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LockBit Ransomware Strikes: Exploiting a Confluence Vulnerability

In a swift and highly coordinated attack, LockBit ransomware operators exploited a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2023-22527) in Atlassian Confluence servers, targeting an exposed Windows server. This vulnerability, rated CVSS 10.0, enabled unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by…

GhostSocks Malware Uses SOCKS5 Proxy to Evade Detection Systems

GhostSocks, a Golang-based SOCKS5 backconnect proxy malware, has emerged as a significant threat within the cybercrime ecosystem. First identified in October 2023 on Russian-language forums, its distribution expanded to English-speaking criminal platforms by mid-2024. This malware operates as part of…

Fake ChatGPT Premium Phishing Scam Spreads to Steal User Credentials

A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT Premium subscription service has surged globally, targeting users with fraudulent payment requests to steal credentials. Cybersecurity firm Symantec recently identified emails spoofing ChatGPT’s branding, urging recipients to renew a fictional $24 monthly subscription.…

PoC Exploit Released for F5 BIG-IP Command Injection Vulnerability

Security researchers have disclosed critical details about CVE-2025-20029, a command injection vulnerability in F5’s BIG-IP Traffic Management Shell (TMSH) command-line interface. The flaw enables authenticated attackers with low privileges to bypass security restrictions, execute arbitrary commands, and gain root-level access to vulnerable systems.…

Google Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures in Cloud KMS

Google Cloud has unveiled a critical cybersecurity upgrade: quantum-safe digital signatures via its Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), now available in preview. This move aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) 2024 post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, offering developers tools…