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PCPJack Credential Stealer Exploits 5 CVEs to Spread Worm-Like Across Cloud Systems
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PCPJack Credential Stealer Exploits 5 CVEs to Spread Worm-Like Across Cloud Systems

A new credential theft framework called PCPJack has been identified targeting exposed cloud infrastructure by exploiting five CVEs to spread in a worm-like manner. The malware harvests credentials from cloud services, containers, developer tools, productivity platforms, and financial services before exfiltrating data through attacker-controlled infrastructure, while also removing competing TeamPCP

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Utopia Tech·May 7, 2026
Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-6973 RCE Under Active Exploitation Grants Admin-Level AccessAI
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Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-6973 RCE Under Active Exploitation Grants Admin-Level Access

Ivanti has issued a warning about CVE-2026-6973, a high-severity remote code execution vulnerability in Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) that is being actively exploited in limited attacks. The flaw, caused by improper input validation, allows authenticated users with administrative access to execute remote code on affected systems running EPMM versions prior to 12.6.1.1, 12.7.0.1, and 12.8.0.1.

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The Hacker News Launches 'Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026' — Submissions Now OpenAI
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The Hacker News Launches 'Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026' — Submissions Now Open

The Hacker News, a cybersecurity news publication with nearly 20 years of experience, has announced the launch of its 'Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026' with submissions now open. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate the often-overlooked achievements of cybersecurity leaders, teams, and security products that work continuously to defend against threats.

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MuddyWater Uses Microsoft Teams to Steal Credentials in False Flag Ransomware AttackAI
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MuddyWater Uses Microsoft Teams to Steal Credentials in False Flag Ransomware Attack

Iranian state-sponsored threat actor MuddyWater conducted a false flag ransomware attack in early 2026, using Microsoft Teams as an initial attack vector through social engineering techniques. Rapid7 identified this operation, which represents a concerning evolution in nation-state tactics that disguise espionage activities as financially-motivated cybercrime.

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