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WordPress RCE Flaw Triggers Nearly 63,000 Attack Attempts in 24 Hours

Attackers launched roughly 63,000 attempts in a single day to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in WordPress, according to reporting by The Hacker News. The volume of activity signals active, widespread scanning and exploitation efforts against the widely used publishing platform. Sites running affected versions should patch immediately, since successful RCE exploitation can give attackers full control of a server.

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Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what is being described as a record crypto heist. The scale of the theft raises major security concerns for crypto exchanges and could increase regulatory scrutiny of the industry.

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Trezor Warns of Suspected Hardware Implant in Wallet Sold by CryptoBilis

Trezor has warned that one of its hardware wallets sold through the third-party reseller CryptoBilis may contain a suspected hardware implant, raising fears of a supply-chain attack. The company is investigating and advising users to verify the provenance of devices bought from unofficial or resale channels. Tampered hardware wallets can let attackers steal recovery phrases and drain funds, making reseller trust a critical security issue for crypto holders.

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Observe, Prove, Act, Confirm: A Method to Get Urgent Security Fixes Done

The Hacker News explains why urgent security fixes often remain unaddressed and outlines a four-step approach—Observe, Prove, Act, Confirm—to drive remediation. The method is meant to help security teams prove risk, prioritize action, and confirm fixes are complete. It matters because delayed patching leaves organizations exposed to known vulnerabilities.

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Hacker sentenced to 42 months for fake tweet that erased $136B in market value

A Syrian hacker was sentenced to 42 months in prison for posting a fake tweet that triggered a $136 billion market drop. The case highlights how social media account breaches can move financial markets and attract serious criminal penalties.

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Official Claude Code VS Code Extension Compromised to Install SSH Backdoor

The official Claude Code extension for VS Code was compromised and used to install a persistent SSH backdoor, according to The Hacker News. The incident affects developers using the extension and could expose their machines and source code to remote access. It highlights supply-chain risks in AI coding tools and the need to verify extension updates.

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Hackers exploit critical Drupal Commerce Core authorization bypass flaw

Attackers are actively exploiting a highly critical authorization bypass vulnerability in Drupal Commerce Core. The flaw could allow access-control bypasses and compromise e-commerce sites running affected versions. Administrators should apply available patches or mitigations immediately.

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Polymarket Halts International Trading After Hackers Drain Accounts

Polymarket, a crypto prediction market, halted international trading after hackers drained user accounts, according to Wired. The pause affects non-U.S. users and raises concerns about security and confidence in decentralized finance platforms.

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Cisco patches actively exploited ASA/FTD VPN flaw that can crash firewalls

Cisco has released patches for an actively exploited VPN vulnerability in its ASA and FTD software that can crash firewalls. The flaw affects widely deployed perimeter devices, creating denial-of-service risks for organizations. Administrators should apply fixes or mitigations promptly.