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In recent weeks, cybersecurity researchers have observed the emergence of XillenStealer, a Python-based information stealer publicly hosted on GitHub and rapidly adopted by threat actors. First reported in mid-September 2025, the stealer leverages a user-friendly builder GUI to lower the bar for malicious deployment. Operators can configure exfiltration channels, such as a Telegram bot, and […]

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Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the 22-year-old founder of BreachForums, has been resentenced to three years in federal prison for operating one of the world’s largest cybercriminal marketplaces.  The New York resident was sentenced on September 16, 2025, for creating and administering a platform that facilitated the sale of stolen data and harbored child sexual abuse material […]

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A threat actor who gained initial access through a SonicWall VPN device was able to escalate their attack by finding Huntress recovery codes saved in a plaintext file on a user’s desktop. This allowed the attacker to log into the client’s security portal, where they attempted to remediate incident reports and uninstall security agents to […]

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A denial-of-service flaw in the Linux kernel’s KSMBD (SMB Direct) subsystem has raised alarms across the open-source community.  Tracked as CVE-2025-38501, the issue allows a remote, unauthenticated adversary to exhaust all available SMB connections by exploiting the kernel’s handling of half-open TCP sessions.  Key Takeaways1. CVE-2025-38501 lets attackers exhaust KSMBD connections via half-open TCP handshakes.2. […]

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A large-scale supply chain attack dubbed “Shai-Halud” that infiltrated the JavaScript ecosystem via the npm registry.  In total, 477 packages, including packages from CrowdStrike, were found to contain stealthy backdoors and trojanized modules designed to siphon credentials, exfiltrate source code, and enable remote code execution (RCE) on developer machines. Key Takeaways1. Obfuscated backdoors hit 477 npm packages […]

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American First Finance, LLC, a Dallas-based financial services firm, suffered a significant insider breach when a recently terminated employee exploited unauthorized access to its production database.  The incident, dubbed the FinWise insider breach, resulted in the exfiltration of sensitive customer records nearly 689,000 names, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifiers via direct SQL queries […]

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A critical vulnerability in Windows Boot Manager, known as bitpixie, enables attackers to bypass BitLocker drive encryption and escalate local privileges on Windows systems.  The vulnerability affects boot managers from 2005 to 2022 and can still be exploited on updated systems through downgrade attacks, posing significant risks to enterprise security. Key Takeaways1. Bitpixie lets attackers bypass BitLocker […]

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Newark, New Jersey, United States, September 16th, 2025, CyberNewsWire The OpenSSL Conference 2025 will take place on October 7 – 9 in Prague. The program will bring together lawyers, regulators, developers, and entrepreneurs to discuss security and privacy in a global context. Conference starts in 3 weeks. [REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE]  Conference Contact Details The OpenSSL Conference team […]

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Luxury fashion company Kering has confirmed a data exfiltration incident in which threat actor Shiny Hunters accessed private customer records for Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen. The breach, detected in June but occurring in April, exposed personally identifiable information (PII) for an estimated 7.4 million unique email addresses. Key Takeaways1. PII and spend data of […]

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Las Vegas, United States, September 16th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Seraphic today announced at Fal.Con 2025 that its Secure Enterprise Browser (SEB) solution is now available for purchase in the CrowdStrike Marketplace, a one-stop destination for the world-class ecosystem of CrowdStrike-compatible security products. This availability enables customers to discover, buy, and implement Seraphic’s browser-native protection directly within […]

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Security Operations Centers (SOCs) exist under ever-increasing pressure to detect and respond to threats before they escalate. Today’s fast-moving adversaries exploit gaps in threat visibility with automation, targeted ransomware, and zero-day exploits. The result? Severe operational disruptions, financial losses, and reputational harm.  Lessons from Recent Cyber Disruptions  These recent high-impact incidents show why SOCs need […]

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The KillSec ransomware strain has rapidly emerged as a formidable threat targeting healthcare IT infrastructures across Latin America and beyond. First observed in early September 2025, KillSec operators have leveraged compromised software supply chain relationships to deploy their payloads at scale. Initial indicators of compromise were detected when several Brazilian healthcare providers reported unusual network […]

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RevengeHotels, a financially motivated threat group active since 2015, has escalated its operations against hospitality organizations by integrating large language model–generated code into its infection chain. Initially known for deploying bespoke RAT families such as RevengeRAT and NanoCoreRAT via phishing emails targeting hotel front-desk systems, the group’s latest campaigns pivot on delivering VenomRAT implants through […]

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In today’s complex digital landscape, where data breaches and cyberattacks are a constant threat, securing privileged accounts is more critical than ever. Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a core component of any robust cybersecurity strategy, focusing on managing and monitoring elevated access to critical systems and data. It ensures that only the right people, at […]

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Modern development workflows increasingly rely on AI-driven coding assistants to accelerate software delivery and improve code quality. However, recent research has illuminated a potent new threat: adversaries can exploit these tools to introduce backdoors and generate harmful content without immediate detection. This vulnerability manifests through the misuse of context‐attachment features, where contaminated external data sources […]

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A critical vulnerability has been discovered in LG’s WebOS for smart TVs, allowing an attacker on the same local network to bypass authentication mechanisms and achieve full control over the device. The flaw, which affects models like the LG WebOS 43UT8050, enables unauthenticated attackers to gain root access, install malicious applications, and completely compromise the […]

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Late in the summer of 2025, cybersecurity researchers uncovered a sophisticated spearphishing campaign targeting Ukrainian military personnel via the Signal messaging platform. The operation, dubbed “Phantom Net Voxel,” begins with a malicious Office document sent through private Signal chats, masquerading as urgent administrative forms or compensation requests. Upon opening, the document’s embedded macros drop a […]

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A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the Case Theme User WordPress plugin has emerged as a significant security threat, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access to websites by exploiting the social login functionality. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-5821 with a CVSS score of 9.8, affects all versions of the plugin up to 1.0.3 and […]

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An ongoing supply chain attack has compromised multiple npm packages published by CrowdStrike, extending a malicious campaign known as the “Shai-Halud attack.” The incident, which involves the same malware previously used to target the popular tinycolor package, highlights the persistent threat of supply chain vulnerabilities within the open-source ecosystem. The npm registry acted swiftly to […]

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The eruption of widespread protests across Nepal in early September 2025 provided fertile ground for a sophisticated campaign orchestrated by the Sidewinder APT group. As demonstrators mobilized against government policies and social media restrictions, threat actors exploited the turbulence to distribute malicious applications masquerading as legitimate emergency services. Victims seeking live updates or assistance were […]

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