Tag: cyber
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UK’s Cyber Service for Telcos Blocks One Billion Malicious Site Attempts
A new cyber defense service has prevented almost one billion early-stage cyber-attacks in the past year, British Security Minister claims First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-cyber-service-blocks-billion/
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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Wi-Fi Hack, npm Worm, DeFi Theft, Phishing Blasts”, and 15 More Stories
Think your Wi-Fi is safe? Your coding tools? Or even your favorite financial apps? This week proves again how hackers, companies, and governments are all locked in a nonstop race to outsmart each other.Here’s a quick rundown of the latest cyber stories that show how fast the game keeps changing. DeFi exploit drains funds Critical…
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Hackers Weaponize Velociraptor DFIR for Stealthy C2 and Ransomware Deployment
Tags: access, control, cyber, exploit, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, open-source, ransomware, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThreat actors are increasingly weaponizing Velociraptor, a legitimate open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, to establish command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and facilitate ransomware attacks. Huntress analysts have documented multiple incidents spanning September through November 2025 where attackers exploited critical vulnerabilities to gain initial access before deploying Velociraptor for persistent remote access and lateral movement.…
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Akamai Fixes HTTP Request Smuggling Flaw in Edge Servers
Akamai has fixed a vulnerability in its edge servers that could have allowed HTTP Request Smuggling attacks. The issue was entirely resolved on November 17, 2025, and the company says no action is needed from customers. The flaw is now tracked as CVE-2025-66373. Field Detail CVE ID CVE-2025-66373 Vendor Akamai Component Akamai edge servers Vulnerability…
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Marquis Data Breach Exposes Dozens of U.S. Banks and Credit Unions
A significant cybersecurity incident affecting multiple U.S. financial institutions came to light on November 26, 2025, when Marquis Software Solutions notified affected customers of a ransomware attack. The breach, discovered on August 14, 2025, compromised the personal information of thousands of customers across numerous banks and credit unions throughout the United States. Marquis Software Solutions,…
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Vim for Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A high security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim for Windows that could allow attackers to run malicious code on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-66476, affects Vim versions earlier than 9.1.1947 and received a high severity rating due to its serious implications for Windows users. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2025-66476 Product Vim for…
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Hackers Weaponize Velociraptor DFIR for Stealthy C2 and Ransomware Deployment
Tags: access, control, cyber, exploit, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, open-source, ransomware, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThreat actors are increasingly weaponizing Velociraptor, a legitimate open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, to establish command-and-control (C2) infrastructure and facilitate ransomware attacks. Huntress analysts have documented multiple incidents spanning September through November 2025 where attackers exploited critical vulnerabilities to gain initial access before deploying Velociraptor for persistent remote access and lateral movement.…
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Under Active Attack, Allowing Remote Code Execution
A severe remote code execution vulnerability in the Sneeit Framework WordPress plugin is under active exploitation, with attackers launching thousands of attacks within hours of public disclosure. WordPress site administrators must immediately update to version 8.4 or later to prevent complete site compromise. On June 10th, 2025, a remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Under Active Attack, Allowing Remote Code Execution
A severe remote code execution vulnerability in the Sneeit Framework WordPress plugin is under active exploitation, with attackers launching thousands of attacks within hours of public disclosure. WordPress site administrators must immediately update to version 8.4 or later to prevent complete site compromise. On June 10th, 2025, a remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in…
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K7 Antivirus Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM-Level Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in K7 Ultimate Security antivirus software that allows attackers to gain the highest level of system access on Windows computers. The flaw, tracked asCVE-2024-36424, enables low-privileged users to escalate their permissions to SYSTEM level, giving them complete control over affected machines. How the Vulnerability Works K7 Ultimate Security…
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PickleScan Uncovers 0-Day Vulnerabilities Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution via Malicious PyTorch Models
JFrog Security Research has uncovered three critical zero-day vulnerabilities in PickleScan, a widely-adopted industry-standard tool for scanning machine learning models and detecting malicious content. These vulnerabilities would enable attackers to completely bypass PickleScan’s malware detection mechanisms, potentially facilitating large-scale supply chain attacks by distributing malicious ML models containing undetectable code. The discoveries underscore a fundamental…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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New Scanner Released to Detect Exposed ReactJS and Next.js RSC Endpoints (CVE-2025-55182)
Security researchers have released a specialized scanning tool to identify vulnerable React Server Component (RSC) endpoints in modern web applications, addressing a critical gap in the detection of CVE-2025-55182. New Detection Approach Challenges Existing Security Assumptions A newly available Python-based scanner is transforming how organizations assess their exposure to CVE-2025-55182 by introducing a sophisticated surface…
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K7 Antivirus Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM-Level Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in K7 Ultimate Security antivirus software that allows attackers to gain the highest level of system access on Windows computers. The flaw, tracked asCVE-2024-36424, enables low-privileged users to escalate their permissions to SYSTEM level, giving them complete control over affected machines. How the Vulnerability Works K7 Ultimate Security…
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Vim for Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A high security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim for Windows that could allow attackers to run malicious code on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-66476, affects Vim versions earlier than 9.1.1947 and received a high severity rating due to its serious implications for Windows users. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2025-66476 Product Vim for…
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WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Under Active Attack, Allowing Remote Code Execution
A severe remote code execution vulnerability in the Sneeit Framework WordPress plugin is under active exploitation, with attackers launching thousands of attacks within hours of public disclosure. WordPress site administrators must immediately update to version 8.4 or later to prevent complete site compromise. On June 10th, 2025, a remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in…
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Sryxen Malware Uses Headless Browser Trick to Bypass Chrome Protections
A new Windows-focused information stealer dubbed “Sryxen” is drawing attention in the security community for its blend of modern browser credential theft and unusually aggressive anti-analysis protections. Sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and written in C++ for 64-bit Windows, Sryxen targets browser secrets, Discord tokens, VPNs, social accounts, and crypto wallets, then exfiltrates everything to its…
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CISA Issues Five New ICS Advisories on Emerging Vulnerabilities and Exploits
Tags: cisa, control, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, healthcare, infrastructure, software, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released five critical advisories on December 2, 2025, addressing high-severity vulnerabilities affecting industrial control systems across multiple vendors. The advisories span video surveillance platforms, intelligent metering gateways, medical imaging software, and manufacturing control systems, collectively impacting critical infrastructure sectors worldwide, including energy, healthcare, and water systems. The most…
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Vim for Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
A high security vulnerability has been discovered in Vim for Windows that could allow attackers to run malicious code on affected systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-66476, affects Vim versions earlier than 9.1.1947 and received a high severity rating due to its serious implications for Windows users. Attribute Details CVE ID CVE-2025-66476 Product Vim for…
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Akamai Fixes HTTP Request Smuggling Flaw in Edge Servers
Akamai has fixed a vulnerability in its edge servers that could have allowed HTTP Request Smuggling attacks. The issue was entirely resolved on November 17, 2025, and the company says no action is needed from customers. The flaw is now tracked as CVE-2025-66373. Field Detail CVE ID CVE-2025-66373 Vendor Akamai Component Akamai edge servers Vulnerability…
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Sryxen Malware Uses Headless Browser Trick to Bypass Chrome Protections
A new Windows-focused information stealer dubbed “Sryxen” is drawing attention in the security community for its blend of modern browser credential theft and unusually aggressive anti-analysis protections. Sold as malware-as-a-service (MaaS) and written in C++ for 64-bit Windows, Sryxen targets browser secrets, Discord tokens, VPNs, social accounts, and crypto wallets, then exfiltrates everything to its…
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Skills Shortages Trump Headcount as Critical Cyber Challenge
ISC2 report reveals 59% of global organizations have critical or significant skills shortages First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/skills-shortages-headcount-2025/
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CISOs, CIOs and Boards: Bridging the Cybersecurity Confidence Gap
New data shows 90% of NEDs lack confidence in cybersecurity value. CISOs and CIOs must translate cyber risk into business impact. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/12/cisos-cios-and-boards-bridging-the-cybersecurity-confidence-gap/
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Coach or mentor: What you need depends on where you are as a cyber leader
Tags: access, ai, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, government, jobs, network, programming, risk, risk-management, skills, technologyA good technical base can last decades: While mentees need the most help with aligning to the business, some argue that a technical baseline is equally as important to the role for managing technical staff and enabling business operations, particularly through innovative technologies like cloud and AI.One of those is Cynthia Madden, founder of Artemis…
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Smart grids are trying to modernize and attackers are treating it like an invitation
Tags: cyberIn this Help Net Security interview, Sonia Kumar, Senior Director Cyber Security at Analog Devices, discusses how securing decentralized smart grids demands a shift in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/04/sonia-kumar-analog-devices-securing-smart-grids/
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Malicious VSCode Extension Deploys Anivia Loader and OctoRAT
In late November 2025, a sophisticated supply-chain attack leveraging the Visual Studio Code extension ecosystem came to light, demonstrating how threat actors are increasingly targeting developer tools to gain persistent access to high-value systems. On November 21, a malicious extension masquerading as the popular Prettier code formatter appeared briefly on the official VSCode Marketplace before…
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Hackers Actively Exploit New Windows LNK 0-Day Vulnerability
A newly discovered security flaw in Windows shortcut files is being actively used by hackers to target diplomatic organisations. The vulnerability allows attackers to conceal malicious commands within shortcut files (.lnk), making them invisible to users. The Discovery and Initial Rejection The issue was first highlighted in March 2025 by researchers at Trend Micro. They…
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NCSC and BT block a billion dangerous clicks
A protective service jointly-developed by the NCSC and BT has disrupted over a billion potential cyber incidents by stopping members of the public from clicking through to dangerous websites. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366635608/NCSC-and-BT-block-a-billion-dangerous-clicks