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South Korea’s Breaches Spotlight Asia’s Identity and IoT Security Vulnerabilities – SC Media

South Korea Cyber Breaches Illuminate Regional Identity and IoT Security Challenges Recent security breaches in South Korea have raised alarming questions about the resilience of the region’s digital infrastructure and the broader implications for identity and IoT security. This development has heightened awareness among businesses regarding existing vulnerabilities and the…

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New Stealthy ‘Krasue’ Linux Trojan Aiming at Telecom Companies in Thailand

The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken by the emergence of a new Linux remote access trojan (RAT) named Krasue. This malware has been identified as targeting telecommunications companies in Thailand since at least 2021, providing threat actors with covert access to victim networks. Group-IB, a cybersecurity firm, has released findings…

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New ComRAT Malware Leverages Gmail for Command Reception and Data Exfiltration

Recent cybersecurity investigations have revealed an upgraded variant of the ComRAT backdoor, a sophisticated tool initially deployed by the Turla Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. This latest iteration utilizes Gmail’s web interface to clandestinely receive commands and exfiltrate sensitive information. Cybersecurity firm ESET reported that ComRAT version 4, first identified…

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Justice Department Unveils Additional Epstein Files, Lacking Key Documents Desired by Survivors

The Justice Department has released three additional data sets related to Jeffrey Epstein, following a substantial prior disclosure of nearly 4,000 documents. This release coincided with the deadline imposed by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates greater public access to information regarding Epstein and his associates. The newly released…

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Nissan Finance Canada Experiences Data Breach, Alerts 1.13 Million Customers

Nissan Canada Reports Data Breach Affecting Customers’ Personal Information As the year draws to a close, Nissan Canada is grappling with the fallout from a potential data breach impacting customers who financed their vehicles through Nissan Canada Finance and INFINITI Financial Services Canada. The company disclosed on December 11 that…

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WatchGuard Addresses Actively Exploited Firewall Zero-Day Vulnerability

Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations 117,000 Unpatched Firewalls Vulnerable to Exploitation Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning development, a zero-day vulnerability affecting WatchGuard Firebox firewalls is under active exploitation by cybercriminals aiming to execute remote code. A patch has been released…

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Manipulating the Human Mind: Uncovering Weaknesses in the ‘First Line of Cyber Defense’

Human beings are intricate entities characterized by consciousness and emotion, capable of thought-driven actions. In the dynamic field of cybersecurity, humans remain a primary target for malicious actors. Over time, attackers have honed their abilities to exploit various aspects of human psychology, manipulating emotional triggers and biases to influence behaviors…

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