SonicWall, together with leading incident response firm Mandiant, has completed a thorough review of a recent cloud backup security incident. The investigation confirmed that an unknown party gained access to all firewall configuration backup files for customers using the MySonicWall…
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Microsoft Azure Experiences Global Outage Disrupting Cloud Services Worldwide
Microsoft Azure suffered a significant service interruption that left many customers unable to reach cloud resources. The incident began at roughly 07:40 UTC, when Azure Front Door, the platform’s native content delivery network (CDN), lost about 30 percent of its…
Hackers Targeting WordPress Plugin Vulnerability to Seize Admin Access
A critical authentication bypass in the Service Finder Bookings plugin has enabled unauthenticated attackers to assume administrator privileges on thousands of WordPress sites. Exploitation began within 24 hours of public disclosure, and over 13,800 exploit attempts have been blocked by…
PoC Released for Linux Kernel ksmbd Filesystem Vulnerability
Security researcher Norbert Szetei published the final installment of his deep-dive into the ksmbd filesystem module, culminating in a working proof-of-concept exploit targeting CVE-2025-37947. Unlike earlier use-after-free candidates that required complex race conditions or depended on external factors, this vulnerability…
Hackers Enhance ClickFix Attack Using Cache Smuggling to Stealthily Download Malicious Files
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated evolution of the ClickFix attack technique that leverages browser cache smuggling to covertly place malicious files on target systems without traditional file downloads. This advanced social engineering campaign specifically targets enterprise users through fake…
GitLab Releases Security Update to Patch Multiple DoS-Enabling Vulnerabilities
GitLab has issued a critical security update to address several denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerabilities affecting both Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). Self-managed installations should upgrade immediately to versions 18.4.2, 18.3.4, or 18.2.8. GitLab.com already runs the patched versions, and…
Polymorphic Python Malware That Mutates Every Time It Runs
A newly spotted Python remote access trojan (RAT) on VirusTotal employs advanced polymorphic and self-modifying techniques, allowing it to alter its code signature on every execution and evade detection. Security researchers examining VirusTotal submissions identified a suspicious Python RAT (SHA256:7173e20e7ec217f6a1591f1fc9be6d0a4496d78615cc5ccdf7b9a3a37e3ecc3c)…
APT Hackers Abuse ChatGPT to Develop Advanced Malware and Phishing Campaigns
Security researchers at Volexity have uncovered compelling evidence that China-aligned threat actors are leveraging artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT to enhance their sophisticated cyberattack capabilities. The group, tracked as UTA0388, has been conducting sophisticated spear phishing campaigns since June 2025,…
Data-Leak Sites Surge to Record Levels Amid Scattered Spider RaaS and LockBit 5.0 Rise
Ransomware threats reached a tipping point in Q3 2025 as data-leak sites surged to a record 81 active platforms, driven by major developments across the ecosystem. English-speaking hacking collective Scattered Spider teased its first ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) offering, “ShinySp1d3r RaaS,” while…
Discord Data Breach Exposes 1.5 TB of Data and 2 Million Government ID Photos
The popular communication platform Discord is confronting a major extortion attempt after cybercriminals breached one of its third-party customer service providers, compromising sensitive user data including government identification photos used for age verification. Threat actors claim to have exfiltrated 1.5 terabytes of…
The Evolution of Chaos: Ransomware’s New Era of Speed and Intelligence
In 2025, the notorious Chaos ransomware has undergone a dramatic transformation, emerging with a sophisticated C++ variant that represents the most dangerous iteration to date. This marks the first time Chaos has departed from its traditional .NET foundation, introducing destructive…
Chinese Hackers Weaponize Nezha Tool to Run Commands on Web Servers
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign where Chinese threat actors are exploiting web applications using an innovative log poisoning technique to deploy web shells and subsequently weaponize Nezha, a legitimate server monitoring tool, for malicious command execution. Creative…
CrowdStrike Falcon Windows Sensor Flaw Could Let Attackers Execute Code and Delete Files
CrowdStrike has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities affecting its Falcon sensor for Windows that could enable attackers to delete arbitrary files and potentially compromise system stability. The cybersecurity company released patches for both security flaws in its latest sensor version 7.29,…
Top 10 Best Supply Chain Intelligence Security Companies in 2025
In 2025, securing global supply chains is one of the top priorities for enterprises seeking business continuity, data integrity, and resilience against threats. As cyber risks, fraud, and disruption increase across physical and digital networks, leaders must adopt robust intelligence…
Top 10 Best Fraud Prevention Companies in 2025
Fraud prevention has become one of the most important priorities for enterprises, financial institutions, and digital-first businesses in 2025. With rising cyber threats, account takeovers, synthetic identities, financial crimes, phishing, and social engineering attacks, the need for advanced fraud detection…
Top 10 Best Digital Footprint Monitoring Tools for Organizations in 2025
In today’s hyperconnected business environment, organizations are under constant threat from cybercriminals who exploit digital footprints, shadow IT, cloud misconfigurations, and external exposures. Digital footprint monitoring has become one of the most critical aspects of a cybersecurity strategy in 2025.…
Google Unveils CodeMender – An AI Agent That Automatically Fixes Vulnerable Code
Google has introduced CodeMender, an AI-powered agent designed to automatically detect and patch security flaws in software. Announced on 6 October 2025 by Raluca Ada Popa and Four Flynn, CodeMender represents a major step toward leveraging artificial intelligence for proactive code…
New Phishing Kit Automates ClickFix Attacks to Evade Security Defenses
Cybercriminals are increasingly automating one of the most insidious social engineering exploits—forcing victims to manually execute malware under the guise of browser verification. The newly discovered IUAM ClickFix Generator commoditizes the ClickFix technique into an easy-to-use phishing kit, lowering the…
OpenAI Blocks ChatGPT Accounts Linked to Chinese Hackers Developing Malware
OpenAI has taken decisive action to stop misuse of its ChatGPT models by banning accounts tied to a group of Chinese hackers. This move reflects OpenAI’s core aim to ensuring artificial general intelligence benefits everyone. By setting clear rules and…
AI Chatbot Exploited as a Backdoor to Access Sensitive Data and Infrastructure
The rapid adoption of generative AI (GenAI), especially large language model (LLM) chatbots, has revolutionized customer engagement by delivering unparalleled efficiency and personalization. Yet, with this transformative power comes an equally formidable risk: adversaries are increasingly weaponizing AI applications to…