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IBM has released critical security updates addressing two severe vulnerabilities in its AIX operating system that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. Both vulnerabilities stem from improper process controls in essential IBM AIX services. Critical Flaws in IBM AIX Services The first vulnerability, CVE-2025-36251, affects the Nimsh service and its […]

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Google has rushed out a critical update for its Chrome browser to address a zero-day vulnerability actively exploited in the wild, urging users to update immediately to mitigate the risk posed by sophisticated attackers. The patch, rolled out in Chrome Stable version 142.0.7444.175 for Windows and Linux, and 142.0.7444.176 for Mac, fixes two high-severity type […]

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Pig-butchering scams have grown into one of the most damaging global cybercrime threats, causing billions of dollars in losses every year. These long-term investment fraud schemes work by building trust through emotional grooming and fake trading platforms before draining victims of their life savings. The scams now operate at an industrial scale, and criminal groups […]

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Menlo Park, California, USA, November 17th, 2025, CyberNewsWire AccuKnox, a global leader in Zero Trust Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), today announced its distributor partnership with Frentree, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider in South Korea. The collaboration aims to strengthen cloud, container, and AI workload security for enterprises across the region by combining Frentree’s strong […]

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A new open-source security tool, TaskHound, helps penetration testers and security professionals identify high-risk Windows scheduled tasks that could expose systems to attacks. The tool automatically discovers tasks running with privileged accounts and stored credentials, making it a valuable addition to security assessments. What Makes TaskHound Different? TaskHound stands out by automating the discovery of dangerous […]

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A new phishing campaign has emerged that weaponizes Microsoft Entra guest user invitations to deceive recipients into making phone calls to attackers posing as Microsoft support. The attack leverages a critical security gap in how Microsoft Entra communicates with external users, turning a legitimate collaboration feature into a delivery mechanism for sophisticated social engineering attacks. […]

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CISA has issued an urgent alert about a critical vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF), actively exploited by threat actors to seize administrative control of affected systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-64446, the flaw stems from a relative path traversal issue (CWE-23) that enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary administrative commands through specially crafted HTTP […]

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In November 2025, a new malware campaign emerged that combines social engineering tricks with advanced stealing tools. The attack starts when criminals trick users into running commands through the Windows Run window, a technique known as ClickFix. Once users follow these instructions, their computers become infected with Amatera Stealer, an advanced piece of malware designed […]

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As artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly expands, critical security flaws threaten the backbone of enterprise AI deployments. Security researchers at Oligo Security have uncovered a series of dangerous Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities affecting major AI frameworks from Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and PyTorch projects, including vLLM and SGLang. The vulnerabilities, collectively termed “ShadowMQ,” stem from the […]

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A dangerous espionage campaign is targeting senior government and defense officials worldwide. Iranian hackers are using fake conference invitations and meeting requests to trick victims. The attackers spend weeks building trust before striking. They reach out through WhatsApp to make their messages look legitimate. This campaign, known as SpearSpecter, combines patience with powerful malware to […]

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A sandbox escape vulnerability affecting iPhones and iPads running iOS 16.2 beta 1 or earlier versions. The proof-of-concept (POC) exploits weaknesses in the itunesstored and bookassetd daemons, enabling attackers to modify sensitive files on the device’s Data partition areas typically protected from unauthorized access. Researcher Kim shared the details in a blog post on October […]

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Outlook NotDoor backdoor malware first appeared in threat campaigns identified by Lab52, the intelligence arm of Spanish firm S2 Grupo. Linked to APT28/Fancy Bear, NotDoor leverages malicious Outlook macros for persistent access and data theft. Attackers embed these macro payloads within Outlook’s data files to monitor incoming emails and trigger hidden code on infected systems. […]

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The U.S. Justice Department announced major actions against North Korean cybercrime, including five people admitting guilt and the government taking more than $15 million in property linked to the crimes. These operations reveal how the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) uses fraudulent IT workers and cryptocurrency heists to fund its weapons programs while evading […]

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A sharp increase in attacks targeting a critical vulnerability in XWiki servers. Multiple threat actors are actively exploiting CVE-2025-24893 to deploy botnets and coin miners, and to establish unauthorized server access across the internet. Since the initial discovery on October 28, 2025, exploitation has expanded dramatically. VulnCheck reported that multiple independent attackers are now actively targeting the […]

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Samsung has been accused of shipping budget Galaxy A and M series smartphones with pre-installed spyware that users can’t easily remove. The software in question, AppCloud, developed by the mobile analytics firm IronSource, has been embedded in devices sold primarily in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Security researchers and privacy advocates warn […]

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Google security researchers recently uncovered a sophisticated criminal operation called “Lighthouse” that has victimized over one million people across more than 120 countries. This phishing-as-a-service platform represents one of the most damaging SMS-based scam networks in recent years, prompting Google to file litigation aimed at dismantling the entire operation. The attack’s scale reveals how well-organized […]

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A newly documented malware campaign demonstrates how attackers are leveraging Windows LNK shortcuts to deliver the MastaStealer infostealer. The attack begins with spear-phishing emails containing ZIP archives with a single LNK file that executes a multi-stage infection process. When victims click the malicious shortcut, it launches Microsoft Edge while opening the AnyDesk website in the […]

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Microsoft has launched a new security feature in Teams Premium called “Prevent screen capture,” designed to block screenshots and recordings during sensitive meetings, with general availability rolling out worldwide through late November 2025.​ This enhancement addresses growing concerns over data leaks in virtual collaborations, particularly in industries like finance, healthcare, and legal sectors, where confidential […]

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The notorious Cl0p ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), spotlighting vulnerabilities in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS). The announcement, posted on Cl0p’s dark web leak site on November 11, 2026, accuses the NHS of prioritizing profits over patient security, stating, “The company doesn’t care about its customers; it ignored […]

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GitLab has released urgent security patches addressing multiple vulnerabilities affecting both the Community Edition and the Enterprise Edition. The company released versions 18.5.2, 18.4.4, and 18.3.6 to fix critical security issues that could allow attackers to compromise sensitive information and bypass access controls. The most concerning vulnerability involves prompt injection attacks in GitLab Duo’s review feature. Attackers […]

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