timers: Prevent UAF caused by non-leader exec() race Wongi and Jungwoo decoded and reported a non-leader exec() related race which can result in an UAF: sys_timer_delete() exec() posix_cpu_timer_del() // Observes old leader p = pid_task(pid, pid_type); de_thread() switch_leader(); release_task(old_leader) __exit_signal(old_leader) sighand = lock(old_leader, sighand); posix_cpu_timers*_exit(); sighand = lock_task_sighand(p) unhash_task(old_leader); sh = lock(p, sighand) old_leader- >sighand = NULL; unlock(sighand); (p- >sighand == NULL) unlock(sh) return NULL; // Returns without action if(!sighand) return 0; free_posix_timer(); This is "harmless" unless the deleted timer was armed and enqueued in p- >signal because on exec() a TGID targeted timer is inherited. As sys_timer_delete() freed the underlying posix timer object run_posix_cpu_timers() or any timerqueue related add/delete operations on other timers will access the freed object's timerqueue node, which results in an UAF. There is a similar problem vs. posix_cpu_timer_set(). For regular posix timers it just transiently returns -ESRCH to user space, but for the use case in do_cpu_nanosleep() it's the same UAF just that the k_itimer is allocated on the stack. Also posix_cpu_timer_rearm() fails to rearm the timer, which means it stops to expire. While debating solutions Frederic pointed out another problem: posix_cpu_timer_del(tmr) __exit_signal(p) posix_cpu_timers*_exit(p); unhash_task(p); p- >sighand = NULL; sh = lock_task_sighand(p) sighand = p- >sighand; if (!sighand) return NULL; lock(sighand); if (!sh) WARN_ON_ONCE(timer_queued(tmr)); On weakly ordered architectures it is not guaranteed that posix_cpu_timer_del() will observe the stores in posix_cpu_timers*_exit() when p- >sighand is observed as NULL, which means the WARN() can be a false positive. Solve these issues by: 1) Changing the store in __exit_signal() to smp_store_release(). 2) Adding a smp_acquire__after_ctrl_dep() into the !sighand path of lock_task_sighand(). 3) Creating a helper function for looking up the task and locking sighand which does not return when sighand == NULL. Instead it retries the task lookup and only if that fails it gives up. 4) Using that helper in the three affected functions. #1/#2 ensures that the reader side which observes sighand == NULL also observes all preceeding stores, i.e. the stores in posix_cpu_timers*_exit() and the ones in unhash_task(). #3 ensures that the above described non-leader exec() situation is handled gracefully. When the task lookup returns the old leader, but sighand == NULL then it retries. In the non-leader exec() case the subsequent task lookup will observe the new leader due to #1/#2. In normal exit() scenarios the subsequent lookup fails. When the task lookup fails, the function also checks whether the timer is still enqueued and issues a warning if that's the case. Unfortunately there is nothing which can be done about it, but as the task is already not longer visible the timer should not be accessed anymore. This check also requires memory ordering, which is not provided when the first lookup fails. To achieve that the check is preceeded by a smp_rmb() which pairs with the smp_wmb() in write_seqlock() in __exit_signal(). That ensures that the stores in posix_cpu_timers*_exit() are visible. The history of the non-leader exec() issue goes back to the early days of posix CPU timers, which stored a pointer to the group leader task in the timer. That obviously fails when a non-leader exec() switches the leader. commit e0a70217107e ("posix-cpu-timers: workaround to suppress the problems with mt exec") added a temporary workaround for that in 2010 which surv ---truncated--- 2026-07-29 7.8 CVE-2026-64560 litestar-org--litestar Litestar is an Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface (ASGI) framework. Prior to version 2.20.0, Litestar instances which use a template engine in conjunction with CSRF protection are vulnerable to HTML Injection which can be escalated to Cross Site Scripting due to the contents of the CSRF cookie being excluded from automatic escaping by the template engine when configured inline with documentation recommendations. This issue has been patched in version 2.20.0. 2026-07-28 8.1 CVE-2026-48060 magepeopleteam--Booking and Rental Manager Unauthenticated Other Vulnerability Type in Booking and Rental Manager by(), so Laravel derived a constant cache key (md5('authentication')) shared by every request. An unauthenticated attacker sending roughly ten requests per minute from a single IP, most cheaply against the checkpoint endpoint (which has no reCAPTCHA), exhausts the shared counter and causes HTTP 429 for every user attempting to log in or complete two-factor authentication, a panel-wide authentication denial of service that also locks out administrators. This issue is fixed in version 1.13.0. 2026-07-28 7.5 CVE-2026-61609 pterodactyl--wings Wings is the server control plane for Pterodactyl, a free, open-source game server management panel. Prior to 1.12.3, {{config.}} placeholders in egg configuration-file templates allow a low-privileged user to read {{config.token}}, {{config.token_id}}, and {{config.docker.registries}} from the full daemon configuration. This issue is fixed in version 1.12.3. 2026-07-31 9.9 CVE-2026-52855 pterodactyl--wings Wings is the server control plane for Pterodactyl, a free, open-source game server management panel. Prior to 1.13.0, a malformed packet received during the SFTP connection handshake causes a Go panic. This issue is fixed in version 1.13.0. 2026-07-31 7.5 CVE-2026-52856 QuantumCloud--Simple Link Directory Pro Unauthenticated Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Simple Link Directory Pro 'post'`, any author-level user who has authored a `wwp_requests` post - such as one created via the wholesale registration form - can access this nonce and submit the role-assignment request. 2026-07-29 8.8 CVE-2026-12144 savonrb--savon Savon is a Ruby SOAP client. From 0.9.8 until 2.17.2, Savon::Model .all_operations interpolates attacker-controlled WSDL operation names into Ruby source passed to module_eval, allowing Ruby code execution in the application process. This issue is fixed in version 2.17.2. 2026-07-31 8.1 CVE-2026-53510 Sender--Sender Newsletter, SMS and Email Marketing Automation for WooCommerce Administrator SQL Injection in Sender - Newsletter, SMS and Email Marketing Automation for WooCommerce subscribe() callback after it had already called params- >notify(conn, params, NULL, 0). Per the public GATT API, a notify callback with NULL data is the documented signal that the subscription has terminated and the bt_gatt_subscribe_params struct may be freed or reused by the application; calling subscribe() on the struct afterwards is a use-after-free, including an indirect call through the freed params- >subscribe function pointer. The error branch is remotely (adjacent) reachable: a Zephyr device acting as a GATT client that calls bt_gatt_subscribe() can be driven into this ordering when a connected GATT server peer answers the CCC write with an ATT Error Response (the peer-supplied error code flows through att_error_rsp - > att_handle_rsp into gatt_write_ccc_rsp). For applications that free or recycle subscription parameters in their notification-termination handler, this results in memory corruption, a crash (denial of service), or potentially attacker-influenced control flow. The fix reorders the handler so the subscribe() callback runs before the terminating notify(NULL) in both the error and unsubscribe paths. 2026-07-31 7.6 CVE-2026-10685 zephyrproject--zephyr The OCPP 1.6 client in subsys/net/lib/ocpp parsed inbound WAMP RPC frames in parse_rpc_msg() (subsys/net/lib/ocpp/ocpp_j.c) using a hand-rolled helper, extract_string_field(), that copied the message's uid and action fields with strncpy(out_buf, token + 1, outlen - 1) and then scanned the result with strchr(out_buf, '"'). Because strncpy does not NUL-terminate the destination when the source is at least outlen - 1 (127) bytes long, the subsequent strchr reads past the 128-byte destination buffer into adjacent stack memory; if a " byte is found beyond the buffer, a one-byte out-of-bounds NUL write also occurs. A related defect in extract_payload() runs strchr/strrchr over the receive buffer, which may not be NUL-terminated when a maximal-length frame fills it. The parsed bytes come directly from the OCPP central-system server over a websocket: the reader thread fills recv_buf via websocket_recv_msg() and calls parse_rpc_msg() on each inbound DATA frame (subsys/net/lib/ocpp/ocpp.c). A malicious or compromised central server, or an on-path attacker (OCPP is commonly deployed over plain ws://), can send an RPC frame whose uid or action field is 127+ bytes with no closing quote, triggering the out-of-bounds access. The primary impact is a remotely triggerable denial of service: the unbounded scan can fault on an unmapped page, and the stray NUL write can corrupt adjacent stack state. The over-read data is not reflected to the peer, so disclosure is limited. The feature is EXPERIMENTAL and must be explicitly enabled (CONFIG_OCPP). The fix replaces the manual parser with the bounds-respecting json_mixed_arr_parse() and copies the extracted uid with an explicitly NUL-terminated buffer, eliminating both over-reads. 2026-08-02 7 CVE-2026-10848 zip-lib--zip-lib Versions of the package zip-lib before 1.1.0 are vulnerable to Directory Traversal via the caching mechanism for path validation during the extraction process. An attacker can bypass security checks designed to prevent directory traversal. The intended security function, isOutsideTargetFolder, only checks and caches the path status when the initial directory symlink is created during the first extraction. 2026-07-28 7.5 CVE-2026-17524 Back to top Medium Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info 100plugins--Open User Map Contributor Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Open User Map prepare() or any integer casting. Additionally, the nonce verification check is performed after the SQL query has already executed, providing no protection against the injection. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access and above to inject arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized extraction of sensitive database contents including user credentials and configuration data. 2026-07-28 6.5 CVE-2026-6251 chrisvrichardson--MapPress Maps for WordPress Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in MapPress Maps for WordPress prepare(). The wp_unslash() call explicitly removes the backslash escaping that WordPress's wp_magic_quotes() adds to all $_POST data, neutralizing the only layer of SQL injection protection. The sanitize_text_field() function applied afterward offers no SQL protection. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries to the existing query. 2026-08-01 6.5 CVE-2026-6453 CyberTimon--RapidRAW RapidRAW before 1.6.0 does not validate the lutPath field in preset files before passing it to File::open() in lut_processing.rs. On Windows, a UNC path in lutPath causes an outbound SMB connection to an attacker-controlled host, leaking the victim's NTLMv2 credentials. The vulnerable code path is reachable through two vectors: community presets fetched automatically from the remote preset repository when the victim opens the Community tab, and individual preset files imported directly by the victim via the preset import feature (handle_import_presets_from_file in file_management.rs). The second vector does not require control of the community preset repository and is triggered when a user imports a preset file shared through Discord, forums, or similar channels. 2026-07-30 6.5 CVE-2026-64816 DaveGamble--cJSON cJSON through 1.7.19 contains an inefficient algorithmic complexity flaw in cJSON_Compare(). When comparing objects, the function recurses into each shared subtree twice, once in each direction, with no depth guard, making the running time exponential in nesting depth. A small, deeply nested document of a few hundred bytes (depth around 40) compared for equality consumes hours of CPU, and the cost roughly doubles with each additional level of nesting. An application that calls cJSON_Compare() on attacker-influenced JSON that is structurally equal to a reference document is exposed to a denial-of-service condition. 2026-07-29 5.9 CVE-2026-67216 DaveGamble--cJSON cJSON through 1.7.19 applies RFC 6902 JSON Patch operations non-atomically in apply_patch() in cJSON_Utils.c. For a replace operation that is missing its value member, or a move operation whose destination path cannot be resolved, the existing target member is detached and deleted before the operation is fully validated, so the target document is mutated while cJSONUtils_ApplyPatches() or cJSONUtils_ApplyPatchesCaseSensitive() returns a failure status. An attacker who can supply the patch document can destroy addressable members of the target document even though the API reports that the patch failed, defeating the all-or-nothing behavior callers rely on to reject bad patches. 2026-07-29 5.3 CVE-2026-67217 davejesch--Database Collation Fix The Database Collation Fix plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'force-collation-algorithm' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.10 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. Exploitation requires a trigger.txt file to be present in the plugin's directory (/wp-content/plugins/database-collation-fix/trigger.txt), a condition created by DesktopServer integration events such as site creation, copy, import, move, export, or deploy. 2026-08-01 5.3 CVE-2026-15018 decidim--decidim Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. Prior to 0.30.9, from 0.31.0 before 0.31.5, and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, the normal download_your_data flow requires the requester to be logged in as the export owner, but the resulting Active Storage blob redirect URL can be replayed without authentication by anyone who obtains it. This is because Decidim::DownloadYourDataController#download_file authenticates the export owner but redirects to a signed Active Storage blob URL that is no longer bound to the owner session. This issue is fixed in versions 0.30.9, 0.31.5, and 0.32.0.rc2. 2026-07-31 6.5 CVE-2026-45377 decidim--decidim Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. From 0.31.1 before 0.31.5 and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, a participant can directly load /admin/demographics/questions/edit_questions and reach the demographics questionnaire editor without the required administrator authorization. The demographics questionnaire editor should require admin access, but the route under /admin/demographics/questions renders the editor interface without checking whether the caller is an admin. A normal participant can load the page and see the live update form action, which proves the protected interface is reachable. This issue is fixed in versions 0.31.5 and 0.32.0.rc2. 2026-07-31 5.4 CVE-2026-45086 decidim--decidim Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. Prior to 0.30.9, from 0.31.0 before 0.31.5, and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, the GET /admin/organization/users search interpolates params[:term] into raw Arel.sql ORDER BY similarity expressions before sanitization, allowing an authenticated organization administrator to execute blind PostgreSQL expressions and infer data through timing differences. This issue is fixed in versions 0.30.9, 0.31.5, and 0.32.0.rc2. 2026-07-31 5.5 CVE-2026-45376 decidim--decidim Decidim is a participatory democracy framework. Prior to 0.30.9, from 0.31.0 before 0.31.5, and in 0.32.0.rc1 before 0.32.0.rc2, the identity-document verification admin controllers load pending Authorization records by raw identifier without confirming current_organization ownership, allowing an administrator from one tenant to view, approve, or reject another tenant's ID-document request. This issue is fixed in versions 0.30.9, 0.31.5, and 0.32.0.rc2. 2026-07-31 4.9 CVE-2026-45330 deveasel--Demi One Click Demo Import, Backup & Site Migration The Demi - One Click Demo Import, WP Backup & Site Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Directory Copy in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.8 via the handle_restore_step function. This is due to missing HTTP access controls on the wp-content/uploads/demi-backup-state/ directory, which exposes the cryptographic restore key used to both authenticate the unauthenticated AJAX handler and forge signed restore-state envelopes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy arbitrary files to attacker-controlled destinations on the server. An active restore operation must have been initiated, which writes the .restore_key and .restore_step_token files to the public upload directory, before the exposed secrets can be harvested and chained to achieve unauthenticated arbitrary file copy. 2026-07-28 5.3 CVE-2026-15012 devitemsllc--ShopLentor All-in-One WooCommerce Growth & Store Enhancement Plugin The ShopLentor - All-in-One WooCommerce Growth & Store Enhancement Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.5 via the 'optionSection' parameter due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to read arbitrary wp_options rows - including internal plugin news feed data, WooCommerce block pattern transients, and third-party configuration records - whose values are stored as arrays-of-arrays containing 'title' keys, enabling cross-plugin data leakage. 2026-07-28 4.3 CVE-2026-16797 devitemsllc--ShopLentor All-in-One WooCommerce Growth & Store Enhancement Plugin The ShopLentor - All-in-One WooCommerce Growth & Store Enhancement Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to time-based SQL Injection via the 'orderby' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.5 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. 2026-07-28 4.9 CVE-2026-16811 dfir-iris--iris-web The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others does not protect its MFA validation against brute-force attacks. 2026-07-30 5.9 CVE-2026-16971 dfir-iris--iris-web The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others does not protect its user authentication against brute-force attacks. 2026-07-30 5.9 CVE-2026-18362 dfir-iris--iris-web The IRIS web application in version 2.4.26 and possibly others contains a logout functionality which is ineffective. Stolen session cookies can therefore be misused for a long time. 2026-07-30 4.2 CVE-2026-16970 dotonpaper--Pinpoint Booking System Version 2 The Pinpoint Booking System - Version 2 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to blind SQL Injection via the 'field' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.9.6.9 due to insufficient escaping on the user supplied parameter and lack of sufficient preparation on the existing SQL query. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. The nonce required to reach the vulnerable endpoint is emitted on all plugin admin pages loaded under manage_options, making it trivially obtainable by any authenticated administrator. 2026-08-01 4.9 CVE-2026-15403 drakkan--SFTPGo SFTPGo prior to 2.7.4 contains a permission bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated users to circumvent per-directory access controls by creating symbolic links in a permitted directory that point to files in directories where download, upload, or overwrite permissions are denied. Attackers can exploit the create_symlinks permission combined with read and write access in one directory to read or modify files in restricted directories, as operations are authorized against the link's directory permissions rather than the dereferenced target's directory permissions. 2026-07-30 4.2 CVE-2026-10031 edge22--GenerateBlocks The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Dynamic Tag Injection in HTML Attributes in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. A Contributor-level attacker can store the malicious payload by placing a dynamic tag such as {{post_meta key:...}} in a non-URL HTML attribute (e.g., title, aria-label, alt, or data-* attributes) of a GenerateBlocks element block, then setting the corresponding unprotected post meta key via the Custom Fields metabox to a value containing a closing quote and an injected event-handler attribute. 2026-08-01 6.4 CVE-2026-13458 eLyiN--gemini-bridge gemini-bridge is a lightweight MCP server bridging AI agents to Google's Gemini AI via the official CLI. From 1.0.0 until 1.3.1, consult_gemini_with_files in inline mode read any file path supplied in the files argument without confining it to the working directory, then forwarded the contents to the Gemini CLI. Because the caller also controls query, the file contents are echoed back through the Gemini round-trip (and sent to Google), making this an arbitrary local file read. This issue is fixed in version 1.3.1. 2026-07-31 6.2 CVE-2026-54785 facturadorvirtual--Facturacin Electrnica Costa Rica The Facturación Electrónica Costa Rica plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the (global scope, included by fvcr_admin_page_html) function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's configuration, including API tokens, access tokens, economic activity, Hacienda environment mode, invoice and ticket emission flags, exchange rate, and branch settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. 2026-07-29 4.3 CVE-2026-9720 Flipper Code--WP Maps Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in Flipper Code WP Maps allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data. This issue affects WP Maps: from n/a through 4.9.6. 2026-07-31 4.3 CVE-2026-28144 foomagoo--Plugin Organizer The Plugin Organizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL Injection via the 'PO_plugin_path' parameter in versions up to, and including, 10.2.4. This is due to insufficient escaping on the user-supplied parameter in the perform_plugin_search() function, where esc_sql() output is passed as the replacement string to preg_replace(), which collapses backslash escapes and defeats the quoting protection; additionally, the AJAX handler lacks both nonce verification and capability checks. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. 2026-07-28 6.5 CVE-2026-15304 Franky--Events Made Easy Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Events Made Easy prepare() format string, bypassing parameterization entirely. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to append additional SQL queries into already existing queries that can be used to extract sensitive information from the database. 2026-07-28 6.5 CVE-2026-15267 Themeisle--Feedzy Contributor Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Feedzy

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Read This Before You Buy That TV Streaming Stick
Security experts have been sounding the alarm for years about the risks of using generic TV boxes that promise unlimited content streaming for a one-time fee, warning that they secretly rent the user's Internet connection out to strangers. But a groundbreaking new analysis finds these devices also routinely spoof themselves as mobile phones clicking ads on AI-generated websites as part of sprawling operation that seeks to defraud online merchants and advertising networks.

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LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps
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Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to plug at least 570 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, almost triple the number of vulnerabilities the software giant fixed in its record-smashing Patch Tuesday release last month. Microsoft attributed the burgeoning patch counts to vulnerability discoveries aided by artificial intelligence.

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a postmortem on a data leak in which a contractor published dozens of internal CISA credentials -- including AWS Govcloud keys -- in a public GitHub repository for almost six months before being notified by KrebsOnSecurity. Experts say the gaps identified in the agency's initial response provide important lessons that all security teams should absorb.

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A cybersecurity startup dangling millions of dollars to acquire zero-day security vulnerabilities in popular software is run by a pair of far-right conspiracy theorists and convicted felons whose most recent ventures included fake intelligence companies and a now-defunct AI-based lobbying platform they operated under assumed names.

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FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said today it worked with industry partners to seize hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a sprawling residential proxy service operated by the publicly-traded Israeli company Alarum Technologies [NASDAQ: ALAR]. The action comes roughly two weeks after KrebsOnSecurity published findings from multiple security firms connecting NetNut to the Popa botnet, a collection of at least two million devices that have been compromised by malicious software with little or no consent from victims.

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Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, and their guilty pleas came on the first day of what was expected to be a six-week trial.

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 15, 2026
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info 10Web--Form Maker by 10Web Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Form Maker by 10Web login() and establish an authenticated session as any user including admin. Attackers can obtain the Meet shared secret through path-traversal vulnerabilities or timing attacks against checkToken.json.php, then POST a crafted file to uploadRecordedVideo.json.php with a filename like '1-anything.mp4' to hijack admin sessions and gain full account takeover. 2026-06-20 8.1 CVE-2026-56345 AVideo--AVideo AVideo through version 26.0 contains multiple unauthenticated list.json.php endpoints in payment plugins lacking authorization checks, exposing PayPal tokens, Authorize.Net webhooks, and Bitcoin transaction records. Unauthenticated attackers can retrieve all payment transaction data including agreement IDs, user financial records, and API responses via direct GET requests to vulnerable endpoints. 2026-06-20 7.5 CVE-2026-56341 Awesomemotive--Contact Form by WPForms Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Contact Form by WPForms

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‘Popa’ Botnet Linked to Publicly-Traded Israeli Firm
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A cybercrime group known as The Gentlemen has emerged as the second most active ransomware gang by victim count, rapidly attracting a talented pool of hackers through an aggressive recruitment strategy that promises affiliates 90 percent of any ransom paid by victims. This post examines clues pointing to a real life identity for the administrator of The Gentlemen ransomware group.

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Select Apple Watch Ultra 3 models on sale for $100 off MSRP, now $699
Amazon is now offering the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $699, a $100 discount from Apple’s $799 MSRP and the lowest price currently available among major Apple retailers. This is a solid opportunity for buyers who were waiting for a price drop. The Ultra line is designed for durability, long battery life, and advanced fitness and outdoor features, making it a strong option for more active users. View the deal here at Amazon, and compare all Apple Watch prices on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Continues $400-$500 Off 16-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro Models, Lowest Prices Available
Amazon continues to offer substantial discounts on both standard 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro configurations. The 36GB/2TB model is currently $400 below Apple's MSRP, while the higher-end 48GB/2TB version is discounted by $500. The larger $500 discount applies to the flagship 48GB/2TB configuration, while the 36GB/2TB model is currently available at a $400 savings. Both discounts represent some of the lowest prices currently available on these professional-grade MacBook Pro configurations. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this an attractive opportunity for buyers who have been waiting for lower pricing on Apple's most powerful notebook models. For the latest prices and availability, visit our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sunday Sale: Amazon Cuts $500 Off 14-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD
Amazon has discounted Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip, 36GB of unified memory, and a 2TB SSD by $500. The configuration is currently available below Apple's MSRP, making it one of the better values we've found on the high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro lineup. Shop the deal at Amazon. The M5 Max version is designed for demanding professional workloads, including video editing, software development, AI projects, 3D rendering, and other graphics-intensive applications. With 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD, it also offers plenty of room for large files and creative projects. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this a good opportunity to save on one of Apple's most powerful 14-inch notebooks while the discount remains available. For the latest MacBook Pro prices, availability, and deals, visit our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Takes $100 Off 15-Inch M5 MacBook Air Models
Amazon has discounted all three standard configurations of Apple's 15-inch M5 MacBook Air by $100, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on the entire lineup. Whether you're looking for the base model or need additional memory and storage, every standard configuration is currently available below Apple's MSRP at Amazon. The sale includes the 16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB, and 24GB/1TB models, each priced $100 below Apple's retail pricing. Shop the 16GB/512GB model, the 16GB/1TB model, or the 24GB/1TB model at Amazon. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making it easy to lock in today's pricing while supplies last. For the latest MacBook Air prices, availability, and deals, visit our 15" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Today’s AirPods Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $50 off, AirPods Max 2 $100 off at Amazon
Amazon's latest sale is delivering good AirPods prices, with discounts available across Apple's entire AirPods lineup. AirPods 4 are currently $99, AirPods 4 with ANC are $144.99, AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $199, and AirPods Max 2 are now $449. Shop Amazon's AirPods deals here. The biggest discounts are available on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, which are currently selling for $50 and $100 below Apple's MSRP, respectively.Note that pricing can change quickly. For the latest sales and deals, see our AirPods Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon continues to offer $30 discount on Apple Watch SE 3 models, prices start at $219
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Sunday Sale: Amazon Takes $100 Off Apple’s 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air Lineup
Amazon has discounted all three standard configurations of Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air by $100, making this one of the best opportunities to save on the entire lineup. Whether you're shopping for the entry-level model or need additional storage, every standard configuration is currently available below Apple's MSRP at Amazon. The sale includes the 16GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, and 24GB/512GB models, each priced $100 below Apple's retail pricing. Shop the 16GB/512GB model, the 16GB/1TB model, or the 24GB/1TB model at Amazon. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making it easy to lock in today's pricing while supplies last. For the latest MacBook Air prices, availability, and deals, visit our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Discounts Standard 16-Inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro Models by Up to $300
Amazon is offering solid discounts on two of Apple's standard 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. The 24GB RAM/1TB SSD model is currently $240 below Apple's MSRP at $2759.99, while the upgraded 48GB RAM/1TB SSD version is discounted by $300 to $3299. Shop the 24GB model or shop the 48GB model at Amazon. Both Space Black and Silver models are available at the same sale prices, giving buyers the flexibility to choose their preferred finish without paying a premium. These are currently among the best prices available on Apple's standard 16-inch M5 Pro lineup. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this a good opportunity to save on a new MacBook Pro while the discounts remain available. For the latest prices, availability, and deals, visit our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Cuts $300 Off 14-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD
Amazon has discounted Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip, 36GB of unified memory, and a 2TB SSD by $300. The configuration is currently available below Apple's MSRP, making it one of the better values we've found on the high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro lineup. Shop the deal at Amazon. The M5 Max version is designed for demanding professional workloads, including video editing, software development, AI projects, 3D rendering, and other graphics-intensive applications. With 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD, it also offers plenty of room for large files and creative projects. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this a good opportunity to save on one of Apple's most powerful 14-inch notebooks while the discount remains available. For the latest MacBook Pro prices, availability, and deals, visit our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon has 11th-generation A16 WiFi iPads in stock on sale for $50 off MSRP, starting at $399. Shipping is free: - 11" 11th-generation 128GB WiFi iPads: $399 $50 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $499 $50 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 512GB WiFi iPads: $699 $50 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest iPads prices currently available for 11th-generation models. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Takes $150 Off 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD
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Amazon Trims $10 Off MacBook Neo, Only Discount Available Among Major Apple Retailers
Amazon is currently the only Apple retailer in our MacBook Neo Price Tracker offering any discount on Apple's newest notebook. While the savings are modest, Amazon has reduced both the 256GB and 512GB MacBook Neo by $10, making it the lowest-priced retailer we track for every configuration. Current pricing starts at $689 for the 256GB model, while the 512GB model is available for $789. Both prices are currently lower than Apple's MSRP, with no competing discounts available from the other major Apple retailers in our tracker. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to buy a MacBook Neo, Amazon currently offers the best pricing available, along with fast shipping on available inventory. For the latest MacBook Neo prices, availability, and deals, visit our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.

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