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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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Wed 16 Apr 2025108 articles
- CISA extends funding to ensure 'no lapse in critical CVE services'
CISA says the U.S. government has extended funding to ensure no continuity issues with the critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program. [...]
BleepingComputer - SquareX to Uncover Data Splicing Attacks at BSides San Francisco, A Major DLP Flaw that Compromises Data Security of Millions
Palo Alto, California, 16th April 2025, CyberNewsWire
SecurityOnline - Google Blocked 5.1B Harmful Ads and Suspended 39.2M Advertiser Accounts in 2024
Google on Wednesday revealed that it suspended over 39.2 million advertiser accounts in 2024, with a majority of them identified and blocked by its systems before it could serve harmful ads to users. In all, the tech giant said it stopped 5.1 billion bad…
The Hacker News - Ransomware Group Claims Hacking of Oregon Regulator After Data Breach Denial
The Rhysida ransomware gang claims to have stolen 2.5 Tb of files from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
SecurityWeek - Enhanced Version of ‘BPFDoor’ Linux Backdoor Seen in the Wild
In recent attacks, the state-sponsored backdoor BPFDoor is using a controller to open a reverse shell and move laterally.
SecurityWeek - Firefox Fixes High-Severity Vulnerability Causing Memory Corruption via Race Condition
Mozilla has released Firefox 137.0.2, addressing a high-severity security flaw that could potentially allow attackers to exploit memory corruption. The fix comes following the discovery and reporting of the vulnerability by the Mozilla Fuzzing Team, as…
gbhackers.com - Gamma AI Platform Abused in Phishing Chain to Spoof Microsoft SharePoint Logins
Threat actors are leveraging an artificial intelligence (AI) powered presentation platform named Gamma in phishing attacks to direct unsuspecting users to spoofed Microsoft login pages. "Attackers weaponize Gamma, a relatively new AI-based presentation tool,…
The Hacker News - Chinese Android phones shipped with malware-laced WhatsApp, Telegram apps
Cheap Chinese Android phones ship with trojanized WhatsApp and Telegram clones hiding crypto clippers, active since June 2024. Since June 2024, Doctor Web researchers found cheap Android phones preloaded with fake WhatsApp and Telegram apps designed to steal…
Security Affairs - From Third-Party Vendors to U.S. Tariffs: The New Cyber Risks Facing Supply Chains
Introduction Cyber threats targeting supply chains have become a growing concern for businesses across industries. As companies continue to expand their reliance on third-party vendors, cloud-based services, and global logistics networks, cybercriminals are…
The Hacker News - Microsoft warns of blue screen crashes caused by April updates
Microsoft warned customers this week that their systems might crash with a blue screen error caused by a secure kernel fatal error after installing Windows updates released since March. [...]
BleepingComputer - Critical Vulnerability Found in Apache Roller Blog Server
A critical vulnerability in Apache Roller could be used to maintain persistent access by reusing older sessions even after password changes.
SecurityWeek - Force Multiply Your Security Team with Agentic AI: How the Industry’s Only True Cyber AI Analyst™ Saves Time and Stop Threats
See how Darktrace Cyber AI Analyst™, an agentic AI virtual analyst, cuts through alert noise, accelerates threat response, and strengthens your security team — all without adding headcount.
darktrace.com - AI Uncovered: Introducing Darktrace Incident Graph Evaluation for Security Threats (DIGEST)
Discover how Darktrace’s new DIGEST model enhances Cyber AI Analyst by using GNNs and RNNs to score and prioritize threats with expert-level precision before damage is done.
darktrace.com - Introducing Version 2 of Darktrace’s Embedding Model for Investigation of Security Threats (DEMIST-2)
Learn how Darktrace’s DEMIST-2 embedding model delivers high-accuracy threat classification and detection across any environment, outperforming larger models with efficiency and precision.
darktrace.com - South Africa Introduces Mandatory e-Portal Reporting for Data Breaches
Dan Cooper, Benjamin Haley, Deon Govender, Ahmed Mokdad, and Mosa Mkhize of Covington and Burling write: On April 7, 2025, South Africa’s Information Regulator announced a new requirement for organizations to report data breaches—referred to under local law…
DataBreaches - Microsoft Warns of Node.js Abuse for Malware Delivery
In the past months Microsoft has seen multiple campaigns involving Node.js to deliver malware and other malicious payloads.
SecurityWeek - Cyber Signals Issue 9 | AI-powered deception: Emerging fraud threats and countermeasures
Introduction | Security snapshot | Threat briefingDefending against attacks | Expert profile Microsoft maintains a continuous effort to protect its platforms and customers from fraud and abuse. From blocking imposters on Microsoft Azure and adding anti-scam…
Microsoft - Tails 6.14.2 Released with Critical Fixes for Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities
The Tails Project has urgently released Tails 6.14.2, addressing critical security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and the Perl programming language. This emergency release is vital for users who rely on Tails’ security and privacy features, following…
gbhackers.com - New BPFDoor Controller Enables Stealthy Lateral Movement in Linux Server Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new controller component associated with a known backdoor called BPFDoor as part of cyber attacks targeting telecommunications, finance, and retail sectors in South Korea, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Egypt in…
The Hacker News - Chrome 135, Firefox 137 Updates Patch Severe Vulnerabilities
Chrome 135 and Firefox 137 updates have been rolled out with patches for critical- and high-severity vulnerabilities.
SecurityWeek - Microsoft: Some devices offered Windows 11 upgrades despite Intune blocks
Microsoft is working to fix an ongoing issue causing some users' Windows devices to be offered Windows 11 upgrades despite Intune policies preventing them. [...]
BleepingComputer - Product Walkthrough: A Look Inside Wing Security's Layered SaaS Identity Defense
Intro: Why hack in when you can log in? SaaS applications are the backbone of modern organizations, powering productivity and operational efficiency. But every new app introduces critical security risks through app integrations and multiple users, creating…
The Hacker News - Oracle Patches 180 Vulnerabilities With April 2025 CPU
Oracle’s April 2025 Critical Patch Update contains 378 security patches that resolve approximately 180 unique CVEs.
SecurityWeek - APT29 Hackers Use GRAPELOADER in New Attack Against European Diplomats
Check Point Research (CPR) has uncovered a new targeted phishing campaign employing GRAPELOADER, a sophisticated initial-stage downloader, launched by the notorious Russian-linked hacking group APT29, known alternatively as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear.…
gbhackers.com - Streamlining detection engineering in security operation centers
Security operations centers (SOCs) exist to protect organizations from cyberthreats by detecting and responding to attacks in real time. They play a crucial role in preventing security breaches by detecting adversary activity at every stage of an attack,…
securelist.com - Chinese Hackers Unleash New BRICKSTORM Malware to Target Windows and Linux Systems
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign leveraging the newly identified BRICKSTORM malware variants has targeted European strategic industries since at least 2022. According to NVISO’s technical analysis, these backdoors previously confined to Linux vCenter…
gbhackers.com - Hacktivist Group Becomes More Sophisticated, Targets Critical Infrastructure to Deploy Ransomware
A recent report by Cyble has shed light on the evolving tactics of hacktivist groups, moving beyond traditional cyber disruptions like DDoS attacks and website defacements to engage in more advanced critical infrastructure attacks and ransomware operations.…
gbhackers.com - CVE Foundation Launched to Secure Vulnerability Tracking
In a major shift for the cybersecurity world, the CVE Foundation has officially been launched to ensure the
SecurityOnline - CISA Issues 9 New ICS Advisories Addressing Critical Vulnerabilities
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released nine new advisories detailing severe vulnerabilities in widely-used Industrial Control Systems (ICS) products. These advisories, published on April 15, 2025, urge immediate action…
gbhackers.com - Internet Giants Agree to Reduce TLS Certificate Lifespan to 47 Days by 2029
Major companies have agreed to gradually reduce the lifetime of TLS certificates over the next few years.
SecurityWeek - 10 Best Email Security Solutions in 2025
Email security solutions are critical for protecting organizations from the growing sophistication of cyber threats targeting email communication. As email remains a primary channel for business communication, it is also the most exploited vector for attacks…
gbhackers.com - WhatsApp Job Offer Scam Targets Job Seekers in New Phishing Attack
A new form of phishing attack is making waves among job seekers, as cybercriminals exploit WhatsApp and Meta’s trusted branding to lure victims into sophisticated job offer scams. Security experts warn that these attacks are not only increasing in frequency…
gbhackers.com - Government contractor Conduent disclosed a data breach
The business services provider Conduent told the SEC a January cyberattack exposed personal data, including names and Social Security numbers. The business services provider Conduent revealed that personal information, including names and Social Security…
Security Affairs - SOC Alert Fatigue Hits Peak Levels As Teams Battle Notification Overload
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are facing a mounting crisis: alert fatigue. As cyber threats multiply and security tools proliferate, SOC teams are inundated with thousands of notifications daily. This overwhelming volume of alerts many of which are…
gbhackers.com - Chinese UNC5174 Group Expands Arsenal with New Open Source Tool and C2 Infrastructure
The Sysdig Threat Research Team (TRT) has revealed a significant evolution in the offensive capabilities of the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, UNC5174. In late January 2025, after a year of diminished activity, the group launched a new campaign that…
gbhackers.com - “Living-off-the-Land Techniques” How Malware Families Evade Detection
Living-off-the-Land (LOTL) attacks have become a cornerstone of modern cyber threats, allowing malware to evade detection by leveraging legitimate system tools and processes. Rather than relying on custom malicious binaries that can be flagged by security…
gbhackers.com - Malicious Macros Return in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns
The cybersecurity landscape of 2025 is witnessing a troubling resurgence of malicious macros in phishing campaigns. Despite years of advancements in security measures and Microsoft’s decision to disable macros by default in Office applications, attackers…
gbhackers.com - Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users
Cheap Android smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies have been observed pre-installed with trojanized apps masquerading as WhatsApp and Telegram that contain cryptocurrency clipper functionality as part of a campaign since June 2024. While using…
The Hacker News - Hackers Exploit Node.js to Spread Malware and Exfiltrate Data
Threat actors are increasingly targeting Node.js—a staple tool for modern web developers—to launch sophisticated malware campaigns aimed at data theft and system compromise. Microsoft Defender Experts (DEX) have reported a spike in such attacks since October…
gbhackers.com - Oracle Issues Patch for 378 Vulnerabilities in Major Security Rollout
Oracle Corporation has released a sweeping Critical Patch Update (CPU) for April 2025, addressing a staggering 378 security vulnerabilities across a wide array of its product families. The rollout underscores Oracle’s continued commitment to proactive…
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