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| Tue 13 Oct | 85 | 11 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 86 | 25 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 78 | 15 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 61 | 12 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 10 | 1 |
| Sun 18 Oct | 10 | 0 |
| Mon 19 Oct | 60 | 12 |
| Tue 20 Oct | 86 | 16 |
| Wed 21 Oct | 96 | 17 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 84 | 11 |
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 | 15 |
| Sat 24 Oct | 13 | 3 |
| Sun 25 Oct | 13 | 1 |
| Mon 26 Oct | 75 | 13 |
| Today, Tue 27 Oct | 66 so far | 13 |
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Tue 4 Feb 202580 articles
- Netgear urges users to upgrade two flaws impacting WiFi router models
Netgear disclosed two critical flaws impacting multiple WiFi router models and urges customers to address them. Netgear addressed two critical vulnerabilities, internally tracked as PSV-2023-0039 and PSV-2021-0117, impacting multiple WiFi router models and…
Security Affairs - Credential Theft Becomes Cybercriminals' Favorite Target
Researchers measured a threefold increase in credential stealing between 2023 and 2024, with more than 11.3 million such thefts last year.
Dark Reading - Ferret Malware Added to 'Contagious Interview' Campaign
Targets are lured into a fake interview process that convinces them to download malware needed for a virtual interview.
Dark Reading - Zyxel won’t patch newly exploited flaws in end-of-life routers
Zyxel has issued a security advisory about actively exploited flaws in CPE Series devices, warning that it has no plans to issue fixing patches and urging users to move to actively supported models. [...]
BleepingComputer - Sophos Completes Acquisition of Secureworks
Sophos has completed its $859 million all-cash acquisition of SecureWorks.
SecurityWeek - Google Play, Apple App Store apps caught stealing crypto wallets
A new campaign dubbed 'SparkCat' has been uncovered, targeting the cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases of Android and iOS users using optical character recognition (OCR) stealers. [...]
BleepingComputer - Cybercriminals Court Traitorous Insiders via Ransom Notes
Ransomware actors are offering individuals millions to turn on their employers and divulge private company information, in a brand-new cybercrime tactic.
Dark Reading - Chinese 'Infrastructure Laundering' Abuses AWS, Microsoft Cloud
Funnull CDN rents IPs from legitimate cloud service providers and uses them to host criminal websites, continuously cycling cloud resources in and out of use and acquiring new ones to stay ahead of cyber-defender detection.
Dark Reading - Cyber agencies share security guidance for network edge devices
Five Eyes cybersecurity agencies in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the U.S. have issued guidance urging makers of network edge devices and appliances to improve forensic visibility to help defenders detect attacks and investigate breaches. [...]
BleepingComputer - Chinese cyberspies use new SSH backdoor in network device hacks
A Chinese hacking group is hijacking the SSH daemon on network appliances by injecting malware into the process for persistent access and covert operations. [...]
BleepingComputer - Exploitation of Over 700 Vulnerabilities Came to Light in 2024
The number of vulnerabilities first reported as exploited surged last year amid a decrease in zero-day reports.
SecurityWeek - CISO Forum Webinar: Defenders on the Frontline – Incident Response and Threat Intel Under the Microscope
Join this panel of CISOs and threat-intel professionals for a deep-dive on aligning incident response and threat intelligence with broader business objectives.
SecurityWeek - Who’s Behind the Seized Forums ‘Cracked’ & ‘Nulled’?
The FBI joined authorities across Europe last week in seizing domain names for Cracked and Nulled, English-language cybercrime forums with millions of users that trafficked in stolen data, hacking tools and malware. An investigation into the history of these…
Krebs on Security - 22 New Mac Malware Families Seen in 2024
Nearly two dozen new macOS malware families were observed in 2024, including stealers, backdoors, downloaders and ransomware.
SecurityWeek - Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. [...]
BleepingComputer - Valley News Live exposed more than a million job seeker’s resumes
Making your own bad news is not what Valley News Live had in mind, but negligence comes at a price. Cybernews researchers found an unprotected AWS S3 bucket that belongs to Take Valley News Live, a North Dakota-based television station. Gray Television, the…
Malwarebytes - New AI “agents” could hold people for ransom in 2025
A paradigm shift in technology is hurtling towards us, and it could change everything we know about cybersecurity. Uhh, again, that is. When ChatGPT was unveiled to the public in late 2022, security experts looked on with cautious optimism, excited about the…
Malwarebytes - A 25-Year-Old With Elon Musk Ties Has Direct Access to the Federal Payment System
Vittoria Elliott, Dhruv Mehrotra, Leah Feiger, and Tim Marchman report: A 25-year-old engineer named Marko Elez, who previously worked for two Elon Musk companies, has direct access to Treasury Department systems responsible for nearly all payments made by…
DataBreaches - Apache Cassandra Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Access Data Centers
In a recent security advisory, a moderate-severity vulnerability has been identified in Apache Cassandra, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access restricted data centers or IP/CIDR groups. This flaw, designated CVE-2025-24860, affects multiple…
gbhackers.com - 1- Click RCE Vulnerability in Voyager PHP Allow Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A recently disclosed security vulnerability in the Voyager PHP package, a popular tool for managing Laravel applications, has raised significant concerns regarding the potential for remote code execution (RCE) on affected servers. This vulnerability,…
gbhackers.com - California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. [...]
BleepingComputer - Android Security Update Fixes Linux Kernel RCE Flaw Allow Read/Write Access
On February 3, 2025, Google published its February Android Security Bulletin, which addresses a total of 47 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices. Among these, a critical flaw in the Linux kernel’s USB Video Class (UVC) driver, tracked as CVE-2024-53104,…
gbhackers.com - How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. [...]
BleepingComputer - Managing Software Risk in a World of Exploding Vulnerabilities
Organizations and development teams need to evolve from "being prepared" to "managing the risk" of security breaches.
Dark Reading - ANY.RUN Enhances Malware Detection and Performance to Combat 2025 Cyber Threats
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, ANY.RUN has unveiled a series of updates aimed at improving malware detection, analysis, and overall performance of its platform. These updates, implemented in January 2025, focus on optimizing the platform’s core…
gbhackers.com - AMD fixed a flaw that allowed to load malicious microcode
AMD released security patches to fix a flaw that could bypass SEV protection, letting attackers load malicious microcode. Researchers from Google disclosed an improper signature verification vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-56161 (CVSS score of 7.2), in…
Security Affairs - Kept in the Dark — Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden
Kept in the Dark Meet the Hired Guns Who Make Sure School Cyberattacks Stay Hidden By Mark Keierleber This story first appeared at The 74, a nonprofit news site covering education. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more like this in your inbox.…
DataBreaches - 7-Zip MotW bypass exploited in zero-day attacks against Ukraine
A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024. [...]
BleepingComputer - Malicious Go Package Exploits Module Mirror Caching for Persistent Remote Access
Cybersecurity researchers have called attention to a software supply chain attack targeting the Go ecosystem that involves a malicious package capable of granting the adversary remote access to infected systems. The package, named github.com/boltdb-go/bolt,…
The Hacker News - Top 10 Cybersecurity Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025
Top 10 Cybersecurity Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025 In the fast-paced world we live in, staying updated on the latest cybersecurity trends can be challenging. Podcasts are an easy and accessible way to catch up on vital information during busy days.…
SOCRadar - SpyCloud Leads the Way in Comprehensive Identity Threat Protection
SpyCloud, a leading identity threat protection company, has unveiled key innovations in its portfolio, driving a shift towards holistic identity security. By leveraging its vast collection of darknet data and automated identity analytics, SpyCloud correlates…
gbhackers.com - AMD Patches CPU Vulnerability Found by Google
AMD has released patches for a microprocessor vulnerability that could allow an attacker to load malicious microcode.
SecurityWeek - Cyberattack on NHS causes hospitals to miss cancer care targets
Connor Jones reports: NHS execs admit that last year’s cyberattack on hospitals in Wirral, northwest England, continues to “significantly” impact waiting times for cancer treatments, and suspect this will last for “months.” During the attack, which began on…
DataBreaches - Beware of SmartApeSG Campaigns that Deliver NetSupport RAT
SmartApeSG, a FakeUpdate cyber threat, has emerged as a significant vector for delivering NetSupport RAT, a maliciously exploited remote administration tool. The campaign ensnares victims by tricking them into downloading fake browser updates, ultimately…
gbhackers.com - New FUD Malware Targets MacOS, Evading Antivirus and Security Tools
A new strain of Fully Undetectable (FUD) macOS malware, dubbed “Tiny FUD,” has emerged, showcasing sophisticated evasion techniques capable of bypassing antivirus and macOS security frameworks, including Gatekeeper and System Integrity Protection (SIP). The…
gbhackers.com - Cybercriminals Exploiting HTTP Client Tools to Hijack Microsoft 365 Accounts
A recent report by Proofpoint has revealed an alarming trend of cybercriminals exploiting HTTP client tools to target Microsoft 365 accounts. These tools, originally designed for legitimate use, are now being repurposed for large-scale account takeover (ATO)…
gbhackers.com - Personal Information Compromised in GrubHub Data Breach
Food delivery firm GrubHub has disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of drivers and customers.
SecurityWeek - Russian Cybercrime Groups Exploiting 7-Zip Flaw to Bypass Windows MotW Protections
A recently patched security vulnerability in the 7-Zip archiver tool was exploited in the wild to deliver the SmokeLoader malware. The flaw, CVE-2025-0411 (CVSS score: 7.0), allows remote attackers to circumvent mark-of-the-web (MotW) protections and execute…
The Hacker News - Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from 70+ financial apps and websites
Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from over 70 financial applications and websites. FortiGuard Labs researchers detected a campaign using LNK files executing PowerShell commands to deploy the Coyote Banking Trojan. Threat actors…
Security Affairs - North Korean Hackers Deploy FERRET Malware via Fake Job Interviews on macOS
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed delivering a collection of Apple macOS malware strains dubbed FERRET as part of a supposed job interview process. "Targets are typically asked to communicate with an…
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