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WinRAR 7.10 Latest Version Released – What’s New!

The popular file compression and archiving tool, WinRAR 7.10, has released with new features, interface enhancements, and improved performance. WinRAR 7.10 represents a landmark update that modernizes core components while addressing evolving user needs in data management and system security.…

Microsoft Text Services Framework Exploited for Stealthy Persistence

A novel persistence mechanism exploiting Microsoft’s Text Services Framework (TSF) has been uncovered by researchers at Praetorian Labs, revealing a sophisticated method for maintaining long-term access to compromised systems. While requiring administrative privileges for initial deployment, this technique enables stealthy…

Fake Timesheet Report Emails Linked to Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel phishing campaign distributing the notorious Tycoon 2FA phishing kit through fraudulent timesheet notification emails, marking a concerning evolution in multi-layered credential theft operations.  The operation utilizes Pinterest’s visual bookmarking service as an intermediary redirector,…

ChatGPT Operator Prompt Injection Exploit Leaks Private Data

According to recent findings by cybersecurity researcher Johann Rehberger, OpenAI’s ChatGPT Operator, an experimental agent designed to automate web-based tasks, faces critical security risks from prompt injection attacks that could expose users’ private data. In a demonstration shared exclusively with…

Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems 17 Hours After Initial Infection

Ransomware gangs are accelerating their operations, with the average time-to-ransom (TTR), the period between initial system compromise and the deployment of encryption, now standing at just 17 hours, according to recent cybersecurity analyses. This marks a significant shift from earlier…

Beware! Fake Outlook Support Calls Leading to Ransomware Attacks

Telekom Security has recently uncovered a significant vishing (voice phishing) campaign targeting individuals and organizations across Germany. This operation appears to be linked to a ransomware group employing sophisticated social engineering tactics. The attackers impersonate Microsoft Outlook support personnel, aiming…