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Hackers have unleashed over 2.3 million malicious sessions against Palo Alto Networks’ GlobalProtect VPN portals since November 14, 2025, according to threat intelligence firm GreyNoise. This surge, which intensified dramatically within 24 hours to reach a 40-fold increase, represents the highest activity level in the past 90 days and underscores growing risks to remote access […]

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Your SOC generates thousands of alerts daily. Many of them are low-priority, repetitive, or false positives. On paper, this looks like a technical problem. In reality, it’s a business problem.  Every Alert Costs  When analysts are buried under thousands of notifications, they spend more time triaging noise than responding to real incidents. The result: slower reaction times, missed threats, staff burnout, and ballooning operational costs.  Every wasted minute translates into a weaker security posture, potential financial loss, and reduced return on your security investments. Alert overload doesn’t just impact your SOC.  It slows down […]

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Tel Aviv, Israel, November 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Seraphic, the leader in enterprise browser security (SEB) and AI enablement, today announced native protection for Electron-based applications such as ChatGPT desktop, Teams, Slack, and more, becoming the first and only browser security platform to introduce this capability.   AI runs in the browser: SaaS applications, AI copilots, agentic […]

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Hackers have begun actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the popular file archiver 7-Zip, putting millions of users at risk of malware infection and system compromise. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-11001, stems from improper handling of symbolic links in ZIP archives, allowing attackers to traverse directories and execute arbitrary code on […]

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Microsoft is bringing native Sysmon functionality directly into Windows, eliminating the need for manual deployment and separate downloads. Starting next year, Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 will include System Monitor (Sysmon) capabilities, transforming how security teams detect threats and investigate incidents. For years, Sysmon has been the go-to tool for IT administrators, security professionals, and threat […]

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A new ransomware threat named “The Gentlemen” has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, demonstrating advanced attack capabilities and a well-structured operational model. First appearing around July 2025, this group quickly established itself as a serious threat, publishing 48 victims on their dark web leak site between September and October 2025. The ransomware operates as a […]

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A China-aligned threat group known as PlushDaemon has been weaponizing a sophisticated attack method to infiltrate networks across multiple regions since 2018. The group’s primary strategy involves intercepting legitimate software updates by deploying a specialized tool called EdgeStepper, which acts as a bridge between users’ computers and malicious servers. This technique allows hackers to inject […]

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A sophisticated cyber campaign known as Operation WrtHug has hijacked tens of thousands of ASUS WRT routers globally, turning them into potential espionage tools for suspected China-linked hackers. SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team, in collaboration with ASUS, revealed the operation on November 18, 2025, highlighting how attackers exploited outdated firmware to build a stealthy network infrastructure. This […]

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A new wave of cyberattacks has emerged using the Tuoni Command and Control (C2) framework, a sophisticated tool that allows threat actors to deploy malicious payloads directly into system memory. This technique helps attackers avoid detection by traditional security solutions that rely on scanning files stored on disk. The Tuoni framework has gained attention in […]

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Palo Alto, California, November 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire SquareX released critical research exposing a hidden API in Comet that allows extensions in the AI Browser to execute local commands and gain full control over users’ devices. The research reveals that Comet has implemented a MCP API (chrome.perplexity.mcp.addStdioServer) that allows its embedded extensions to execute arbitrary local […]

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Microsoft has launched an investigation into a widespread issue affecting Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft 365, where users are experiencing significant limitations when performing actions on files. The technology giant confirmed the incident via official Microsoft 365 Status channels, assigning the tracking identifier CP1188020 for administrative reference. The Issue and Impact The reported problem prevents users […]

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A global data storage and infrastructure company fell victim to a severe ransomware attack orchestrated by Howling Scorpius, the group responsible for distributing Akira ransomware. The incident began with what appeared to be a routine security check on a compromised car dealership website. An employee clicked on what seemed like a standard verification prompt to […]

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A new malware campaign targeting macOS users has emerged with a dangerous focus on cryptocurrency wallet theft. The malware, called Nova Stealer, uses a clever approach to trick victims by replacing genuine cryptocurrency applications with fake versions that steal wallet recovery phrases. This bash-based stealer has been identified attacking users of popular cryptocurrency wallets, including […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an active global hacking campaign leveraging a known flaw in Ray, an open-source AI framework widely used for managing distributed computing tasks. Dubbed ShadowRay 2.0, this attack exploits vulnerability CVE-2023-48022 to silently seize control of powerful AI computing clusters and turn them into cryptocurrency mining operations. The campaign represents a significant […]

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Cloudflare published a comprehensive report detailing the causes of a major network failure that disrupted global internet traffic for several hours, affecting millions of users and various services. The outage, which began at 11:20 UTC, stemmed from an internal configuration error rather than any cyber threat, underscoring the vulnerabilities in even the most robust cloud […]

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Orem, United States, November 18th, 2025, CyberNewsWire SecurityMetrics, a leading innovator in compliance and cybersecurity, today announced that its Shopping Cart Inspect (SCI) solutions has been selected as winner of the “Data Leak Detection Solution of the Year” award in the 9th annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards program. Conducted by CyberSecurity Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence […]

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DoorDash has disclosed a cybersecurity incident where unauthorized actors gained access to user contact information following a social engineering attack targeting a company employee. The food delivery platform confirmed that personal data was compromised. However, it highlighted that no sensitive financial or government-issued identification information was accessed. On October 25, 2025, DoorDash identified unauthorized third-party […]

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Austin, TX/USA, November 18th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Forecast report highlights surge in identity-based threats, evolving threat actor tactics, and increased risk from AI and insider threats. SpyCloud, the leader in identity threat protection, today released its report, The Identity Security Reckoning: 2025 Lessons, 2026 Predictions, outlining 10 of the top trends that will shape the cyber […]

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Google is taking a significant step to improve mobile user experience by introducing new tools to identify and flag apps that drain battery excessively. Starting March 1, 2026, applications that fail to meet battery efficiency standards could lose visibility on the Play Store and receive warning labels. The tech giant has launched a new core […]

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Eurofiber France recently discovered a serious security incident that affected its ticket management platform and customer portal systems. On November 13, 2025, hackers exploited a software vulnerability in the platform used by Eurofiber France and its regional brands, including Eurafibre, FullSave, Netiwan, and Avelia. The attack also targeted the ATE customer portal, which serves the […]

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