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CISA: Federal Agency Compromised Due to GeoServer Vulnerability – Dark Reading

CISA Reports Breach Linked to GeoServer Vulnerability A recent security incident has come to light involving a breach at a federal agency, attributed to a vulnerability in GeoServer, a popular open-source server used for sharing geospatial data. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed this attack, raising significant…

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China-Linked Attackers Leverage Check Point Vulnerability to Deploy ShadowPad and Ransomware

New Cyber Threat Campaign Targets European Healthcare Sector with Advanced Ransomware Techniques A newly identified threat actor has launched a campaign aimed at European organizations, particularly within the healthcare industry. This operation, dubbed “Green Nailao” by Orange Cyberdefense CERT, utilizes the PlugX and ShadowPad malware, with the final stage involving…

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Increasing Malware Attacks Utilizing Dark Utilities’ C2-as-a-Service

A newly emerging service known as Dark Utilities has gained popularity among cybercriminals, with approximately 3,000 users drawn to its capability to provide command-and-control (C2) services aimed at seizing control of compromised systems. This platform has positioned itself as a “C2-as-a-Service” (C2aaS), marketed for tasks including remote access, command execution,…

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Hackers Concealed Malware Using Complex AI Code

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Attackers Conceal Malware Within Vector Image Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings indicate that hackers have utilized artificial intelligence-generated code to embed malware in a sophisticated phishing campaign, according to insights from Microsoft. This malware…

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Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking 22.2 Tbps DDoS Attack

Cloudflare has announced the successful mitigation of the largest recorded DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack to date, which peaked at an astonishing 22.2 terabits per second and included 10.6 billion packets per second. This unprecedented event was identified and countered automatically by Cloudflare’s robust network infrastructure. Despite its severity, the attack…

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When Browser Extensions Turn Sour: Key Insights from the Campaign Against Them

A significant security breach has been reported involving a coordinated attack targeting numerous browser extensions, designed to inject malicious code for the purpose of credential theft. Over 25 browser extensions with a combined user base exceeding two million have been compromised. LayerX, a cybersecurity firm specializing in the protection of…

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Cyber Insurers Provide Strong Guidance, But Take-Up Rates Need Improvement

As cybersecurity threats become increasingly sophisticated, businesses are increasingly turning to insurers for effective strategies on proactive protection and prevention. Recent findings from Traveler’s latest Risk Index reveal that an impressive 86% of business leaders express confidence in the cybersecurity guidance offered by insurance carriers, surpassing their trust in third-party…

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CISA Alerts on Craft CMS Vulnerability CVE-2025-23209 Amid Ongoing Attacks

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has escalated attention to a critical vulnerability affecting the Craft content management system (CMS) by incorporating it into its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action is prompted by confirmed instances of active exploitation associated with this flaw. Identified as CVE-2025-23209, this…

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Vulnerabilities in Emergency Alert System Could Allow Attackers to Send Fake Messages

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an urgent alert regarding significant security flaws found in Emergency Alert System (EAS) encoder and decoder devices. Such vulnerabilities, if not addressed, may allow malicious entities to generate fake emergency alerts across various broadcasting mediums, including television, radio, and cable networks.…

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