A newly identified attack vector, dubbed the “FileFix Attack,” has surfaced, exploiting a subtle yet critical loophole in how modern browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge handle saved web content. This technique cunningly sidesteps the Windows Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) security…
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Australian Airline Qantas Hacked – Attackers Gained Access to Customers Personal Data
Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised the personal data of up to six million customers, marking one of the largest data breaches in the country’s aviation history. The breach, discovered earlier this week, targeted…
Chinese Houken Group Exploits Ivanti CSA Zero-Days to Install Linux Rootkits
The French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) has uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign orchestrated by a threat group dubbed “Houken.” This group, suspected to be linked to the Chinese intrusion set UNC5174, exploited multiple zero-day vulnerabilities…
Nessus Vulnerabilities on Windows Enables Arbitrary System File Overwrites
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered and patched in Tenable’s Nessus vulnerability scanner for Windows, potentially allowing non-administrative users to overwrite any system file with SYSTEM-level privileges. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36630, impacts all Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5…
Microsoft Intune Update Wipes Custom Security Baseline Tweaks – Admins Alerted
Microsoft has confirmed a significant issue affecting its Intune security baseline update process, causing concern among IT administrators worldwide. The problem, acknowledged by Microsoft in late June, results in custom security baseline configurations being lost when updating to a newer…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Bulletproof Hosting Firm Fueling Ransomware Campaigns
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on Aeza Group, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider, for its pivotal role in enabling global cybercrime, including ransomware attacks, data theft, and illicit drug…
Over 600K WordPress Sites at Risk Due to Critical Plugin Vulnerability
A critical security flaw in the popular Forminator WordPress plugin has put more than 600,000 websites worldwide at risk of remote takeover, according to recent disclosures from security firm Wordfence and independent researchers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6463 and rated 8.8 (High) on the…
Anthropic MCP Inspector Vulnerability Lets Hackers Run Arbitrary Code Remotely
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tool has sent shockwaves through the AI development community, exposing a critical attack vector that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on developers’ machines—simply by luring them to…
TA829 Hackers Use New TTPs and Enhanced RomCom Backdoor to Evade Detection
The cybercriminal group TA829, also tracked under aliases like RomCom, Void Rabisu, and Tropical Scorpius, has been observed deploying sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) alongside an updated version of its infamous RomCom backdoor, now dubbed SingleCamper (aka SnipBot). This…
New DEVMAN Ransomware by DragonForce Targets Windows 10 and 11 Users
A new ransomware variant, dubbed DEVMAN, has surfaced in the cyberthreat landscape, showcasing a complex lineage tied to the notorious DragonForce family. Built on a foundation of DragonForce and Conti codebases, DEVMAN introduces unique identifiers such as the .DEVMAN file…
Kimusky Hackers Employ ClickFix Technique to Run Malicious Scripts on Victim Devices
The North Korean state-sponsored hacker collective Kimsuky has been found to use a dishonest technique called “ClickFix” to compromise victim machines in a number of concerning cyberattacks. First documented by Proofpoint in April 2024, ClickFix manipulates users into executing malicious…
Hacktivist Group Launches Attacks on 20+ Critical Sectors Amid Iran–Israel Conflict
A series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting over 20 vital sectors in Israel and its allies has been launched by more than 80 hacktivist groups in a major escalation of cyberwarfare that parallels the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation. Following Israel’s recent airstrikes…
Snake Keyloggers Exploit Java Utilities to Evade Detection by Security Tools
The S2 Group Intelligence team has uncovered a Russian-origin malware known as Snake Keylogger, a stealer coded in .NET, leveraging legitimate Java utilities to bypass security tools. This operation, distributed via a Malware as a Service (MaaS) model, targets diverse…
Critical Vulnerability in Microsens Devices Exposes Systems to Hackers
A series of critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in MICROSENS NMP Web+, a widely used network management platform for industrial and critical manufacturing environments, putting thousands of organizations worldwide at significant risk of cyberattack. The flaws, reported by security researchers…
Swiss Government Confirms Radix Ransomware Attack Leaked Federal Data
The Swiss government has confirmed that sensitive federal data has been leaked onto the dark web following a ransomware attack on Radix, a non-profit health promotion foundation serving multiple federal offices. The breach, attributed to the Sarcoma ransomware group, has…
IBM Cloud Pak Vulnerabilities Allow HTML Injection by Remote Attackers
Multiple security vulnerabilities in IBM Cloud Pak System enable remote attackers to execute HTML injection attacks, potentially compromising user data and system integrity. These flaws, detailed in recent IBM security bulletins, affect various versions of the platform and expose organizations…
Pakistani Threat Actors Created 300+ Cracking Sites to Distribute Info-Stealing Malware
A recent in-depth investigation by Intrinsec has exposed a sprawling network of over 300 cracking websites, orchestrated by Pakistani freelancers, designed to distribute info-stealing malware. These sites, often masquerading as legitimate sources for cracked software, have been identified as a…
Microsoft Teams Enables In‑Chat Bot & Agent Integration
Microsoft Teams is set to revolutionize workplace collaboration once again, rolling out a highly anticipated feature that enables users to add bots and agents directly within Chats and Channels, without disrupting their ongoing conversations. The update, announced under Message ID…
New C4 Bomb Attack Breaks Through Chrome’s AppBound Cookie Protections
Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a new attack—dubbed the “C4 Bomb” (Chrome Cookie Cipher Cracker)—that successfully bypasses Google Chrome’s much-touted AppBound Cookie Encryption. This breakthrough exposes millions of users to renewed risks of cookie theft, credential compromise, and potential data breaches,…
Linux 6.16-rc4 Launches Out With Filesystem, Driver, and Hardware Fixes
Linus Torvalds has officially announced the release of Linux 6.16-rc4, marking the halfway point in the development cycle for the upcoming 6.16 kernel. Despite a notably large merge window, Torvalds described the release candidate process as “fairly calm,” signaling a smooth…