A newly discovered local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed ‘CIFSwitch’ in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to forge CIFS authentication key descriptions, abuse the kernel’s key request mechanism, and gain root privileges. […]
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Notepad++ vulnerabilities could enable arbitrary code execution on Windows systems
Two arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities in Notepad++ let local attackers run commands of their choice on Windows machines by tampering with the editor’s XML configuration files, with both flaws rated High at CVSS 7.8. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-48778 and CVE-2026-48800, affect every version of the editor up to and including 8.9.6, Notepad++ said in…
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US states step up cyber defenses to protect local communities
U.S. state governments are taking on a larger role in cybersecurity to help protect local communities and essential services. Many states are building state-led cyber defense programs, including cybersecurity clinics, regional security operations centers (RSOCs), and state cyber corps programs to reduce costs, strengthen the local workforce, and improve cyber resilience. Cyber defense programs in…
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State officials urge Congress to reauthorize cybersecurity grant program
State officials emphasized that the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provided essential aid to local governments, many of which lack dedicated cybersecurity staff and resources.
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Exploit available for new DirtyDecrypt Linux root escalation flaw
A recently patched local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel’s rxgk module now has a proof-of-concept exploit that allows attackers to gain root access on some Linux systems. […]
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Linux Kernel bug Fragnesia allows local root access attacks
Fragnesia, a new Linux kernel flaw tracked as CVE-2026-46300, could let local attackers gain root access through page cache corruption. Researchers disclosed a new Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability named Fragnesia, tracked as CVE-2026-46300 (CVSS score of 7.8). The flaw affects the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem and could allow local attackers to gain full root access…
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Broadcom releases VMware Fusion security update for root access bug
Broadcom patched a high-severity VMware Fusion flaw, CVE-2026-41702, that could let local attackers gain root privileges. Broadcom released a security update for VMware Fusion to address a high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-41702, that could allow local attackers to escalate privileges to root on affected systems. The flaw is a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) vulnerability affecting operations…
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Fragnesia: New Linux kernel LPE bug was spawned by Dirty Frag patch (CVE-2026-46300)
Researchers have found and disclosed yet another local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the Linux kernel: CVE-2026-46300, aka “Fragnesia”. The flaw is in the same class of vulnerabilities as the recently disclosed Dirty Frag bug(s). Like Dirty Frag, it affects the same Linux module (xfrm-ESP). In fact, according to Dirty Frag discoverer Hyunwoo Kim, Fragnesia…
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CVE-2026-46300: Fragnesia Linux Kernel Flaw Grants Root via Page Cache Corruption
Local privilege-escalation bugs remain especially dangerous when they turn an ordinary user foothold into immediate root access. The CVE-2026-46300 vulnerability, nicknamed Fragnesia, is a high-severity Linux kernel flaw in the XFRM ESP-in-TCP subsystem that allows an unprivileged local attacker to write arbitrary bytes into the page cache of read-only files and escalate privileges. Public reporting…
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New Fragnesia Flaw Hands Linux Local Users Root Access
New Fragnesia kernel flaw lets unprivileged local users escalate to root on Linux systems
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New Fragnesia Linux Kernel LPE Grants Root Access via Page Cache Corruption
Details have emerged about a new variant of the recent Dirty Frag Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain root access, making it the third such bug to be identified in the kernel within a span of two weeks. Codenamed Fragnesia, the security vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46300 (CVSS score:…
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CVE-2026-43500 and CVE-2026-43284: Dirty Frag Linux Privilege Escalation Flaw Raises Post-Compromise Risk
Linux local privilege escalation bugs remain especially dangerous when they turn a limited foothold into full root access. The CVE-2026-43500 vulnerability is the RxRPC half of the Dirty Frag exploit chain, which Microsoft says is already linked to limited in-the-wild post-compromise abuse, while Qualys describes it as a page-cache write issue that can let an…
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Dirty Frag: Unpatched Linux vulnerability delivers root access
A week after Copy Fail, another Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed “Dirty Frag” has been revealed, along with a PoC exploit. What is Dirty Frag In effect, Dirty Frag refers to two flaws: A xfrm-ESP Page-Cache Write vulnerability (CVE-2026-43284, aka Copy Fail 2.0), now patched in the Linux kernel, affects the modules supporting one…
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New Linux ‘Dirty Frag’ zero-day gives root on all major distros
A new Linux zero-day vulnerability, named Dirty Frag, allows local attackers to gain root privileges on most major Linux distributions with a single command. […]
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Linux Kernel Dirty Frag LPE Exploit Enables Root Access Across Major Distributions
Details have emerged about a new, unpatched local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability impacting the Linux kernel. Dubbed Dirty Frag, it has been described as a successor to Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431, CVSS score: 7.8), a recently disclosed LPE flaw impacting the Linux kernel that has since come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability was…
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Chrome’s AI features can take up to 4GB of space on your computer
Google Chrome can automatically download a local AI model that takes up to 4 gigabytes of hard drive space on a computer when certain AI features are enabled, according to The Verge. The file, called weights.bin, is used by Google’s Gemini Nano AI model to provide writing assistance, autocomplete, and fraud protection directly on the…
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Copy Fail: New Linux bug enables Root via page‑cache corruption
Linux flaw CVE‑2026‑31431, ‘Copy Fail,’ lets any local user write four bytes into page cache files, enabling easy escalation to root on major distros. Xint Code researchers warn of a serious Linux flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS score of 7.8), dubbed Copy Fail. It lets any local, unprivileged user write four controlled bytes into the…
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New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ flaw gives hackers root on major distros
An exploit has been published for a local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed “Copy Fail” that impacts Linux kernels released since 2017, allowing an unprivileged local attacker to gain root permissions. […]
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Nine-year-old Linux kernel flaw enables reliable local privilege escalation (CVE-2026-31431)
Security researchers at Theori have disclosed a high-severity local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431) in the Linux kernel. The flaw, nicknamed “Copy Fail”, has affected virtually every major Linux distribution shipped since 2017, and a working proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit is publicly available. About CVE-2026-31431 According to Theori researchers, CVE-2026-31431 originates from the interaction of three…
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New Linux ‘Copy Fail’ Vulnerability Enables Root Access on Major Distributions
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) flaw that could allow an unprivileged local user to obtain root. The high-severity vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS score: 7.8) has been codenamed Copy Fail by Xint.io and Theori. “An unprivileged local user can write four controlled bytes into the page cache of…
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12-year-old Pack2TheRoot bug lets Linux users gain root privileges
‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw lets local Linux users gain root via PackageKit. CVE-2026-41651 (8.8) has existed for nearly 12 years. The Pack2TheRoot flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-41651, lets unprivileged users install or remove system packages without authorization, potentially gaining full root access. The vulnerability is rated high severity, CVSS score of 8.8, and has existed for nearly 12…
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New AgingFly malware used in attacks on Ukraine govt, hospitals
A new malware family named ‘AgingFly’ has been identified in attacks against local governments and hospitals that steal authentication data from Chromium-based browsers and WhatsApp messenger. […]
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The silent “Storm”: New infostealer hijacks sessions, decrypts server-side
New “Storm” infostealer skips local decryption, sending browser data to attacker servers. Varonis shows how server-side decryption enables session hijacking, bypassing passwords and MFA. […]
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BlueHammer: Windows zero-day exploit leaked
A buggy but functional proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for an unpatched Windows local privilege escalation vulnerability dubbed BlueHammer has been published on GitHub by someone who goes by the handle Chaotic Eclipse and Nightmare Eclipse. Several security researchers have fixed the bugs in the exploit and made it work on patched Windows 10, 11, and Windows…
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Datadog: Roz Gregory on Why Australia’s 85% On-Prem Reality Is About to Get a Reckoning
Only 15% of Australian workloads have made it to the cloud. Datadog thinks AI, local data sovereignty, and a 32-product platform can change that.
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Datadog’s Roz Gregory on Why Australia’s 85% On-Prem Reality Is About to Get a Reckoning
Only 15% of Australian workloads have made it to the cloud. Datadog thinks AI, local data sovereignty, and a 32-product platform can change that.
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Equinix Expands Investments in Global Data Centre Workforce Development
Partnering with local communities, new initiatives expand access to digital infrastructure careers; Pathways to Tech among programs launching globally
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LG Launches 2026 OLED TV Range in Australia Amid Shifting Viewer Habits
LG Electronics Australia (LG) recently announced the local availability of its 2026 TV and Sound Suite audio range at an exclusive event held at the Australian Museum. To mark the launch, the company gathered a panel of leading Australian experts to unpack the portrait of the modern viewer, exploring the complex media landscape the new…
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LG Australia Ushers in New Era of Entertainment with Launch of 2026 Sound Suite Lineup
LG Electronics Australia (LG) today announced local availability of its 2026 LG Sound Suite, an innovative home audio system that gives Australians ultimate audio flexibility at home. Leading the range is the H7, the world’s first soundbar powered by Dolby® Atmos FlexConnectTM, delivering an immersive listening experience that intelligently adapts to any room layout without a…
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New Ubuntu Flaw Enables Local Attackers to Gain Root Access
CVE-2026-3888 Ubuntu snap flaw lets local users escalate to root via timing-based exploit
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CrackArmor Flaws Expose Linux Systems to Privilege Escalation
CrackArmor AppArmor flaws let local Linux users gain root, break containers and enable DoS attacks
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Contentful Establishes Formal Australian Presence and Expands Local Operations to Meet Growing Enterprise Demand
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Contentful deepens commitment to ANZ with local entity, regional leadership, and enterprise-ready digital experience platform