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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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Thu 12 Jun 202587 articles
- Inside a Dark Adtech Empire Fed by Fake CAPTCHAs
Late last year, security researchers made a startling discovery: Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns were bypassing moderation on social media platforms by leveraging the same malicious advertising technology that powers a sprawling ecosystem of online…
Krebs on Security - Researchers Detail Zero-Click Copilot Exploit 'EchoLeak'
Researchers at Aim Security disclosed a Microsoft Copilot vulnerability of critical severity this week that could have enabled sensitive data exfiltration via prompt injection attacks.
Dark Reading - School Districts Unaware BoardDocs Software Published Their Private Files
Mark Keierleber has an interesting and concerning update on the BoardDocs breach previously reported by DataBreaches on June 1: BoardDocs, a software tool used by thousands of school boards to track meeting minutes and store confidential information, has…
DataBreaches - A guilty plea in the PowerSchool case still leaves unanswered questions
On June 6, 19-year-old Matthew D. Lane pleaded guilty in federal court in Massachusetts to one count each of conspiracy to commit cyber extortion, cyber extortion, unauthorized access to protected computers, and aggravated identity theft. The first two…
DataBreaches - Hacking the Hackers: When Bad Guys Let Their Guard Down
A string of threat-actor OpSec failures have yielded unexpected windfalls for security researchers and defenders.
Dark Reading - Paragon Graphite Spyware used a zero-day exploit to hack at least two journalists’ iPhones
Security researchers at Citizen Lab revealed that Paragon’s Graphite spyware can hack fully updated iPhones via zero-click attacks. Citizen Lab has confirmed that Paragon’s Graphite spyware was used to hack fully updated iPhones, targeting at least two…
Security Affairs - Cybercriminals Exploiting Expired Discord Invite Links to Deploy Multi-Stage Malware
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting a little-known flaw in Discord’s invitation system, enabling cybercriminals to hijack expired or deleted invite links and redirect unsuspecting users to malicious servers. This…
gbhackers.com - Trend Micro fixes critical vulnerabilities in multiple products
Trend Micro has released security updates to address multiple critical-severity remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities that impact its Apex Central and Endpoint Encryption (TMEE) PolicyServer products. [...]
BleepingComputer - Threat Actors Exploit DeepSeek-R1 Popularity to Target Windows Device Users
A new, highly sophisticated cyberattack campaign is targeting users seeking to download the popular language model DeepSeek-R1, exploiting global interest in large language models (LLMs). Kaspersky researchers have uncovered that threat actors are utilizing…
gbhackers.com - Google Cloud and Cloudflare hit by widespread service outages
Google Cloud and Cloudflare are investigating ongoing outages impacting access to sites and various services across multiple regions. [...]
BleepingComputer - OpenPGP.js Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Bypass Message Signature Verification
A critical vulnerability in OpenPGP.js, a widely used JavaScript library for encrypted messaging and digital signatures, has been patched after researchers discovered it allowed attackers to spoof message signatures, potentially undermining the trust model…
gbhackers.com - Windows Defender Bypass Using PowerShell and Registry Edits in CyberEYE RAT
A newly discovered remote access trojan (RAT) named CyberEye is making waves in the cybersecurity community for its sophisticated capabilities and its reliance on Telegram, the popular messaging platform, as its command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. First…
gbhackers.com - WordPress Sites Turned Weapon: How VexTrio and Affiliates Run a Global Scam Network
The threat actors behind the VexTrio Viper Traffic Distribution Service (TDS) have been linked to other TDS services like Help TDS and Disposable TDS, indicating that the sophisticated cybercriminal operation is a sprawling enterprise of its own that's…
The Hacker News - Graphite spyware used in Apple iOS zero-click attacks on journalists
Forensic investigation has confirmed the use of Paragon's Graphite spyware platform in zero-click attacks that targeted Apple iOS devices of at least two journalists in Europe. [...]
BleepingComputer - AitM Phishing Attacks on Microsoft 365 and Google Aimed at Stealing Login Credentials
A dramatic escalation in phishing attacks leveraging Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) techniques has swept across organizations worldwide in early 2025, fueled by the rapid evolution and proliferation of Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platforms. Sekoia…
gbhackers.com - OneLogin AD Connector Vulnerabilities Expose Authentication Credentials
A critical security vulnerability in OneLogin’s Active Directory (AD) Connector service has exposed enterprise authentication systems to significant risk The flaw, now reportedly fixed, uncovered by SpecterOps allowed malicious actors to obtain…
gbhackers.com - Threat Actors Using Bat Files to Deploy Quasar RAT
Remote Access Trojans (RATs) like Quasar have been a persistent threat for years, enabling attackers to control infected systems remotely. Recent SANS research has uncovered a new and particularly stealthy Quasar campaign, characterized by strong obfuscation…
gbhackers.com - Brussels Parliament hit by cyber-attack
The Brussels Times with Belga reports: The services of the Brussels Parliament have been the target of a cyber attack since Monday. This was announced on Thursday. According to Parliament President Bertin Mampaka, every effort is being made to deal with the…
DataBreaches - Cyber resilience begins before the crisis
In this blog you will hear directly from Microsoft’s Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Customer Security, Ann Johnson, about the need for proactive planning in cyber incidents, particularly surrounding communications. This blog is part of…
Microsoft - Paragon ‘Graphite’ Spyware Linked to Zero-Click Hacks on Newest iPhones
Citizen Lab publishes forensic proof that spyware maker Paragon can compromise up-to-date iPhones. Journalists in Europe among victims.
SecurityWeek - Password-spraying attacks target 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts
Hackers have been using the TeamFiltration pentesting framework to target more than 80,000 Microsoft Entra ID accounts at hundreds of organizations worldwide. [...]
BleepingComputer - 137,000 SoftBank Customers Affected by Data Leak from Third-Party Vendor
SoftBank has previously experienced significant data breaches. In 2004, the company confirmed that personal information on 4,517,039 customers had been leaked through two separate cases involving suspects Yuasa and Kimata. This historical incident…
gbhackers.com - Multiple GitLab Vulnerabilities Expose Users to Complete Account Takeover Risks
GitLab, the widely used DevSecOps platform, has released urgent security updates addressing multiple high-severity vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over user accounts, inject malicious code, and disrupt services. The new versions—18.0.2,…
gbhackers.com - Deepfakes and the AI Battle Between Generation and Detection
AI-generated voice deepfakes have crossed the uncanny valley, fueling a surge in fraud that outpaces traditional security measures. Detection technology is racing to keep up.
SecurityWeek - Foundations of Cybersecurity: Reassessing What Matters
To truly future-proof your cybersecurity approach, it's vital to ensure that your security program is flexible and adaptable to both current and future business demands.
Dark Reading - New TokenBreak Attack Bypasses AI Moderation with Single-Character Text Changes
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a novel attack technique called TokenBreak that can be used to bypass a large language model's (LLM) safety and content moderation guardrails with just a single character change. "The TokenBreak attack targets a text…
The Hacker News - Microsoft Resolves Windows Server 2025 Restart Bug Disrupting Active Directory Connectivity
Microsoft has addressed multiple critical issues affecting Windows Server 2025 domain controllers through its June 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, resolving authentication failures and network connectivity problems that have plagued administrators since April.…
gbhackers.com - Microsoft Edge now offers secure password deployment for businesses
Microsoft announced that a new Edge feature allowing employees to share passwords more securely in enterprise environments has reached general availability. [...]
BleepingComputer - AI Agents Run on Secret Accounts — Learn How to Secure Them in This Webinar
AI is changing everything — from how we code, to how we sell, to how we secure. But while most conversations focus on what AI can do, this one focuses on what AI can break — if you’re not paying attention. Behind every AI agent, chatbot, or automation script…
The Hacker News - Hirundo Raises $8 Million to Eliminate AI’s Bad Behavior
Hirundo tackles AI hallucinations and bias by making trained models “forget” poisoned, malicious, and confidential data.
SecurityWeek - New ‘SmartAttack’ Steals Air-Gapped Data Using Smartwatches
The new attack technique uses smartwatches to capture ultrasonic covert communication in air-gapped environments and exfiltrate data.
SecurityWeek - Privilege Escalation in PAN-OS Web Interface Allows Admin Users to Perform Root Actions
Palo Alto Networks disclosed a medium-severity command injection vulnerability on June 11, 2025, designated as CVE-2025-4231, affecting the management web interface of its PAN-OS operating system. The vulnerability enables authenticated administrative users…
gbhackers.com - GitLab patches high severity account takeover, missing auth issues
GitLab has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in the company's DevSecOps platform, including ones enabling attackers to take over accounts and inject malicious jobs in future pipelines. [...]
BleepingComputer - Command Injection Flaw in Palo Alto PAN-OS Allows Root-Level Code Execution
A newly disclosed command injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-4230) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables authenticated administrators to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. With a CVSS v4.0 score of 5.7 (Medium…
gbhackers.com - Breaking Silos: Why Unified Security is Critical in Hybrid World
Despite the growing popularity of hybrid environments, most organizations face challenges in achieving unified visibility between on-premises and cloud networks. AI-powered platform tools can bridge this gap in visibility to reduce detection and response…
darktrace.com - Trend Micro Apex One Zero-Day Vulnerability Enables Attackers to Inject Malicious Code
Trend Micro has issued an urgent security bulletin addressing five critical vulnerabilities in its Apex One endpoint security platform that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges on affected systems. The vulnerabilities,…
gbhackers.com - SinoTrack GPS device flaws allow remote vehicle control and location tracking
Two vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS devices can allow remote vehicle control and location tracking by attackers, US CISA warns. U.S. CISA warns of two vulnerabilities in SinoTrack GPS devices that remote attackers can exploit to access a vehicle’s device…
Security Affairs - Zero-Click AI Vulnerability Exposes Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Without User Interaction
A novel attack technique named EchoLeak has been characterized as a "zero-click" artificial intelligence (AI) vulnerability that allows bad actors to exfiltrate sensitive data from Microsoft 365 Copilot's context sans any user interaction. The critical-rated…
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