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A group claiming to be a coalition of hackers has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Google, threatening to release the company’s databases unless two of its employees are terminated. The demand, which appeared in a Telegram post, specifically named Austin Larsen and Charles Carmakal, both members of Google’s Threat Intelligence Group. According to a post […]

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The telecommunications landscape is facing an unprecedented crisis as SIM swapping attacks surge to alarming levels, with the United Kingdom alone reporting a staggering 1,055% increase in incidents during 2024, jumping from just 289 cases in 2023 to nearly 3,000 cases. This explosive growth in telecommunications fraud has prompted urgent calls for enhanced security measures, […]

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Microsoft is issuing a direct call to its hardware partners, urging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to address configuration issues that prevent crucial USB-C troubleshooting notifications from functioning correctly in Windows 11. These built-in alerts are designed to enhance user experience by identifying and helping to resolve common problems such as slow charging, faulty connections, and […]

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In a significant security move, Microsoft announced on August 26, 2025, that it will require mandatory multifactor authentication (MFA) for all accounts signing in to the Azure portal and related administrative centers. The policy, first introduced in 2024, aims to dramatically reduce account compromise by enforcing an additional layer of identity verification across Azure and […]

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A newly discovered critical security vulnerability in the Next.js framework, designated CVE-2025-29927, poses a significant threat to web applications by allowing malicious actors to completely bypass authorization mechanisms.  This vulnerability arises from improper handling of the x-middleware-subrequest header within Next.js middleware execution, potentially exposing sensitive administrative areas and protected resources to unauthorized access. The vulnerability […]

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A novel phishing campaign emerged in late August 2025 that specifically targeted hoteliers and vacation rental managers through malicious search engine advertisements. Rather than relying on mass email blasts or social media lures, attackers purchased sponsored ads on platforms such as Google Search, typosquatting legitimate service providers’ names to redirect unsuspecting users. By mimicking brands […]

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MediaTek today published a critical security bulletin addressing several vulnerabilities across its latest modem chipsets, urging device OEMs to deploy updates immediately.  The bulletin, issued two months after confidential OEM notification, confirms that no known in-the-wild exploits have been detected to date. Key Takeaways1. MediaTek patched high- and medium-severity modem and firmware bugs across 60+ […]

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Salesforce today unveiled its comprehensive Forensic Investigation Guide, equipping organizations with best practices, log analysis techniques, and automation workflows to detect and respond to sophisticated security breaches rapidly.  To reconstruct attack timelines and assess data exposure, the guide emphasizes three primary information sources: Activity Logs, User Permissions, and Backup Data.  Key Takeaways1. Salesforce’s new Forensic […]

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macOS has long been recognized for its robust, integrated security stack, but cybercriminals are finding ways to weaponize these very defenses.  Recent incidents show attackers exploit Keychain, SIP, TCC, Gatekeeper, File Quarantine, XProtect, and XProtect Remediator to stealthily deliver malicious payloads.  Key Takeaways1. Abuse of macOS tools (Keychain, SIP, File Quarantine) for credential theft and […]

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A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the Linux UDisks daemon that could allow unprivileged attackers to gain access to files owned by privileged users.  The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-8067, was publicly disclosed on August 28, 2025, and carries an Important severity rating with a CVSS v3 score of 8.5. Key Takeaways1. CVE-2025-8067 in […]

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published nine Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on August 28, 2025, detailing high- and medium-severity vulnerabilities across leading vendors’ products.  The advisories highlight remote-exploitable flaws, privilege-escalation weaknesses, memory corruption bugs, and insecure configurations.  CISA and vendors aim to empower operators with precise guidance to safeguard ICS environments […]

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Prompt injection attacks have emerged as one of the most critical security vulnerabilities in modern AI systems, representing a fundamental challenge that exploits the core architecture of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents. As organizations increasingly deploy AI agents for autonomous decision-making, data processing, and user interactions, the attack surface has expanded dramatically, creating […]

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Welcome to your Weekly Cybersecurity News Recap. This week, the digital world faced a fresh wave of threats, underscoring the relentless evolution of cyber risks that target individuals and organizations alike. From our personal communication apps to the browsers we use daily, the attack surface continues to expand, demanding constant vigilance. A significant vulnerability emerged […]

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Microsoft has officially addressed growing concerns among Windows 11 users, stating that its August 2025 security update for version 24H2 is not responsible for the scattered reports of SSD and HDD failures that have recently surfaced on social media and tech forums. The announcement follows a period of user concern after several individuals reported hardware […]

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Web application penetration testing in 2025 goes beyond a simple, one-time assessment. The top companies combine human expertise with automation and intelligent platforms to provide continuous, on-demand testing. The rise of Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) and bug bounty programs reflects this evolution, offering flexible, scalable, and real-time security testing that keeps pace with […]

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Attack Surface Management (ASM) is a proactive security discipline focused on continuously discovering, analyzing, and reducing an organization’s external-facing digital footprint. In 2025, with the proliferation of cloud services, remote work, and supply chain dependencies, an organization’s attack surface has grown exponentially. Top ASM solutions have evolved beyond simple asset inventory to provide AI-driven risk […]

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A critical zero-day vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler products, identified as CVE-2025-6543, has been actively exploited by threat actors since at least May 2025, months before a patch was made available. While Citrix initially downplayed the flaw as a “memory overflow vulnerability leading to unintended control flow and Denial of Service,” it has since been revealed […]

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A new malware campaign, dubbed “Sindoor Dropper,” is targeting Linux systems using sophisticated spear-phishing techniques and a multi-stage infection chain. The campaign leverages lures themed around the recent India-Pakistan conflict, known as Operation Sindoor, to entice victims into executing malicious files. This activity’s standout feature is its reliance on weaponized .desktop files, a method previously […]

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API penetration testing has evolved dramatically in 2025. While traditional, human-led penetration testing remains critical, the scale and complexity of modern APIs have necessitated a new approach. The companies on this list are not just offering one-time testing services; they provide automated, continuous, and intelligent API security platforms that perform dynamic testing, behavioral analysis, and […]

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Google has issued a broad security alert to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, advising them to enhance their account security in the wake of a data breach involving one of the company’s third-party Salesforce systems. The incident, which occurred in June 2025, has escalated concerns over sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting a massive user base. In […]

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