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| 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 | 18 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 84 | 11 |
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 | 16 |
| Sat 24 Oct | 13 | 4 |
| Sun 25 Oct | 13 | 2 |
| Mon 26 Oct | 76 | 20 |
| Tue 27 Oct | 95 | 18 |
| Today, Wed 28 Oct | 11 so far | 1 |
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Tue 29 Apr 202589 articles
- Grinex exchange suspected rebrand of sanctioned Garantex crypto firm
A new cryptocurrency exchange named Grinex is believed to be a rebrand of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange whose domains were seized by the U.S. authorities and an admin arrested. [...]
BleepingComputer - Microsoft: Windows Server hotpatching to require subscription
Microsoft has announced that it will soon introduce paid subscriptions for Windows Server 2025 hotpatching, a service that enables admins to install security updates without restarting. [...]
BleepingComputer - Many Fuel Tank Monitoring Systems Vulnerable to Disruption
Thousands of automatic tank gauge (ATG) devices are accessible over the Internet and are just "a packet away" from compromise, security researcher warns at 2025 RSAC Conference.
Dark Reading - Hackers ramp up scans for leaked Git tokens and secrets
Threat actors are intensifying internet-wide scanning for Git configuration files that can reveal sensitive secrets and authentication tokens used to compromise cloud services and source code repositories. [...]
BleepingComputer - France ties Russian APT28 hackers to 12 cyberattacks on French orgs
Today, the French foreign ministry blamed the APT28 hacking group linked to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU) for targeting or breaching a dozen French entities over the last four years. [...]
BleepingComputer - SentinelOne warns of threat actors targeting its systems and high-value clients
SentinelOne warns China-linked APT group PurpleHaze attempted reconnaissance on its systems and high-value clients. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne warns that a China-linked APT group, tracked as PurpleHaze, attempted to conduct reconnaissance on its…
Security Affairs - From Mission-Centric to People-Centric: Competitive Leadership in Cyber
Making a case for empathy in cyber-leadership roles as a strategic business advantage.
Dark Reading - Researchers Uncover SuperShell Payloads and Various Tools in Hacker’s Open Directories
Cybersecurity researchers at Hunt have uncovered a server hosting advanced malicious tools, including SuperShell command-and-control (C2) payloads and a Linux ELF Cobalt Strike beacon. The discovery, originating from a routine search for open-source proxy…
gbhackers.com - Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Uyghur Exiles with Trojanized Language Software
A sophisticated cyberattack targeted senior members of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC), the largest Uyghur diaspora organization, using a weaponized version of UyghurEditPP-a trusted open-source Uyghur language text editor. This incident exemplifies the…
gbhackers.com - Hacking in Space: Not as Tough as You Might Think
Barbara Grofe, space asset security architect at Spartan Corp, discussed the realities of hacking in space, and the outlook is not pie-in-the-sky.
Dark Reading - Apple 'AirBorne' flaws can lead to zero-click AirPlay RCE attacks
A set of security vulnerabilities in Apple's AirPlay Protocol and AirPlay Software Development Kit (SDK) exposed unpatched third-party and Apple devices to various attacks, including remote code execution. [...]
BleepingComputer - Konni APT Deploys Multi-Stage Malware in Targeted Organizational Attacks
A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign, potentially orchestrated by the North Korean Konni Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, has been identified targeting entities predominantly in South Korea. Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a meticulously…
gbhackers.com - Outlaw Cybergang Launches Global Attacks on Linux Environments with New Malware
The Outlaw cybergang, also known as “Dota,” has intensified its global assault on Linux environments, exploiting weak or default SSH credentials to deploy a Perl-based crypto mining botnet. Detailed insights from a recent incident response case in Brazil,…
gbhackers.com - WhatsApp Launches Private Processing to Enable AI Features While Protecting Message Privacy
Popular messaging app WhatsApp on Tuesday unveiled a new technology called Private Processing to enable artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in a privacy-preserving manner. "Private Processing will allow users to leverage powerful optional AI features –…
The Hacker News - Google Reports 75 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited in the Wild
In a comprehensive report released by the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), 75 zero-day vulnerabilities were identified as actively exploited in the wild throughout 2024, marking a slight decline from 98 in 2023 but an increase from 63 in 2022. These…
gbhackers.com - New Gremlin Stealer Advertised on Hacker Forums Targets Credit Card Data and Login Credentials
A formidable new information-stealing malware dubbed Gremlin Stealer has surfaced in the cybercrime underground, actively promoted since mid-March 2025 on platforms like the Telegram channel CoderSharp. Discovered by Unit 42 researchers at Palo Alto…
gbhackers.com - 20.5 Million DDoS Barrage Shattered Records Leading Attack Fired Off 4.8 Billion Packets
Cloudflare’s latest DDoS Threat Report for the first quarter of 2025 reveals that the company mitigated a record-shattering 20.5 million Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, marking a 358% surge year-over-year and a 198% increase…
gbhackers.com - Cybercriminals Use GetShared to Sneak Malware Through Enterprise Shields
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging legitimate file-sharing platforms like GetShared to bypass enterprise email security systems. A recent case involving a former colleague, previously employed at Kaspersky, highlights this emerging threat. The…
gbhackers.com - Verizon 2025 Report Highlights Surge in Cyberattacks Through Third Parties
Verizon Business unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) today, painting a stark picture of the escalating cyber threat landscape. Analyzing over 22,000 security incidents, including 12,195 confirmed data breaches, the report reveals a…
gbhackers.com - SK Telecom cyberattack: Free SIM replacements for 25 million customers
South Korean mobile provider SK Telecom has announced free SIM card replacements to its 25 million mobile customers following a recent USIM data breach, but only 6 million cards are available through May. [...]
BleepingComputer - GPUAF: Two Methods to Root Qualcomm-Based Android Phones
Security researchers have exposed critical vulnerabilities in Qualcomm GPU drivers, impacting a vast array of Android devices from brands like Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi, and Vivo. These exploits, centered around the GPU Address Fault (GPUAF) primitive, target…
gbhackers.com - SecAI Debuts at RSA 2025, Redefining Threat Investigation with AI
By fusing agentic AI and contextual threat intelligence, SecAI transforms investigation from a bottleneck into a force multiplier. SecAI, an AI-enriched threat intelligence company, made its official debut today at RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco,…
gbhackers.com - New Reports Uncover Jailbreaks, Unsafe Code, and Data Theft Risks in Leading AI Systems
Various generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) services have been found vulnerable to two types of jailbreak attacks that make it possible to produce illicit or dangerous content. The first of the two techniques, codenamed Inception, instructs an AI tool…
The Hacker News - How do You Know if You’re Ready for a Red Team Partnership?
Before engaging in a full-scope exercise, it’s important to assess whether your program, people and processes are truly ready.
SecurityWeek - SecAI Debuts at RSA 2025, Redefining Threat Investigation with AI
San Francisco, United States, 29th April 2025, CyberNewsWire
SecurityOnline - SentinelOne’s Purple AI Athena Brings Autonomous Decision-Making to the SOC
Athena marks a major leap in SOC automation, enabling real-time detection, triage, and remediation with minimal human oversight.
SecurityWeek - AirBorne Exploits: Zero-Click Wormable RCE Hits Apple & IoT Devices
In a sweeping and deeply technical report, Oligo Security Research has disclosed a dangerous new family of vulnerabilities
SecurityOnline - Microsoft fixes Outlook paste, blank calendar rendering issues
Microsoft has confirmed several issues affecting Microsoft 365 customers using the "paste special' option and the calendar feature in the classic Outlook email client. [...]
BleepingComputer - US Critical Infrastructure Still Struggles With OT Security
How does a company defend itself from cyberattacks by a foreign adversary? A collection of experts gathered at this year's RSAC Conference to explain how the US can help.
Dark Reading - China’s Secret Weapon? How EV Batteries Could be Weaponized to Disrupt America
As Xi Jinping advances his vision for China’s dominance by 2049, cybersecurity experts warn that connected technologies—like EV batteries—may quietly serve as tools of influence, espionage, and disruption.
SecurityWeek - Microsoft announces the 2025 Security Excellence Awards winners
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, security requires a global community of defenders working together as a team to build a safer world for all. That’s why we’re thrilled to recognize the extraordinary individuals and organizations who have gone above…
Microsoft - CISA tags Broadcom Fabric OS, CommVault flaws as exploited in attacks
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, Commvault web servers, and Qualitia Active! Mail clients vulnerabilities that are actively exploited in attacks. [...]
BleepingComputer - Risks of Using AI Models Developed by Competing Nations
The current offline/open source model boom is unstoppable. Its impact depends on how well the risks are managed today.
Dark Reading - Digital rampage saw ex-Disney employee remove nut allergy info from menus, dox co-workers, and more
A former Disney employee, Michael Scheuer, will serve three years in prison for computer fraud and aggravated identity theft after a digital sabotage campaign against his ex-employer. In addition to his sentence, he must pay nearly US$688,000 in restitution.…
Malwarebytes - Windows Backdoor Targets Members of Exiled Uyghur Community
A spear-phishing campaign sent Trojanized versions of legitimate word-processing software to members of the World Uyghur Congress as part of China's continued cyber-espionage activity against the ethnic minority.
Dark Reading - SentinelOne Uncovers Chinese Espionage Campaign Targeting Its Infrastructure and Clients
Cybersecurity company SentinelOne has revealed that a China-nexus threat cluster dubbed PurpleHaze conducted reconnaissance attempts against its infrastructure and some of its high-value customers. "We first became aware of this threat cluster during a 2024…
The Hacker News - Blinded from Above: How Relentless Cyber-Attacks Are Knocking Satellites Out of Sight
According to the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) 2025 Space Threat Assessment, space systems’ susceptibility to cyberattacks has gained significant attention. With approximately 720 cyber incidents reported across sectors in 2024 by the…
gbhackers.com - Google Chrome Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Sandbox Restrictions – Technical Details Revealed
A severe vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-2783, has been discovered in Google Chrome, specifically targeting the Mojo inter-process communication (IPC) component on Windows systems. This high-impact flaw, with a CVSS score of 8.8, stems from improper…
gbhackers.com - Threat Actors Accelerate Transition from Reconnaissance to Compromise – New Report Finds
Cybercriminals are leveraging automation across the entire attack chain, drastically reducing the time from reconnaissance to compromise. The data shows a staggering 16.7% global increase in scans, with over 36,000 scans per second targeting not just exposed…
gbhackers.com - Pistachio Raises $7 Million for Cybersecurity Training Platform
Cybersecurity awareness training platform Pistachio has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Walter Ventures.
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