A newly discovered ransomware campaign has targeted enterprise VMware ESXi environments with military precision, deploying custom-built encryption tools that specifically hunt for virtual machine disk files across VMFS datastores. Security researchers have successfully reverse-engineered the attack methodology and developed breakthrough…
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Reddit Blocks Internet Archive Amid AI Data Scraping Concerns
Reddit has announced it will restrict the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine from accessing most of its content, citing concerns about AI companies exploiting the digital preservation service to scrape data in violation of platform policies. The move significantly limits what…
Apache bRPC Vulnerability Lets Attackers Crash Services Remotely via Network
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Apache bRPC that allows attackers to remotely crash services through network-based denial of service attacks. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-54472, affects all versions of Apache bRPC prior to 1.14.1 and stems from…
EntraGoat: Vulnerable Microsoft Entra ID infrastructure to simulate identity security misconfigurations
EntraGoat is a purpose-built tool that sets up a vulnerable Microsoft Entra ID environment to mimic real-world identity security issues. It’s designed to help security professionals practice spotting and exploiting common misconfigurations. The tool creates a range of privilege escalation…
What makes a security program mature and how to get there faster
Security leaders are flush with tools and data, but it’s not helping their programs mature. In this Help Net Security video, PlexTrac’s Dan DeCloss outlines the 3 key gaps holding security programs back and what sets mature programs apart. From…
New WinRAR Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Russian-Linked Hackers
A previously unknown security flaw in the popular file archiver WinRAR is being actively exploited by the Russia-aligned… The post New WinRAR Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Russian-Linked Hackers appeared first on Hackers Online Club. This article has been indexed from…
Hackers Using ClickFix Technique to Attack Windows Machine and Execute Powershell Commands
A sophisticated new attack campaign has emerged targeting Israeli businesses and infrastructure sectors through a deceptive social engineering technique known as “ClickFix,” which tricks users into executing malicious PowerShell commands on their Windows systems. The multi-stage attack chain begins with…
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Why DNS threats should be on every CISO’s radar in 2025
DNS is once again in the crosshairs of threat actors. According to the 2025 DNS Threat Landscape Report by Infoblox, attackers are changing tactics, and enterprises are feeling the pressure. The report shows that DNS is being used to exfiltrate…
Erlang/OTP SSH RCE Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Attack Across OT Networks
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Erlang/OTP’s SSH daemon has been actively exploited in the wild, with cybercriminals targeting operational technology networks across multiple industries. CVE-2025-32433, carrying the maximum CVSS score of 10.0, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary…
Hackers Behind $100 Million Romance Scams and Other Frauds Extradited to US
Four Ghanaian nationals orchestrating an international cybercrime operation that defrauded victims of over $100 million through sophisticated romance scams and business email compromise attacks have been extradited to the United States. The criminal organization, led by Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah…
Linux Legitimate System Behaviours Weaponized to Harvest Secrets from Shared Environments
A significant vulnerability in multi-user Linux environments, where standard system behaviors can be exploited to harvest sensitive credentials and secrets from other users. The research, presented in “Silent Leaks: Harvesting Secrets from Shared Linux Environments,” demonstrates how legitimate system tools…
Don’t fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online – here’s how to stay sharp
AI is already challenging our reality. Here are expert tools and tips that anyone can use to spot manipulation, verify information, and protect their organization from narrative attacks. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article:…
New State Privacy Laws Going into Effect in 2025: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways The Patchwork of U.S. Privacy Laws If you’ve been tracking U.S. privacy law, you already know that there’s no single national rulebook. Instead, we’re living in a growing mosaic of state-by-state legislation. Some states aim for GDPR-style rights…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9566, (Tue, Aug 12th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 12th, 2025…
I went hands-on with ChatGPT Codex and the vibe was not good – here’s what happened
I asked ChatGPT Codex to fix my WordPress plugin. It rewrote nine files, submitted a pull request, and crashed my test server. It did recover – but where’s the flow? This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
Is Instagram Map showing your location? How to check and turn it off
Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it’s off by default and requires opt-in. Here’s how to see what you’re sharing and with whom. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness
ChatGPT Study Mode’s rote answers and lack of intellectual stimulation made me give up before I learned anything. AI developers – and educators – can do better. Here’s my modest proposal. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read…
UAC‑0099 Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Attack Methods Unveiled
UAC‑0099, a sophisticated threat actor group that has been active since at least 2022, continues to pose a significant cybersecurity threat through its evolving cyber-espionage campaigns targeting Ukrainian government agencies, military organizations, and defense-industrial entities. The group has demonstrated remarkable…
Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats in Secret Management
Is Your Strategy Robust Enough to Keep Pace With Emerging Cyber Threats in Secret Management? The stakes for organizations across industries like healthcare, financial services, and travel are higher than ever. Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management form a critical…