Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control Cisco Talos Links Ongoing Attacks to UAT-9686 Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 18, 2025 Image: Anucha Cheechang/Shutterstock Recent reports indicate that likely state-sponsored hackers from China are taking advantage of an unpatched vulnerability in Cisco email appliances,…
On December 18, 2025, Australia’s University of Sydney reported a significant cybersecurity breach, revealing that hackers compromised an online coding repository, extracting personal information belonging to thousands of staff, students, alumni, and donors. The university characterized the breached data as ‘historic,’ which has placed one of Australia’s leading academic institutions…
Barracuda Networks disclosed a serious cybersecurity incident involving a zero-day vulnerability within its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances, allegedly exploited by Chinese threat actors. This vulnerability has been designated as CVE-2023-7102 and has led to the deployment of backdoors on a select number of affected devices. The vulnerability involves an…
Recent disclosures from US intelligence agencies reveal an alarming resurgence of a 12-year-old strain of malware, known as “Taidoor.” This variant is believed to be employed by state-sponsored actors from China, targeting a wide array of institutions, including government bodies, corporations, and think tanks. The malware, which has been active…
On December 18, 2025, cybersecurity firm Darktrace unveiled new findings regarding a perilous variant of BeaverTail malware, classified as a JavaScript-based information stealer. This malware, associated with North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group, is part of a growing wave of cyber-attacks directed at the financial and cryptocurrency sectors. The research, disseminated…
The tech world is grappling with the fallout from the latest data vulnerability concerning Facebook users. A recent investigation highlights a significant security breach involving the quiz app NameTests, which reportedly exposed the personal information of up to 120 million users over several years. This revelation comes on the heels…
To stay updated on cybersecurity topics, explore: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, and Fraud Management & Cybercrime. Also: Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • December 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In its weekly roundup of cybersecurity incidents involving digital assets, Information Security…
The final deadline is approaching for US customers of AT&T to claim compensation in a significant data breach settlement, set for December 18. This settlement, amounting to $177 million, arises from allegations that AT&T failed to safeguard customer data during two separate incidents. Customers may be eligible for compensation of…
Zero-Day Vulnerability Discovered in Apache OfBiz ERP System A serious zero-day vulnerability has been identified in Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This flaw poses significant risks as it could potentially allow attackers to bypass essential authentication safeguards. The vulnerability is classified as CVE-2023-51467, linked specifically to…
