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The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Ahmedabad has dealt a significant blow to one of history’s largest cryptocurrency frauds, recovering Rs. 1,646 crore (approx. $219 million) in illicit crypto assets linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme during coordinated raids on 11 and 15 February. The operation—part of a years-long probe into the multi-billion-rupee scam—also seized Rs. 13.5 […]

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A sophisticated black-hat SEO poisoning campaign has compromised over 150 Indian government websites and financial institutions, redirecting millions of users to fraudulent gambling platforms promoting rummy and high-risk “investment” games. The operation, exploits vulnerabilities in government portals (.gov.in) and educational domains (.ac.in), leveraging search engine manipulation to siphon users toward scam websites. Exploiting Trusted Domains […]

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The popular file compression and archiving tool, WinRAR 7.10, has released with new features, interface enhancements, and improved performance. WinRAR 7.10 represents a landmark update that modernizes core components while addressing evolving user needs in data management and system security. With over 500 million users worldwide, WinRAR is the leading compression tool for efficient and […]

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Juniper Networks has issued an urgent security bulletin for its Session Smart Router, Session Smart Conductor, and WAN Assurance Router product lines, revealing a critical API authentication bypass vulnerability (CVE-2025-21589) that enables unauthenticated attackers to gain full administrative control over devices. The flaw carries maximum severity ratings of 9.8 under CVSS v3.1 and 9.3 under […]

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel phishing campaign distributing the notorious Tycoon 2FA phishing kit through fraudulent timesheet notification emails, marking a concerning evolution in multi-layered credential theft operations.  The operation utilizes Pinterest’s visual bookmarking service as an intermediary redirector, demonstrating attackers’ increasing sophistication in bypassing traditional email security filters. Campaign Mechanics and Delivery Vector […]

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A novel persistence mechanism exploiting Microsoft’s Text Services Framework (TSF) has been uncovered by researchers at Praetorian Labs, revealing a sophisticated method for maintaining long-term access to compromised systems. While requiring administrative privileges for initial deployment, this technique enables stealthy code execution across dozens of critical Windows processes through aboriginal system components designed for text […]

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Two critical vulnerabilities in LibreOffice (CVE-2024-12425 and CVE-2024-12426) expose millions of users to file system manipulation and sensitive data extraction attacks. These flaws affect both desktop users opening malicious documents and server-side systems using LibreOffice for headless document processing. CVE-2024-12425: Path Traversal Enables Arbitrary File Writes The first vulnerability stems from improper path sanitization when […]

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Researchers from Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign by the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Earth Preta, also known as Mustang Panda. The group has been leveraging new techniques to infiltrate systems and evade detection, primarily targeting government entities in the Asia-Pacific region, including Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Earth […]

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According to recent findings by cybersecurity researcher Johann Rehberger, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Operator, an experimental agent designed to automate web-based tasks, faces critical security risks from prompt injection attacks that could expose users’ private data. In a demonstration shared exclusively with OpenAI last month, Rehberger showcased how malicious actors could hijack the AI agent to extract […]

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Ransomware gangs are accelerating their operations, with the average time-to-ransom (TTR), the period between initial system compromise and the deployment of encryption, now standing at just 17 hours, according to recent cybersecurity analyses. This marks a significant shift from earlier tactics, where attackers often lurked in networks for days or weeks to maximize reconnaissance and […]

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Security researchers have uncovered sophisticated malware targeting WordPress websites, leveraging hidden backdoors to enable remote code execution (RCE). These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress core features and plugins, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access, execute arbitrary code, and maintain control over compromised sites. The findings highlight the critical need for robust security measures in WordPress […]

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A critical security vulnerability in Xerox’s Versalink C7025 Multifunction Printer (MFP) has been uncovered, exposing enterprise networks to credential theft and lateral attacks. The flaw, discovered by Rapid7 Principal IoT Researcher Deral Heiland, enables malicious actors to intercept Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Server Message Block (SMB) authentication data through pass-back attacks. The vulnerabilities, […]

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Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, marking its first update since 2022. This sophisticated malware continues to target macOS users by infecting Xcode projects, a critical tool for Apple developers. The latest variant introduces advanced obfuscation techniques, updated persistence mechanisms, and novel infection strategies, making it more challenging […]

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Telekom Security has recently uncovered a significant vishing (voice phishing) campaign targeting individuals and organizations across Germany. This operation appears to be linked to a ransomware group employing sophisticated social engineering tactics. The attackers impersonate Microsoft Outlook support personnel, aiming to trick victims into granting access to their systems, which can lead to devastating ransomware […]

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent advisory warning of active exploitation of a critical security flaw in Apple’s iOS and iPad operating systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-24200, the vulnerability permits attackers with physical access to bypass critical security protections on locked devices, escalating risks of unauthorized data access and potential device compromise. […]

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Threat actors are leveraging a modified version of the SharpHide tool to create hidden registry entries, significantly complicating detection and removal efforts. This technique exploits vulnerabilities in Windows registry handling, using null-terminated strings to obscure malicious entries. The modified SharpHide has been integrated into sophisticated attack chains, enabling malware persistence while evading standard detection mechanisms. […]

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A security researcher recently uncovered a high-risk Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability in ExHub, a cloud hosting and collaboration platform used by over 2 million developers. The flaw enabled attackers to manipulate web hosting configurations for any project hosted on the platform without authorization, potentially disrupting critical services or enabling further exploits. The discovery […]

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Linus Torvalds has announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.14-rc3, marking a critical milestone in stabilizing the upcoming 6.14 kernel version. This release candidate addresses architectural vulnerabilities and introduces the lightweight “Faux Bus” framework to streamline driver development. The update notably incorporates a substantial patch series from KVM maintainer Paolo Bonzini, targeting virtualization improvements across […]

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The Indian Post Office portal recently exposed the sensitive Know Your Customer (KYC) data of thousands of users due to a critical vulnerability known as Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR). This alarming flaw allowed unauthorized individuals to access private user information, including Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, addresses, and other personal records, merely by manipulating numbers […]

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A newly discovered vulnerability in WinZip, a popular file compression and archiving utility, has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts. Identified as CVE-2025-1240, this critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system under specific conditions. Users are strongly advised to update their software to mitigate the risk. Key Details of the […]

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