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Urgent Action Required by MOVEit Automation Users

Source: HIPAA Journal  ·  Category: Supply Chain Progress Software issued critical authentication bypass warning for MOVEit Automation. MOVEit is widely deployed in healthcare and professional services; firms using or managing MOVEit must patch immediately. Confirm deployment scope across client base and internal infrastructure. → Read the full article

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Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years

Source: Palo Alto Unit 42  ·  Category: Security News — Technology Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431), a critical Linux kernel privilege escalation flaw, allows stealthy root access on millions of systems. Law firms running Linux infrastructure, cloud services, or client-facing systems must patch immediately; CISA has added this to known exploited vulnerabilities. → Read the

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FTC bans data broker Kochava from selling sensitive location info

Source: The Record  ·  Category: Regulatory & Legal FTC banned data broker Kochava for selling precise geolocation data (houses of worship, health clinics) without consent, violating unfair/deceptive practice law. Law firms handling FTC enforcement, state AG privacy litigation, or advising data brokers must track this precedent and review client data

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Microsoft warns of global campaign stealing auth tokens from 35K users

Source: Security Affairs  ·  Category: Threat Actor & Campaign Microsoft disclosed phishing campaign hitting 35,000 users across 26 countries via fake code-of-conduct emails, stealing authentication tokens. Law firms are high-value targets for credential theft. Audit email security controls, educate staff on token-stealing phishing, and enforce MFA universally. → Read the full

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Real estate giant confirms vishing incident as ShinyHunters and Qilin both come knocking

Source: The Register (Security)  ·  Category: Ransomware & Breach Cushman & Wakefield (real estate giant) confirmed vishing incident; both ShinyHunters and Qilin ransomware gangs issued extortion demands. Law firms managing real estate portfolios, client funds, or sensitive property information face similar social engineering and extortion risk. Client notification obligations likely under

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Attackers are cashing in on fresh 'CopyFail' Linux flaw

Source: The Register (Security)  ·  Category: Security News — Technology Researchers released reliable root exploit for 'CopyFail' Linux flaw; attackers are actively exploiting it. If the firm runs Linux servers, patch immediately; escalate to ops team for vulnerability assessment. → Read the full article

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The Dangerous Momentum of Autodownload Phishing

Source: Palo Alto Networks Blog  ·  Category: Security News — Technology Attackers weaponize SaaS auto-download links and rotating phishing lures to deliver remote management software (RMM) malware. Law firms using cloud collaboration tools face elevated risk from this forced-momentum attack vector. Email security controls require tuning to block auto-download exploitation. → Read the

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MOVEit automation flaws could enable full system compromise

Source: Security Affairs  ·  Category: Security News — Technology Progress Software fixed critical MOVEit Automation flaws: authentication bypass (CVE-2026-4670) and privilege escalation (CVE-2026-5174). MOVEit is widely deployed for secure file transfer. Law firms using MOVEit for client document exchange or case management must patch immediately to prevent full system compromise. → Read the

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U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Linux Kernel to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

Source: Security Affairs  ·  Category: Government Advisory CISA added Linux Kernel CVE-2026-31431 (CVSS 7.8) to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Law firms operating Linux infrastructure must apply patches immediately. Recommended executive action: mandate inventory of Linux systems and accelerated patching schedule. → Read the full article

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Shadow IT has given way to shadow AI. Enter AI-BOMs

Source: The Register (Security)  ·  Category: AI Security Article discusses rise of 'shadow AI' and need for AI bill of materials (AI-BOMs) for visibility. Law firms must audit their own unsanctioned AI tool use; implement AI-BOM governance before regulatory enforcement begins. → Read the full article

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Five Eyes spook shops warn rapid rollouts of agentic AI are too risky

Source: The Register (Security)  ·  Category: AI Security Five Eyes (CISA, NCSC, AUS, NZ, Canada) warned rapid deployment of agentic AI is too risky; recommend prioritizing resilience over speed. Law firms deploying AI agents for legal research, contract review, or client service should slow rollouts, implement governance controls, and conduct risk

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‘Copy Fail’ is a real Linux security crisis wrapped in AI slop

Source: CyberScoop  ·  Category: Security News — Technology "Copy Fail" Linux kernel vulnerability actively exploited in the wild; affects all major distributions since 2017. Law firms running Linux infrastructure (servers, cloud systems) face privilege escalation and system compromise risk. CISA advisory warrants immediate patch review. → Read the full article