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Veeam Backup & Replication, a cornerstone of many enterprises’ data protection strategy, has reportedly become the focus of a new exploit being offered on a clandestine marketplace. According to a recent listing, a seller operating under the handle “SebastianPereiro” claims to possess a remote-code-execution (RCE) exploit targeting specific Veeam 12.x builds. Dubbed the “Bug of […]

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Security researchers are observing a significant increase in internet-wide scans targeting the critical PAN-OS GlobalProtect vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400).  Exploit attempts have surged as attackers seek to leverage an arbitrary file creation flaw to achieve OS command injection and ultimately full root code execution on vulnerable firewalls. Exploitation of Critical PAN-OS SSL VPN Flaw (CVE-2024-3400) Since late […]

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Linux Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.17, a new version focused on stability and incremental improvements rather than groundbreaking features. The update brings a host of bug fixes, security enhancements, and driver updates across various subsystems. In his release message, Torvalds described the final week of development as having “no huge surprises,” […]

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A security vulnerability in Tesla’s Telematics Control Unit (TCU) allowed attackers with physical access to bypass security measures and gain full root-level code execution. The flaw stemmed from an incomplete lockdown of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on an external Micro USB port, enabling a physically present attacker to compromise the vehicle’s TCU. Tesla has […]

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A zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Tools and VMware Aria Operations is being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-41244, allows an unprivileged local attacker to gain root-level code execution on affected systems. On September 29, 2025, Broadcom disclosed the vulnerability, which exists within VMware’s guest service discovery features. However, […]

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VMware has released an advisory to address three high-severity vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations, VMware Tools, VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Telco Cloud Platform, and VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure.  Disclosed on 29 September 2025, the advisory covers CVE-2025-41244, CVE-2025-41245, and CVE-2025-41246 with CVSSv3 base scores ranging from 4.9 to 7.8.  Administrators must apply the patched versions […]

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Western Digital has released security updates for a critical vulnerability affecting multiple My Cloud network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30247, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially leading to a complete device takeover. The company addressed the high-severity issue in My Cloud Firmware version 5.31.108, which […]

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Apple has rolled out security updates across its operating systems to address a vulnerability in the Font Parser component that could allow malicious fonts to crash applications or corrupt process memory. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-43400, affects a wide range of products, including the newly released macOS Tahoe and iOS 26, as well as older […]

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VMware has disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in vCenter Server and NSX platforms that could allow attackers to enumerate valid usernames and manipulate system notifications.  The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-41250, CVE-2025-41251, and CVE-2025-41252, affect multiple VMware products, including Cloud Foundation, vSphere Foundation, NSX, NSX-T, and Telco Cloud platforms. Broadcom, which acquired VMware, released a security advisory […]

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A sophisticated cyber campaign is exploiting the trust users place in popular collaboration software, tricking them into downloading a weaponized version of Microsoft Teams to gain remote access to their systems. Threat actors are using search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning and malicious advertisements to lure unsuspecting victims to fraudulent download pages, a tactic that closely […]

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Luxury department store Harrods has disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 430,000 customer records after a third-party provider was compromised. The hackers behind the attack have contacted the retailer, but Harrods has stated it will not engage with the threat actor, suggesting a potential ransom demand was made. The breach, which Harrods first communicated […]

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A newly observed spear-phishing campaign is leveraging sophisticated social engineering lures to distribute DarkCloud, a modular malware suite designed to harvest keystrokes, exfiltrate FTP credentials and gather system information. Over the past month, targeted emails masquerading as legitimate software updates or corporate invoices have reached unsuspecting recipients across various industries. These messages carry a weaponized […]

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As attackers increasingly leverage Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for stealthy code injection, security researchers face mounting challenges in detecting obfuscated payloads embedded within SVG assets.  The SVG Security Analysis Toolkit by HackingLZ offers a comprehensive solution: a suite of four Python-based tools designed to reveal hidden scripts, decode obfuscated URLs, and verify protection mechanisms, all […]

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A sophisticated malware campaign has emerged that weaponizes seemingly legitimate productivity tools to infiltrate systems and steal sensitive information. The TamperedChef malware represents a concerning evolution in threat actor tactics, utilizing trojanized applications disguised as calendar tools and image viewers to bypass traditional security defenses. This campaign demonstrates how cybercriminals increasingly exploit user trust in […]

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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it will begin a phased restart of its manufacturing operations in the coming days, nearly a month after a significant cyber attack forced the company to halt production across the United Kingdom. The luxury carmaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, is taking gradual steps to bring its facilities back […]

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The cybersecurity community is currently observing a surge in interest around Olymp Loader, a recently unveiled Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform written entirely in Assembly. First advertised on underground forums and Telegram channels in early June 2025, Olymp Loader has rapidly evolved from a rudimentary botnet concept into a sophisticated loader and crypter suite. Its author, operating […]

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In recent months, cybersecurity teams have observed an alarming trend in which malicious actors exploit Facebook and Google advertising channels to masquerade as legitimate financial services. By promoting free or premium access to well-known trading platforms, these threat actors have successfully lured unsuspecting users into downloading trojanized applications. The campaign’s social engineering tactics leverage familiar […]

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A sophisticated new cross-platform information stealer known as ModStealer has emerged, targeting macOS users and demonstrating concerning capabilities to evade Apple’s built-in security mechanisms. The malware represents the latest evolution in macOS-focused threats, which have seen a dramatic surge throughout 2024 and continue accelerating into the current year. ModStealer follows established patterns seen in other […]

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WhatsApp 0-click remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Apple’s iOS, macOS, and iPadOS platforms, detailed with a proof of concept demonstration. The attack chain exploits two distinct vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2025-55177 and CVE-2025-43300, to compromise a target device without requiring user interaction. The exploit, demonstrated in a proof-of-concept (PoC) shared by the DarkNavyOrg researchers, is […]

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A critical flaw in SUSE Rancher’s user management module allows privileged users to disrupt administrative access by modifying usernames of other accounts.  Tracked as CVE-2024-58260, this vulnerability affects Rancher Manager versions 2.9.0 through 2.12.1, enabling both username takeover and full lockout of the admin account.  Organizations running unsupported versions are urged to upgrade immediately or […]

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