Tag: cyber
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GitLab Vulnerabilities Allow Execution of Malicious Actions via Content Injection
GitLab has released critical security patches addressing four vulnerabilities, including a high-severity cross-site scripting flaw that could enable attackers to execute malicious actions on behalf of users through content injection. The company has issued patch releases 18.1.2, 18.0.4, and 17.11.6 for both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE), urging immediate upgrades for all self-managed…
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Critical Ruckus Wireless Flaws Threaten Enterprise Wi”‘Fi Security
Tags: authentication, cyber, flaw, healthcare, network, remote-code-execution, risk, software, vulnerabilityMultiple critical vulnerabilities discovered in Ruckus Wireless management products pose severe security risks to enterprise networks, with issues ranging from authentication bypass to remote code execution that could lead to complete system compromise. The vulnerabilities affect Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) and Network Director (RND) software used to manage large-scale wireless deployments across schools, hospitals, and smart…
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Most Cryptocurrency Stocks Are Rising. Join ALR MINER And Earn $8,700 In BTC Every Day
Now, many global cryptocurrency investors view Bitcoin as a financial product for long-term investment rather than a simple speculative product. At the same time, the continued rise in Bitcoin prices reflects the shift in market sentiment and the recent important victory of the Stablecoin Act, which marks a more favorable regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies. Now,…
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Brave Browser For Android via F”‘Droid: Now Fully Available
Brave has taken a significant step toward empowering privacy-conscious Android users by making its browser fully available through its own F-Droid repository, providing an alternative distribution method that bypasses Google Play Store entirely. According to the recent report, this strategic move addresses growing concerns about Big Tech’s control over app distribution and offers users greater…
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Ransomware Activity Spikes Amid Qilin’s New Wave of Targeted Attacks
The Qilin group emerged as the leading player in the ransomware ecosystem, which saw a notable rise in activity during June 2025 in a startling escalation of cyber dangers. According to the latest Deep Web and Dark Web trend report, Qilin outpaced all other ransomware collectives, targeting a broad spectrum of high-value entities across government,…
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Researchers Trick ChatGPT into Leaking Windows Product Keys
Security researchers have successfully demonstrated a sophisticated method to bypass ChatGPT’s protective guardrails, tricking the AI into revealing legitimate Windows product keys through what appears to be a harmless guessing game. This discovery highlights critical vulnerabilities in AI safety mechanisms and raises concerns about the potential for more widespread exploitation of language models. The Gaming…
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Hackers Exploit GeoServer RCE Flaw to Deploy Cryptocurrency Miners
Tags: attack, crypto, cve, cyber, data, exploit, flaw, hacker, intelligence, open-source, rce, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerabilityThe AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has confirmed that unpatched GeoServer instances are still facing relentless attacks by threat actors exploiting a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-36401. GeoServer, an open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) server developed in Java for spatial data processing, became a prime target after the vulnerability was disclosed…
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Massive Scraper Botnet of 3,600+ Devices Targets US and UK Websites
GreyNoise has discovered an undiscovered version of a scraper botnet with more than 3,600 distinct IP addresses worldwide, which is a major cybersecurity development. This botnet, first observed on April 19, 2025, exhibits a distinct behavioral footprint that makes it stand out, even as it employs a simplistic and easily spoofable user-agent string, >>Hello-World/1.0.
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Critical mcp”‘remote Vulnerability Enables LLM Clients to Remote Code Execution
The JFrog Security Research team has discovered a critical security vulnerability in mcp-remote, a widely used tool that enables Large Language Model clients to communicate with remote servers, potentially allowing attackers to achieve full system compromise through remote code execution. Severe Security Flaw Affects Popular AI Tool CVE-2025-6514, rated with a critical CVSS score of…
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McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed with ‘123456’ Password, Millions of Job”‘Seekers’ Data at Risk
A shocking security vulnerability in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring system has exposed the personal information of millions of job applicants, after security researchers discovered they could access the entire database using the laughably weak password >>123456.
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GitPhish: New Tool Automates GitHub Device Code Phishing Attacks
Security researchers revealed the dangers of GitHub Device Code Phishing”, a technique that leverages the OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant flow. This method can turn a simple eight-digit code and a phone call into a full compromise of an organization’s GitHub repositories and software supply chain. Despite its simplicity, executing these attacks at scale has…
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MSPs Under More Scrutiny From Customers on Cyber Than Ever
New research by Cybersmart has revealed that over half (58%) of MSP leaders globally believe their customers are at more risk today than this time last year. As a result, MSPs are being relied upon more than ever by customers to provide critical cybersecurity support, with 84% of respondents noting that customers now expect them…
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Trump bill will have major impact on health care cybersecurity, experts warn Congress
Witnesses at a Senate hearing Wednesday connected One Big Beautiful Bill provisions to potential cyber issues in the health care sector, much to GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy’s chagrin. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/health-care-cybersecurity-big-beautiful-bill-cuts-congress/
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Train smarter, respond faster: Close the skill gaps in your SOC
>>In today’s fast-paced digital landscape
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Train smarter, respond faster: Close the skill gaps in your SOC
>>In today’s fast-paced digital landscape
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XwormRAT Hackers Leverage Code Injection for Sophisticated Malware Deployment
A sophisticated new distribution method for XwormRAT malware that leverages steganography techniques to hide malicious code within legitimate files. This discovery highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals who are increasingly using advanced obfuscation methods to bypass security detection systems and deceive unsuspecting users. The latest XwormRAT campaign represents a significant evolution in malware distribution methodology,…
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Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust
The UK’s public sector is under siege. Not by visible enemies, but by a wave of cyber threats. In 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre reported a 16% increase in serious attacks impacting national security. These aren’t theoretical risks. They are real, growing, and increasingly sophisticated ranging from ransomware attacks shutting down local councils to…
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Know Your Enemy: Understanding Dark Market Dynamics
To help counter crime, today’s organizations require a cyber-defense strategy that incorporates the mindset of the cybercriminal. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/understanding-dark-market-dynamics
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Trust nothing, verify everything: Why the UK public sector must embrace Zero Trust
The UK’s public sector is under siege. Not by visible enemies, but by a wave of cyber threats. In 2024, the National Cyber Security Centre reported a 16% increase in serious attacks impacting national security. These aren’t theoretical risks. They are real, growing, and increasingly sophisticated ranging from ransomware attacks shutting down local councils to…
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6 eye-opening books on AI’s rise, risks, and realities
AI is changing how we detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. From traditional networks to emerging spaces, it is shaping security operations, identity management, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/09/ai-books-risk-reality/
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6 eye-opening books on AI’s rise, risks, and realities
AI is changing how we detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. From traditional networks to emerging spaces, it is shaping security operations, identity management, and … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/09/ai-books-risk-reality/
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Treasury sanctions North Korean over IT worker malware scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned cyber actor Song Kum Hyok for his association with North Korea’s hacking group Andariel and for facilitating IT worker schemes that generated revenue for the Pyongyang regime. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/treasury-sanctions-north-korean-over-it-worker-malware-scheme/
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Trump seeks unprecedented $1.23 billion cut to federal cyber budget
Tags: attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, data, government, infrastructure, jobs, network, nist, office, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threatCynthia Brumfield / CSO(The chart is based on White House data provided for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Numbers for 2024, 2025, and 2026 reflect adjustments that Trump’s OMB made for 2024 and 2025.)The administration’s cybersecurity budget cuts are not evenly distributed among federal agencies. In fact, according to crosscut tables released…
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Treasury sanctions North Korean over IT worker malware scheme
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned cyber actor Song Kum Hyok for his association with North Korea’s hacking group Andariel and for facilitating IT worker schemes that generated revenue for the Pyongyang regime. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/treasury-sanctions-north-korean-over-it-worker-malware-scheme/
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How CISOs are training the next generation of cyber leaders
Leading versus managing: A former US Army officer, Hensley sees leadership development not just to build continuity, but as a reflection of organizational health. “I look forward to the day that somebody fills my shoes,” he says. “You know you’re successful when you’ve worked yourself out of a job.”He believes great leaders are shaped by…
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TapTrap Android Exploit Allows Malicious Apps to Bypass Permissions
A new Android vulnerability called TapTrap that allows malicious apps to bypass the operating system’s permission system without requiring any special permissions themselves. The attack exploits activity transition animations”, a core feature of Android’s user interface”, to trick users into unknowingly granting sensitive permissions or performing destructive actions. Unlike traditional tapjacking attacks that rely on…
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Cyberangriff auf ein Online-Forum von Fußballfans aus Schottland
The Forum’s server and software was victim to a cyber-attack last week. First seen on facebook.com Jump to article: www.facebook.com/TheMortonForum/posts/pfbid02XtdySzZ81JMvvABZ6zaD4EfDJ8yXtsUrjqHxjoiPwCZofFjrnXfseck3i7GnP9QTl