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⚡ Weekly Recap: Helpdesk 0-Days, Rogue Certs, ShinyHunters Arrest, AI-Fooling Malware and More

The Hacker News
· October 12, 2026

AI summary

Attackers quickly exploited a newly disclosed security flaw, with some taking action within hours. This brief window gave potential victims little time to respond to the warning. The issue is not just the speed of exploitation, but also the fact that a secure connection does not necessarily guarantee a safe destination. Additionally, some individuals offering to help fix ransomware issues have raised suspicions and are facing scrutiny. The rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities highlights the challenges of responding to emerging threats.

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