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Cybersecurity News, Attacks & CVEs

Every attack, breach and CVE we cover gets its own plain-English ITVedas write-up β€” what happened, why it matters, and how to fix it. No links out, everything's on this page.

Last updated: 11:59 AM IST Β· July 21, 2026

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Meta Rewards Security Expert $78,000 After Support System Flaw Exposed User Information

Meta paid a significant bug bounty after a researcher found improper access controls in its customer support platform.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Luxury Giant EstΓ©e Lauder Hit by Major Database Breach Through Enterprise Software Vulnerability

EstΓ©e Lauder confirms attackers stole sensitive customer data after exploiting a security flaw in business management software.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Hackers Found Using Microsoft 365 Calendar as Secret Messaging System

Attackers leverage hijacked Office 365 accounts to hide malware commands in calendar events, evading detection.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 11:59 AM IST

Major VPN Vulnerability Becomes Active Weapon in Ransomware Attacks

Cybercriminals exploiting critical Palo Alto security flaw to launch ransomware campaigns against businesses worldwide.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Zimbra Releases Emergency Security Fixes for Multiple Critical Flaws

Popular email platform Zimbra patched severe security holes that could let attackers take control of systems and steal data.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Hackers Already Targeting ServiceNow Software Flaw Just Days After Details Released

Attackers are exploiting a newly discovered ServiceNow flaw that allows them to run malicious code remotely on company systems.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Clover Health Hit by Cyberattack Through Manipulated Employee Access

Healthcare insurance firm Clover Health confirms attackers gained access to sensitive patient and employee data via social engineering tactics.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Hackers Deploy New Ransomware Targeting AI Systems Through ServiceNow Vulnerability

Attackers exploiting ServiceNow flaw to install AI-focused ransomware that destroys machine learning models and data.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

Critical WordPress Flaws Create Perfect Storm for Website Takeovers

Two newly discovered WordPress vulnerabilities working together allow hackers complete control of websites without needing login credentials.

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Security2026-07-21 Β· 09:39 AM IST

WordPress Plugin Flaw Triggers Wave of Automated Attacks as Hackers Share Easy-to-Use Tools

A serious vulnerability in a WordPress plugin is spreading rapidly as criminals use publicly available hacking tools to target websites.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Cryptocurrency Platform Loses Millions After Attackers Exploit Corporate Network Flaws

Hackers breached a crypto firm through unpatched security gaps in widely-used VPN equipment, stealing $23.7M in digital assets.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Major Beauty Brand Hit by Software Vulnerability Attack; Hackers Steal Customer Data

EstΓ©e Lauder discloses breach tied to unpatched software flaw affecting personnel systems and customer information.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 11:14 PM IST

Luxury Beauty Giant EstΓ©e Lauder Hit by Security Vulnerability in Business Software

EstΓ©e Lauder confirms customer data was compromised through a weakness in Oracle's enterprise accounting system.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 10:12 PM IST

AI Coding Tools Exploited to Steal Model Data and Deploy Ransomware

Security researchers reveal how attackers manipulated AI assistants to bypass safety measures and encrypt critical machine learning systems.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 08:40 PM IST

Massive GitHub Poisoning Attack: Over 7,600 Repositories Weaponized to Deliver Malware

Attackers compromised thousands of code repositories to distribute dangerous malware to unsuspecting developers.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 06:18 PM IST

Attackers Weaponize Microsoft Graph to Hide Command-and-Control Traffic

Cybercriminals deploy HollowGraph malware exploiting Microsoft's legitimate cloud service for hidden hacker communications.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 06:18 PM IST

Cybercriminals Used AI to Build Deceptive Attack Tool, Accidentally Exposed by Server Slip-Up

Hackers leveraged artificial intelligence to create sophisticated phishing attacks through WebDAV, revealing how automation is making cybercrime easier.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 03:22 PM IST

Hackers Quietly Broke Into SonicWall Systems for Weeks, Planting Hidden Backdoors

Cybercriminals exploited unknown security gaps in SonicWall firewalls to install malicious software for extended periods before fixes arrived.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 03:22 PM IST

Hackers Hide Instructions Inside Fake Calendar Events to Control Stolen Data

Researchers discover malware using Microsoft 365 calendars as hidden messaging system for cyberattacks.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 03:22 PM IST

New Malware Weaponizes Microsoft 365 Calendar to Hide Attack Commands and Stolen Data

Cybercriminals discovered they can stash malicious instructions and sensitive files inside Microsoft 365 calendar events dated decades in the future.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 01:17 PM IST

Major Accounting Firm Hit by Cyberattack; Millions Face Identity Risk

Hackers infiltrated Ernst & Young's vendor platform, exposing sensitive personal and financial records of numerous individuals.

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Security2026-07-20 Β· 01:17 PM IST

Expert Creates Tool to Track Major Data Breaches While Avoiding Damage Estimates

New database helps track significant cybersecurity incidents without calculating financial fallout from breaches.

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