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Palo Alto Networks Alerts Users to Brute-Force Attacks on PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateways

Palo Alto Networks has alerted the cybersecurity community regarding ongoing brute-force login attempts directed at PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways. This warning follows recent observations from threat hunters who noted an increase in suspicious login scanning activity targeting the company’s devices. A spokesperson from Palo Alto Networks commented that evidence exists of…

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VMware Discovers No Signs of 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Current ESXiArgs Ransomware Attacks

VMware Addresses Ransomware Attacks Targeting ESXi Servers On Monday, VMware announced that it has not detected any activity regarding the exploitation of an undisclosed zero-day vulnerability in its software amid a global wave of ransomware assaults. The company clarified that reports indicate attackers are primarily targeting End of General Support…

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Fragmentation of AI and the Quest for Truth

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development From MechaHitler to Islamic Chatbots, AI Engines Are Writing the Script for Reality Tony Morbin (@tonymorbin) • September 5, 2025 Competing AI models are reshaping our global perception of reality. (Image: Shutterstock) While the goal of artificial intelligence…

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Microsoft Alerts Hospitality Sector to ClickFix Phishing Campaign Using Fake Booking[.]com Emails

Microsoft has issued a warning regarding a phishing campaign specifically targeting the hospitality sector by masquerading as the online travel agency Booking.com. This campaign employs an advanced social engineering technique known as ClickFix to deliver malware designed to steal user credentials. According to Microsoft’s threat intelligence team, this activity has…

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OAIC Proposes Tool to Reduce Data Breach Notification Requirements

Data Breach Notifications in Australia: A Potential Relief Tool Suggested A significant development in Australia’s data breach landscape could mitigate nearly one-fifth of notifications if the federal government adopts a newly proposed self-assessment tool by the privacy regulator. This initiative, presented by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC),…

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Paper Werewolf Launches PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyber Attacks Against Russian Sectors

A new wave of cyber activity has emerged from the threat actor known as Paper Werewolf, focusing its efforts on Russian organizations with a novel implant dubbed PowerModul. Spanning from July to December 2024, these operations have targeted various sectors, including mass media, telecommunications, construction, government, and energy, as outlined…

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Linux Version of Clop Ransomware Discovered, Utilizing Flawed Encryption Algorithm

A newly identified variant of the Clop ransomware has emerged, specifically targeting Linux systems. Discovered actively exploiting vulnerabilities, this version utilizes a flawed encryption algorithm, enabling the recovery of encrypted files without the need to pay the associated ransom. According to SentinelOne researcher Antonis Terefos, the ELF executable associated with…

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Malicious PyPI Packages Compromised Cloud Tokens—Over 14,100 Downloads Before Being Taken Down

Cybersecurity Alert: Malicious Python Packages Found on PyPI Targeting Sensitive Data Cybersecurity experts have recently unveiled a malicious campaign aimed at users of the Python Package Index (PyPI), revealing a collection of fraudulent libraries disguised as tools related to time management. While these seemingly innocuous utilities may appear harmless, they…

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