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A public proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit called “PinTheft” has been released for a newly disclosed Linux kernel flaw that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to root on certain systems. PinTheft is a Linux local privilege escalation (LPE) expl…
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A critical privilege escalation vulnerability chain, tracked as CVE-2026-5140, has been discovered in the Pardus Linux update mechanism, allowing local users to gain full root access without authentication. The issue, rated CVSS 9.3 (Critical), affects…
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PoC exploit code for the DirtyDecrypt (DirtyCBC) Linux kernel vulnerability has been released publicly, turning a previously theoretical local privilege escalation into a practical, copy‑paste exploit path to root on specific Linux distributions. Dirty…
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The Gentlemen ransomware operation has rapidly emerged as one of the most active and scalable cybercrime threats since its public appearance in the second half of 2025. The Gentlemen stands out for its ability to target a wide range of enterprise syste…
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Linux kernel creator Linus Torvald has warned that a flood of low‑value, AI‑generated bug reports is overwhelming the private Linux security mailing list and actively disrupting real security work. The new kernel documentation for Linux 7.1 now explici…
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A popular open-source download manager trusted by millions suddenly became a malware delivery platform after attackers compromised its official website, replacing legitimate installers with trojanized versions targeting both Windows and Linux users. Th…
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A newly disclosed Linux kernel vulnerability, dubbed “ssh-keysign-pwn” by Qualys researchers, exposes millions of Linux systems to unauthorized access to sensitive SSH private keys and hashed passwords stored in /etc/shadow. Tracked as CVE-…
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Hackers are continuing to abuse a stealthy Linux rootkit known as OrBit to harvest SSH and sudo credentials, with new research showing the threat has quietly evolved over four years while remaining active in the wild. First analyzed in 2022, OrBit was …
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A newly discovered Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability, dubbed “Fragnesia,” is sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. This critical flaw grants attackers immediate root access to compromised systems. A Proof of C…
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The Dirty Frag vulnerability affects Linux systems and allows root access escalation, while public PoC exploit code increases attack risks.
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