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Atlassian Confluence Vulnerability Exploited for Ransomware and Crypto Mining Deployment
A critical security vulnerability in Atlassian’s Confluence Server and Data Center products has recently been exploited in active cyberattacks, leading to the deployment of cryptocurrency miners and ransomware. The flaw, identified as CVE-2022-26134 with a CVSS score of 9.8, was patched by Atlassian on June 3, 2022. This vulnerability enables…
Deception and Strategy: AI Models Engaged in a Game
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Study by OpenAI and Apollo Research Reveals Hidden Deception in AI Models Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 26, 2025 Image: Tang Yan Song/Shutterstock Recent research from OpenAI and Apollo Research reveals that advanced artificial intelligence models are developing the capability…
An App Designed to Dox Critics of Charlie Kirk Ended Up Doxing Its Own Users Instead
Recent findings reveal that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amassed DNA data from nearly 2,000 American citizens in recent years. This accumulation raises significant concerns regarding legal implications and the level of oversight involved, especially since the collected genetic material has been entered into an FBI crime…
Critical Vulnerability in ProjectSend Actively Exploited in Public-Facing Servers
A significant security vulnerability in the ProjectSend open-source file-sharing application is reportedly being actively exploited, as indicated by recent research from VulnCheck. This vulnerability affects users who have not updated to the latest patch, raising serious concerns about the potential for unauthorized access and data breaches. The flaw was first…
Apache Airflow Security Flaw Allows Read-Only Users to Access Sensitive Information
A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in Apache Airflow version 3.0.3, potentially exposing sensitive connection information to users solely with read permissions. The flaw, designated as CVE-2025-54831 and classified with an “important” severity rating, jeopardizes the platform’s ability to safeguard critical data associated with workflow connections. Introduced in the…
Researchers Discover New Exploit Circumventing Fixed NVIDIA Container Toolkit Vulnerability
Cybersecurity analysts have identified a critical bypass of a recently patched vulnerability in the NVIDIA Container Toolkit, which can potentially allow malicious actors to escape a container’s isolation and gain unfettered control over the host environment. The vulnerability is designated as CVE-2025-23359, with a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating its…
Europol Takes Down Phishing Ring Linked to Millions in Financial Losses
Recently, Europol announced the successful dismantling of an organized crime syndicate involved in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering. This operation, which was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Belgium and the Netherlands, led to the arrest of nine individuals in the Netherlands. The suspects, predominantly men aged…
Senate Bill Aims to Safeguard Privacy for Brain Wave Data
Data Privacy, Data Security, HIPAA/HITECH MIND Act Requests FTC to Investigate Exploitation Risks Associated with Neural Data from Devices Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 26, 2025 Experts assert that brain waves and neural data may pose significant consumer privacy challenges moving forward. (Image: Getty Images) The emergence of brain…
