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Hackers Compromise LineageOS, Ghost, and DigiCert Servers Exploiting SaltStack Vulnerability

Shortly after cybersecurity researchers raised warnings about two significant vulnerabilities in the SaltStack configuration framework, an ongoing campaign has already begun exploiting these flaws, targeting organizations such as LineageOS, Ghost, and DigiCert. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2020-11651 and CVE-2020-11652, permit attackers to execute arbitrary code on remote servers operating within…

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Chinese Crypto Scammers on Telegram Are Driving the Growth of the Largest Darknet Markets Yet

The emergence of black markets for illegal goods, including drugs and weapons, began on the dark web over a decade ago, leveraging cryptocurrencies and anonymity tools like Tor. At that time, these innovations facilitated the execution of vast, untraceable online transactions valued in the billions. Fast forward to 2025, and…

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Meet the NSA Employee Who Stored Classified Documents at Home

A former contractor for the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), Nghia Hoang Pho, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking classified documents home, which were subsequently compromised by Russian hackers. This incident has reignited concerns over data security within sensitive government operations. According to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department,…

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ServiceNow’s $7.75 Billion Acquisition of Armis Enhances IT and OT Security Coverage

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Acquisition Streamlines Security Operations From Asset Discovery to Remediation Jennifer Lawinski • December 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock ServiceNow, a leader in artificial intelligence software, has made a substantial move in the cybersecurity landscape by…

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Microsoft Alerts on APT28, Backed by Kremlin, Exploiting Major Outlook Vulnerability

Microsoft recently announced the detection of nation-state activities tied to the Kremlin, exploiting a critical security vulnerability in the Outlook email service that has since been patched. This issue allowed unauthorized access to user accounts hosted on Microsoft Exchange servers, raising alarming security concerns for organizations relying on this platform.…

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Undetected for Five Years: The Asia-Pacific Cyber Espionage Campaign

Recent investigations have revealed that a sophisticated group of Chinese hackers, known as ‘Naikon APT,’ has been executing a prolonged cyber espionage campaign targeting various governmental entities across Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Brunei. This campaign, which has remained undetected for a minimum of five years, continues…

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NYPD Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Records Gathered from Muslim Surveillance Program

A New Jersey resident has initiated a new open-records lawsuit against the City of New York, building on previous attempts to uncover potential surveillance conducted by the New York City Police Department (NYPD). This comes amid ongoing concerns regarding the NYPD’s Intelligence Division and its past involvement in monitoring Muslim…

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Data Breach at PayPal Subsidiary Affects Up to 1.6 Million Customers

PayPal Reports Data Breach Affecting 1.6 Million Customers of TIO Networks In a significant security incident, PayPal has revealed that a data breach may have compromised personally identifiable information for approximately 1.6 million customers associated with TIO Networks, a payment processing company it acquired in July 2017 for $233 million.…

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