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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding federal agencies. Failing to properly patch Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices against actively exploited vulnerabilities. Under Emergency Directive 25-03, CISA has identified two severe CVEs posing unacceptable risks to federal information systems: CVE-2025-20333, which enables remote […]

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A new phishing campaign is targeting iPhone owners who have lost their devices, exploiting their hope of recovery to steal Apple ID credentials. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has received multiple reports of cases where victims received text messages claiming their lost or stolen iPhones had been found abroad, sometimes months after the devices […]

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A Chinese national has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison following one of the most significant cryptocurrency fraud investigations in history. Zhimin Qian, 47, received an 11-year and eight-month sentence for possessing and transferring criminal property under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The case marks the culmination of a seven-year investigation by […]

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A vulnerability has been discovered in Lite XL, a lightweight text editor, that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. Carnegie Mellon University experts identified CVE-2025-12120, which affects Lite XL versions 2.1.8 and earlier. The flaw exists in how Lite XL handles project configuration files. How the Vulnerability Works When users open […]

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Recognition we believe underscores global customer trust and proven product excellence for security teams evaluating NDR solutions. ThreatBook, a global leader in threat intelligence-based cybersecurity solutions, today announced that for its Threat Detection Platform (TDP), it has been recognized as a Strong Performer in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response […]

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A large phishing campaign has been targeting travelers worldwide, using more than 4,300 fake domains to steal payment card information. The operation focuses on people planning vacations or about to check into hotels by sending fake booking confirmation emails that appear to come from trusted travel companies. The attackers have created a network of websites […]

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Cloud Software Group has disclosed a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway products. Tracked as CVE-2025-12101, the flaw allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users, potentially leading to session hijacking, data theft, or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability carries a moderate CVSSv4 score of 5.9, highlighting its […]

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Cybersecurity leaders now face an impossible equation: you need intelligence that’s comprehensive enough to protect your organisation, fresh enough to stop emerging threats, and manageable enough that your team doesn’t drown in false positives. Most solutions force you to choose. Some prove you don’t have to.  The Intelligence Paradox: Too Much and Never Enough  Every CISO knows the struggle. Deploy too few threat feeds, […]

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A sophisticated backdoor malware campaign has emerged targeting Windows users through a weaponized version of SteamCleaner, a legitimate open-source utility designed to clean junk files from the Steam gaming platform. The malware establishes persistent access to compromised systems by deploying malicious Node.js scripts that maintain continuous communication with command-and-control servers, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary […]

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Apache OpenOffice has released version 4.1.16, addressing seven critical security vulnerabilities that enable unauthorized remote document loading and memory corruption attacks. These flaws represent a significant security risk to users of the popular open-source office suite. The most severe vulnerabilities involve unauthorized remote content loading without user prompts or warnings. Attackers can exploit these weaknesses to load […]

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Microsoft has disclosed two critical security vulnerabilities in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio that could allow attackers to bypass essential security features. Both vulnerabilities were released on November 11, 2025, and have been assigned an Important severity rating. Path Traversal Vulnerability in Visual Studio The first vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-62449, stems from improper limitations in pathname […]

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An advanced hacking group is actively exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Citrix systems. These attacks, spotted in real-world operations, allow hackers to deploy custom webshells and gain deep access to corporate networks. The findings highlight how attackers are targeting key systems that manage user logins and network controls, putting businesses […]

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The advanced persistent threat group APT-C-08, also known as Manlinghua or BITTER, has launched a sophisticated campaign targeting government organizations across South Asia by exploiting a critical directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR. Security researchers have identified the group’s first operational use of CVE-2025-6218, a flaw affecting WinRAR versions 7.11 and earlier that allows attackers to […]

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A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged, targeting organizations across Central and Eastern Europe by impersonating legitimate global brands to deceive users into surrendering their login credentials. The attack utilizes self-contained HTML files delivered as email attachments, eliminating the need for external server hosting or suspicious URLs that traditional security systems typically detect. Once opened, these […]

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Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating a significant issue affecting Microsoft Teams for Education, which is particularly impacting users’ ability to access critical features such as assignments and grades. The problem, which initially appeared limited to administrators in Europe, has since expanded to affect all users with educational accounts worldwide potentially. The outage stems from […]

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Threat actors continue to evolve their techniques for bypassing macOS security controls, shifting away from traditional attack vectors that Apple has systematically patched. Following Apple’s removal of the “right-click and open” Gatekeeper override in August 2024, attackers have identified and weaponized a new delivery mechanism using compiled AppleScript files with deceptive naming conventions. These .scpt […]

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Tor Browser 15.0.1 is now available for download, bringing essential security patches and bug fixes to users across all platforms. The latest release includes critical security updates from Firefox 140.5.0esr, addressing multiple vulnerabilities that could impact browser security and user privacy. The update upgrades the Tor Browser to Firefox 140.5.0esr and includes critical security fixes […]

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Authentication coercion represents a sophisticated and evolving threat targeting Windows and Active Directory environments across organizations globally. This attack method exploits the fundamental communication mechanisms embedded within every Windows operating system, manipulating machines into automatically transmitting sensitive credentials to attacker-controlled infrastructure. The emergence of this threat vector reflects a significant shift in how threat actors […]

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A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The flaw, lurking in the Custom GPT “Actions” feature, allowed attackers to trick the system into accessing internal cloud metadata, potentially exposing sensitive Azure credentials. The bug, discovered by Open Security during casual experimentation, highlights the risks of user-controlled URL handling in AI tools. SSRF vulnerabilities […]

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A newly identified Android remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed KomeX has surfaced on underground hacker forums, generating widespread concern within the cybersecurity community. Marketed by a threat actor under the alias “Gendirector,” KomeX is built atop the infamous BTMOB RAT codebase and presents a formidable arsenal of spying and device control features. Recognized for its […]

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