Tag: exploit
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Cybercriminals Exploit Tax Season With New Phishing Tactics
Tax-season phishing floods deliver RMM malware, credential theft, BEC and tax-form scams First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/tax-season-new-phishing-tactics/
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F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability Reclassified as RCE, Under Exploitation
CVE-2025-53521 was initially disclosed in October as a high-severity denial-of-service (DoS) flaw, but new information has revealed the bug is actually much more dangerous. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/fortinet-big-ip-vulnerability-reclassified-rce-exploitation
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Fortinet BIG-IP Vulnerability Reclassified as RCE, Under Exploitation
CVE-2025-53521 was initially disclosed in October as a high-severity denial-of-service (DoS) flaw, but new information has revealed the bug is actually much more dangerous. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/application-security/fortinet-big-ip-vulnerability-reclassified-rce-exploitation
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Critical Citrix NetScaler memory flaw actively exploited in attacks
Hackers are exploiting a critical severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-3055, in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances to obtain sensitive data. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-citrix-netscaler-memory-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
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BSidesSLC 2025 Start Recon Exploit: A Framework for Desktop App Pentesting
Author, Creator & Presenter: Santiago Gimenez Ocano & Ryan Syed Security Engineers At Praetorian Our thanks to BSidesSLC for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s outstanding BSidesSLC 2025 content on the Organizations’ YouTube Channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/03/bsidesslc-2025-start-recon-exploit-a-framework-for-desktop-app-pentesting/
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Under Fire: Attackers Target Flaws in F5 and Citrix Gear
F5 Revises Severity of Flaw Disclosed Last Year. Flaws in major application delivery and security platforms and VPN gateways are being actively exploited or targeted. Under fire: a vulnerability in F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager can facilitate remote code execution, and a memory overread flaw in NetScaler Application Delivery Controller. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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Citrix NetScaler products confirmed to be under exploitation
Security researchers at watchTowr warn that multiple flaws are involved in the early stages of a hacking spree that could rival the 2023 CitrixBleed campaign. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/citrix-netscaler-exploitation-vulnerabilities/816097/
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WorldDay Mehr als nur Schutz vor Ransomware
In einer Welt voller KI, Zero-Day-Exploits und nationalstaatlichen Cyberbedrohungen mag die Datensicherung wie eine Aufgabe aus dem Grundkurs Cybersicherheit erscheinen. Doch einige der schwerwiegendsten Vorfälle, mit denen Unternehmen konfrontiert sind, sind nicht auf hochkomplexe Angriffe zurückzuführen, sondern darauf, dass sie nicht auf das Unvermeidliche vorbereitet sind und Datenverlust ist unvermeidlich. Wenn die meisten Unternehmen […]…
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Citrix NetScaler bug exploited in days, may be multiple flaws in a trench coat
Researchers say attackers are already looting vulnerable boxes First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/03/30/citrix_netscaler_flaw/
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Russian Hackers Deploy “CTRL” for RDP Hijacking
Russian hackers are using a new remote access toolkit called “CTRL” to silently hijack Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) sessions via FRP-based reverse tunnels, enabling stealthy, hands-on access to compromised Windows systems. The toolkit blends credential theft, keylogging, and RDP abuse into a cohesive post-exploitation framework that currently flies under the radar of public malware scanners…
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TA446 Uses DarkSword Exploit Kit to Target iPhone Users
TA446, a Russia-linked espionage group, has started using the DarkSword exploit kit to compromise iOS devices in a new phishing wave that abuses Atlantic Council”‘themed lures. The campaign underscores how quickly leaked iOS exploit chains can be weaponized against high”‘value policy and government targets. Unlike earlier TA446 operations that relied on password”‘protected ZIP attachments delivering…
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Critical Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Researchers from watchTowr and Defused have found evidence that attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-3055, a critical NetScaler vulnerability First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/critical-citrix-netscaler/
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Charity Fraud: How to Avoid Falling for Fake Donation Campaigns
Charity is built on trust, but scammers often misuse this goodwill to run fake donation campaigns. These schemes are designed to exploit emotions, especially during crises, natural disasters, or urgent causes. Understanding how charity fraud works and checking donation requests carefully can help protect your money and ensure it reaches genuine causes. In this blog,……
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Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS flaw exploited for Remote Code Execution
Attackers are exploiting a critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS flaw (CVE-2026-21643) that allows remote code execution via SQL injection. A critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-21643 (CVSS score of 9.1), is now being actively exploited. Defused researchers warn that threat actors are exploiting the vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS platform. >>Fortinet Forticlient EMS CVE-2026-21643…
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Hackers now exploit critical F5 BIG-IP flaw in attacks, patch now
F5 has reclassified a BIG-IP APM denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability as a critical-severity remote code execution (RCE) flaw, warning that attackers are exploiting it to deploy webshells on unpatched devices. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-now-exploit-critical-f5-big-ip-flaw-in-attacks-patch-now/
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Russia-linked APT TA446 uses DarkSword exploit to target iPhone users in phishing wave
Russia-linked TA446 is using the DarkSword iOS exploit kit in targeted phishing campaigns to compromise iPhone users. Russia-linked APT group TA446 (aka SEABORGIUM, ColdRiver, Callisto, and Star Blizzard) is using the DarkSword exploit kit in targeted spear-phishing campaigns against iOS devices. The attacks rely on malicious emails to compromise iPhones, highlighting a growing threat from…
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Critical Fortinet Forticlient EMS flaw now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiClient EMS platform, according to threat intelligence company Defused. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-fortinet-forticlient-ems-flaw-now-exploited-in-attacks/
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Hackers Probe Citrix NetScaler Systems Ahead of Suspected CVE-2026-3055 Exploitation
Tags: citrix, cve, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, hacker, intelligence, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers are warning organizations about imminent cyberattacks targeting a newly disclosed critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler ADC and Gateway appliances. Threat intelligence firms watchTowr and Defused Cyber have uncovered active reconnaissance campaigns targeting CVE-2026-3055, a severe flaw that allows attackers to steal sensitive data. With hackers actively scanning for exposed systems, organizations are urged…
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CISA Warns of Actively Exploited F5 BIG-IP Vulnerability in Ongoing Attacks
Tags: attack, cisa, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, threat, vulnerabilityThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical alert regarding an actively exploited flaw in F5 BIG-IP systems. The vulnerability has been officially added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, signaling that threat actors are successfully weaponizing the bug in real-world attacks. Organizations running exposed F5 infrastructure must address this threat…
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File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites
A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-read-flaw-in-smart-slider-plugin-impacts-500k-wordpress-sites/
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File read flaw in Smart Slider plugin impacts 500K WordPress sites
A vulnerability in the Smart Slider 3 WordPress plugin, active on more than 800,000 websites, can be exploited to allow subscriber-level users access to arbitrary files on the server. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/file-read-flaw-in-smart-slider-plugin-impacts-500k-wordpress-sites/
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Apple issues urgent lock screen warnings for unpatched iPhones and iPads
Apple is alerting users of outdated iPhones and iPads via lock screen warnings about active web-based exploits, urging immediate software updates. Apple is sending lock screen alerts to users running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, warning of active web-based attacks targeting their devices. The notifications urge users to install critical updates to stay protected, highlighting…
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Citrix NetScaler Under Active Recon for CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS 9.3) Memory Overread Bug
A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway is witnessing active reconnaissance activity, according to Defused Cyber and watchTowr.The vulnerability, CVE-2026-3055 (CVSS score: 9.3), refers to a case of insufficient input validation leading to memory overread, which an attacker could exploit to leak potentially sensitive information.Per First seen on thehackernews.com…
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TA446 Deploys DarkSword iOS Exploit Kit in Targeted Spear-Phishing Campaign
Proofpoint has disclosed details of a targeted email campaign in which threat actors with ties to Russia are leveraging the recently disclosed DarkSword exploit kit to target iOS devices.The activity has been attributed with high confidence to the Russian state-sponsored threat group known as TA446, which is also tracked by the broader cybersecurity community under…