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The resurgence of XWorm in mid-2025 marks a significant escalation in malware sophistication. After a lull following the abrupt discontinuation of official support for version 5.6 in late 2024, threat actors unveiled XWorm V6.0 on June 4, 2025. A post on hackforums.net by an account named XCoderTools first announced this release, claiming to patch a […]

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An operator known as GhostSocks advertised a novel Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) on the Russian cybercrime forum XSS.is on October 15, 2023, promising to transform compromised devices into residential SOCKS5 proxies. The service capitalized on the inherent trust placed in residential IP addresses to bypass anti-fraud systems and avoid detection by network defenders. Early promotional posts showcased […]

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In today’s hyperconnected digital environment, organizations face increasing threats to their online presence and reputations. From cyberattacks and phishing campaigns to data breaches and brand impersonation, businesses must actively safeguard their digital footprint. Digital footprint monitoring tools are designed to provide organizations with deep insights into risk exposure across surface web, deep web, and dark […]

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Brand protection solutions are essential for enterprises in 2025 as digital commerce continues to grow and online threats evolve more rapidly than ever. With the surge in counterfeit products, trademark infringements, phishing attacks, and reputation risks, enterprises must safeguard their intellectual property and digital assets. Choosing the right brand protection tool not only builds consumer […]

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Microsoft is updating its security policies to require administrator consent for new third-party applications seeking access to Exchange and Teams content. These “Secure by Default” changes, set to roll out from late October to late November 2025, aim to enhance tenant security by giving administrators greater control over data access. This update is a key […]

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In 2025, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in the digital risk landscape. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organizations need advanced solutions to detect, assess, and mitigate risks originating outside traditional network perimeters. Digital Risk Protection (DRP) platforms offer proactive visibility into threats such as brand impersonation, data leaks, phishing attacks, and cybercrime activities that could […]

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Cybersecurity has become one of the most vital aspects of the digital-first world, where organizations face advanced and persistent threats daily. The need for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) companies has never been more important in 2025. These companies provide organizations with real-time insights, actionable intelligence, and intelligence-driven defense mechanisms to protect sensitive data, critical infrastructure, […]

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In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cyber attacks have become more complex, frequent, and damaging than ever before. Businesses, governments, and organizations need stronger solutions to protect their assets from evolving threats. End-to-end threat intelligence platforms play a crucial role in providing actionable insights, real-time data, and automated defenses against cyber threats. These solutions empower security […]

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A new proof-of-concept (PoC) tool named Obex has been released, offering a method to prevent Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and other monitoring solutions’ dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) from loading into processes. The tool, created by a researcher known as “dis0rder0x00,” is designed to block specified DLLs both during the initial startup of a process and […]

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A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit has been released for a critical vulnerability chain in VMware Workstation that allows an attacker to escape from a guest virtual machine and execute arbitrary code on the host operating system. The exploit successfully chains together an information leak and a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability to achieve a full guest-to-host escape, […]

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An extortion group known as the Crimson Collective claims to have breached Red Hat’s private GitHub repositories, making off with nearly 570GB of compressed data from 28,000 internal repositories. This data theft is being regarded as one of the most significant breaches in technology history, involving the unauthorized extraction of source code and sensitive confidential […]

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Google has released Chrome 141 to address 21 security vulnerabilities, including critical flaws that could allow attackers to crash browsers and potentially execute malicious code. The update, rolling out across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, patches several high-severity vulnerabilities that pose significant risks to user security. The most severe vulnerability addressed is CVE-2025-11205, a heap […]

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Microsoft has confirmed it is investigating a significant bug in the classic Outlook for Windows desktop client that causes the application to fail upon launch. The issue, which appears to be linked to Microsoft Exchange logon attempts, prevents users from accessing their mailboxes and displays a critical error message, disrupting daily workflows for affected individuals […]

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Splunk has released patches for multiple vulnerabilities in its Enterprise and Cloud Platform products, some of which could allow attackers to execute unauthorized JavaScript code, access sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The advisories, published on October 1, 2025, detail six security flaws, with severity ratings ranging from Medium to High. The most […]

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Ukrainian security agencies have issued an urgent warning regarding a sophisticated malware campaign targeting government and critical infrastructure sectors through weaponized XLL files distributed via compressed archives. The malicious campaign leverages Microsoft Excel add-in files containing the CABINETRAT backdoor, representing a significant evolution in targeted cyber operations against Ukrainian entities. The attack methodology involves distributing […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated Android malware campaign targeting seniors through fraudulent travel and social activity promotions on Facebook. The newly identified Datzbro malware represents a dangerous evolution in mobile threats, combining advanced spyware capabilities with remote access tools designed to facilitate financial fraud. This campaign, first detected in August 2025, has expanded beyond […]

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A sophisticated malicious package has infiltrated the Python Package Index (PyPI), masquerading as a legitimate SOCKS5 proxy tool while harboring backdoor capabilities that target Windows systems. The SoopSocks package, tracked as XRAY-725599, presents itself as a benign networking utility that creates SOCKS5 proxy services and reports server information to configurable Discord webhooks. However, beneath this […]

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Google has introduced a new AI-powered ransomware detection feature for Google Drive for desktop, designed to block cyberattacks and protect user files automatically. This enhancement adds a significant layer of security for users of Windows and macOS, addressing the persistent and costly threat of ransomware. Ransomware continues to be a major cybersecurity challenge for organizations […]

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The cybersecurity landscape witnessed the emergence of a sophisticated rootkit variation, FlipSwitch, targeting modern Linux kernels. First surfacing in late September 2025, FlipSwitch exploits recent changes in syscall dispatching to implant stealthy hooks directly into kernel code. Early indicators suggest attackers leverage this novel approach to evade traditional detection, compromising critical infrastructure and cloud environments. […]

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A sophisticated DNS-based malware campaign has emerged, utilizing thousands of compromised websites worldwide to deliver the Strela Stealer information-stealing malware through an unprecedented technique involving DNS TXT records. The threat, tracked as Detour Dog by security researchers, represents a significant evolution in malware distribution methods that leverages the Domain Name System as both a command-and-control […]

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