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InfoSec News Nuggets 04/13/2026

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Unknown threat actors compromised Nextend’s update infrastructure for the Smart Slider 3 Pro WordPress plugin, distributing a malicious version that installed backdoors and exfiltrated data. Additionally, hackers altered CPUID's API to redirect downloads of popular tools like CPU-Z to serve malware. These incidents highlight critical vulnerabilities in software supply chains and emphasize the need for immediate updates and security audits by developers and tech professionals.

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