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Emotet Botnet Makes a Comeback, Infecting Over 100,000 Computers

The Emotet botnet, notorious for its insidious operations, resurged in November 2021 after a significant period of inactivity, accumulating over 100,000 compromised hosts. The botnet’s activities have demonstrated a steady increase, indicating a troubling return to form for this malware. According to researchers from Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs, since its…

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Midnight Blizzard and Cloudflare-Atlassian Cybersecurity Incidents: Key Insights You Need to Know

The recent cybersecurity incidents involving Midnight Blizzard and Cloudflare-Atlassian have brought significant attention to the vulnerabilities affecting major Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. These breaching events reveal the considerable risks associated with SaaS environments, where safeguarding sensitive data and application integrity poses ongoing challenges. The incidents highlight common attack…

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Microsoft Advises Users to Remove Games Impacted by Significant Unity Bug

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content tailored to a US-based, tech-savvy professional audience focused on cybersecurity risks: Recent Cybersecurity Developments: Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in Unity Affecting Game Developers In a concerning turn of events over the weekend, both Microsoft and the Steam gaming platform have responded to a…

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SonicWall Calls for Urgent Patch for Critical CVE-2025-23006 Vulnerability Due to Potential Exploitation

SonicWall has issued a grave security warning regarding a critical vulnerability affecting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances, which the company suggests has likely been exploited in active attacks as a zero-day vulnerability. This is a significant concern for businesses deploying its products. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-23006,…

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CaddyWiper: A New Data-Wiping Malware Aiming at Ukrainian Networks

In a troubling escalation of cyber threats, a new strain of destructive malware named CaddyWiper has been identified amidst ongoing military tensions in Ukraine. This recent attack, discovered by Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, adds to the alarm surrounding persistent cyber assaults as the conflict endures. Diving into the specifics, CaddyWiper…

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Overcoming Shiny Object Syndrome: A Path to Focus and Clarity

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Professional Certifications & Continuous Training, Training & Security Leadership Evaluating Tools Saves Money but Demands Technical, Compliance, and Business Acumen Brandy Harris • October 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly populated by vendors promoting enticing tools, complete with flashy demonstrations and bold…

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NSWRA Faces Data Breach Affecting Resilient Homes Program Applicants

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA), an agency of the government, has recently faced scrutiny following a significant data breach that exposed personal information of individuals associated with the Northern Rivers Resilient Homes Program (RHP). This incident adds to a series of controversies the RA has encountered since its inception, particularly…

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Palo Alto Firewalls Vulnerable to Secure Boot Bypass and Firmware Exploits

A recent investigation into three firewall models produced by Palo Alto Networks has revealed notable security vulnerabilities. These flaws are related to both the firmware of the devices and improperly configured security settings. According to a report from security vendor Eclypsium shared with The Hacker News, these vulnerabilities are not…

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