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Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access

Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access

Ravie LakshmananJan 22, 2026Vulnerability / Linux A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the GNU InetUtils telnet daemon (telnetd) that went unnoticed for nearly 11 years. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24061, is rated 9.8… 

Pixel Zero-Click, Redis RCE, China C2s, RAT Ads, Crypto Scams & 15+ Stories

Pixel Zero-Click, Redis RCE, China C2s, RAT Ads, Crypto Scams & 15+ Stories

Ravie LakshmananJan 22, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking News Most of this week’s threats didn’t rely on new tricks. They relied on familiar systems behaving exactly as designed, just in the wrong hands. Ordinary files, routine services,…