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Hackers have recently leveraged a vulnerability in the web-based management interfaces of certain cellular routers to co-opt their built-in SMS functionality for nefarious purposes. By targeting exposed APIs, attackers are able to dispatch large volumes of malicious SMS messages containing weaponized links that lead to drive-by downloads or credential-stealing pages. This emerging threat vector exploits […]

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A critical zero-day vulnerability affecting thousands of Cisco firewalls is being actively exploited by threat actors in the wild.  The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20333, poses an immediate risk to organizations worldwide with a CVSS score of 9.9, representing one of the most severe security flaws discovered in enterprise firewall infrastructure this year. According to data […]

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Microsoft has officially released Windows 11, version 25H2, also known as the Windows 11 2025 Update, marking the next feature update for the operating system. The update became available for general availability on September 30, 2025, initiating a phased rollout to eligible devices. This new version is designed as a service, with updates delivered periodically […]

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A new Android banking trojan has emerged that combines traditional overlay attacks with a stealthy hidden Virtual Network Computing (VNC) server to achieve full remote control of compromised devices. First detected in late September 2025, the malware is distributed through SMS-based phishing campaigns that lure victims into installing a fake “security” app. Once granted the […]

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The OpenSSL Project has released a critical security advisory, addressing three significant vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to execute remote code and potentially recover private cryptographic keys.  These flaws affect multiple OpenSSL versions across different platforms and could lead to memory corruption, denial of service attacks, and unauthorized access to sensitive cryptographic materials. The most […]

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A concerning cybersecurity trend has emerged as threat actors exploit the growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools by distributing malicious Chrome extensions masquerading as legitimate platforms. These deceptive extensions target users seeking convenient access to popular services like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Meta Llama, creating a significant security risk for unsuspecting individuals and organizations. The […]

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In late September 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a public alert regarding the active exploitation of a critical command injection vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-59689 in Libraesva Email Security Gateway (ESG) devices. This flaw has rapidly emerged as a favored target for threat actors due to its ease of exploitation and the […]

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A sophisticated attack campaign targeting improperly managed Microsoft SQL servers has emerged, deploying the XiebroC2 command and control framework to establish persistent access to compromised systems. The attack leverages vulnerable credentials on publicly accessible database servers, allowing threat actors to gain initial foothold and escalate privileges through a multi-stage deployment process. XiebroC2, a publicly available […]

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In recent months, a surge in targeted intrusions attributed to the Iranian-aligned threat group APT35 has set off alarm bells across government and military networks worldwide. First detected in early 2025, the campaign leverages custom-built malware to infiltrate secure perimeters and harvest user credentials. Initial indicators of compromise point to spear-phishing emails with HTML attachments […]

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Security Operations Centers (SOCs) protect organizations’ digital assets from ongoing cyber threats. To assess their effectiveness, SOCs use key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and False Positive Rate (FPR). Although these metrics are often seen as separate, they are closely interconnected; improving one can directly enhance the other. By integrating […]

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CISA has issued an urgent advisory regarding a critical vulnerability in the Linux and Unix sudo utility CVE-2025-32463 that is currently being exploited in the wild.  This flaw allows local adversaries to bypass access controls and execute arbitrary commands as the root user, even without explicit sudoers privileges. Sudo Chroot Bypass (CVE-2025-32463) Identified as “Inclusion […]

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Three new vulnerabilities in Google’s Gemini AI assistant suite could have allowed attackers to exfiltrate users’ saved information and location data. The vulnerabilities uncovered by Tenable, dubbed the “Gemini Trifecta,” highlight how AI systems can be turned into attack vehicles, not just targets. The research exposed significant privacy risks across different components of the Gemini […]

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Veeam Backup & Replication, a cornerstone of many enterprises’ data protection strategy, has reportedly become the focus of a new exploit being offered on a clandestine marketplace. According to a recent listing, a seller operating under the handle “SebastianPereiro” claims to possess a remote-code-execution (RCE) exploit targeting specific Veeam 12.x builds. Dubbed the “Bug of […]

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Security researchers are observing a significant increase in internet-wide scans targeting the critical PAN-OS GlobalProtect vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400).  Exploit attempts have surged as attackers seek to leverage an arbitrary file creation flaw to achieve OS command injection and ultimately full root code execution on vulnerable firewalls. Exploitation of Critical PAN-OS SSL VPN Flaw (CVE-2024-3400) Since late […]

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Linux Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.17, a new version focused on stability and incremental improvements rather than groundbreaking features. The update brings a host of bug fixes, security enhancements, and driver updates across various subsystems. In his release message, Torvalds described the final week of development as having “no huge surprises,” […]

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A security vulnerability in Tesla’s Telematics Control Unit (TCU) allowed attackers with physical access to bypass security measures and gain full root-level code execution. The flaw stemmed from an incomplete lockdown of the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on an external Micro USB port, enabling a physically present attacker to compromise the vehicle’s TCU. Tesla has […]

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A zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware Tools and VMware Aria Operations is being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-41244, allows an unprivileged local attacker to gain root-level code execution on affected systems. On September 29, 2025, Broadcom disclosed the vulnerability, which exists within VMware’s guest service discovery features. However, […]

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VMware has released an advisory to address three high-severity vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations, VMware Tools, VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Telco Cloud Platform, and VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure.  Disclosed on 29 September 2025, the advisory covers CVE-2025-41244, CVE-2025-41245, and CVE-2025-41246 with CVSSv3 base scores ranging from 4.9 to 7.8.  Administrators must apply the patched versions […]

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Western Digital has released security updates for a critical vulnerability affecting multiple My Cloud network-attached storage (NAS) devices. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-30247, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially leading to a complete device takeover. The company addressed the high-severity issue in My Cloud Firmware version 5.31.108, which […]

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Apple has rolled out security updates across its operating systems to address a vulnerability in the Font Parser component that could allow malicious fonts to crash applications or corrupt process memory. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-43400, affects a wide range of products, including the newly released macOS Tahoe and iOS 26, as well as older […]

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