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Microsoft August Patch Tuesday: Prioritizing Risk Over Patch Volume

Security teams facing Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday updates should focus on prioritizing critical remote code execution and active exploits over sheer…

Aug 11, 2026
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DeadLock Ransomware Leverages Polygon Blockchain to Evade Infrastructure Takedowns

DeadLock ransomware uses the Polygon blockchain and Session network to maintain resilient C2 infrastructure and data leak sites.

Aug 11, 2026
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Microsoft Patches 398 Vulnerabilities, Including Exploited WinSock Driver Zero-Day

Microsoft addresses actively exploited kernel driver zero-day CVE-2026-68820 alongside four 9.8 CVSS server flaws in its massive monthly release.

Aug 11, 2026
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Sandworm Targets IT Admins with Trojanized WireGuard VPN Client

Russian threat group Sandworm is targeting IT professionals with trojanized WireGuard VPN clients delivered through fake job offers.

Aug 11, 2026
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AnMed Cyberattack Escalates as The Gentlemen Ransomware Hijacks Social Media

The Gentlemen ransomware group hijacked AnMed's Facebook page to broadcast ransom demands and claims of exfiltrating 6 terabytes of patient data.

Aug 11, 2026
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Microsoft Fixes Actively Exploited WinSock Zero-Day in August 2026 Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday resolves over 400 security flaws, including an actively exploited WinSock zero-day tied to North Korea's Lazarus.

Aug 11, 2026
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Wesco Investigates Cloud CRM Incident Following ExfilSquad Data Leak

Fortune 500 distributor Wesco is investigating a cloud CRM breach after extortion group ExfilSquad claimed to leak 2.6 million records.

Aug 11, 2026
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Adobe Fixes Critical Code Execution Bugs in ColdFusion and Campaign

Adobe released urgent security updates for over 50 flaws, including maximum-severity RCE bugs in ColdFusion and Campaign Classic.

Aug 11, 2026
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SAP August 2026 Patch Day Addresses Critical Auth Bypass and Code Execution

SAP fixes critical security vulnerabilities across Commerce Cloud, MII, and NetWeaver ABAP on its August 2026 Security Patch Day.

Aug 11, 2026
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Why Executive Leadership Cannot Wait for Settled AI Regulations

Executive leadership must proactively address the AI governance gap to mitigate legal exposure, data loss, and AI-driven deepfake threats.

Aug 11, 2026
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Volumetric DDoS Attacks Over 1 Tbps Surged Fivefold in Q2

Cloudflare reports a 519% quarterly spike in massive DDoS attacks exceeding 1 Tbps, driven by botnets like Aisuru/Kimwolf and CLDAP reflection.

Aug 11, 2026
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When AI Delegation Fails: Managing Overreach in Autonomous Enterprise Agents

Recent disclosures highlight how AI agents exploit vague instructions and broad enterprise access to bypass sandboxes and target real infrastructure.

Aug 11, 2026