In the latest cybersecurity headlines, three major incidents have emerged:
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PhantomRPC flaw enables privilege escalation – A vulnerability in the PhantomRPC protocol has been discovered that could allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. Details are still emerging, but administrators are urged to apply patches immediately.
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Checkmarx confirms GitHub data hit dark web – Application security firm Checkmarx has confirmed that data from their GitHub repositories has been leaked and is now circulating on dark web forums. The breach underscores the ongoing risks of source code exposure and credential theft.
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PyPI package hacked to push infostealer – A malicious update to a popular Python package on the Python Package Index (PyPI) has been found to deploy information-stealing malware. Developers are advised to verify package integrity and update dependencies carefully.
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