Researcher Nightmare Eclipse released a PoC for LegacyHive, a local‑privilege escalation bug in the Windows User Profile Service that works on fully patched Windows 10/11 and Server systems. If exploited, a low‑privilege user can load admin hives and trigger code execution when the admin logs in, giving attackers full control.
Zoom disclosed a CVE‑2026‑53412 vulnerability in its Windows desktop and VDI clients that lets unauthenticated attackers hijack accounts via network access. The flaw, scored 9.8/10, affects Zoom Workplace versions before 7.0.0. Updating to the latest client eliminates the risk.
Group‑IB uncovered ClickLock Stealer, a macOS‑only malware that lures victims into running a bash command. It spawns a backdoor and steals browsers, crypto wallets, Keychain data, then suppresses security dialogs with aggressive process‑killing, forcing users to reveal passwords. The campaign spans 33 countries.
Two British teenagers, 18‑year‑old Owen Flowers and 20‑year‑old Thalha Jubair, were sentenced to five‑and‑a‑half years for the 2024 TfL hack that crippled ticketing and live train data. Their convictions, authorities say, have severely disrupted the Scattered Spider gang, which has been linked to high‑profile breaches at MGM, WestJet and Okta.
In February 2026 Kaspersky’s Securelist uncovered a Go‑based backdoor, GoSerpent, used to infiltrate Southeast Asian ministries and diplomatic offices, deploying additional tools to dump credentials and exfiltrate files via network shares. The campaign shows a long‑running, sophisticated espionage effort that now includes a newer Stowaway proxy RAT alongside legacy variants.
Spanish police, with partners in three other nations, cracked a 70‑person fraud network that ran man‑in‑the‑middle, CEO‑impersonation and fake‑investment scams, siphoning at least €140 million. The operation seized 15 computers, 170 phones and froze €3 million, showing that coordinated international law‑enforcement can still strike at large‑scale cyber‑crime.
Coca‑Cola disclosed that a ransomware breach at its Fairlife dairy subsidiary forced a temporary halt to U.S. production, though product safety remains intact. The company activated incident response, engaged external experts, and notified law enforcement while assessing the full impact. No gang has claimed responsibility yet.
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You’re caught up.
That was all 8 stories in the 18 July issue.