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Threats & incidents04 Nov 2026

Malicious cPGuard Updates Served in OpsShield Supply Chain Attack

Indian IT security company OpsShield on Monday fell victim to a cyberattack that resulted in malicious versions of cPGuard being served to its customers. OpsShield specializes in server protection and web…

SecurityWeek · 2 min read
Threats & incidents03 Nov 2026

Frontline Education Data Breach Impacts Over 1.3 Million

Frontline Education is notifying over 1.3 million people that their personal information was compromised in a data breach. The incident occurred on August 14 and involved the exploitation of a vulnerability in…

SecurityWeek · 2 min read
Threats & incidents03 Nov 2026

Google Dismantles XCPE Botnet of 1.3 Million Android Devices

Google on Monday announced the dismantling of XCPE (aka X.CPE), a backdoor and botnet of more than 1.3 million Android set-top boxes. The malware was developed and deployed by Videostrong Technology, a…

SecurityWeek · 2 min read
Threats & incidents03 Nov 2026

Over 100 European Stores Hit as Supermarket Fridge Attacks Return

More than 100 stores in several European countries saw their fridges and freezers heat up overnight from Sunday to Monday, and several retailers have blamed a cyberattack. The incidents closely resemble the…

SecurityWeek · 4 min read