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Hackers Targeting Vulnerability in WordPress Elementor Pro: Millions of Sites in Danger!

Recent developments have spotlighted a security vulnerability in the Elementor Pro plugin, a popular tool for building websites on the WordPress platform. Threat actors are currently exploiting a newly-disclosed weakness that was patched in version 3.11.7, which was released on March 22, 2023. The vulnerability, categorized as a case of…

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TRITON Malware Threatens Critical Infrastructure with Potential for Physical Harm

Recent research has revealed a sophisticated malware strain named Triton, also referred to as Trisis, specifically engineered to compromise industrial control systems (ICS), posing significant threats to human safety and operational integrity. This malware exclusively targets Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS) controllers, produced by Schneider Electric, which serve as autonomous…

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The Resurgent Lumma Stealer Returns with Irresistible Lures

Lumma Malware Resurfaces, Targeting Windows Users Amid Renewed Attacks In a significant cybersecurity development, law enforcement agencies worldwide successfully disrupted Lumma, an infostealer responsible for infecting approximately 395,000 Windows computers within two months prior to a coordinated operation last May. However, researchers have announced that Lumma, also known as Lumma…

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AI-Generated Malware Takes Advantage of React2Shell for Small Gains

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime AI-Driven Malware Targets React2Shell Vulnerability, Compromising 91 Hosts Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • February 11, 2026 Image: Shutterstock Recent research has identified artificial intelligence-generated malware leveraging the React2Shell vulnerability, allowing malicious actors to craft exploits without requiring coding expertise. This operation…

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McLaren Health Reaches $14 Million Settlement Following Two Data Breaches

McLaren Health Care Settles Class Action Lawsuit Following Major Data Breaches McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, has reached a $14 million settlement to address a class action lawsuit arising from two significant data breaches that potentially exposed patient information. The organization operates a network that includes 12…

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Active Exploitation of Vulnerabilities in Cacti, Realtek, and IBM Aspera Faspex

Cyber Threat Actors Exploit Critical Vulnerabilities in Cacti, Realtek, and IBM Aspera Faspex Recent cyberattacks have exposed critical security vulnerabilities in multiple systems, notably Cacti, Realtek, and IBM Aspera Faspex, amid ongoing exploitation by various threat actors targeting unpatched installations. This surge in activity highlights the pressing need for organizations…

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North Korean Cyber Criminals Set Sights on Cryptocurrencies and POS Systems

In a new wave of cybercrime, the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking organization, has ramped up its activities, focusing on the cryptocurrency sector. Recent reports by security firm Proofpoint indicate a large-scale malware campaign targeting digital currency users, further illustrating the group’s extensive involvement in financially motivated cyberattacks.…

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CBP Enters Agreement with Clearview AI for Face Recognition in ‘Tactical Targeting’

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Expands Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Security Concerns U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finalized a contract worth $225,000 for a year-long subscription to Clearview AI, a controversial facial recognition service that matches images against vast databases derived from publicly available online content.…

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