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Critical Linux Vulnerability 'Copy Fail' Grants Root Access Across Major Distros
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Linux kernel, tracked as CVE-2026-31431 and named 'Copy Fail', allows unprivileged local users to gain root access on virtually all major Linux distributions released since 2017.…
227 articles · Updated April 30, 2026 -
Bluesky Faces DDoS Attack from Iran-Linked Hackers, Causing Major Outage
Bluesky, a social networking platform, experienced a 24-hour outage due to a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack linked to an Iran-aligned hacktivist group. The attack began on August 17, 2026, overwhelming the…
9 articles · Updated August 18, 2026 -
Pro-Iran Hacktivist Group Launches DDoS Attack on Canonical's Ubuntu Infrastructure
On April 30, 2026, a coordinated DDoS attack targeted Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, disrupting its web infrastructure and preventing users from accessing updates. The attack was claimed by…
14 articles · Updated May 1, 2026 -
Pro-Iran Hackers Claim DDoS Attack Causing Spotify Outage
On May 12, 2026, Spotify experienced a major outage affecting its app and web player due to a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. The Islamic Cyber Resistance in Iraq-313 Team claimed responsibility, stating…
2 articles · Updated May 18, 2026 -
Iran's Internet Blackout and Use of Starlink Amid Unrest
In Iran, a government-imposed internet blackout began on January 8, 2026, amid domestic unrest and a violent crackdown. During this period, some Iranians have utilized SpaceX's Starlink satellite service to maintain…
2 articles · Updated January 23, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Bluesky Hit Twice by Iran-Linked Hackers: ATProto API Is DDoS Soft Target — Techtimes · August 19, 2026
- Spotify outage caused by DDoS attack claimed by hacking group | brief — Scworld · May 18, 2026
- Pro-Iran hackers claim recent Spotify outage was revenge for US action in their country — Inkl · May 18, 2026
- Dirty Frag is a New Linux Exploit That Grants Root, and There's No Proper Patch Yet — Itsfoss · May 9, 2026
- Canonical Confirms Ubuntu Infrastructure Under — www.theregister.com · May 1, 2026
- Canonical Servers: Massive Cyberattack Underway — Heise.De · May 1, 2026
- Pro-Iran Hackers Hit Ubuntu's Canonical With DDoS, Float Extortion Demand — Uk.Pcmag · May 1, 2026
- Pro-Iran Group Turns Ubuntu DDoS Into Shakedown — Ground.News · May 1, 2026