Security Vulnerabilities
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That Apple Screen Sharing bug has now been seen in the wild, so please update macOS
A critical security vulnerability in macOS screen sharing has been observed in the wild, allowing attackers to view screens, open files, and perform other malicious actions. Users are strongly advised to update their macOS systems immediately to patch this exploit.
Latest Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates stamp out a record 622 security vulnerabilities, as the company's AI-enhanced bug hunt looks to bear fruit
Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday update addresses a record 622 security vulnerabilities across its products, with over 500 fixes for Windows. The update includes a patch for a zero-day vulnerability in Windows BitLocker and resolves a bug that could consume excessive storage space. Some Dell devices with Intel processors may experience compatibility issues with the update.
2026 - Drift Stage - 0.5.0.4, Current Status: – Priority Update; Return to Active Development.
Drift Stage has received a priority update to version 0.5.0.4, migrating its codebase from Unity 2016 to Unity 2021 to address a critical security vulnerability and improve compatibility with modern hardware and operating systems. This foundational update, while containing some bugs and incomplete features, is a crucial step in resuming active development and was prepared for demonstration at INDIE Games Fest. Future updates will focus on bug fixing, restoring features, and reintroducing Mac and Linux support.
X.Org Security Advisory released for 9 new vulnerabilities in X.Org X server and Xwayland
X.Org has released security advisories detailing nine new vulnerabilities affecting the X.Org X server and Xwayland. Versions xorg-server 21.1.23 and xwayland 24.1.12 have been released to address these issues, which include stack-based buffer overflows and use-after-free flaws, some of which were discovered with the assistance of AI.
'It's Nuts': Major PS5 Security Vulnerability Exposed, And We're All At Risk
A significant security vulnerability has been exposed within Sony's PlayStation Network processes, potentially putting all users at risk. The flaw relies on social engineering tactics, where customer service representatives can be persuaded to grant account access with minimal personal information, such as transaction dates or console serial numbers. This method bypasses traditional security measures and has led to accounts being permanently lost.
Morning Safety Dance
Intel has disclosed numerous security vulnerabilities, with mitigations being released that require local access for exploitation. Meanwhile, tech companies are collaborating to combat scammers.
Microsoft announces that Office has two critical security vulnerabilities, and here's where you can find patches to…
Microsoft has announced two critical security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office, identified by the codenames CVE-2026-26110 and CVE-2026-26113. These issues, with high severity ratings, allow for arbitrary code execution with local access. Patches are available to address these critical flaws.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Embark Studios is urgently addressing a bug in Arc Raiders' Discord integration that may have led to serious privacy and security violations, potentially exposing private Discord messages and friend data. The company is working to fix the issue.