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AMD denies researcher $10,000 bug bounty reward — despite spotting critical-severity issue

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Researcher Paul found RCE via MITM in AMD’s auto‑updater, but bounty denied AMD imposed extended embargo, later […]

The Onboarding Password Mistake That Creates Unnecessary Risk

Employee onboarding is a busy time for IT teams. New starters need devices, accounts, access permissions, and passwords, all delivered […]

152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic

Ravie LakshmananJun 15, 2026Browser Security / Privacy Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions that act […]

Popular WordPress Plugin Scripts Tampered to Plant Hidden Backdoors on Sites

An attacker tampered with trusted JavaScript files used by WordPress sites running PushEngage, OptinMonster, and TrustPulse, turning those files into […]

Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts

Ravie LakshmananJun 15, 2026Social Engineering / Browser Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of fraudulent activity targeting users across the […]

Palo Alto Warns of Active Exploitation of PAN-OS GlobalProtect VPN Flaw

Ravie LakshmananJun 15, 2026Vulnerability / VPN Security Palo Alto Networks has revealed that it has observed “active exploitation” of a […]

Security firm signs up Conan O’Brien for corporate training videos — will celebrity firepower be enough to keep us focused on safety?

Conan O’Brien fronts a new cybersecurity training video series Adaptive combines comedy and security awareness for corporate employees AI-generated scams […]

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