PCPJack built a 230-node SMTP relay from hijacked cloud servers, syncing verified proxies every five minutes for scalable abuse.
Get the latest international news and world events from around the world.
Cisco Patches CVE-2026–20230 in Unified CM as Exploit Code Goes Public
Cisco has patched a bug in Unified Communications Manager that lets an unauthenticated attacker on the network write files to the box and, from there, climb to root.
It is tracked as CVE-2026–20230, and proof-of-concept exploit code is already public. Cisco’s PSIRT says it has not seen the flaw used in attacks yet. The PoC shortens that runway.
The flaw is a server-side request forgery. Unified CM and its Session Management Edition fail to validate certain HTTP requests properly, so a crafted request can push the server into writing arbitrary files onto the underlying OS. Those files are the foothold. Cisco says they can be used later to escalate to root, the top privilege on the system.
Brave Software releases Origin for a paid, bloat-free browsing experience
Brave Software has announced the public release of Origin, a paid minimalist, bloat-free version of its browser that strips out cryptocurrency, AI, rewards, and other monetization-focused features.
The browser maker says Brave Origin is designed for users who want a more streamlined, privacy-focused browser without the company’s optional revenue-generating services and integrations.
“Today, Brave is announcing the release of Brave Origin, a paid version of the browser for users who don’t need all of Brave’s out-of-the-box features, but still want the privacy that only Brave offers,” the company explains.
Hola Browser for Windows compromised to deliver cryptominer
The Windows version of the Hola Browser has been compromised in a supply chain attack that delivered an undeclared executable identified by researchers as a cryptocurrency miner.
The compromise was uncovered during periodic certification checks on Hola Browser as part of its AppEsteem certification testing procedure, which it had previously passed.
Hola is an Israeli company best known for Hola VPN, a service that allows users to route internet traffic through other users’ devices or through paid proxy infrastructure to bypass geographic restrictions and access content from different countries.
Polis declares statewide drought emergency
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday declared a statewide drought emergency, citing the record-low snowpack and prolonged warmer temperatures across Colorado.
He also activated the next phase of the state’s drought response plan. Polis had placed Colorado under Phase 2 in March.
“Today, I am issuing a statewide drought emergency to support Coloradans, our economy, farmers and ranchers, and outdoor enthusiasts in the face of one of the most severe droughts in Colorado’s recorded history. With every county in the state experiencing drought conditions, activating Phase 3 of our Drought Response Plan allows us to better coordinate agencies, prepare for worsening conditions, and support Colorado communities, agriculture, water users, and our environment,” he said in a statement. “State agencies will do their part to reduce water usage at state facilities and I encourage every Coloradan to use water wisely.”
Alzheimer’s gene map expands to 91 loci, revealing 16 previously unknown risk regions
An international collaboration of genetic researchers has identified more than 90 genetic regions associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The large-scale meta-analysis reveals new biological insights into the disease, highlighting the important roles of immune processes, beta-amyloid and tau biology, and lipid metabolism.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia worldwide, and its development is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors. Understanding the genetic architecture of the disease is essential for improving diagnosis, risk prediction, and the development of targeted therapies.
In this study, researchers combined genome-wide association data from nearly a million individuals of European ancestry, including over 128,000 Alzheimer’s disease cases and nearly 850,000 controls.
The Organizational Singularity
To learn more, please visit the YouTube Help Center: / help.