A recent phishing campaign conducted by cybersecurity firm Hackmosphere has revealed alarming vulnerabilities among top decision-makers, including CEOs and CTOs. The study underscores how cybercriminals exploit social engineering tactics to target high-ranking executives, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and…
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ShadowPad Malware Upgraded to Deliver Ransomware in Targeted Attacks
Security researchers have uncovered a significant evolution in the ShadowPad malware family, which is now being used to deploy ransomware in highly targeted attacks. ShadowPad, modular malware linked to Chinese threat actors, has historically been associated with cyber espionage. However,…
Fedora Linux Kernel Flaw Exposed Sensitive Data to Attackers
A newly discovered vulnerability in the Fedora Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2025-1272, has raised alarm bells in the open-source community. The flaw, stemming from Secure Boot’s failure to automatically enable kernel lockdown mode, could expose sensitive system data to potential…
IBM OpenPages Flaw Exposed Authentication Credentials to Attackers
IBM recently disclosed multiple vulnerabilities in its OpenPages platform, a tool widely used for governance, risk, and compliance management. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to access sensitive information, disrupt critical processes, or compromise authentication credentials. Below are the…
AWS Key Hunter: An Automated Solution for Exposed Key Detection
AWS Key Hunter, a cutting-edge automated solution designed to identify exposed AWS keys in GitHub repositories. This powerful tool combines real-time monitoring, advanced scanning capabilities, and a seamless notification system to help developers and organizations protect sensitive cloud credentials from…
NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3 Release
The National Security Agency (NSA) has unveiled Ghidra 11.3, the latest iteration of its open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, introducing transformative features that streamline vulnerability analysis and collaborative research. This release—coded internally as “NSA Adds Innovative Features to Ghidra 11.3…
CISA & FBI Warns that Ghost Ransomware Hits Over 70 Organizations
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the widespread impact of the Ghost ransomware, also known as Cring. Since its emergence in early 2021, this ransomware…
Symantec Diagnostic Tool Flaw Enables Unauthorized Privilege Escalation
Symantec, a division of Broadcom, has released a critical security update to address a high-severity vulnerability identified in its Symantec Diagnostic Tool (SymDiag). This vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-0893, could enable unauthorized privilege escalation, posing significant security risks. The issue specifically…
CISA and FBI Issue Alert as Ghost Ransomware Targets 70+ Organizations
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have issued a joint advisory warning about the increasing threat posed by Ghost ransomware. This malicious campaign has already impacted more than 70 organizations across various…
Windows Disk Cleanup Tool Exploit Allows SYSTEM Privilege Escalation
Microsoft has urgently addressed a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-21420) in the Windows Disk Cleanup Utility (cleanmgr.exe) during its February 2025 Patch Tuesday updates. The flaw, scoring 7.8 on the CVSS scale, enabled attackers to execute malicious code with SYSTEM…