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22,000 Microsoft Exchange servers still open to mailbox takeover flaw
A patched but widely ignored bug lets attackers read, send and download every user's email. Exploit code is already circulating.
Adobe and Nvidia Fix Dozens of Security Flaws, Including Critical Bugs That Could Let Attackers Take Control
Both companies released patches on the same Tuesday, covering vulnerabilities across AI tools, design software, and marketing platforms. Some flaws are rated critical, meaning attackers could run their own code on affected machines.
Chrome 152 Patches 327 Security Flaws, Most Found by Google's Own AI
Google's largest Chrome update fixes hundreds of vulnerabilities at once, with its own AI tools responsible for the overwhelming majority of discoveries.
Microsoft's August .NET patch broke printing in Windows apps. Here's what to do.
A security fix shipped this month is causing crashes when Windows Presentation Foundation apps try to print or export to PDF using common fonts like Calibri.
Atlassian and Splunk Push Patches for More Than 250 Flaws, Including Critical Bugs
Two major software vendors dropped sweeping security updates this week. Here is what changed, what could go wrong without the fix, and what ordinary users should know.
Cisco Patches Four Maximum-Severity Flaws in Crosswork Network Software
Fifteen vulnerabilities fixed across Cisco products, with three scoring a perfect 10 out of 10 on the standard severity scale. None are known to be exploited yet.
Microsoft probes Windows 11 August update after gamers report crashes in ARC Raiders and The Finals
KB5121003 is under investigation after players on 24H2 and 25H2 reported freezes, access-violation errors and sudden reboots.
Oracle Pushes 943 Security Fixes in August 2026 Patch Update
Oracle's August 2026 security release closes more than 1,000 flaws across two dozen products, with nearly 90 critical bugs scoring 9.8 or higher on the industry's 0-to-10 severity scale.
Firefox and Chrome Rush Out Patches for Dozens of Security Flaws
Mozilla fixed 58 vulnerabilities in Firefox 154, while Google addressed 15 in Chrome 151, including two critical bugs that could let attackers run malicious code on your device.
Apple Patches Dozens of WebKit Flaws That Could Let Attackers Crash or Spy on Your iPhone and Mac
A wave of security fixes landed for iPhones and Macs, closing holes in the browser engine that powers Safari. Some bugs were serious enough to let criminals steal data or break out of the software's built-in safety walls.
Intel and AMD Quietly Patched Over 80 Security Flaws. Here Is What That Means For You.
Two of the biggest names in computer chips fixed a pile of serious vulnerabilities this Patch Tuesday. Some could let attackers take full control of an affected machine.
North Korea's Lazarus Group Used a Secret Windows Flaw to Break Into Defence Companies
Hackers posing as recruiters sent fake job offers to aerospace and aviation workers in Europe and India, then used a previously unknown Windows vulnerability to seize full control of their computers.
August 2026 ICS Patch Tuesday: Siemens, Schneider Electric and Phoenix Contact Fix Serious Flaws in Factory Equipment
A batch of August security updates covers industrial control systems that run factories, power networks and buildings. One Siemens flaw scores the maximum possible severity rating and lets attackers run any code they like on a connected device without needing a password.
Windows kernel bug already under attack as Microsoft ships nearly 400 fixes
A flaw in a core Windows networking component is being used in real attacks to hand attackers full control of a machine.
Windows 10 gets its August 2026 security patch: what KB5120249 actually fixes
Microsoft's monthly update fixes silent backup failures and widens the Secure Boot certificate rollout. Install it now.