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Silent Serializer: How a Critical Protobuf.js Flaw Opens the Door to Remote Code Execution

A critical RCE vulnerability in protobuf.js puts millions of JavaScript applications at risk. PoC exploit code is now public — here's what defenders need to know.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-18
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Nexcorium Rising: How a Mirai Variant Is Quietly Hijacking Surveillance Infrastructure for Global DDoS Operations

A new Mirai variant dubbed Nexcorium is actively exploiting CVE-2024-3721 in TBK DVR devices, conscripting surveillance hardware into a growing DDoS botnet.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-18
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BlueHammer, RedSun, UnDefend: Three Defender Zero-Days Weaponized in Active Privilege Escalation Campaign

Threat actors are actively exploiting three Microsoft Defender zero-days — two still unpatched — to escalate privileges on compromised systems. Here's what defenders need to know now.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-18
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The Exploit Arms Race Has a New Combatant: How Commercial AI Is Rewriting Vulnerability Research

Commercial AI models are rapidly closing the gap between vulnerability discovery and weaponized exploits. Security teams must adapt before the window vanishes.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-18
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From Nuisance to Nightmare: How Dragon Boss Adware Quietly Became an AV Killer

A seemingly harmless adware platform weaponized a March 2025 update to disable Windows Defender and stage future payloads — undetected on millions of devices.

via Dark Reading 2026-04-17
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Inside Google's 8.3 Billion Ad Purge: What Android 17's Privacy Overhaul Means for the Mobile Threat Landscape

Google blocked 8.3B malicious ads and suspended 24.9M accounts in 2025. Android 17's new permission model reshapes mobile privacy defenses.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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Dormant for 13 Years: The Apache ActiveMQ Zero-Day Now Tearing Through Enterprise Infrastructure

A critical Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability, undetected for over a decade, is now being actively exploited in the wild after CISA issued an emergency warning to federal agencies.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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Phishing Rings, State-Linked Malware, and Hijacked Servers: A Week of Compounding Threats

Three converging threat campaigns — W3LL takedown, AgingFly malware, and Nginx exploitation — reveal how adversaries are scaling precision attacks across every infrastructure layer.

via SentinelOne Research 2026-04-17
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Trusted by Banks, Weaponized by Design: How a Single Taboola Pixel Silently Routed Live Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank-approved Taboola pixel quietly redirected authenticated user sessions to a Temu tracking endpoint — no consent, no alerts, no violations logged.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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Ancient Code, Active Exploits: Defender 0-Day, 17-Year-Old Excel RCE, and the Week Threat Actors Won Thursday

A Defender zero-day, brute-forced SonicWall appliances, and a 17-year-old Excel RCE flaw converge in one of 2025's most operationally dense threat weeks.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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PowMix Botnet Dissected: How Randomized C2 Beaconing Is Helping Attackers Blind Czech Enterprise Defenses

The PowMix botnet has been quietly targeting Czech workers since December 2025, using randomized C2 intervals to slip past network signature detection tools.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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CISA Sounds the Alarm: Apache ActiveMQ Flaw Under Active Attack Threatens Enterprise Infrastructure

CVE-2026-34197 in Apache ActiveMQ Classic is now actively exploited in the wild, earning a CISA KEV listing and demanding urgent enterprise response.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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Operation PowerOFF Dismantles Global DDoS-for-Hire Empire: 53 Domains Seized, 3 Million Criminal Accounts Exposed

International law enforcement seizes 53 DDoS-for-hire domains and exposes 3 million criminal accounts, striking at the heart of the booter-as-a-service economy.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-17
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AI vs. Adversarial Advertising: How Google's Gemini Is Reshaping the Malvertising Battlefront

Google is deploying Gemini AI to detect and block malicious ads at scale. Here's what it means for the evolving malvertising threat landscape.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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NKAbuse Resurfaces: How a Python Notebook Flaw Turned Hugging Face Into a Malware Delivery Network

Attackers are exploiting a critical Marimo vulnerability to deploy NKAbuse malware directly from Hugging Face Spaces, weaponizing trusted AI infrastructure against enterprise targets.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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From Leak to Live Exploit: Three Windows Zero-Days Now Actively Weaponized in the Wild

Three recently leaked Windows vulnerabilities enabling SYSTEM-level privilege escalation are now being actively exploited. Security teams must act immediately.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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RedSun Zero-Day: Researcher Drops Second Microsoft Defender Exploit in Two Weeks, Granting Full SYSTEM Access

A researcher named "Chaotic Eclipse" has released a PoC exploit dubbed "RedSun" targeting Microsoft Defender, escalating privileges to SYSTEM level with no patch in sight.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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ZionSiphon: Inside the OT Malware Built to Poison Water at Scale

ZionSiphon is a purpose-built OT malware targeting water treatment and desalination systems. Here's how it works and why critical infrastructure defenders must act now.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-17
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Engines of Extortion: Ransomware Attacks on the Automotive Sector Have Doubled in a Year

Ransomware now accounts for over 40% of cyberattacks targeting carmakers. CypherByte breaks down what's driving the surge and what defenders must do now.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-17
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The NVD Enrichment Gap: How NIST's Triage Decision Is Quietly Reshaping Vulnerability Intelligence

NIST will stop enriching pre-2026 CVEs in the NVD, creating a growing blind spot in vulnerability intelligence that security teams can no longer afford to ignore.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-17
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Broken by Design: How Malformed APKs Are Blindsiding Android Security Tools at Scale

Over 3,000 Android malware samples exploit deliberate APK structural corruption to evade static analysis tools, exposing a systemic blind spot in mobile threat detection.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-17
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Inside the Laptop Farm Deception: How North Korea Quietly Infiltrated 100+ American Companies

Two US nationals have been jailed for running North Korean laptop farms that placed fraudulent remote workers inside over 100 firms. Here's how the scheme worked.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-17
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Machine-Speed or Bust: How Frontier AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Cyber Defense

As OpenAI and Anthropic push AI boundaries, SentinelOne's research reveals why autonomous, AI-native defense is no longer optional — it's existential.

via SentinelOne Research 2026-04-17
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Beyond the Battlefield: Iran's Cyber Arsenal and What It Means for Your Business Right Now

As geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate, security teams must prepare for state-sponsored cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure and enterprise networks globally.

via Recorded Future Blog 2026-04-17
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MCPwn: How CVE-2026-33032 Turns Your Nginx Dashboard Into an Open Door

A critical authentication bypass in nginx-ui is being actively exploited in the wild, granting attackers full control of Nginx servers with no credentials required.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-16
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Trusted Infrastructure Turned Weapon: How Threat Actors Are Hijacking n8n Automation to Bypass Email Security

Attackers have weaponized the n8n workflow automation platform since October 2025, using its trusted webhooks to deliver malware and fingerprint victims through phishing campaigns.

via The Hacker News 2026-04-16
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Windows Task Host Under Active Fire: CISA Confirms SYSTEM-Level Privilege Escalation Being Weaponized

CISA has flagged an actively exploited Windows Task Host vulnerability enabling SYSTEM-level privilege escalation. Federal agencies and enterprise defenders must act now.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-16
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Supply Chain Siege: How 30+ Compromised WordPress Plugins Turned Trusted Tools Into Backdoors

The EssentialPlugin suite was weaponized to silently inject malware across thousands of WordPress sites. Here's what defenders need to know now.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-16
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AgingFly Malware Targets Ukrainian Hospitals and Government: Credential Theft Campaign Exposes Critical Infrastructure

A new malware family dubbed AgingFly is actively targeting Ukrainian government bodies and hospitals, stealing browser credentials and WhatsApp data in a sophisticated espionage campaign.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-16
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Zero-Click Server Takeover: Nginx UI's MCP Flaw Is Being Exploited Right Now

A critical authentication bypass in Nginx UI is actively exploited in the wild, enabling full server takeover with zero credentials. Patch immediately.

via Bleeping Computer 2026-04-16
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April's Patch Tuesday Unmasked: Two Active Zero-Days Hidden Inside Microsoft's Largest 2025 Patch Drop

Microsoft's April 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed two actively exploited zero-days among 160+ vulnerabilities. Here's what security teams must act on immediately.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-16
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Authentication Bypass in nginx-ui's MCP Interface Reaches CVSS 9.8 — Active Exploitation Confirmed

A critical authentication bypass in nginx-ui's MCP interface (CVE-2026-33032) is actively exploited in the wild, scoring CVSS 9.8 and exposing web infrastructure globally.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-16
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88% of Global Brute-Force Traffic Traced to Middle East: What's Driving the Surge and Who's at Risk

Barracuda research reveals 88% of Q1 brute-force attacks originated from the Middle East. CypherByte breaks down the infrastructure, tactics, and defensive posture organizations need now.

via Infosecurity Magazine 2026-04-15
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Silent Compromise: Russian-Linked Actors Suspected in Sophisticated iPhone Spyware Campaign

Russian threat actors are suspected of deploying advanced iPhone spyware against high-value targets. CypherByte breaks down the tradecraft, technical indicators, and what defenders must do now.

via Proofpoint Threat Research 2026-04-15
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Blind Spots in the Cloud: How Visibility Gaps Are Leaving Workloads Exposed

As cloud infrastructure scales faster than security controls, attackers exploit the gaps. Here's what's at risk and how to close the exposure window.

via ESET WeLiveSecurity 2026-04-15
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Poisoned at the Source: Inside the LiteLLM Supply Chain Attack Targeting AI Infrastructure

A sophisticated supply chain attack against the LiteLLM/Axios ecosystem threatened global AI deployments. Here's how autonomous EDR stopped it cold — and what it means for your stack.

via SentinelOne Research 2026-04-15
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The Perimeter Is Already Dead: How Attackers Are Using Your Edge Devices Against You

Edge devices have become the primary breach vector for sophisticated threat actors. Once inside, attackers pivot directly to identity infrastructure — and defenders are losing the race.

via SentinelOne Research 2026-04-15
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Trust Turned Weapon: Inside the 19-Hour CPU-Z Watering Hole Attack That Hijacked a Trusted Download Button

Threat actors compromised cpuid.com at the API level, silently redirecting legitimate CPU-Z downloads to malware for 19 hours. Here's how it worked.

via SentinelOne Research 2026-04-15
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Power Vacuum in Caracas: Mapping the Threat Landscape After Maduro's Capture

Venezuela's post-Maduro transition under Acting President Rodríguez reshapes Latin American risk. Here's what security and intelligence teams need to understand now.

via Recorded Future Blog 2026-04-15
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Industrial Control Systems Under Siege: Inside the Q4 2025 ICS Threat Surge

Kaspersky's Q4 2025 ICS threat report reveals escalating attack volumes against industrial automation systems worldwide. Here's what every OT security team needs to know.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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Beyond the Missiles: Iran's Cyber Arsenal and the Digital Battlefield Behind the US-Israeli Strikes

As kinetic strikes reshape the Middle East, Iran's cyber capabilities pose escalating risks to critical infrastructure worldwide. Here's what security teams must know now.

via Recorded Future Blog 2026-04-15
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Threat Surge: 139% Spike in High-Impact Vulnerabilities and Interlock Ransomware's Cisco Zero-Day Exploitation Signal a Dangerous New Quarter

March 2026 saw 31 critical vulnerabilities demand immediate remediation as the Interlock ransomware group weaponized a Cisco FMC zero-day in active campaigns.

via Recorded Future Blog 2026-04-15
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Beyond the Battlefield: How an Iran War Scenario Rewrites the Cyber Threat Playbook for Global Business

Escalating conflict involving Iran carries serious cyber spillover risks for global enterprises. Here's what security teams must prepare for now.

via Recorded Future Blog 2026-04-15
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165 Vulnerabilities, One Under Active Exploit: Inside Microsoft's Massive April 2026 Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday drops 165 fixes including one actively exploited flaw and critical RCE bugs in core Windows infrastructure. Here's what security teams must prioritize.

via Outpost24 KrakenLabs 2026-04-15
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A Decade-Old Amazon Tablet Still Yields to Modern Exploitation: Bootloader Analysis of the Fire HD6/HD7 2014

Researchers successfully unlocked the bootloader of Amazon's 2014 Fire HD tablets, exposing how aging consumer hardware retains exploitable attack surfaces years after end-of-life.

via R0rt1z2 Research Blog 2026-04-15
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Inside MediaTek's Achilles Heel: How DA2 Exploitation Unlocks Millions of Android Devices

Researchers expose critical weaknesses in MediaTek's second-stage Download Agent, enabling low-level device compromise across a vast swath of Android hardware.

via R0rt1z2 Research Blog 2026-04-15
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Inside the Black Box: Reverse Engineering MediaTek Bootloaders Exposes the Hidden Attack Surface of a Billion Devices

Original research into MediaTek's LK bootloader reveals deep reversibility of firmware trusted by hundreds of millions of Android devices worldwide.

via R0rt1z2 Research Blog 2026-04-15
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Microsoft's Largest 2026 Patch Drop: Two Active Zero-Days Hidden Inside 164-CVE Avalanche

April 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers 164 CVEs including two actively exploited zero-days and eight critical flaws demanding immediate enterprise attention.

via CrowdStrike Blog 2026-04-15
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167 Vulnerabilities, a SharePoint Zero-Day, and 'BlueHammer': April 2026 Patch Tuesday Is a Five-Alarm Fire

Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday drops fixes for 167 CVEs including a SharePoint zero-day and the publicly disclosed Windows Defender flaw 'BlueHammer.' Patch now.

via Krebs on Security 2026-04-15
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North Korean Threat Actor STARDUST CHOLLIMA Poisons the Axios npm Well in Sophisticated Supply Chain Strike

A North Korean state-linked actor likely compromised the widely-used Axios npm package, threatening millions of JavaScript projects worldwide with stealthy supply chain malware.

via CrowdStrike Blog 2026-04-15
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Coruna Rises: How Operation Triangulation's iPhone Exploit Kit Got a Dangerous Upgrade

Kaspersky GReAT reveals Coruna, an evolved exploit framework targeting iPhones via CVE-2023-32434 and CVE-2023-38606, extending Operation Triangulation's legacy threat.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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CrystalX RAT: When Spyware Moonlights as a Prank Tool to Evade Detection

CrystalX blends spyware, credential theft, and prankware into a MaaS RAT — using humor as camouflage for serious surveillance capabilities.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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Follow the Money: How Cybercriminals Evolved Their Financial Attack Playbook in 2025

Kaspersky's 2025 financial threat report reveals surging infostealer activity, adaptive phishing campaigns, and shifting regional targeting patterns that every security team needs to understand.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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Clipboard Hijacked: How a Fake Proxifier Install Silently Drains Crypto Wallets Through a Multi-Stage Attack Chain

Threat actors are weaponizing trojanized Proxifier software to deliver ClipBanker malware, silently replacing clipboard crypto addresses to steal funds.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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JanelaRAT Returns: How a Stealthy Financial Trojan Is Quietly Draining Latin American Bank Accounts

Kaspersky GReAT exposes an evolved JanelaRAT campaign targeting LATAM financial users with updated infection chains and evasion tactics.

via Kaspersky Securelist 2026-04-15
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The Spyware Industrial Complex: How Mercenary Surveillance Tools Are Outpacing Democratic Oversight

Citizen Lab's landmark submission to Canadian parliament exposes how commercial spyware vendors operate in legal gray zones, threatening civil society globally.

via Citizen Lab 2026-04-15
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The Accountability Void: How the Mercenary Spyware Industry Operates Beyond the Reach of Law

Citizen Lab's UN submission exposes how commercial surveillance vendors weaponize zero-days against civil society with near-total impunity. Here's what security teams need to know.

via Citizen Lab 2026-04-15
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The AI Malware Threshold Has Been Crossed: VoidLink Proves Solo Developers Can Now Build Production-Grade Threats

AI-assisted malware development is no longer experimental. VoidLink's discovery signals a fundamental shift in the threat actor capability floor.

via Check Point Research 2026-04-15
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TrueConf Zero-Day Weaponized Against Southeast Asian Governments: Inside Operation TrueChaos

A zero-day in TrueConf client software (CVE-2026-3502) was exploited in targeted attacks against Southeast Asian government entities. Here's what defenders need to know.

via Check Point Research 2026-04-15
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Silent Attack: How Your Phone's AI Audio Features Opened a Zero-Click Door to Pixel 9

AI-powered audio transcription in Google Messages silently decodes every incoming attachment — handing attackers a zero-click exploit surface via flawed Dolby and Monkey's Audio decoders.

via Project Zero Blog 2026-04-15
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Breaking the Pixel 9 Sandbox: How a Hardware AV1 Decoder Became a Kernel Exploit Gateway

Google's Pixel 9 mediacodec sandbox can be escaped via the /dev/bigwave AV1 acceleration driver, enabling full kernel-level compromise from a 0-click RCE chain.

via Project Zero Blog 2026-04-15
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Silent Compromise: How Audio Transcription Became the Zero-Click Front Door on Pixel 9

Google's own Project Zero exposed how Dolby audio decoding and background transcription services create a pre-interaction exploit chain on Pixel 9 devices.

via Project Zero Blog 2026-04-15
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Silence Becomes Weaponized: How a macOS Audio Daemon Became a Full Exploit Chain

A type confusion flaw in macOS coreaudiod has been weaponized into a working exploit. Here's what security teams need to know.

via Project Zero Blog 2026-04-15
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Beyond the Grammar: Why Mutational Fuzzing Alone Isn't Enough to Secure Modern Attack Surfaces

Google Project Zero's deep dive into mutational grammar fuzzing reveals critical gaps in one of security research's most celebrated bug-hunting techniques.

via Project Zero Blog 2026-04-15
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