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IBM i Vulnerability Allows Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

A critical security vulnerability affecting multiple versions of IBM i that could allow attackers to escalate privileges through an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i.  The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-36004, carries a high CVSS base score of…

Researchers Manipulated Windows Registry Using a C++ Program

Researchers demonstrated sophisticated Windows Registry manipulation techniques using a C++ program designed for red team operations. The research highlights critical vulnerabilities in how Windows systems handle registry modifications and presents both offensive capabilities and defensive strategies for cybersecurity professionals. Windows…

Androxgh0st Botnet Operators Exploiting US University For Hosting C2 Logger

The Androxgh0st botnet has significantly expanded its operations since 2023, with cybercriminals now compromising prestigious academic institutions to host their command and control infrastructure. This sophisticated malware campaign has demonstrated remarkable persistence and evolution, targeting a diverse range of vulnerabilities…

Multiple Brother Devices Vulnerabilities Open Devices for Hacking

A comprehensive security research investigation has unveiled eight critical vulnerabilities affecting 742 printer and multifunction device models across four major manufacturers. The discovery, stemming from a zero-day research project conducted by cybersecurity firm Rapid7, exposes severe security flaws in Brother…

Windows 11 Update Configuration Hangs During Update Scanning

Microsoft has released a critical Windows configuration update in June 2025 to address a significant issue affecting Windows 11 users worldwide.  The update targets a persistent problem where the Windows Update scanning mechanism becomes unresponsive, preventing users from checking for…