OpenAI Codex tool with over 29,000 downloads linked to malicious npm supply chain attack stealing authentication tokens Techradar 1 June 2026 at 20:05 A tool started benign and turned sour after a little while, stealing tokens and granting persistent access.
Multiple Linux distros hit by major 'CIFSwitch' flaw that gives attackers root access Techradar 1 June 2026 at 19:15 If you're using Linux, make sure you patch up and disable unnecessary file sharing features.
WP Maps Pro plugin flaw to create admin accounts on WordPress sites saw 3,600 attempts in a single day Techradar 1 June 2026 at 15:05 Thousands of attacks were seen in a single day as a patch is rolled out.
17 million strong botnet of compromised devices dismantled by Dutch authorities Techradar 1 June 2026 at 14:05 The botnet is theorized to be related to Asocks, with the possibility the proxy network has bitten the dust.
Meta patches flaw that allowed MetaAI support bot to hand out password reset links without 2FA Techradar 1 June 2026 at 13:05 Hackers were targeting high-profile accounts by tricking AI into sharing reset codes without validation.