A critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2026-98432, threatens Ubuntu systems through a networking memory flaw that could cause crashes and service disruptions. Ubuntu released an advisory on October 15, 2026, and provided an update on October 29. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS severity score of 9.8, indicating a high priority […]

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Three malicious Firefox extensions impersonating Phantom, Jupiter, and Bitget to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases and private keys. The campaign combines deceptive branding, bundled credential stealers, and remotely delivered JavaScript, with stolen information routed through infrastructure under bonto[.]io. All three listings were removed before Socket published its findings on October 27, 2026. Phantom’s impersonator advertised […]

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Kali Linux 2026.3 has been officially released, bringing six new security tools, updated image-building scripts, KDE Plasma 6.7, and major NetHunter improvements. Announced on October 26, 2026, this third release of the year includes 126 package updates and upgrades the Linux kernel from version 6.19 to 7.1.5.kali. This release focuses on customization, making it easier […]

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In October, several unpatched Linux vulnerabilities were disclosed on public mailing lists, revealing technical details before fixes were widely available. These disclosures included two critical flaws in KSMBD that could let remote attackers execute code, along with reports of privilege escalation and information disclosure. Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) submitted the reports, prompting Linux […]

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Hackers used apparently AI-generated scripts to compromise government Linux infrastructure, harvest credentials and pursue sensitive databases and official mailboxes in a campaign tracked as CL-UNK-1211. The investigation, published October 15, linked the operation to government entities and state-affiliated infrastructure. Attribution remains unresolved: under Unit 42’s attribution framework, the UNK designation means researchers have not established […]

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