Elementor Pro Vulnerability Could Let Hackers Take Over WordPress Sites
A critical vulnerability in Elementor Pro could allow unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious PHP files and execute arbitrary code on affected WordPress websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 21, 2026
3 min read
Nearly 2,000 WordPress Sites Hacked in Global Malware Campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a large cybercrime operation using thousands of compromised WordPress websites to spread malware, steal files and support ransomware attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2026
4 min read
Sakura Internet Data Breach May Affect 1.36 Million Accounts
Sakura Internet says hackers accessed its sales management system, potentially exposing information linked to as many as 1,360,563 member accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2026
2 min read
Millions of Facial Images Exposed in ClarityCheck Data Leak
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a major data exposure involving millions of facial images from what appears to be a reverse image search service.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2026
5 min read
Microsoft Copilot Flaws Could Expose Connected Data With One Click
Varonis has disclosed three vulnerabilities in Microsoft Copilot Personal that could allow attackers to execute prompts without user interaction, extract data from connected services, and plant persistent instructions in Copilot's memory.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2026
4 min read
Mabna Institute Hackers Accused of Stealing 31 Terabytes of Research Data
U.S. authorities have expanded charges against 17 alleged members of Iran-based Mabna Institute, accusing the group of hacking hundreds of universities, companies and government organizations to steal research, intellectual property and other sensitive data.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2026
3 min read
Critical GitLab Flaw Could Let Attackers Delete Public Projects
GitLab has released an emergency security update for a critical vulnerability that could allow unauthenticated attackers to remotely modify or delete public projects and user data on affected self-managed installations.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2026
2 min read
Critical Forminator Flaw Puts 600,000 WordPress Sites at Risk
A critical vulnerability in the Forminator Forms WordPress plugin affects more than 600,000 sites and could allow unauthenticated attackers to upload executable PHP files and take complete control of vulnerable websites.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2026
3 min read
Threat Actor Claims Millions of Employee Records Stolen From Microsoft Azure
A threat actor known as TheHatman is selling millions of alleged employee records from Fortune 500 companies, claiming they were stolen from Microsoft Azure.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2026
3 min read
French Tax Authority Data Breach Exposes 678,000 People
France’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance has confirmed a data breach affecting 678,000 individuals and professionals after attackers accessed systems operated by the country’s tax administration.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2026
2 min read
Hackers Are Buying Expired Domains to Spread Scams and Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly buying expired domains because they can inherit valuable traffic, backlinks and reputation from their previous owners and quickly turn them into malicious infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2026
5 min read
Hackers Are Exploiting a macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Install Crypto Miners
Hackers are exploiting a recently patched macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to systems and install Monero cryptocurrency miners.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2026
2 min read
Ukraine Shuts Down 94 Fraudulent Call Centers in Major Scam Crackdown
Ukrainian authorities have dismantled 94 fraudulent call centers accused of running investment scams, impersonating banks and stealing access to victims’ financial accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2026
2 min read
Lazarus Hackers Exploit Windows Zero-Day in Operation Dream Job Attacks
North Korean hackers linked to the Lazarus group are exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability to gain SYSTEM privileges and target defense, aerospace and aviation organizations.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
3 min read
737 Fake VPN Chrome Extensions Found Routing User Traffic Through Proxies
Researchers discovered more than 737 Chrome extensions impersonating popular VPN and proxy brands, with nearly 75,000 downloads and hundreds still available on the Chrome Web Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Critical Magento Flaw Exploited to Hijack Customer Accounts
Security researchers have detected attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability in Adobe Commerce and Magento that could allow attackers to take over customer accounts and access private data.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2026
2 min read
Microsoft Patches Exploited Windows Zero-Day and Four Critical RCE Flaws
Microsoft has released its monthly security updates for August, fixing hundreds of vulnerabilities across its products, including a Windows flaw that is already being exploited in attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
3 min read
Chrome Blocks More Than 7 Billion Unwanted Notifications Every Day on Android
Google says Chrome’s anti-abuse systems blocked or reduced more than 7 billion unwanted notifications per day on Android during the first quarter of 2026.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
2 min read
FBI Warns Cybercriminals Are Stealing Intimate Photos From Online Accounts
The FBI is warning that cybercriminals are targeting the online accounts of both adults and children to steal intimate photos and videos, which can then be used for harassment, extortion or other attacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
2 min read
Zoom Vulnerability Could Let Hackers Take Over Devices Using AI-Assisted Exploit
Zoom has patched a serious security vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to take control of devices belonging to people in a meeting.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2026
1 min read





