Researchers have uncovered a critical flaw in the Linux kernel that could allow attackers to execute remote code. The vulnerability, which had been inactive for seven years, was uncovered while conducting routine research on the Linux kernel’s TCP subsystem. This…
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Penetration Testers Arrested by Police During Authorized Physical Penetration Testing
A routine physical penetration test conducted by cybersecurity professionals took an unexpected turn when armed police arrested two security experts during a simulated breach at a corporate office in Malta. The incident involving miscommunication between the client and local authorities…
Ransomware Payments Dropped By 35%, As Victims Refusing To Pay
In a significant shift in the ransomware landscape, payments to attackers have decreased by approximately 35% year-over-year. This decline is attributed to increased law enforcement actions, improved international collaboration, and a growing trend among victims to refuse ransom demands. Here…
World’s Longest and Strongest WiFi Passwords From 31m Passwords List
A cybersecurity enthusiast discovered the longest and most complicated passwords ever used by searching through a huge dataset of 31 million likely WPA WiFi passwords. Typically, a password’s length and complexity directly affect its security. While diverse character sets prevent…
New ‘BYOTB’ Attack Exploits Trusted Binaries to Evade Detection, Researchers Reveal
Security researcher David Kennedy unveiled a novel attack technique known as “BYOTB” (Bring Your Own Trusted Binary) in a recent presentation at BSides London 2024, which leverages trusted binaries to bypass security measures and evade detection. This approach exploits the…
GhidrAssist Brings AI Features to Ghidra in Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering has long been a challenging yet essential process for cybersecurity professionals, software analysts, and researchers. With the introduction of GhidrAssist, a cutting-edge plugin for the popular reverse engineering platform Ghidra, the process becomes significantly more streamlined and efficient. …
SAML Bypass Authentication on GitHub Enterprise Servers To Login as Other User Account
A significant vulnerability has been identified in GitHub Enterprise Servers, allowing attackers to bypass SAML authentication and log in as other user accounts. This exploit leverages quirks in the libxml2 library, specifically related to XML entities, to deceive the verification…
PoC Exploit Released for AnyDesk Vulnerability Exploited to Gain Admin Access Via Wallpapers
A recently disclosed vulnerability in AnyDesk, a popular remote desktop software, identified as CVE-2024-12754, enables local attackers to exploit the handling of Windows background images to gain unauthorized access to sensitive system files. This could potentially escalate their privileges to…
Hackers Exploiting Google Tag Manager To Steal Credit Card From eCommerce Sites
Hackers have been exploiting Google Tag Manager (GTM) to steal sensitive credit card information from eCommerce sites, particularly those built on the Magento platform. This sophisticated attack shows the evolving tactics of cybercriminals in leveraging legitimate tools for malicious purposes.…
Linux Kernel 6.14 Released – What’s New With rc2!
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux Kernel 6.14-rc2, the second release candidate in the 6.14 series. The release follows the usual weekly schedule and comes as a relatively small update, consistent with the overall size of the 6.14 kernel.…
Unpatched Marvel Game RCE Exploit Could Let Hackers Take Over PCs & PS5s
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the popular online game Marvel Rivals, raising alarms about the potential for hackers to exploit unsuspecting players. The exploit, identified as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, allows attackers on the same…
Massive Brute Force Attack Targets VPN & Firewall Logins Using 2.8 Million IPs
A global brute force attack campaign leveraging 2.8 million IP addresses actively targets edge security devices, including VPNs, firewalls, and gateways from vendors such as Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. The attack, first detected in January 2025, has been…
Cybersecurity Weekly Brief: Latest on Attacks, Vulnerabilities, & Data Breaches
Welcome to this week’s Cybersecurity Newsletter, which provides the latest updates and key insights from the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. In the current fast-paced digital landscape, it is essential to remain informed. Our objective is to deliver the most pertinent…
10 Best UTM (Unified Threat Management) Firewalls – 2025
Unified Threat Management (UTM) firewall is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that integrates multiple security functions into a single platform or appliance. It is designed to simplify security management, reduce costs, and provide robust protection against a variety of cyber threats. UTM solutions are especially popular among…
Hackers Compromising IIS Servers to Deploy BadIIS Malware
A widespread campaign targeting Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers to deploy the BadIIS malware, a tool used for search engine optimization (SEO) fraud and malicious content injection. The campaign, attributed to the Chinese-speaking hacking group DragonRank, has affected over…
CISA Warns of Trimble Cityworks RCE Vulnerability Exploited to Hack IIS Servers
The CISA has issued a warning regarding a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting Trimble Cityworks, a popular software solution for local government and public works asset management. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-0994, allows an external actor to exploit…
HPE Alerts Employees of Data Breach After Russian Cyberattack on Office 365
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has disclosed a significant data breach involving its Office 365 email environment, attributed to the Russian state-sponsored hacking group known as Midnight Blizzard, also referred to as Cozy Bear or APT29. The breach, which began in…
Meta Trained Its Llama AI Models Using 81.7 TB of Books Stolen From Torrent Shadow Libraries
Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing serious allegations in a copyright infringement lawsuit, with plaintiffs claiming the tech giant used 81.7 terabytes of pirated books from shadow libraries to train its Llama AI models. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District…
Hackers Attacking Web Login Pages of Popular Firewalls for Brute-Force Attacks
In recent weeks, ShadowServer has observed a significant rise in brute-force attacks targeting web login pages of edge devices, with honeypot data revealing up to 2.8 million IPs involved daily. These attacks, primarily originating from Brazil, are aimed at devices…
New Facebook Fake Copyright Notices Phishing Steals Your FB Credentials
A recent phishing campaign has been targeting Facebook users with fake copyright infringement notices, aiming to steal their login credentials. This sophisticated scam has been sent to over 12,279 email addresses, primarily affecting enterprises across the EU, US, and Australia.…