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Tech Optimizer
June 13, 2026
On June 10th, Splunk released an advisory for CVE-2026-20253, a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 that requires no authentication. The vulnerability is associated with the PostgreSQL Sidecar Service Endpoint and affects Splunk Enterprise versions 10 and above. In default installations, the service is not installed on Windows but is installed and enabled by default on AWS. The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to create and truncate arbitrary files through an API that lacks authentication controls. Additionally, it enables the execution of SQL commands via a backup and restore mechanism, potentially leading to remote code execution (RCE). A Detection Artefact Generator has been developed to help organizations assess their vulnerability to this issue.
Winsage
June 12, 2026
OnyxC2 is a sophisticated credential stealer available for a subscription fee of 0 per month, distributed through disguised lures such as fake Windows updates and legitimate software installers. It functions as a commercial product with features like an automated payload builder, tiered licensing, and a centralized web dashboard. The malware boasts a 99% detection-evasion rate, successfully evading major antivirus solutions during tests. It is developed in C++, utilizing direct system calls and mutating with each build to avoid detection. OnyxC2 collects data from around 210 applications, targeting 45 web browsers, password managers, cryptocurrency wallets, and FTP clients. The malware is delivered using DLL sideloading, where a password-protected archive contains a legitimate application and a malicious DLL. The attacker's DLL is disguised by inflating its size and is loaded by a trusted binary. The malicious code remains encrypted on disk and decrypts in memory to evade analysis. OnyxC2 communicates with a Cloudflare-fronted command-and-control server to manage infected hosts and execute commands like hardware registration and cookie uploads. The threat extends to business environments, targeting FTP and email clients, with stolen session cookies allowing ongoing access to corporate infrastructure. Implementing anti-data exfiltration controls is recommended as a mitigation strategy.
AppWizard
June 12, 2026
Meta's suite of services, including Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, is experiencing significant disruptions, with users reporting issues such as inability to refresh news feeds, challenges in viewing messages, and problems logging into accounts. Many users encounter error messages or find that the services do not load. Meta has not issued any official statement about the causes of the outage or when it might be resolved. Additionally, both Google and Meta are facing a setback in efforts to dismiss a lawsuit related to youth social media addiction.
AppWizard
June 12, 2026
A significant outage has impacted Facebook, making its web services temporarily unavailable, while the web versions of WhatsApp and Instagram have also gone offline, though their mobile applications remain functional. All of Meta's applications are interconnected, so disruptions in one service can affect others.
Winsage
June 12, 2026
Windows 11 users have reported that their custom folder icons have reverted to default settings due to new security protocols from Microsoft. If a desktop.ini file, which defines folder icons, is detected as coming from an untrusted source, Windows will automatically revert to the standard icon without notification. Microsoft has confirmed that 'untrusted' icons will no longer display, and identifies scenarios that classify a source as untrusted, including files downloaded from the internet with a Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW), files copied from certain remote locations, and files on unrecognized network paths. To restore customizations, users can add the source to their Trusted Sites list, enable the "Allow the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons" policy, or remove the Mark-of-the-Web tag from affected files.
Winsage
June 11, 2026
Dell unveiled the XPS 13 at Computex, starting at 9 for students and ,199 for the general public. The device features a baseline configuration of 8GB of RAM and an Intel Core Series 3 chip with integrated LPDDR5x memory. The XPS 13 offers a memory bandwidth of 60GB/s, significantly higher than the 10.6GB/s of an older Windows 11 desktop with 8GB of single-channel DDR4 RAM. During testing, the XPS 13 handled multitasking well, with memory usage peaking at 7.2GB while running multiple applications and a 4K video stream. The laptop is set to launch on June 16, 2026.
Winsage
June 11, 2026
Microsoft has announced a new release schedule for its Edge web browser, transitioning to a two-week release cycle from the previous monthly schedule. This change aims to provide users with a more consistent flow of updates, delivering approximately half the amount of new content with each release. The updates will be smaller and more manageable, enhancing user experience and security.
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