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IBM DataStage Bug Exposes Database Credentials in Plain Tex

A recently disclosed vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere DataStage, tracked as CVE-2025-1499, has raised concerns across the enterprise data management sector. The flaw centers on the cleartext storage of sensitive credential information, potentially exposing database authentication details to authenticated users. Below,…

Haozi’s Plug-and-Play Phishing Attack Steals Over $280,000 From Users

Netcraft security researchers have identified a significant resurgence of the Chinese-language Haozi Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) operation, distinguished by its cartoon mouse mascot and frictionless cybercrime toolkit. The group’s cryptocurrency wallet has processed over $280,000, with substantial recent withdrawals, while thousands of…

Active Exploits Detected Targeting Critical vBulletin Vulnerability

Two critical vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-48827 and CVE-2025-48828—have been assigned to vBulletin, the widely used PHP/MySQL forum software, following public disclosure and observed exploitation in the wild. The flaws, affecting vBulletin versions 5.0.0 through 6.0.3, enable unauthenticated attackers to achieve Remote Code Execution…

MITRE Releases Roadmap for Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography

The nonprofit research organization MITRE has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to guide organizations through the critical transition from current cryptographic standards to quantum-resistant algorithms. This strategic framework addresses the emerging threat posed by quantum computing capabilities to existing public-key…

New Linux Security Bugs Could Expose Password Hashes Across Millions of Devices

The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) has disclosed two significant local information disclosure vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598—impacting the core-dump handlers Apport and systemd-coredump on millions of Linux systems. These race-condition vulnerabilities could enable local attackers to extract highly sensitive data, including…

Threat Actors Exploit Google Apps Script to Host Phishing Sites

The Cofense Phishing Defense Center has uncovered a highly strategic phishing campaign that leverages Google Apps Script a legitimate development platform within Google’s ecosystem to host deceptive phishing pages. This attack, masquerading as an invoice email, exploits the inherent trust…