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VanHelsing Ransomware Targets Multiple Platforms Including Windows and ESXi Systems
The new VanHelsing ransomware targets various systems, employing advanced encryption techniques and demanding ransoms up to $500,000 from its victims.
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INTERPOL Operation Red Card Nets 300 Cybercrime Suspects in Africa
INTERPOL's Operation Red Card resulted in the arrest of 306 cybercrime suspects across seven African nations, seizing thousands of devices used in various scams.
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Oracle Cloud Breach Compromises 6 Million Records, Threatening 140,000 Businesses
A massive Oracle Cloud breach exposed 6 million records, impacting 140,000 businesses. The attacker, "rose87168," is selling the data and demanding ransoms.
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NYU Data Breach: Class Action Lawsuit Investigation Underway
NYU's March 2025 data breach exposed millions of applicants' personal data, prompting a class action lawsuit investigation. Attorneys seek to recover compensation for affected individuals.
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Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Service Abused to Code-Sign Malware
Microsoft's Trusted Signing service is being abused to code-sign malware using short-lived certificates. This allows malicious software to bypass security and appear legitimate. Microsoft is ...
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Coinbase Targeted in GitHub Actions Breach
A major GitHub Actions breach targeted Coinbase, exploiting the tj-actions/changed-files action to steal secrets. Although Coinbase claims no damage, the attack highlights supply chain vulnerabilities.
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CISA Says NAKIVO Backup Flaw is Actively Exploited in Attacks
CISA warns of a critical NAKIVO backup flaw, CVE-2024-48248, allowing unauthorized file access, urging organizations to patch systems promptly.
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GitHub Supply Chain Attack Exposes Secrets in 218 Repositories
A GitHub Action supply chain attack exposed secrets from 218 repositories due to malicious code in tj-actions/changed-files, impacting popular projects and potentially causing further supply ...
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WordPress Plugin WP Ghost Vulnerable to Critical Remote Code Execution Bug
Critical remote code execution vulnerability in WordPress plugin WP Ghost allows attackers to hijack servers. Urgent updates are required.
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Critical Cisco Smart Licensing Utility Flaws Exploited in Attacks
Cisco's Smart Licensing Utility vulnerabilities CVE-2024-20439 and CVE-2024-20440 are now exploited, allowing unauthorized access through a backdoor admin account.
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HellCat Hacking Spree Targets Jira Servers Worldwide
HellCat hackers are exploiting compromised Jira credentials in a worldwide hacking spree, targeting companies like Ascom and Jaguar Land Rover, stealing sensitive data including source ...
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RansomHub Ransomware Leverages New Betruger Backdoor for Enhanced Attacks
RansomHub ransomware uses a new multi-function backdoor, Betruger, for enhanced attacks, streamlining the deployment process and minimizing detection.
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Critical MegaRAC Bug Lets Attackers Hijack and Brick Servers
MI MegaRAC BMC vulnerability (CVE-2024-54085) lets attackers remotely hijack and brick servers, impacting numerous vendors and potentially causing significant damage.
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 17th March to 21st March, 2025
This week in cybersecurity reports on a range of incidents, including a major data breach at California Cryobank and a supply chain attack affecting GitHub ...
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Veeam Backup & Replication Flaw Allows Remote Execution of Malicious Code
A critical vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication allows remote code execution, affecting various versions and posing significant security risks.
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Microsoft Exchange Online Outage Impacts Outlook Web Users
A Microsoft Exchange Online outage severely impacted Outlook on the web users globally, causing login and access issues. Microsoft attributed the problem to a code ...
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DollyWay Malware Campaign Compromises 20,000 WordPress Sites
The DollyWay malware campaign, active since 2016, has compromised over 20,000 WordPress sites, redirecting users to malicious sites and generating millions of fraudulent impressions monthly.
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WhatsApp Patches Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Paragon Spyware
WhatsApp has patched a zero-click vulnerability exploited by Paragon spyware, affecting journalists and activists globally, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges.
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Ukrainian Military Targeted in New Signal Spear-Phishing Attacks
krainian military personnel are facing sophisticated spear-phishing attacks using compromised Signal accounts to deliver Dark Crystal RAT malware. Urgent security updates are needed.
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Arcane Infostealer Infects YouTube and Discord Users Through Game Cheats
The Arcane infostealer, a new malware, is stealing data from YouTube and Discord users via game cheats, targeting VPNs, messengers, and cryptocurrency wallets. Its sophisticated ...
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INC Ransomware: Master of Double Extortion
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Moldovan Authorities Arrest Suspect Tied to DoppelPaymer Ransomware Attacks
A Moldovan suspect has been arrested for a 2021 DoppelPaymer ransomware attack that crippled Dutch research systems and caused €4.5 million in damages.
rand-user-agent: The NPM Package That Opened a Backdoor
In this episode, we break down the recent compromise of the rand-user-agent NPM package—an attack that quietly turned a once-trusted JavaScript library into a delivery ...
160,000 Victims Later: The Aspire USA Breach Under Valsoft’s Watch
In this episode, we break down the February 2025 data breach that hit Valsoft Corporation, operating under the name AllTrust, through its subsidiary Aspire USA. ...
Backdoored by ‘Cheap’ AI: How Fake npm Packages Compromised Cursor IDE
A new supply chain attack has emerged—this time targeting macOS users of the Cursor AI code editor through rogue npm packages. In this episode, we ...
Chinese Hackers Exploiting SAP NetWeaver Servers via Zero-Day Vulnerability
Chinese threat group Chaya_004 exploited a zero-day flaw in SAP NetWeaver servers, compromising hundreds of systems using remote code execution and web shell deployments.
iClicker Website Compromised in ClickFix Malware Attack Targeting Students and Faculty
The iClicker website was hacked between April 12–16, 2025, using a fake CAPTCHA to deploy malware via a ClickFix attack targeting students and faculty.
LockBit Ransomware Gang Breached, Internal Negotiation Data and Affiliate Info Leaked
LockBit's dark web affiliate panels were hacked, exposing thousands of victim negotiation messages, affiliate details, and bitcoin addresses in a leaked MySQL database.
Ascension Data Breach Exposes Personal and Health Information of Over 430,000 Patients
Ascension confirms a third-party data breach affecting 437,329 patients, exposing sensitive personal and medical data, including Social Security numbers and health insurance details.
PipeMagic, Procdump, and Privilege Escalation: Tracking the Windows CLFS Exploit Chain
A zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS), tracked as CVE-2025-29824, became the center of a global cybersecurity storm when it was ...
Pegasus Spyware, WhatsApp v. NSO Group, and the Global Battle for Data Privacy
In this episode, we dive deep into the legal, technical, and geopolitical implications of the U.S. court ruling in WhatsApp v. NSO Group—a landmark case ...
How CodeAnt AI is Automating Code Reviews for 50+ Dev Teams
AI tools are generating more code than ever — but who’s reviewing it? In this episode, we spotlight CodeAnt AI, the fast-growing platform built to ...
The Truth About Identity Attacks: How to Protect Your Business and Data
In today's digital landscape, identity attacks are rampant, costing businesses millions and causing irreparable damage to reputations. This comprehensive guide explores seven common identity-based attacks, ...
CISA Warns of Ongoing Cyber Threats to U.S. Oil and Gas Infrastructure
U.S. Oil and Gas Sectors Face Persistent Cyber Threats, CISA Warns The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new advisory warning that ...
NSO Group Fined $167 Million for Pegasus Spyware Attack on WhatsApp Users
A U.S. jury has ordered NSO Group to pay over $167 million in damages for a 2019 Pegasus spyware attack that targeted 1,400 WhatsApp users. ...
PowerSchool Hacker Now Extorting Individual School Districts Using Stolen Data
The PowerSchool hacker is now targeting individual school districts, threatening to leak sensitive student and staff data stolen in the December 2024 breach.
Play Ransomware Exploited Windows Logging Vulnerability in Zero-Day Attacks
Play ransomware operators exploited a critical Windows log file vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824) in zero-day attacks, targeting global IT, finance, and retail sectors.
The Langflow Breach: How a Popular AI Tool Opened the Door to Hackers
A newly disclosed zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-3248, is being actively exploited in the wild—and it’s targeting Langflow, a popular open-source framework for building AI-powered applications. In ...
Mirai Reloaded: Why CVE-2024-7399 Still Haunts Samsung Servers
In this episode, we break down the active exploitation of CVE-2024-7399, a critical path traversal and arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server. ...
UK Retail Cyberattacks Prompt Urgent Warning from National Cyber Security Centre
The UK’s NCSC has issued a warning after recent cyberattacks disrupted major retailers including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-op, urging stronger cybersecurity readiness.
CVE-2025-31324: A Critical SAP Zero-Day in Active Exploitation
A critical zero-day vulnerability — CVE-2025-31324 — is shaking the enterprise tech world. In this episode, we dive deep into the alarming exploit targeting SAP NetWeaver ...