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Security researchers are increasingly focusing on privilege escalation attacks through two primary Windows attack surfaces: kernel drivers and named pipes. These vectors exploit fundamental trust boundary weaknesses between the user and kernel modes. Enabling attackers to escalate from standard user privileges to SYSTEM-level access. Kernel drivers present a significant LPE attack surface due to insufficient […]

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An open-source detection tool to help organizations identify potential exploitation of MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847), a critical memory disclosure vulnerability affecting MongoDB databases.​ The vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive information, including credentials, session tokens, and personally identifiable information, directly from server memory without requiring authentication. The flaw exists in MongoDB’s zlib decompression mechanism and affects versions […]

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OpenAI has rolled out a critical security update to ChatGPT Atlas, its browser-based AI agent, introducing advanced defenses against prompt injection attacks. The update marks a significant step in protecting users from emerging adversarial threats targeting agentic AI systems. What Are Prompt Injection Attacks? Prompt injection attacks exploit AI agents by embedding malicious instructions into […]

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Hackers have leaked a database containing over 2.3 million WIRED subscriber records, marking a major breach at Condé Nast, the parent company. The threat actor “Lovely” claims this is just the start, promising to release up to 40 million more records from brands like Vogue and The New Yorker.​ The data dump, posted on hacking […]

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A high-severity unauthenticated information-leak vulnerability in MongoDB Server, dubbed MongoBleed after the infamous Heartbleed bug, is now being actively exploited in real-world attacks. MongoDB has disclosed CVE-2025-14847, a critical flaw affecting multiple supported and legacy server versions that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and authentication credentials from vulnerable instances. MongoBleed stems from […]

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The chaos surrounding Ubisoft escalated significantly today as the first group of hackers, previously known for silent exploits, initiated a highly visible and disruptive takeover of Rainbow Six Siege servers. Players worldwide are reporting a massive influx of in-game currency, unwarranted bans, and taunting messages broadcast directly through the game’s administrative feeds. Starting early this […]

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A high-severity vulnerability in MongoDB Server that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to siphon sensitive data from database memory. Dubbed “MongoBleed” due to its automated similarities to the infamous Heartbleed bug, the flaw tracks as CVE-2025-14847 and carries a CVSS score of 7.5. The vulnerability resides in the MongoDB Server’s zlib message decompression implementation. According to […]

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A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit dubbed “mongobleed” for CVE-2025-14847, a critical unauthenticated memory leak vulnerability in MongoDB’s zlib decompression handling. Dubbed by its creator Joe Desimone as a way to bleed sensitive server memory, the flaw lets attackers remotely extract uninitialized data without credentials, potentially exposing internal logs, system stats, and more. The vulnerability stems from […]

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Multiple critical vulnerabilities in TeamViewer DEX Client’s Content Distribution Service (NomadBranch.exe), formerly part of 1E Client. Affecting Windows versions before 25.11 and select older branches, the flaws stem from improper input validation (CWE-20), potentially enabling attackers on the local network to execute code, crash the service, or leak sensitive data. The most severe issue, CVE-2025-44016 […]

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An information disclosure vulnerability in M-Files Server enables authenticated attackers to capture and reuse session tokens from active users. Potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive document management systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13008, affects multiple versions across different release branches and carries a high-severity CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.6. The vulnerability exists within M-Files […]

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Many Trust Wallet users saw their wallets drained of over $7 million after a security breach in the Chrome browser extension version 2.68.0, released on December 24, 2025. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT first flagged the incident on X, noting a surge in unauthorized outflows from affected addresses shortly after users interacted with the extension.​ Reports emerged […]

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Parrot OS 7.0, codenamed Echo, launches as a complete system rewrite based on Debian 13, bringing KDE Plasma 6, Wayland by default, and fresh penetration testing tools, including a dedicated AI category. This release emphasizes lightweight theming and community-driven spins, marking a pivotal update for ethical hackers and security professionals.​ The Echo theme draws from […]

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A critical vulnerability in LangChain’s core library (CVE-2025-68664) allows attackers to exfiltrate sensitive environment variables and potentially execute code through deserialization flaws. Discovered by a Cyata researcher and patched just before Christmas 2025, the issue affects one of the most popular AI frameworks with hundreds of millions of downloads.​ LangChain-core’s dumps() and dumpd() functions failed […]

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For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the inability to alter their primary email address without creating an entirely new account. Whether you are stuck with an unprofessional handle created in high school or simply want a rebrand, Google has historically treated the @gmail.com username as a permanent fixture. However, a […]

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As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in enterprise operations and cybercriminal arsenals alike, the Cybersecurity Predictions 2026 landscape reveals an unprecedented convergence of autonomous threats, identity-centric attacks, and accelerated digital transformation risks. Industry experts across leading security firms, government agencies, and research institutions have identified over 100 critical predictions that define the year ahead, a year where […]

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A new critical vulnerability affecting the Net-SNMP software suite has been disclosed, posing a significant risk to network infrastructure worldwide. Tracked as CVE-2025-68615, this security flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, leading to a service crash or potentially a more severe system compromise. The vulnerability resides specifically in the snmptrapd daemon, which receives and processes […]

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Cybercriminals are actively abusing a long-patched Fortinet FortiGate flaw from July 2020, slipping past two-factor authentication (2FA) on firewalls and potentially granting unauthorized access to VPNs and admin consoles. Fortinet’s PSIRT team detailed the in-the-wild attacks in a recent blog post, urging admins to audit configurations immediately to avoid compromise. Dubbed FG-IR-19-283 (CVE-2020-12812), the issue […]

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Microsoft has announced hardware-accelerated BitLocker, a significant security enhancement designed to eliminate performance bottlenecks caused by encryption on modern high-speed NVMe drives. The new technology addresses growing concerns about CPU overhead as storage devices become faster, particularly for users running intensive workloads such as gaming and video editing. Performance Challenge with Modern NVMe Drives As […]

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The Evasive Panda APT group, also known as Bronze Highland, Daggerfly, and StormBamboo, has been running targeted campaigns since November 2022, using advanced techniques to deliver the MgBot malware. The group employs adversary-in-the-middle attacks combined with DNS poisoning to compromise specific victims across multiple industries. Recent findings show that these operations continued until November 2024, […]

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Security researchers at Seqrite Labs have identified a campaign called Operation IconCat, targeting Israeli organizations with weaponized documents designed to look like legitimate security tools. The attacks began in November 2025 and have compromised multiple companies across information technology, staffing services, and software development sectors. The core of this attack relies on a psychological trick: […]

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