Tag: cyber
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Windows Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows systems that allows attackers to escalate their privileges and potentially gain complete control over affected machines. The vulnerability, designatedCVE-2025-53149, affects the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver and was patched by Microsoft in August 2025. Vulnerability Overview The security flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow located in…
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Windows Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows systems that allows attackers to escalate their privileges and potentially gain complete control over affected machines. The vulnerability, designatedCVE-2025-53149, affects the Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver and was patched by Microsoft in August 2025. Vulnerability Overview The security flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow located in…
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Colombian Malware Exploits SWF and SVG to Evade Detection
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Colombian institutions through an unexpected vector: weaponized SWF and SVG files that successfully evade traditional antivirus detection. The discovery emerged through VirusTotal’s newly enhanced Code Insight platform, which added support for analyzing these vector-based file formats just as attackers began exploiting them to impersonate the Colombian justice system. Despite Adobe…
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Hackers Target Cisco ASA Devices in Massive Scan Across 25,000 IPs
Security researchers have detected massive scanning campaigns targeting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices, with attackers probing over 25,000 unique IP addresses in coordinated waves that may signal an upcoming vulnerability disclosure. GreyNoise cybersecurity researchers observed two significant scanning surges against Cisco ASA devices in late August. The first wave involved more than 25,000 unique…
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Colombian Malware Exploits SWF and SVG to Evade Detection
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Colombian institutions through an unexpected vector: weaponized SWF and SVG files that successfully evade traditional antivirus detection. The discovery emerged through VirusTotal’s newly enhanced Code Insight platform, which added support for analyzing these vector-based file formats just as attackers began exploiting them to impersonate the Colombian justice system. Despite Adobe…
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Hackers Target Cisco ASA Devices in Massive Scan Across 25,000 IPs
Security researchers have detected massive scanning campaigns targeting Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices, with attackers probing over 25,000 unique IP addresses in coordinated waves that may signal an upcoming vulnerability disclosure. GreyNoise cybersecurity researchers observed two significant scanning surges against Cisco ASA devices in late August. The first wave involved more than 25,000 unique…
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Chess.com Confirms Data Breach After Hackers Exploit External System
Chess.com, the world’s leading online chess platform, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised personal information of thousands of users after hackers successfully exploited an external system connected to their network. The Orem, Utah-based company disclosed that the security incident affected4,541 individualsacross the United States, including one Maine resident. The breach occurred onJune 5,…
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Shift5 Gets $75M for Cyber Push in Defense and Transit
Startup to Expand Dual-Use Tech, Tackle GPS Jamming Threats With Series C Funding. With a $75 million Series C raise, Shift5 plans to scale its operational intelligence platform across military and commercial transportation. Its focus includes enhanced threat detection, predictive maintenance and data-driven safety measures amid rising cyberthreats to infrastructure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Czech Warning Highlights China Stealing User Data
Czech cyber agency NÚKIB warned of the risks of using products and software that send data back to China. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/czech-warning-highlights-china-stealing-user-data
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Iran-Nexus Hackers Impersonate Omani MFA to Target Governments Entities
Tags: breach, communications, cyber, cybersecurity, exploit, government, group, hacker, intelligence, iran, malicious, mfa, phishing, spear-phishingCybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated, Iran-linked spear-phishing operation that exploited a compromised Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) mailbox in Oman to deliver malicious payloads to government entities worldwide. Analysts attribute the operation to the “Homeland Justice” group, believed to be aligned with Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS). Leveraging stolen diplomatic communications, encoded macros,…
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Ukraine’s cyber chief on Russian hackers’ shifting tactics, US cyber aid
A former information security professor with more than 25 years in the Ukrainian armed forces, Oleksandr Potii is blunt about Moscow’s capabilities: “We see that Russia’s technical level is high and its potential is strong. We cannot underestimate them.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/ukraine-cyber-chief-on-russia-hacks-us-aid
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AI Adoption, Rising Cyber Threats Putting New Pressures On MSPs: Execs
The urgency to move quickly on AI adoption and intensifying cyber threats are creating a new set of challenges for MSPs when it comes to securing their customers, limiting some of their areas of opportunity while creating new ones, cybersecurity vendor executives told CRN. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/ai-adoption-rising-cyber-threats-putting-new-pressures-on-msps-execs
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Bridgestone Confirms Cyberattack Impacts Manufacturing Facilities Across North America
Tire manufacturer launches a comprehensive investigation after a limited cyber incident affects operations at multiple plants. Bridgestone Americas has confirmed that a cyberattack has impacted manufacturing facilities across North America, including two plants in Aiken County, South Carolina. The tire manufacturing giant disclosed the cyber incident on Thursday, stating that it has launched a comprehensive…
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Threat Intel Platforms For Phishing
North Korean hackers have been observed exploiting cyber threat intelligence platforms in a campaign targeting job seekers with malware-laced lures First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/north-korea-exploit-threat-intel/
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How the newest ISAC aims to help food and agriculture firms thwart cyberattacks
Food industry executives used to shrug off ransomware and cyber-espionage risks. A new group is helping to change that, but its reach remains unclear. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/food-isac-growth-supply-chain/758505/
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NoisyBear Exploits ZIP Files for PowerShell Loaders and Data Exfiltration
The threat actor known as NoisyBear has launched a sophisticated cyber-espionage effort called Operation BarrelFire, using specially designed phishing lures that imitate internal correspondence to target Kazakhstan’s energy sector, particularly workers of the state oil and gas major KazMunaiGas. Security researchers at Seqrite Labs first observed the campaign in April 2025 and noted its rapid…
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GhostRedirector Hackers Target Windows Servers Using Malicious IIS Module
ESET security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyber threat campaign targeting Windows servers across multiple countries, with attackers deploying custom malware tools designed for both remote access and search engine manipulation. Cybersecurity experts at ESET have identified a previously unknown threat group dubbed GhostRedirector, which has successfully compromised at least 65 Windows servers primarily located in…
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Sendmarc appoints Rob Bowker as North American Region Lead
Wilmington, United States, September4th, 2025, CyberNewsWire: Veteran email security leader to expand MSP and VAR partnerships and accelerate DMARC adoption. Sendmarc today announced the appointment of Rob Bowker as North American Region Lead. Bowker will oversee regional expansion with a focus on growing the Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner community, developing strategic Value-Added Reseller (VAR)…
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Czech cyber agency warns against using services and products that send data to China
Cloud storage and remote operation can expose critical sectors to Chinese espionage, warned the Czech Republic’s NÚKIB, “making trust in the reliability of the provider absolutely crucial.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/czech-nukib-warns-against-products-sending-data-china
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Czech cyber agency warns against using services and products that send data to China
Cloud storage and remote operation can expose critical sectors to Chinese espionage, warned the Czech Republic’s NÚKIB, “making trust in the reliability of the provider absolutely crucial.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/czech-nukib-warns-against-products-sending-data-china
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Scattered Spider-Linked Group Claims JLR Cyber-Attack
JLR said it is investigating following claims by the actor “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters” that it had stolen data from the firm and had issued an extortion demand First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/scattered-spider-claims-jlr-cyber/
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Politisch motivierte Akteure? – ‘Spiegel”-Webseite von Cyber-Attacke betroffen
Tags: cyberFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/cyberattacke-auf-spiegel-hackergruppe-inteid-greift-nachrichtenportal-an-a-703f1c38a4c925c696aacd6c6cc56ab6/
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Frostbyte10 Vulnerabilities Let Hackers Gain Remote Access
Armis Labs has uncovered ten critical security flaws collectively named “Frostbyte10” in Copeland’s E2 and E3 building management controllers. These devices, which handle refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and other essential functions, could allow remote attackers to execute code, change settings, disable systems, or steal sensitive data. A firmware update is available now, and affected organizations are…
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Microsoft Confirms UAC Bug Disrupts App Installation on Windows 10 11
Microsoft has officially acknowledged a significant User Account Control (UAC) bug that is causing widespread installation issues across Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. The problem stems from a security update released in August 2025 and affects millions of users attempting to install or repair applications. The Core Issue The bug emerged following Microsoft’sAugust 2025…
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Build Practical Cyber Defense Skills with This 5-Course Bundle
Train in AI threat detection, OSINT tools, and Zero Trust security models with lifetime access for just $19.99. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/advanced-cybersecurity-master-class/
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US Announces $10M Bounty on FSB Hackers Behind Cisco Exploits
Tags: awareness, cisco, cyber, cyberattack, exploit, government, hacker, infrastructure, network, russiaThe U.S. government has unveiled a $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of three Russian FSB officers. The officers are accused of carrying out cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure and exploiting Cisco network equipment. This public notice aims to raise awareness and encourage anyone with useful information to come forward. According to…
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Django Web Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Execute SQL Injection
The Django development team has issued security updates after discovering ahigh-severity SQL injection flawin the FilteredRelation feature. This flaw could allow attackers to run harmful database commands by crafting unexpected query parameters. Users running Django 5.2, 5.1, or 4.2 should upgrade immediately to protect their applications. Web Vulnerability Details Django’s FilteredRelation feature helps developers write…
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Chinese APT Groups Exploit Router Flaws to Breach Enterprises
Chinese state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups have escalated their cyber espionage campaigns, systematically targeting global telecommunications, government, and military networks through sophisticated router exploitation techniques since 2021. Since at least 2021, Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors have been conducting extensive, stealthy operations to infiltrate and control key network devices across critical sectors worldwide. These malicious…