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The popular food delivery platform Grubhub has disclosed a significant data breach involving unauthorized access to customer, merchant, and driver information.  The breach, which was caused by a compromised third-party contractor account, raised concerns about data security and third-party risk management practices. Grubhub detected “unusual activity” within its systems, which was traced to an account […]

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A new security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24860, has been disclosed in Apache Cassandra, a widely used distributed database system. The flaw involves an authorization bypass that could allow users to gain unauthorized access to data centers or network regions when using specific authorizer configurations. Additionally, users with restricted access can escalate their permissions via DCL […]

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Researchers from the Positive Technologies Expert Security Center (PT ESC) have identified and prevented a malicious campaign targeting users of the Python Package Index (PyPI). The attack involved two fake packages named deepseeek and deepseekai, which were designed to steal sensitive user and system data. These packages were masquerading as legitimate clients for the DeepSeek […]

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A new variant of malware, known as FlexibleFerret, has been identified targeting macOS users while evading detection by Apple’s XProtect tool. This malware is part of a broader campaign attributed to North Korean threat actors, who have been using sophisticated tactics to lure victims into installing malicious software. The Ferret family of malware, including variants […]

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Hackers have exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the popular file archiver 7-Zip to deploy SmokeLoader malware.  The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0411, was identified in September 2024 and has since been actively used in cyberattacks targeting Ukrainian entities.  CVE-2025-0411 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS score: 7.0) that allows attackers to bypass Windows’ Mark-of-the-Web (MoTW) security mechanism.  […]

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A new cyberattack technique has emerged, enabling attackers to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems while operating under a low-privileged standard user account.  Traditionally, EDR evasion requires elevated privileges, such as administrative or system-level access.  However, this innovative approach leverages masquerading and path obfuscation to disguise malicious payloads as legitimate processes, deceiving both automated […]

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U.S. prosecutors have charged Andean Medjedovic, a 22-year-old Canadian, with five counts of criminal indictment for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft.  Medjedovic is accused of exploiting vulnerabilities in the KyberSwap and Indexed Finance DeFi protocols, resulting in significant financial losses. The alleged schemes carried out between 2021 and 2023, resulted in the theft of […]

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A critical Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-57004, has been discovered in Roundcube Webmail version 1.6.9.  This flaw allows remote authenticated users to upload malicious files disguised as email attachments, posing significant risks to individuals and organizations using the popular open-source webmail client. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user input during the […]

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Microsoft has disclosed a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-21415, impacting the Azure AI Face Service, which is classified as an Elevation of Privilege issue, allowing attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms via spoofing, escalating their privileges over a network. However, Microsoft has confirmed that the vulnerability has been fully mitigated and requires no customer action. This disclosure underscores […]

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Dell Technologies has disclosed multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting its PowerProtect product line, including Data Domain (DD) appliances, PowerProtect Management Center, and other associated systems.  These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to compromise system integrity, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary code.  Organizations relying on these systems for data protection and recovery are urged to take […]

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Microsoft has issued a security advisory for CVE-2025-21396, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability that could allow attackers to spoof credentials and gain unauthorized access to Microsoft accounts. Cybersecurity experts are urging users and organizations to swiftly address this issue by applying relevant updates and following Microsoft’s guidance. The vulnerability is linked to CWE-290, Authentication Bypass […]

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Researchers unveiled a sophisticated malware campaign in a recent cybersecurity alert involving ValleyRAT, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) frequently linked to the Silver Fox APT group. This threat has evolved with new delivery techniques, targeting key roles within organizations, particularly in finance and accounting departments. The attackers exploit vulnerabilities in legitimate software and use advanced […]

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A recent cybersecurity threat has emerged in the form of AsyncRAT, a remote access trojan (RAT) that leverages Python and TryCloudflare for stealthy malware delivery. This sophisticated campaign involves a complex sequence of events, starting with phishing emails that deceive users into downloading malicious payloads. Here the attack chain exploits legitimate infrastructure which makes the […]

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A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code has been released for CVE-2025-21293, a critical Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. This vulnerability, discovered in September 2024 and patched in January 2025, has raised concerns due to its potential to allow attackers to gain system-level privileges within an Active Directory environment. The vulnerability was identified during […]

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A sophisticated web-skimming campaign targeting multiple websites, including the UK online store of electronics giant Casio (casio[.]co.uk). The attack, which exposed sensitive customer data, highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in e-commerce platforms and the evolving tactics of cybercriminals. The breach on casio.co.uk was traced back to a malicious web skimmer script that became active between January 14th […]

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2024 marked a record-breaking year for cybersecurity challenges as threat actors ramped up their exploitation of vulnerabilities. According to the latest findings from VulnCheck, 768 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) were publicly reported as exploited in the wild for the first time this year. This figure represents a 20% increase compared to 639 CVEs reported […]

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reportedly the target of a sophisticated cyberattack by Russian-linked hackers in 2022, prior to his tenure as prime minister. The revelations, detailed in the newly published book “Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer” by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund, have drawn fresh attention to cybersecurity vulnerabilities […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign exploiting tax season to target financial organizations and individuals globally. The campaign involves phishing emails impersonating tax agencies and financial institutions, delivering malware and harvesting sensitive credentials. The malicious actors behind this campaign are leveraging tax-related themes, such as account updates, overdue payments, or tax refunds, to […]

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Microsoft has announced the rollout of Avatars for Microsoft Teams, a feature that allows users to create personalized avatars for meetings using Artificial Intelligence (AI).  This revolutionary update is designed to make virtual meetings more engaging and inclusive by enabling users to customize and represent themselves with an avatar, even with their video cameras turned […]

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Globe Life Inc. has become the latest victim of a high-profile cybersecurity incident, with a threat actor claiming access to sensitive personal and health data of over 850,000 individuals.  The attack, while not involving traditional ransomware, appears to be an extortion attempt that poses significant risks to the Company’s reputation and its customers’ security. The […]

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