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Patch Released for Mali GPU Kernel Driver Vulnerability Addressing Ongoing Exploitation of Arm Issues

Arm has recently issued critical security patches to address a vulnerability in the Mali GPU Kernel Driver, which has been actively exploited in the field. This security flaw, designated as CVE-2023-4211, affects multiple driver versions, including the Midgard, Bifrost, and Valhall GPU Kernel Drivers across a range of versions. The…

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FBI Targets ‘Joanap Malware’ Victims to Disrupt North Korean Botnet

On Wednesday, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) announced a significant initiative aimed at mapping and dismantling a sophisticated botnet known as Joanap, which has reportedly infiltrated Microsoft Windows systems worldwide over the last decade. Joanap is associated with an elite group of cyber adversaries known as Hidden Cobra,…

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FDA Adopts a Laissez-Faire Stance on AI Devices and Software

Endpoint Security, Standards, Regulations & Compliance Agency: Guidance Prioritizes Market Innovation Over Federal Oversight Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 7, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces that certain AI-enabled “low-risk” health devices and clinical decision support software will not undergo regulatory scrutiny (Image: FDA). The U.S. Food…

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Managing Employee Data Privacy and Mitigating Breach Risks

January Highlights Data Privacy Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Employers As January ushers in Data Privacy Awareness Month, businesses are prompted to closely evaluate their protocols surrounding the collection, usage, storage, and protection of employee personal information. While discussions about data privacy predominantly center on consumer data, it…

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Looney Tunables: New Linux Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation on Major Distributions

A newly identified security vulnerability in the GNU C library has come to light, referred to as Looney Tunables. This flaw exists within the ld.so dynamic loader, and if exploited, could result in local privilege escalation, thereby providing malicious actors the ability to obtain root access. The vulnerability is cataloged…

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New Mac Malware Exploits Cookies to Hijack Cryptocurrency Wallets

Tech-savvy business owners should be vigilant in light of a new threat identified in the cybersecurity landscape—malware targeting Mac users, known as CookieMiner, which pilfers web browser cookies and credentials from cryptocurrency exchange accounts. This sophisticated malware, discovered by the Palo Alto Networks security research team, is specifically engineered to…

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Solo Hacker Breached Data of 50 Global Companies Using Infostealers

A cybersecurity breach has exposed the private files of approximately 50 significant corporations worldwide, including notable names such as Pickett, Sekisui House, IFLUSAC, Iberia Airlines, K3G Solutions, CRRC MA, GreenBills, and CiberC. This alarming information comes from a recent investigation conducted by the Israeli cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock for its…

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