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Most articles on Wed 21 Oct (96); 10–13 on weekend days.
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| Day | Articles | On CISA KEV CVEs |
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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 | 55 so far | 12 |
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Sat 28 Jun 202520 articles
- Threat Actors Transform GIFTEDCROOK Stealer into an Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The Arctic Wolf Labs team has uncovered a dramatic transformation in the capabilities of the GIFTEDCROOK infostealer, wielded by the threat group UAC-0226. Initially identified as a rudimentary browser data stealer in early 2025, this malware has undergone…
gbhackers.com - Hacker helped kill FBI sources, witnesses in El Chapo case, according to watchdog report
Tim Starks reports: A hacker working on behalf of the Sinaloa drug cartel infiltrated cameras and phones to track an FBI official in Mexico investigating the drug lord El Chapo, then used data from that surveillance to kill and intimidate potential sources…
DataBreaches - The FBI warns that Scattered Spider is now targeting the airline sector
The FBI warns that Scattered Spider is now targeting the airline sector. Feds are working with aviation partners to combat the threat and assist affected victims. The FBI reports that the cybercrime group Scattered Spider is now targeting the airline sector.…
Security Affairs - Let’s Encrypt ends certificate expiry emails to cut costs, boost privacy
Let's Encrypt has announced it will no longer notify users about imminent certificate expirations via email due to high costs, privacy concerns, and unnecessary complexities. [...]
BleepingComputer - LapDogs: China-nexus hackers Hijack 1,000+ SOHO devices for espionage
Over 1,000 SOHO devices were hacked in a China-linked spying campaign called LapDogs, forming a covert network to support cyber espionage. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign, dubbed LapDogs,…
Security Affairs - ESET Warns Cybercriminals Are Targeting NFC Data for Contactless Payments
ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack vector exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) data, initially targeting Czech banking customers but now spreading worldwide. According to the ESET Threat Report H1 2025, the incidence of NFC-related…
gbhackers.com - Texas Centers for Infectious Disease Associates Notifies Individuals of Data Breach in 2024
Texas Centers for Infectious Disease Associates (TCIDA) has now issued a press release and sent notification letters to patients affected by an attack they first discovered last July. According to their notice, on July 19, 2024, they learned of unusual…
DataBreaches - Threat Actors Exploit Windows and Linux Server Vulnerabilities to Deploy Web Shells
Threat actors have been observed exploiting file upload vulnerabilities to deploy web shells and advanced malware on both Windows and Linux systems. The campaign, which showcases a blend of publicly available tools and custom malicious payloads, indicates a…
gbhackers.com - Battlefords Union Hospitals notifies patients of employee snooping in their records
Today’s reminder of the insider threat comes to us from Battlefords Union Hospitals in Canada. Battlefords Now reports that between October 1, 2024 and April 4, 2025, an operating room scheduler accessed the MedAccess EHR system to look at personal and…
DataBreaches - Beware of Trending TikTok Videos Promoting Pirated Apps That Deliver Stealer Malware
A sophisticated social engineering campaign has surfaced on TikTok, leveraging the platform’s massive user base and algorithmic reach to distribute information-stealing malware, specifically Vidar and StealC. Identified by Trend Research, this attack uses…
gbhackers.com - FBI Warns of Scattered Spider's Expanding Attacks on Airlines Using Social Engineering
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that it has observed the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider broadening its targeting footprint to strike the airline sector. To that end, the agency said it's actively working with aviation…
The Hacker News - Weaponized DeepSeek Installers Deploy Sainbox RAT and Hidden Rootkit
Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered a malicious campaign exploiting fake software installers, including those mimicking popular tools like DeepSeek, Sogou, and WPS Office, to deliver dangerous malware payloads such as the Sainbox RAT (a variant of Gh0stRAT)…
gbhackers.com - Cybercriminals Exploit CapCut Popularity to Steal Apple ID Credentials and Credit Card Data
Threat actors have capitalized on the immense popularity of CapCut, the leading short-form video editing app, to orchestrate a highly deceptive phishing campaign. According to the Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC), attackers are deploying meticulously…
gbhackers.com - GIFTEDCROOK Malware Evolves: From Browser Stealer to Intelligence-Gathering Tool
The threat actor behind the GIFTEDCROOK malware has made significant updates to turn the malicious program from a basic browser data stealer to a potent intelligence-gathering tool. "Recent campaigns in June 2025 demonstrate GIFTEDCROOK's enhanced ability to…
The Hacker News - Facebook’s New AI Tool Asks to Upload Your Photos for Story Ideas, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Facebook, the social network platform owned by Meta, is asking for users to upload pictures from their phones to suggest collages, recaps, and other ideas using artificial intelligence (AI), including those that have not been directly uploaded to the…
The Hacker News - Malicious Passlib Python Package Triggers Windows Shutdowns with Invalid Inputs
A deceptive and destructive Python package named psslib, uncovered by Socket’s Threat Research Team, poses a severe risk to developers by masquerading as a legitimate password security solution. Published by the threat actor identified as umaraq, this…
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