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AI-powered malware, known as ‘MalTerminal’, uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 model to dynamically generate malicious code, including ransomware and reverse shells, marking a significant shift in how threats are developed and deployed. This discovery follows the recent analysis of PromptLock, another AI-driven malware, indicating a clear trend toward adversaries weaponizing large language models (LLMs). This discovery was […]

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The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has been marked by an unprecedented surge in zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited by threat actors. According to recent data, more than 23,600 vulnerabilities were published in the first half of 2025 alone, representing a 16% increase over 2024. This alarming trend has seen sophisticated threat actors, including nation-state groups and […]

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A threat actor has been observed advertising a new Remote Access Trojan (RAT) on underground forums, marketing it as a fully undetectable (FUD) alternative to the legitimate remote access tool, ScreenConnect. The malware is being sold with a suite of advanced features designed to bypass modern security defenses, signaling a growing trend in sophisticated, ready-to-use […]

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New York, New York, September 19th, 2025, CyberNewsWire BreachLock, the global leader in offensive security, has been recognized as a Sample Vendor for Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) in the 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle for Application Security. The company was also recognized as a sample vendor for Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV) in the Gartner […]

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Phishing campaigns have long relied on social engineering to dupe unsuspecting users, but recent developments have elevated these attacks to a new level of sophistication. Attackers now harness advanced content-generation platforms to craft highly personalized emails and webpages, blending genuine corporate branding with contextually relevant messages. These platforms analyze public social media profiles, corporate press […]

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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of online business, connecting services, and enabling new customer experiences. However, as the API footprint grows, so does the attack surface making robust API security testing a critical pillar of enterprise cyber defense in 2025. Whether you’re a security analyst, DevSecOps […]

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A critical authentication bypass vulnerability has emerged in Nokia’s CloudBand Infrastructure Software (CBIS) and Nokia Container Service (NCS) Manager API, designated as CVE-2023-49564. This high-severity flaw, scoring 9.6 on the CVSS v3.1 scale, enables unauthorized attackers to circumvent authentication mechanisms through specially crafted HTTP headers, potentially granting complete access to restricted API endpoints without valid […]

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In early 2025, cybersecurity researchers observed an unprecedented collaboration between two Russian APT groups targeting Ukrainian organizations. Historically, Gamaredon has focused on broad spear-phishing campaigns against government and critical infrastructure, while Turla has specialized in high-value cyberespionage using sophisticated implants. Their joint operations mark a significant escalation: Gamaredon gains initial access using its established toolkit, […]

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a critical warning regarding sophisticated malware campaigns targeting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) systems. Cybercriminals are actively exploiting two critical vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428, to deploy advanced persistent threats that enable complete system compromise and arbitrary code execution on targeted servers. The attack campaign emerged shortly […]

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ChatGPT agents can be manipulated into bypassing their own safety protocols to solve CAPTCHA, raising significant concerns about the robustness of both AI guardrails and widely used anti-bot systems. The SPLX findings show that through a technique known as prompt injection, an AI agent can be tricked into breaking its built-in policies, successfully solving not […]

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The emergence of a new campaign weaponizing legitimate remote monitoring and management software has alarmed security teams worldwide. Attackers are distributing trojanized installers for ConnectWise ScreenConnect—now known as ConnectWise Control—to deliver dual payloads: the widely used AsyncRAT and a custom PowerShell-based RAT. By leveraging trusted software footprints and open directories, adversaries bypass signature-based defenses and […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a potential connection between two Yemen-based cybercriminal organizations, the Belsen Group and ZeroSevenGroup, following an extensive investigation into their operational patterns and attack methodologies. The discovery comes amid growing concerns about sophisticated network intrusion campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and enterprise systems across multiple continents. The Belsen Group first emerged in January […]

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The emergence of the SystemBC botnet marks a significant evolution in proxy-based criminal infrastructure. Rather than co-opt residential devices for proxying, SystemBC operators have shifted to compromising large commercial Virtual Private Servers (VPS), enabling high-volume proxy services with minimal disruption to end users. In recent months, Lumen Technologies has observed an average of 1,500 newly […]

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A newly disclosed flaw in HubSpot’s open-source Jinjava template engine could allow attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions and achieve remote code execution (RCE) on thousands of websites relying on versions prior to 2.8.1.  Tracked as CVE-2025-59340 and rated Critical with a CVSS v3.1 score of 10.0, the issue stems from JavaType‐based deserialization, enabling threat actors […]

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Luxury jewelry brand Tiffany and Company has confirmed a data breach that resulted in the theft of customers’ personal information. The company is in the process of sending out notification letters to affected individuals, detailing the scope of the incident and the data that was compromised. According to the notification, Tiffany experienced a “cybersecurity issue” […]

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In recent months, security teams have observed the emergence of a sophisticated malware loader, dubbed CountLoader, which leverages weaponized PDF files to deliver ransomware payloads. First detected in late August 2025, CountLoader is linked to multiple Russian-speaking cybercriminal groups, including affiliates of LockBit, BlackBasta, and Qilin. By masquerading as legitimate documents—often impersonating Ukrainian law enforcement—this […]

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The ransomware threat landscape witnessed a dramatic shift in August 2025 as the Qilin group claimed responsibility for 104 separate attacks worldwide. Emerging earlier this year, Qilin quickly cemented its position through aggressive double-extortion tactics and a broad affiliate recruitment strategy. Initial compromises have predominantly leveraged exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers and publicly facing […]

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The global spyware market continues its alarming expansion, with new research revealing the emergence of 130 additional entities spanning 46 countries between 1992 and 2024. This shadowy ecosystem of surveillance technologies has grown from 435 documented entities in the initial assessment to 561 organizations, fundamentally reshaping the landscape of offensive cyber capabilities. The proliferation extends […]

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A sophisticated phishing campaign has recently emerged, targeting Facebook users with carefully crafted emails designed to harvest login credentials. Attackers leverage the platform’s own external URL warning system to cloak malicious links, presenting URLs that appear legitimate while redirecting victims to counterfeit Facebook login pages. The initial lure arrives as an urgent security notification, warning […]

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Krasnoyarsk Regional Airlines (KrasAvia) confirmed a sophisticated cyberattack that has rendered its primary online services inoperable.  The breach targeted the airline’s web portal and associated back-end systems, including the Passenger Service System (PSS) and flight planning applications.  As a result, passengers are currently unable to complete e-ticket purchases or check in online, prompting KrasAvia to […]

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