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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that combines two emerging attack techniques to bypass conventional security defenses. The hybrid approach merges FileFix social engineering tactics with cache smuggling to deliver malware payloads without triggering network-based detection systems. This evolution represents a significant shift in how threat actors are circumventing endpoint detection and response […]

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A sophisticated Android banking trojan dubbed GhostGrab has emerged in the threat landscape, targeting financial institutions across multiple regions with advanced credential theft capabilities. The malware operates silently on infected devices, harvesting sensitive banking credentials while intercepting one-time passwords through SMS messages. Security teams have observed active campaigns distributing GhostGrab through compromised application stores and […]

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The BlueNoroff threat group, also tracked as Sapphire Sleet, APT38, and TA444, has significantly evolved its targeting capabilities with sophisticated new infiltration strategies designed specifically to compromise C-level executives and senior managers within the Web3 and blockchain sectors. The group, historically focused on financial gain through cryptocurrency theft, has unveiled two coordinated campaigns dubbed GhostCall […]

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Mozilla is implementing a significant transparency requirement for Firefox extensions, mandating that all new browser add-ons disclose their data collection practices to users before installation. Starting November 3rd, 2025, developers submitting fresh extensions to the Firefox ecosystem must declare whether their software collects or transmits personal data through a new standardized framework embedded in the […]

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A critical remote code execution (RCE) flaw in XWiki, a popular open-source wiki platform, was exploited in the wild to deploy cryptocurrency mining malware on compromised servers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24893, allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious templates and execute arbitrary code, bypassing authentication entirely. This discovery highlights the growing threat to web applications, […]

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Organizations today face constant threats from malware, including ransomware, phishing attacks, and zero-day exploits. These threats are evolving faster than ever. Threat intelligence feeds emerge as a game-changer, delivering real-time, actionable data that empowers security teams to detect and neutralize attacks before they cause widespread damage. These feeds aggregate indicators of compromise such as IP […]

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A sophisticated malware campaign targeting Brazilian users has emerged with alarming capabilities. The Water Saci campaign, identified by Trend Micro analysts as leveraging the SORVEPOTEL malware, exploits WhatsApp as its primary distribution vector for rapid propagation across victim networks. First identified in September 2025, the campaign evolved dramatically by October 2025, introducing a new script-based […]

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A critical vulnerability in Ubuntu’s Linux kernel has been exposed, allowing local attackers to escalate privileges and potentially gain root access on affected systems. Disclosed at TyphoonPWN 2025, the flaw stems from a reference count imbalance in the af_unix subsystem, leading to a use-after-free (UAF) condition that researchers demonstrated with a full proof-of-concept exploit. This […]

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IPFire 2.29 Core Update 198 marks a significant advancement for users of this open-source firewall, introducing enhanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) capabilities powered by Suricata 8.0.1. This release emphasizes improved network monitoring through innovative reporting tools, alongside toolchain rebasing and extensive package updates to bolster security and performance. Designed for both small offices and large […]

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The competitive nature of gaming drives millions of players to seek advantages against their opponents. With esports tournaments boasting prize pools exceeding $1.25 million, the stakes have never been higher. However, this competitive spirit has created an opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting players through weaponized game cheats that deliver devastating malware payloads. The reality […]

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Svenska kraftnät, Sweden’s primary electricity transmission system operator, has confirmed a significant data breach on October 26, 2025. The incident has drawn attention from cybersecurity experts and government authorities as it involves critical infrastructure responsible for managing the nation’s power distribution network. The Swedish power grid operator publicly acknowledged the security incident, revealing that attackers […]

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Google has firmly denied claims of a massive Gmail security breach affecting millions of users. The tech giant emphasized that its email service remains secure, with no evidence of a widespread compromise. Instead, the misinformation appears to stem from a misinterpretation of existing data leaks involving stolen credentials from various online sources. Social media and […]

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A new zero-click attack dubbed Shadow Escape exploits the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to silently steal sensitive data via popular AI agents such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. This vulnerability, uncovered by Operant, allows malicious actors to exfiltrate personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers and medical records, without user interaction or detection by traditional […]

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stark advisory highlighting two severe vulnerabilities in Veeder-Root’s TLS4B Automatic Tank Gauge System, a critical tool used in fuel storage and management across the energy sector. These flaws, if exploited, could enable attackers to run arbitrary system-level commands on affected devices, potentially leading to […]

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Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11’s stability with a new feature that prompts users for a quick memory diagnostic scan following blue screen of death (BSOD) incidents. This proactive tool aims to detect and mitigate memory corruption issues that often lead to unexpected restarts, potentially reducing future system crashes. Announced in recent Windows Insider builds, the […]

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A new vulnerability in early versions of OpenVPN has been disclosed, potentially allowing malicious servers to execute arbitrary commands on client machines. The flaw affects OpenVPN releases from 2.7_alpha1 to 2.7_beta1, enabling script-injection attacks on POSIX-based systems such as Linux, macOS, and BSD variants. The issue stems from inadequate sanitization of the –dns and –dhcp-option […]

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The Apache Software Foundation has highlighted critical flaws in Apache Tomcat, a widely used open-source Java servlet container that powers numerous web applications. On October 27, 2025, Apache disclosed two vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-55752 and CVE-2025-55754, affecting multiple versions of Tomcat. While the first poses a risk of remote code execution (RCE) under specific configurations, the second […]

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In late 2025, a staggering 81% of broadband users were found to have never changed their router’s default administrative password, opening the door to significant malware risk. This widespread negligence was revealed in Broadband Genie’s fourth major router security survey, where 3,242 users were polled to gauge progress on consumer cybersecurity awareness. Despite regulatory pushes […]

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The emergence of Pegasus and Predator spyware over the past several years has transformed the landscape of mobile device security. These advanced malware strains—deployed by sophisticated threat actors for surveillance and espionage—have repeatedly demonstrated their ability to exploit zero-click vulnerabilities, leaving high-profile individuals and at-risk communities exposed. Critical forensic analysis has long relied on remnants […]

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New York, New York, USA, October 27th, 2025, CyberNewsWire nsKnox, a leader in payment security, today announced the launch of Adaptive Payment Security, a groundbreaking enhancement to its PaymentKnox platform designed to eliminate B2B payment fraud by providing the fastest possible bank account validation with the flexibility to achieve irrefutable certainty on demand. The platform […]

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