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A dangerous malware campaign has targeted thousands of developers through a fake extension on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace. On November 21, 2025, security researchers discovered a malicious extension named “prettier-vscode-plus” designed to trick developers into installing it by mimicking the legitimate Prettier code formatter. The extension exploited brand recognition and targeted developers seeking formatting […]

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued urgent warnings about cybercriminals spoofing the official Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) website to conduct phishing attacks and steal sensitive personal information. These fake sites mimic the legitimate www.ic3.gov portal with near-perfect replicas, borrowing content, layouts, and visuals to deceive users into submitting names, addresses, phone numbers, […]

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The Akira ransomware group has begun weaponizing vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN devices, turning merger-and-acquisition (M&A) processes into high-speed launchpads for cyberattacks. This trend exposes dangerous blind spots for businesses acquiring smaller companies, as inherited SonicWall devices often serve as easy entry points for attackers. How Akira Ransomware Targets M&A Environments During mergers and acquisitions, […]

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A sophisticated ClickFix campaign dubbed “JackFix” that uses fake adult websites to hijack screens with realistic Windows Update prompts, tricking users into running multistage malware payloads. Attackers mimic popular adult sites like xHamster clones to lure victims, likely via malvertising on shady platforms. Interaction with the phishing page triggers a full-screen overlay resembling a critical […]

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The Tor Project has announced a significant cryptographic overhaul, retiring its legacy relay encryption algorithm after decades of service and replacing it with Counter Galois Onion (CGO). This research-backed encryption design defends against a broader class of sophisticated online attackers. Tor’s relay encryption serves a specialized function distinct from the standard TLS protocol used between […]

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Microsoft has announced a significant update to the Teams Desktop Client for Windows that aims to enhance performance and reduce startup times for calling features. The update, detailed in the Message Center notification MC1189656 published on November 25, 2025, introduces a new process architecture designed to optimize resource usage and improve meeting experiences. New Process […]

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ASUS has disclosed a high security vulnerability in its MyASUS application that could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to SYSTEM-level access on affected Windows devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-59373, carries a high-severity CVSS 4.0 score of 8.5, indicating a significant risk to millions of ASUS computer users worldwide. Vulnerability Overview The security […]

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Modern cybersecurity faces an escalating challenge: fileless malware and obfuscation techniques increasingly bypass traditional file-based detection methods. To address this growing threat, JPCERT/CC has released YAMAGoya. This open-source threat hunting tool leverages industry-standard detection rules to identify suspicious activity in real time. YAMAGoya represents a significant advancement in endpoint threat detection by combining Event Tracing […]

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New release brings significant improvements to the penetration testing framework, introducing enhanced GUI features, REST API support, and powerful new evasion techniques that security researchers can leverage for offensive operations. The latest release features a completely redesigned graphical interface with multiple theme options, including Dracula, Solarized, and Monokai. All visualizations have been updated, including an […]

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A significant issue has been disclosed that affects multiple versions of the identity and access management platform. The flaw stems from a hardcoded default encryption key used for password storage, allowing attackers with database access to recover plaintext passwords. The vulnerability impacts Apache Syncope when configured to store user passwords in the internal database with […]

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Horsham, United Kingdom, November 25th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Detego Global, the company behind the award-winning Unified Digital Forensics Platform, is proud to announce the launch of Detego Case Manager for DFIR, a powerful, purpose-built platform designed to meet the evolving demands of digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) teams worldwide. Developed in close collaboration with investigative […]

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A major accounting and financial services provider disclosed a significant data breach affecting client business records and sensitive corporate documents. The incident occurred on or about November 12, 2025, but the company only announced the breach publicly on November 22, 2025. The breach exposed accounting records and legal agreements belonging to SitusAMC clients. The company […]

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A non-profit dental insurance provider based in Roanoke, Virginia, disclosed a significant data breach affecting over 145,900 individuals. The external system breach exposed customers’ personal information, prompting immediate notification and protective measures. The breach occurred on March 21, 2025, but wasn’t discovered until August 22, 2025, a delay of over five months. This extended detection […]

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Leading a Security Operations Center has never been more challenging. SOC managers today juggle expanding attack surfaces, remote workforces, cloud migrations, and an explosion of security tools. All while trying to keep pace with increasingly automated attacks.   Every day feels like a mix of firefighting and long-term planning that never fully materializes. Under this pressure, it’s easy to […]

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KawaiiGPT, a free malicious large language model (LLM) first spotted in July 2025 and now at version 2.5, empowers novice cybercriminals with tools for phishing emails, ransomware notes, and attack scripts, drastically lowering the entry barrier for cybercrime. Unlike paid rivals like WormGPT 4, which charges $50 monthly for similar capabilities, KawaiiGPT’s open-source availability on […]

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State-sponsored hacking groups have historically operated in isolation, each pursuing its own national agenda. However, new evidence reveals that two of the world’s most dangerous advanced persistent threat (APT) actors may now be working together. Russia-aligned Gamaredon and North Korea’s Lazarus group appear to be sharing operational infrastructure, marking a significant shift in the global […]

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A new chain of five critical vulnerabilities discovered in Fluent Bit has exposed billions of containerized environments to remote compromise. Fluent Bit, an open-source logging and telemetry agent deployed over 15 billion times globally, sits at the core of modern cloud infrastructure. The tool collects, processes, and forwards logs across banking systems, cloud platforms like […]

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Cybersecurity authorities have raised fresh alarms over the spread of advanced commercial spyware targeting secure messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp. According to a recent CISA advisory, multiple cyber threat actors actively deploy this sophisticated malware to compromise users’ smartphones, using methods designed to bypass established security protections. These threats first emerged in 2025, with […]

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Cybercriminals have discovered a new attack vector targeting the creative design community by exploiting Blender, a widely used open-source 3D modeling application. Threat actors are uploading malicious files to popular asset platforms like CGTrader, containing embedded Python scripts that execute automatically when users open the files in Blender. This sophisticated campaign, uncovered through ongoing threat […]

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The 2025 Black Friday shopping season has become a prime hunting ground for cybercriminals, with threat actors recording over 2 million phishing attacks targeting online gamers and shoppers worldwide. As global e-commerce continues to grow at 7-9% annually, attackers have adapted their tactics to exploit the seasonal rush, reduced user vigilance, and high-demand retail periods. […]

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