Last updated: September 29, 2026 at 8:42 AM UTC
All 891 Vulnerability 357 Breach 144 Threat 383 Defense 7

Fake VS Code security alerts flooding GitHub Discussions to spread malware

Thousands of fake Visual Studio Code vulnerability warnings are being posted across GitHub Discussions in automated waves - all from freshly created accounts. The posts use realistic titles like 'Severe Vulnerability - Immediate Update Required' with fabricated CVE IDs to pressure developers into downloading malware from Google Drive links. The payloads fingerprint victims before delivering secondary attacks, acting as a traffic distribution system.

Check
Warn your development team - never download VS Code updates from GitHub Discussion links or Google Drive.
Affected
Any developer using GitHub who encounters a VS Code security alert in Discussions with an external download link.
Fix
Only update VS Code through the built-in updater or code.visualstudio.com. Verify any CVE IDs against NVD or CISA KEV before acting on them.

TikTok for Business accounts targeted with AITM phishing that bypasses MFA

A new phishing campaign is hijacking TikTok for Business accounts using adversary-in-the-middle (AITM) reverse proxy pages - meaning it captures credentials, session cookies, and MFA codes in real time. Victims land on cloned TikTok or Google Careers pages after clicking links that redirect through legitimate Google Storage URLs. The real kicker: most users log in via Google SSO, so one compromise gives attackers both TikTok and Google accounts.

Check
Alert marketing and social media teams who manage TikTok Business accounts.
Affected
Any TikTok for Business account, especially those using Google SSO for login.
Fix
Use hardware security keys (FIDO2) instead of SMS/app-based MFA - AITM kits can't intercept them. Review TikTok account sessions for unauthorized access. Train staff to verify URLs before entering credentials.

DarkSword iOS exploit kit leaked on GitHub - hundreds of millions of unpatched iPhones at risk (CVE-2026-20700)

A government-grade iPhone hacking toolkit called DarkSword was leaked on GitHub on March 23 - and researchers say it's trivially easy to use. Written entirely in HTML and JavaScript, anyone can host it and hack iPhones running iOS 18.4 through 18.7.1. It chains six vulnerabilities including three zero-days for full device takeover, stealing messages, location data, and crypto wallets. Roughly a quarter of all iPhones remain on vulnerable versions.

Check
Check all company iPhones and iPads for outdated iOS versions.
Affected
iOS 18.4 through 18.7.1. Also iOS 13 through 17.2.1 via the related Coruna exploit kit.
Fix
Update to iOS 18.7.2 or later (or iOS 26.3). Enable Lockdown Mode on high-risk devices. Push MDM policies to enforce updates.