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Parrot OS 7.0, codenamed Echo, launches as a complete system rewrite based on Debian 13, bringing KDE Plasma 6, Wayland by default, and fresh penetration testing tools, including a dedicated AI category. This release emphasizes lightweight theming and community-driven spins, marking a pivotal update for ethical hackers and security professionals.​ The Echo theme draws from […]

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A critical vulnerability in LangChain’s core library (CVE-2025-68664) allows attackers to exfiltrate sensitive environment variables and potentially execute code through deserialization flaws. Discovered by a Cyata researcher and patched just before Christmas 2025, the issue affects one of the most popular AI frameworks with hundreds of millions of downloads.​ LangChain-core’s dumps() and dumpd() functions failed […]

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For years, one of the most persistent frustrations for Google users has been the inability to alter their primary email address without creating an entirely new account. Whether you are stuck with an unprofessional handle created in high school or simply want a rebrand, Google has historically treated the @gmail.com username as a permanent fixture. However, a […]

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As artificial intelligence becomes deeply embedded in enterprise operations and cybercriminal arsenals alike, the Cybersecurity Predictions 2026 landscape reveals an unprecedented convergence of autonomous threats, identity-centric attacks, and accelerated digital transformation risks. Industry experts across leading security firms, government agencies, and research institutions have identified over 100 critical predictions that define the year ahead, a year where […]

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A new critical vulnerability affecting the Net-SNMP software suite has been disclosed, posing a significant risk to network infrastructure worldwide. Tracked as CVE-2025-68615, this security flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow, leading to a service crash or potentially a more severe system compromise. The vulnerability resides specifically in the snmptrapd daemon, which receives and processes […]

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Cybercriminals are actively abusing a long-patched Fortinet FortiGate flaw from July 2020, slipping past two-factor authentication (2FA) on firewalls and potentially granting unauthorized access to VPNs and admin consoles. Fortinet’s PSIRT team detailed the in-the-wild attacks in a recent blog post, urging admins to audit configurations immediately to avoid compromise. Dubbed FG-IR-19-283 (CVE-2020-12812), the issue […]

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Microsoft has announced hardware-accelerated BitLocker, a significant security enhancement designed to eliminate performance bottlenecks caused by encryption on modern high-speed NVMe drives. The new technology addresses growing concerns about CPU overhead as storage devices become faster, particularly for users running intensive workloads such as gaming and video editing. Performance Challenge with Modern NVMe Drives As […]

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The Evasive Panda APT group, also known as Bronze Highland, Daggerfly, and StormBamboo, has been running targeted campaigns since November 2022, using advanced techniques to deliver the MgBot malware. The group employs adversary-in-the-middle attacks combined with DNS poisoning to compromise specific victims across multiple industries. Recent findings show that these operations continued until November 2024, […]

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Security researchers at Seqrite Labs have identified a campaign called Operation IconCat, targeting Israeli organizations with weaponized documents designed to look like legitimate security tools. The attacks began in November 2025 and have compromised multiple companies across information technology, staffing services, and software development sectors. The core of this attack relies on a psychological trick: […]

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A malicious actor known as AlphaGhoul has begun promoting a tool called NtKiller, designed to silently shut down antivirus software and endpoint detection tools. The tool was posted on an underground forum where criminals gather to buy and sell hacking services. According to the advertisement, NtKiller can help attackers avoid detection while running their malware […]

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A critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-14847, that could allow attackers to extract uninitialized heap memory from database servers without authentication. The flaw resides in MongoDB’s zlib compression implementation and affects multiple versions of the database platform.​ The vulnerability enables client-side exploitation of the MongoDB Server’s zlib implementation. Potentially exposing sensitive data stored in uninitialized heap […]

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The year 2025 represents a pivotal moment in cybersecurity, showcasing a remarkable evolution in zero-click exploitation techniques that significantly challenges our understanding of digital security. Unlike traditional attacks that require user interaction, such on clicking a malicious link or downloading an infected file, zero-click exploits operate in the shadows, silently compromising devices without any victim […]

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A new malware campaign has surfaced that uses GitHub repositories to spread the WebRAT malware by disguising it as proof-of-concept exploits and gaming utilities. The malware targets users searching for game cheats, pirated software, and application patches, particularly for popular titles like Rust, Counter-Strike, and Roblox. Attackers distribute WebRAT through multiple channels, including GitHub repositories, […]

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Romania’s National Administration “Apele Române” (Romanian Waters) disclosed a severe ransomware attack on December 20, 2025. That compromised approximately 1,000 IT systems across the agency and 10 of its 11 regional water basin administrations. The incident affected critical infrastructure responsible for managing the country’s water resources and hydrotechnical operations. However, operational technologies remained secure throughout […]

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Law enforcement agencies across 19 African nations have achieved a landmark victory against cybercrime. Arresting 574 suspects and dismantling six ransomware variants during Operation Sentinel, a month-long coordinated crackdown that concluded on November 27. The operation, which ran from October 27 to November 27, targeted three escalating threats: business email compromise (BEC), digital extortion, and […]

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A massive credential-theft campaign dubbed PCPcat compromised 59,128 Next.js servers in under 48 hours. The operation exploits critical vulnerabilities CVE-2025-29927 and CVE-2025-66478, achieving a 64.6% success rate across 91,505 scanned targets. PCPCat scanners, distributed via react.py malware, probe public Next.js deployments for remote code execution flaws. Attackers use prototype pollution in JSON payloads to inject […]

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Microsoft is strengthening the security posture of enterprise collaboration by automatically enabling critical messaging safety features in Microsoft Teams. According to a new administrative update, the company will switch several protective settings to “On” by default starting January 12, 2026, affecting tenants who rely on standard configurations. The initiative represents a shift toward “secure-by-default” principles, […]

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HardBit ransomware continues to evolve as a serious threat to organizations worldwide. The latest version, HardBit 4.0, emerged as an upgraded variant of a strain that has been active since 2022, bringing with it more advanced features and enhanced techniques to avoid detection. This newest iteration represents a significant step forward in the ransomware’s ability […]

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Cybercriminals have increasingly weaponized the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season to orchestrate sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Indian businesses. By exploiting public anxiety surrounding tax compliance and refund timelines, attackers have crafted high-fidelity lures that mimic official government communications. The latest wave of these attacks involves a meticulously designed infection chain that begins with a […]

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University of Phoenix, one of the largest for-profit educational institutions in the United States, disclosed a significant data breach affecting approximately 3.5 million individuals on December 22, 2025. The breach resulted from an external system compromise via unauthorized access, exposing sensitive personal information of current students, former attendees, and staff members. The breach was discovered on […]

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