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Researchers Exploit 0-Day Flaws in Retired Netgear Router and BitDefender Box

Cybersecurity researchers successfully exploited critical zero-day vulnerabilities in two discontinued network security devices during DistrictCon’s inaugural Junkyard competition in February, earning runner-up recognition for Most Innovative Exploitation Technique. The findings highlight the persistent security risks posed by end-of-life hardware that…

Hackers Allegedly Breach Nokia’s Internal Network

A cybercriminal group has allegedly infiltrated Nokia’s internal network through a vulnerable third-party contractor, potentially exposing sensitive information belonging to more than 94,500 employees in what security experts are calling one of the most extensive corporate data breaches affecting the…

Palo Alto Networks Announces $25 Billion Acquisition of CyberArk

Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks announced a landmark $25 billion acquisition of identity security leader CyberArk on July 30, 2025, marking the company’s formal entry into the rapidly growing Identity Security market. The strategic combination represents a significant premium and…

Qilin Ransomware Uses TPwSav.sys Driver to Bypass EDR Security Measures

Cybercriminals affiliated with the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation have demonstrated advanced evasion techniques by exploiting a previously undocumented vulnerable driver, TPwSav.sys, to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems through a bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attack. First observed in July 2022, Qilin…

Hackers Deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon Using GitHub and Social Media

A sophisticated cyberattack campaign disrupted the Russian IT industry and entities in several other countries, leveraging advanced evasion techniques to deploy the notorious Cobalt Strike Beacon. Attackers ingeniously concealed payload information within user profiles on platforms like GitHub, Microsoft Learn…

APT Hackers Target Maritime and Shipping Industry for Ransomware Attacks

The maritime sector, which facilitates approximately 90% of international trade, is facing an unprecedented surge in sophisticated cyberattacks from advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, ransomware operators, and hacktivists, driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts. According to a recent Cyble intelligence report,…

BeyondTrust Privilege Management Flaw Lets Hackers Escalate System Access

BeyondTrust has disclosed a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in its Privilege Management for Windows solution that could allow local authenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access to compromised systems. The security flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-2297, affects versions before 25.4.270.0 and carries a…