Critical flaws uncovered in the network communication between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DFE) and its cloud services, allowing post-breach attackers to bypass authentication, spoof data, disclose sensitive information, and even upload malicious files to investigation packages. These vulnerabilities, detailed in…
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Microsoft Fixes Long-standing Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut down’ Bug
Microsoft has rolled out a fix in its latest preview builds to resolve a notorious glitch with the “update and shut down” feature. This long-standing issue, which has haunted the operating system for years, tricked users into believing their PCs were powering off when updates were pending, only for the machines to restart unexpectedly and disrupt sleep cycles with noisy fans. The…
Hackers Attacking Remote Desktop Protocol Services from 100,000+ IP Addresses
A massive, coordinated botnet campaign is actively targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services across the United States. Security firm GreyNoise reported on October 8, 2025, that it has been tracking a significant wave of attacks originating from over 100,000 unique…
5 Immediate Steps to be Followed After Clicking on a Malicious Link
Clicking on a malicious link can quickly turn your device into a security risk. Just seconds after clicking, your browser might start downloading malware, taking advantage of weaknesses, or sending you to fake websites that try to steal your personal…
New Kali Tool llm-tools-nmap Uses Nmap For Network Scanning Capabilities
Along with the release of Kali Linux 2025.3, a major update introduces an innovative tool that combines artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: the llm-tools-nmap. A new experimental plugin, llm-tools-nmap, has been released, providing Simon Willison’s command-line Large Language Model (LLM) tool with…
Threat Actors Exploiting SonicWall SSL VPN Devices in Wild to Deploy Akira Ransomware
Threat actors have reemerged in mid-2025 leveraging previously disclosed vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN appliances to deploy Akira ransomware on enterprise networks. Beginning in July, multiple incidents of initial access via unpatched SonicWall devices were reported across North America and…
New Chaosbot Leveraging CiscoVPN and Active Directory Passwords to Execute Network Commands
ChaosBot surfaced in late September 2025 as a sophisticated Rust-based backdoor targeting enterprise networks. Initial investigations revealed that threat actors gained entry by exploiting compromised CiscoVPN credentials coupled with over-privileged Active Directory service accounts. Once inside, ChaosBot was stealthily deployed…
Microsoft Defender Incorrectly Flags SQL Server Software as End-of-life
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint is incorrectly flagging specific versions of SQL Server as having reached their end-of-life, causing potential confusion for system administrators. The issue, tracked under advisory DZ1168079, stems from a code bug and affects the Threat and Vulnerability…
RondoDox Botnet Exploits 50+ Vulnerabilities to Attack Routers, CCTV Systems and Web Servers
Since its emergence in early 2025, RondoDox has rapidly become one of the most pervasive IoT-focused botnets in operation, targeting a wide range of network-connected devices—from consumer routers to enterprise CCTV systems and web servers. Its modular design allows operators…
Critical GitHub Copilot Vulnerability Let Attackers Exfiltrate Source Code From Private Repos
A critical vulnerability in GitHub Copilot Chat, rated 9.6 on the CVSS scale, could have allowed attackers to exfiltrate source code and secrets from private repositories silently. The exploit combined a novel prompt injection technique with a clever bypass of…
Gladinet CentreStack And Triofox 0-Day RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited In Attacks
An active in-the-wild exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox products. Tracked as CVE-2025-11371, the unauthenticated Local File Inclusion (LFI) flaw allows attackers to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on affected systems. The vulnerability is currently unpatched,…
Microsoft Warns of Hackers Compromising Employee Accounts to Steal Salary Payments
A sophisticated financially motivated threat actor known as Storm-2657 has been orchestrating elaborate “payroll pirate” attacks targeting US universities and other organizations, Microsoft Threat Intelligence has revealed. These attacks represent a concerning evolution in cybercriminal tactics, where hackers compromise employee…
SnakeKeylogger via Weaponized E-mails Leverage PowerShell to Exfiltrate Sensitive Data
Emerging from a recent wave of targeted campaigns, SnakeKeylogger has surfaced as a potent infostealer that capitalizes on PowerShell and social engineering. The malware’s operators craft convincing spear-phishing e-mails under aliases such as “CPA-Payment Files,” impersonating reputable financial and research…
LLM-enabled MalTerminal Malware Leverages GPT-4 to Generate Ransomware Code
Cybersecurity researchers have identified what is believed to be the earliest known instance of malware that leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to generate malicious code at runtime. Dubbed ‘MalTerminal’ by SentinelLABS, the malware uses OpenAI’s GPT-4 to dynamically create…
New Android Malware ClayRat Mimic as WhatsApp, Google Photos to Attack Users
A sophisticated Android spyware campaign dubbed ClayRat has emerged as one of the most concerning mobile threats of 2025, masquerading as popular applications including WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube to infiltrate devices and steal sensitive user data. The malware…
Google Warns of CL0P Ransomware Group Actively Exploiting Oracle E-Business Suite Zero-Day
The cybersecurity landscape faces a new and significant threat as the notorious CL0P ransomware group has launched a large-scale extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) environments. Starting September 29, 2025, security researchers began tracking a sophisticated operation where threat…
7-Zip Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code Remotely
Two high-severity vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular open-source file archiver, 7-Zip, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Identified as CVE-2025-11001 and CVE-2025-11002, the flaws affect all versions of the software prior to the latest release…
Authorities Seize BreachForums New Clearnet Cybercrime Marketplace Domain
International law enforcement agencies have seized the latest clearnet domain of the notorious cybercrime marketplace, BreachForums. The domain, breachforums[.]hn, now displays a seizure notice from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), alongside French…
7-Zip Vulnerabilities Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code
Two high-severity vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular open-source file archiver, 7-Zip, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Identified as CVE-2025-11001 and CVE-2025-11002, the flaws affect all versions of the software prior to the latest release…
Threat Actors Mimic as HR Departments to Steal Your Gmail Login Credentials
A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged targeting job seekers through legitimate Zoom document-sharing features, demonstrating how cybercriminals exploit trusted platforms to harvest Gmail credentials. The attack leverages social engineering tactics by impersonating HR departments and using authentic Zoom notifications to…