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SIMCARTEL operation: Europol takes down SIM-Box ring linked to 3,200 scams
Europol’s SIMCARTEL operation shut down a SIM-box network behind 3,200 frauds and €4.5M losses, using 40,000 SIMs for scams and extortion. Europol’s “SIMCARTEL” operation dismantled an illegal SIM-box network tied to over 3,200 fraud cases and €4.5M in losses. The…
Microsoft Windows 11 October Update Disrupts Localhost (127.0.0.1) Connectivity
Microsoft’s October 2025 Windows 11 update has introduced an unexpected connectivity issue affecting developers and IT professionals worldwide. The security patch KB5066835, released on October 14, 2025, for OS Builds 26200.6899 and 26100.6899, has disrupted localhost connections, preventing applications from…
PoC Exploit for 7-Zip Vulnerabilities that Allows Remote Code Execution
A proof-of-concept exploit for two critical vulnerabilities in the popular file archiver 7-Zip, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through malicious ZIP files. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-11001 and CVE-2025-11002, were disclosed by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI)…
Authorities Dismantle Cybercrime-as-a-Service Platform, Seize 40,000 Active SIM Cards
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled a large-scale cybercrime-as-a-service network responsible for fueling thousands of online fraud cases across Europe. The operation, known as SIMCARTEL, took place on 10 October 2025 in Latvia and resulted in five arrests, the…
PoC Exploit Released for 7-Zip Vulnerabilities that Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Remotely
A proof-of-concept exploit for two critical vulnerabilities in the popular file archiver 7-Zip, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely through malicious ZIP files. The flaws, tracked as CVE-2025-11001 and CVE-2025-11002, were disclosed by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI)…
Silver Fox Expands Winos 4.0 Attacks to Japan and Malaysia via HoldingHands RAT
The threat actors behind a malware family known as Winos 4.0 (aka ValleyRAT) have expanded their targeting footprint from China and Taiwan to target Japan and Malaysia with another remote access trojan (RAT) tracked as HoldingHands RAT (aka Gh0stBins). “The…
Critical Zimbra SSRF Vulnerability Let Attackers Access Sensitive Data
A newly disclosed Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) flaw in Zimbra Collaboration Suite has raised major security concerns, prompting administrators to patch systems immediately. The issue, identified in the chat proxy configuration component, could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to…
Exploring the Dark Web: A Conversation with Criminologist David Decary-Hetu
In this episode, Jim Love interviews David Decary-Hetu, a criminologist at the University of Montreal, discussing the dark web and its impact on criminal activity and cybersecurity. They delve into what the dark web is, how it operates, its primary…
Gmail Users Face New AI Threats as Google Expands Encryption and Gemini Features
Gmail users have a fresh security challenge to watch out for — the mix of your Gmail inbox, Calendar, and AI assistant might pose unexpected risks. From malicious prompts hidden in emails or calendar invites to compromised assistants…
Budget-Friendly NHI Management Solutions
How Secure Are Your Machine Identities? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial to ensuring robust cybersecurity. These machine identities, akin to digital tourists carrying encrypted passports, demand meticulous oversight, especially for organizations operating predominantly in the cloud. With the increase…
Adaptable Secrets Vaulting for Dynamic Environments
Are You Fully Optimizing Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? Ensuring the security and efficiency of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial. These machine identities play a pivotal role in any organization’s cybersecurity strategy, yet managing them effectively often presents significant challenges. If…
Finding Joy in Secure Cloud Migrations
How Does Managing Non-Human Identities Contribute to Secure Cloud Migrations? A new breed of identities has emerged: Non-Human Identities (NHIs). With organizations increasingly migrate to the cloud, ensuring the security of these machine identities becomes paramount. But what exactly are…
Week in Review: Velociraptor pushes LockBit, Hartman loses nomination, Sotheby’s cyberattack
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Tom Hollingsworth, networking technology advisor, The Futurum Group, as well as on BlueSky, and Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments…
Friday Squid Blogging: Squid Inks Philippines Fisherman
Good video. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article:…
Denial of Fuzzing: Rust-Safe Code Triggers Kernel Crashes in Windows
Malformed EMF files crash Windows 11 via a Rust-based kernel bug. Microsoft patches issue after Check Point’s denial-of-service discovery. The post Denial of Fuzzing: Rust-Safe Code Triggers Kernel Crashes in Windows appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
5 SOC Problems Morpheus Solves (That Legacy Tools Can’t)
Morpheus automates investigations, correlates across 800+ integrations, and turns your stack into an autonomous SOC, without ripping and replacing anything. The post 5 SOC Problems Morpheus Solves (That Legacy Tools Can’t) appeared first on D3 Security. The post 5 SOC…
News brief: National cyberdefenses under mounting pressure
<p>Some experts and lawmakers warn U.S. cyberdefenses are becoming more vulnerable by the day, as nation-state threats escalate. That one-two punch could have serious implications for national security and both public- and private-sector cyber-risk.</p> <p>This week’s featured articles cover a…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 2025, Panel
Panelists: Ashok Prjapathi (NASA), Martin Strohmeier (Armasuisse), Stephen Schwab (USC ISI), Dan Wallach (DARPA): Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the…
Microsoft Warns: Ransomware Powers Most Cyberattacks
Microsoft reports ransomware drives over half of cyberattacks, fueled by AI, automation, and credential theft. The post Microsoft Warns: Ransomware Powers Most Cyberattacks appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…