Anonymous tinkerer claims to have bypassed an AI assistant’s safeguards to uncover its highly confidential system prompt—the underlying instructions shaping its behavior. The breach, achieved through creative manipulation rather than brute force, has sparked conversations about the vulnerabilities and ethical…
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Murdoc Botnet Exploiting AVTECH Cameras & Huawei Routers to Gain Complete Control
Researchers have identified an active malware campaign involving a Mirai botnet variant, dubbed Murdoc, which has been targeting AVTECH cameras and Huawei HG532 routers since at least July 2024. Mass Campaign Leveraging Two Key Vulnerabilities The campaign exploits two known…
Open-Source ClamAV Releases Security Update for Buffer Overflow Vulnerability – Patch Now
ClamAV, a widely used open-source antivirus software, has released security patch updates to address a critical buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-20128). The vulnerability, identified in the OLE2 file parser, posed a potential risk of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Users are urged to…
Rails Apps Arbitrary File Write Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Code Remotely
A newly exposed vulnerability in Ruby on Rails applications allows attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE) through a flaw that permits arbitrary file writing. This vulnerability, which leverages the Rails library Bootsnap, underscores the critical importance of secure file handling…
New Supply Chain Attack Targeting Chrome Extensions to Inject Malicious Code
A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting Chrome browser extensions has come to light, potentially compromising hundreds of thousands of users. The attack, which unfolded in December 2024, involved phishing campaigns aimed at extension developers and the injection of malicious code…
New Cookie Sandwich Technique Allows Stealing of HttpOnly cookies
A new attack technique known as the “cookie sandwich” has surfaced, raising significant concerns among cybersecurity professionals. This technique enables attackers to bypass the HttpOnly flag and access sensitive cookies, potentially exposing vulnerable applications to data theft and session hijacking.…
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 23k+ Websites to Hacking
Researchers from Patchstack have warned that over 23,000 real estate websites using the popular RealHomes WordPress theme and its bundled Easy Real Estate plugin are exposed to critical security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities allow unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges, take over…
Cisco Warns of Meeting Management API Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Cisco has issued a critical advisory regarding a privilege escalation vulnerability in its Meeting Management REST API. The flaw tracked as CVE-2025-20156, allows a remote, authenticated attacker with low privileges to elevate their access to administrator-level control on affected devices, posing…
The Growing Role of AI-Powered SAST in the Developer Toolkit
In today’s app dev world, where new apps and millions of lines of code are being deployed every day, the need for fast and secure development practices has never been greater. Static Application Security Testing (SAST) plays a big role…
Ex-CIA Analyst Pleaded Guilty For Leaking Top Secret National Defense Information
A former CIA analyst, Asif William Rahman, has pleaded guilty to charges of retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to unauthorized recipients. This alarming breach of national security came to light after classified information was publicly posted on…
Record Breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS attack Launched by Mirai Botnet
The Mirai botnet unleashed a record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on October 29, 2024, peaking at an astonishing 5.6 terabits per second (Tbps). This mega surge of malicious traffic targeted a Cloudflare customer, an Internet Service Provider (ISP)…
Three New ICS Advisories Released by CISA Detailing Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced three new Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories. These advisories provide critical insights into vulnerabilities impacting Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) II, Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs, and ZF Roll Stability Support…
IBM i Access Client Solutions Might Be Leaking Your Passwords
A potential security flaw in IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) has raised serious concerns about password leakage, leaving users vulnerable to exploitation. Research published yesterday by a vulnerability assessment team revealed that the *WINLOGON authentication feature in IBM ACS…
Security Researchers Discover Critical RCE Vulnerability, Earn $40,000 Bounty
Cybersecurity researchers Abdullah Nawaf and Orwa Atyat, successfully escalated a limited path traversal vulnerability into a full-blown remote code execution (RCE). Their discovery earned a massive $40,000 bounty from the targeted organization’s bug bounty program. The team documented their step-by-step…
Weaponized VS Code Impersonate Zoom App Steals Cookies From Chrome
A newly identified extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has been found to impersonate a legitimate Zoom application, enabling cybercriminals to steal sensitive cookies from Google Chrome. This incident marks a significant escalation in the tactics employed by malicious…
PoC Exploit Released for TP-Link Code Execution Vulnerability(CVE-2024-54887)
A security researcher, exploring reverse engineering and exploit development, has successfully identified a critical vulnerability in the TP-Link TL-WR940N router, specifically affecting hardware versions 3 and 4 with all firmware up to the latest version. This vulnerability, which has been…
Brave Browser Vulnerability Allows Malicious Website Appears as Trusted One
A security vulnerability has been identified in Brave Browser, potentially allowing malicious websites to masquerade as trusted ones during file upload or download operations. The issue, tracked under CVE-2025-23086, affects specific versions of the Brave browser on desktop platforms, creating…
Critical SUSE Linux Distro Injection Vulnerability Allow Attackers Exploits “go-git” Library
A significant security vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-21613, has been discovered in the go-git library, used for Git version control in pure Go applications. This issue affects all versions before 5.13.0 and is characterized by an argument injection vulnerability, enabling potential attackers…
Gootloader Malware Employs Blackhat SEO Techniques To Attack Victims
The Gootloader malware family employs sophisticated social engineering tactics to infiltrate computers. By leveraging compromised legitimate WordPress websites, Gootloader’s operators manipulate Google search results to redirect users to a deceptive online message board. They link the malware to a simulated…
Beware! Fake SBI Reward APK Attacking Users to Deliver Android Malware
A recent phishing campaign has targeted customers of SBI Bank through a deceptive message circulating in WhatsApp groups. The message falsely claims that the recipient’s SBI reward points, amounting to Rs 9,980, will expire unless they download a purported “SBI…