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The cybersecurity landscape faces a growing threat from sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms that are democratizing cybercrime by lowering technical barriers for fraudsters worldwide. Among these emerging threats, the Lucid PhaaS platform has established itself as a formidable force in the underground economy, enabling massive-scale phishing operations across multiple continents and industry sectors. Security researchers have […]

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A recent optional update for Windows 11 version 24H2 is causing significant video playback issues for users with certain media applications. Microsoft has confirmed that the update, released in late August, can prevent protected content from playing correctly on Blu-Ray, DVD, and some Digital TV software. The issue stems from the non-security preview update KB5064081, […]

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In 2025, organizations demand robust, intelligent solutions to manage, secure, and optimize their growing endpoint fleets. With cyber threats escalating and workforces becoming more distributed, the need for autonomous endpoint management tools has never been greater. These platforms automate device onboarding, software distribution, vulnerability patching, compliance, and more all backed by AI to reduce IT […]

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Automotive giant Stellantis, the parent company of major brands including Citroën, FIAT, Jeep, Chrysler, and Peugeot, has confirmed a data breach affecting its customers in North America. The company announced on Sunday that it detected unauthorized access to the platform of a third-party service provider that supports its customer service operations. Stellantis has not disclosed […]

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Attackers increasingly exploit Microsoft Exchange inbox rules to maintain persistence and exfiltrate data within enterprise environments.  A newly released tool, Inboxfuscation, leverages Unicode-based obfuscation to craft malicious inbox rules that slip past conventional security controls.  Developed by Permiso, the Inboxfuscation framework demonstrates how attackers can weaponize Exchange’s rule engine, creating stealthy persistence mechanisms that evade […]

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Google Chrome’s V8 JavaScript engine has been compromised by a critical type confusion zero-day vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-10585, marking the sixth actively exploited Chrome zero-day discovered in 2025.  This high-severity flaw, with an estimated CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, enables remote code execution through sophisticated memory corruption techniques that bypass Chrome’s sandbox protections. The vulnerability exploits […]

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Canada’s law enforcement community has achieved a landmark victory in the fight against illicit finance with the dismantling of TradeOgre, a Tor-based cryptocurrency exchange that facilitated the theft and laundering of over 56 million dollars in digital assets. Emerging in early 2023, TradeOgre operated entirely as a hidden service, leveraging the anonymity of the Tor […]

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A sophisticated spoofing campaign has emerged targeting the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Beginning in mid-September 2025, victims attempting to access IC3’s official portal were redirected to fraudulent domains crafted to mirror the legitimate site. The impersonators employed look-alike URLs—such as “ic3-gov.com” and “ic3gov.org”—and reproduced authentic branding, including the FBI seal […]

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Industrial automation systems have become the latest battleground for sophisticated cybercriminals who are deploying cleverly crafted malicious scripts and phishing pages to compromise ICS computers. Over the first half of 2025, attackers have increasingly shifted to web-based attack vectors, exploiting legacy interfaces, weak authentication, and outdated software in operational technology environments. These threat actors deliver […]

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A previously unseen botnet campaign emerged in late November, using a novel combination of DNS misconfiguration and hijacked networking devices to propel a global malspam operation. Initial reports surfaced when dozens of organizations received what appeared to be legitimate freight invoices, each containing a ZIP archive with a malicious JavaScript payload. Upon execution, the script […]

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A sophisticated attack technique called LNK Stomping has emerged as a critical threat to Windows security, exploiting a fundamental flaw in how the operating system handles shortcut files to bypass security controls.  Designated as CVE-2024-38217 and patched on September 10, 2024, this vulnerability demonstrates how attackers can manipulate Windows shortcuts (LNK files) to circumvent the […]

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A sophisticated cyber-attack campaign exploiting GitHub Pages to distribute the notorious Atomic stealer malware to macOS users.  The threat actors behind this operation are leveraging Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques to position malicious repositories at the top of search results across major platforms, including Google and Bing, targeting users searching for legitimate software from technology […]

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A sophisticated new ransomware operation dubbed BlackLock has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide, demonstrating advanced cross-platform capabilities and targeting diverse computing environments.  Originally operating under the name “El Dorado” since March 2024, the group rebranded to BlackLock in September 2024, establishing itself as a formidable player in the ransomware landscape with victims […]

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This week in cybersecurity, researchers exposed hidden alliances between ransomware groups, the rise of AI-powered phishing platforms, and large-scale vulnerabilities affecting telecom and enterprise systems. Major data breaches at financial services and luxury brands highlighted insider threats and supply chain risks, while arrests of Scattered Spider hackers signaled rare law enforcement wins. From botnets hijacking […]

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A new proof-of-concept tool named EDR-Freeze has been developed, capable of placing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and antivirus solutions into a suspended “coma” state. According to Zero Salarium, the technique leverages a built-in Windows function, offering a stealthier alternative to the increasingly popular Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks used by threat actors […]

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A major cyberattack on a popular aviation software provider has caused significant disruptions at key European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, resulting in hundreds of flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. The attack disabled electronic check-in and baggage drop systems, forcing airport staff to revert to manual processing and leaving thousands of passengers […]

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AI-powered malware, known as ‘MalTerminal’, uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 model to dynamically generate malicious code, including ransomware and reverse shells, marking a significant shift in how threats are developed and deployed. This discovery follows the recent analysis of PromptLock, another AI-driven malware, indicating a clear trend toward adversaries weaponizing large language models (LLMs). This discovery was […]

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The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has been marked by an unprecedented surge in zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited by threat actors. According to recent data, more than 23,600 vulnerabilities were published in the first half of 2025 alone, representing a 16% increase over 2024. This alarming trend has seen sophisticated threat actors, including nation-state groups and […]

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A threat actor has been observed advertising a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) on underground forums, marketing it as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate remote access tool, ScreenConnect. The malware is being sold with a suite of advanced features designed to bypass modern security defenses, signaling a growing trend in sophisticated, ready-to-use […]

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New York, New York, September 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire BreachLock, the global leader in offensive security, has been recognized as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) in the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security. The company was also recognized as a sample vendor for Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) in the Gartner […]

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