Cybersecurity threats, breaches, and analysis
A single leaked master password can unlock everything you own. Here is how 1.1 million of them ended up in underground markets in 2026, how LummaC2 grabs KeePass and browser vaults, and the lockdown checklist I use across our 50-project stack.
Google's May 2026 Android Security Bulletin patches CVE-2026-0073, a CVSS 9.8 zero-click flaw in the Android Debug Bridge daemon that hands attackers a remote shell over Wi-Fi. Disable wireless debugging, verify your patch level, and audit paired hosts now.
In April 2026 the GlassWorm worm planted 73 malicious VS Code extensions on OpenVSX with 50,000+ installs. A developer-led guide to detection, first-hour response, and 8 defensive controls written from 11+ years of production experience.
On April 1, 2026, Google patched a high-severity use-after-free in Dawn, the WebGPU engine shared by Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera. CISA added CVE-2026-5281 to the KEV catalog within 24 hours. Here is the exact patch, hardening, and account-rotation playbook I ran across every machine I admin.
BitM phishing uses a real remote browser to capture post-MFA session cookies. Here is what actually defeats it in 2026 - and what does not.
Operation Atlantic just froze $12M in stolen crypto from approval phishing — the wallet-drainer tactic that needs zero malware, just one click on a malicious sign prompt. Here is how it works and the exact defenses that stop it.
On April 24, 2026, researchers exposed Morpheus — Italian spyware that hijacks WhatsApp via a fake carrier update SMS. Here's how the attack chain works, the exact package names and IPs to watch for, and the 15-minute Android audit I run on every device.
Fake CAPTCHA pages are tricking Windows users into pasting malicious PowerShell from their clipboard, completely bypassing antivirus. Here is how the ClickFix attack chain works in 2026, the five red flags I look for after auditing our team, and a defense checklist for home users and small business owners.
A 2026 playbook for detecting stalkerware on Android and iPhone, navigating safety planning before removal, and understanding the new ZeroDayRAT commercial spyware kit sold on Telegram for $2,000.
Voice cloning scams surged 1,600% in early 2025. Here's how attackers turn 3 seconds of TikTok audio into a fake call from your daughter — and the family safe-word habit that stops them cold.
QR code phishing (quishing) bypasses email security by hiding malicious URLs inside QR code images. Learn how the attack works, why mobile is the weak link, and the defenses that actually stop it.
A practical breakdown of evil twin WiFi attacks — how attackers clone legitimate hotspots, what they capture, and the specific steps I use to protect production credentials across 50+ client projects.