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Iranian Hackers Compromise Over 100 Embassy Email Accounts in Global Diplomat Phishing Campaign

Sep 03, 2025
Data Breach / Cyber Espionage

A group linked to Iran has been identified as the perpetrator of a “coordinated” and “multi-wave” spear-phishing campaign targeting embassies and consulates across Europe and beyond. Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream has attributed this activity to Iranian-aligned operators associated with a broader offensive cyber initiative known as Homeland Justice. “Phishing emails were sent to numerous government officials worldwide, masquerading as legitimate diplomatic correspondence,” the firm reported. “The evidence suggests a larger regional espionage strategy aimed at diplomatic and government institutions amid rising geopolitical tensions.” The attack tactics involve spear-phishing emails that reference geopolitical disputes between Iran and Israel, containing malicious Microsoft Word attachments that prompt recipients to “Enable Content” to execute embedded Visual Basic for Applications code.

Iranian Hackers Target Diplomatic Communications of Embassies Worldwide In a sophisticated and coordinated cyberattack, a group associated with Iran has breached over 100 email accounts belonging to embassies and consulates globally, according to a report from Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream. The campaign, described as “multi-wave” and “spear-phishing,” specifically targets diplomatic…

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Iranian Hackers Compromise Over 100 Embassy Email Accounts in Global Diplomat Phishing Campaign

Sep 03, 2025
Data Breach / Cyber Espionage

A group linked to Iran has been identified as the perpetrator of a “coordinated” and “multi-wave” spear-phishing campaign targeting embassies and consulates across Europe and beyond. Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream has attributed this activity to Iranian-aligned operators associated with a broader offensive cyber initiative known as Homeland Justice. “Phishing emails were sent to numerous government officials worldwide, masquerading as legitimate diplomatic correspondence,” the firm reported. “The evidence suggests a larger regional espionage strategy aimed at diplomatic and government institutions amid rising geopolitical tensions.” The attack tactics involve spear-phishing emails that reference geopolitical disputes between Iran and Israel, containing malicious Microsoft Word attachments that prompt recipients to “Enable Content” to execute embedded Visual Basic for Applications code.

Kaseya Releases Security Patches for Two New 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Unitrends Servers

Kaseya, a U.S. technology company, has issued security patches to address two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Unitrends enterprise backup and continuity solution, which could lead to privilege escalation and authenticated remote code execution. These flaws are part of a trio reported by researchers at the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) on July 3, 2021. The vulnerabilities have been resolved in server software version 10.5.5-2, released on August 12. However, an undisclosed client-side vulnerability in Kaseya Unitrends remains unpatched. To mitigate associated risks, the company has provided firewall rules for traffic filtering and recommends not exposing servers to the internet.

Kaseya Releases Patches for Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Unitrends Servers On August 27, 2021, Kaseya, a prominent U.S. technology firm specializing in IT infrastructure management, announced the release of security updates aimed at rectifying two critical zero-day vulnerabilities within its Unitrends enterprise backup and continuity solution. These vulnerabilities pose significant…

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Kaseya Releases Security Patches for Two New 0-Day Vulnerabilities in Unitrends Servers

Kaseya, a U.S. technology company, has issued security patches to address two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Unitrends enterprise backup and continuity solution, which could lead to privilege escalation and authenticated remote code execution. These flaws are part of a trio reported by researchers at the Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD) on July 3, 2021. The vulnerabilities have been resolved in server software version 10.5.5-2, released on August 12. However, an undisclosed client-side vulnerability in Kaseya Unitrends remains unpatched. To mitigate associated risks, the company has provided firewall rules for traffic filtering and recommends not exposing servers to the internet.

Pakistani Hackers Target Thousands of Israeli Websites in Support of Palestine

August 14, 2013

A widespread cyber attack is currently underway, with thousands of Israeli websites being compromised by Pakistani hackers in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Reports indicate that around 650 Israeli websites have already been infiltrated, with the hackers posting their messages on these sites. One hacker, known by the alias “H4x0r HuSsY,” communicated with The Hacker News to announce upcoming releases of additional hacked websites. The attacker’s message included slogans such as “LONG LIVE PALESTINE – PAKISTAN ZINDABAD HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO & FROM TEAM MADLEETS.”

The affected sites include semi-government, personal, and corporate Israeli domains. At the time of this report, many of these websites continue to display defaced pages. This cyber offensive follows a recent declaration of a “cyber war” on Israel by global hacker collectives, including the Anonymous group, after the Israeli Defense Forces threatened to cut off internet access in Gaza.

Cyber Attack on Israeli Websites Orchestrated by Pakistani Hackers in Support of Palestine August 14, 2013 A significant cyber offensive has unfolded as Pakistani hackers target thousands of Israeli websites in a demonstration of solidarity with the Palestinian people. According to reports, the attackers have already compromised approximately 650 Israeli…

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Pakistani Hackers Target Thousands of Israeli Websites in Support of Palestine

August 14, 2013

A widespread cyber attack is currently underway, with thousands of Israeli websites being compromised by Pakistani hackers in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Reports indicate that around 650 Israeli websites have already been infiltrated, with the hackers posting their messages on these sites. One hacker, known by the alias “H4x0r HuSsY,” communicated with The Hacker News to announce upcoming releases of additional hacked websites. The attacker’s message included slogans such as “LONG LIVE PALESTINE – PAKISTAN ZINDABAD HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO & FROM TEAM MADLEETS.”

The affected sites include semi-government, personal, and corporate Israeli domains. At the time of this report, many of these websites continue to display defaced pages. This cyber offensive follows a recent declaration of a “cyber war” on Israel by global hacker collectives, including the Anonymous group, after the Israeli Defense Forces threatened to cut off internet access in Gaza.

Android Security Update: Google Addresses 120 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days

Sep 03, 2025
Mobile Security / Vulnerability

Google has released security updates for September 2025, patching 120 vulnerabilities in its Android operating system. Among these are two critical issues that have been confirmed as actively exploited in targeted attacks. The key vulnerabilities are:

  • CVE-2025-38352 (CVSS score: 7.4): A privilege escalation flaw in the Linux Kernel component.
  • CVE-2025-48543 (CVSS score: 7.4): A privilege escalation flaw in the Android Runtime component.

Both vulnerabilities allow for local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. While Google has not detailed how these vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild or if they are being leveraged together, they acknowledge signs of “limited, targeted exploitation.” Benoît Sevens from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) is credited with discovering and reporting these critical flaws.

Android Security Alert: Google Addresses 120 Security Vulnerabilities, Including Two Active Zero-Days In a significant update as part of its September 2025 security patch cycle, Google has addressed a total of 120 security vulnerabilities affecting its Android operating system. Among these, two particular flaws have raised alarm due to their…

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Android Security Update: Google Addresses 120 Vulnerabilities, Including Two Actively Exploited Zero-Days

Sep 03, 2025
Mobile Security / Vulnerability

Google has released security updates for September 2025, patching 120 vulnerabilities in its Android operating system. Among these are two critical issues that have been confirmed as actively exploited in targeted attacks. The key vulnerabilities are:

  • CVE-2025-38352 (CVSS score: 7.4): A privilege escalation flaw in the Linux Kernel component.
  • CVE-2025-48543 (CVSS score: 7.4): A privilege escalation flaw in the Android Runtime component.

Both vulnerabilities allow for local privilege escalation without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction. While Google has not detailed how these vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild or if they are being leveraged together, they acknowledge signs of “limited, targeted exploitation.” Benoît Sevens from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) is credited with discovering and reporting these critical flaws.

New Microsoft Exchange ‘ProxyToken’ Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Alter Mailbox Configurations

Details have surfaced regarding a recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to change server settings, potentially exposing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-33766 (CVSS score: 7.3) and referred to as “ProxyToken,” was found by Le Xuan Tuyen, a researcher at the Information Security Center of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT-ISC), and reported through the Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI) program in March 2021. According to the ZDI, “With this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker can perform configuration actions on mailboxes belonging to arbitrary users.” For instance, the attacker could redirect all emails sent to a targeted account to a mailbox they control. Microsoft addressed this issue in its Patch Tuesday updates for July 2021.

New Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server Exposes Mailbox Configurations August 31, 2021 A critical security flaw, now patched, has been identified in Microsoft Exchange Server, raising significant concerns for businesses relying on this platform for email communication. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to alter server configurations, potentially leading to the…

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New Microsoft Exchange ‘ProxyToken’ Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Alter Mailbox Configurations

Details have surfaced regarding a recently patched security flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server that could be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to change server settings, potentially exposing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-33766 (CVSS score: 7.3) and referred to as “ProxyToken,” was found by Le Xuan Tuyen, a researcher at the Information Security Center of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT-ISC), and reported through the Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI) program in March 2021. According to the ZDI, “With this vulnerability, an unauthenticated attacker can perform configuration actions on mailboxes belonging to arbitrary users.” For instance, the attacker could redirect all emails sent to a targeted account to a mailbox they control. Microsoft addressed this issue in its Patch Tuesday updates for July 2021.

FBI Collaborated with Anonymous and LulzSec Hackers to Target Foreign Governments

August 28, 2013

Sentencing for former LulzSec leader Hector Xavier Monsegur, also known as “Sabu,” has been postponed again. Monsegur, who pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges two years ago, faces a maximum sentence exceeding 124 years. Additionally, fellow LulzSec hacker Jeremy Hammond has alleged that the FBI utilized Sabu to orchestrate attacks against foreign governments, leveraging the efforts of Anonymous and other hackers.

The ongoing delays suggest that the FBI may not be fully extracting information from Monsegur, hinting at the possibility that he is assisting with other covert operations as claimed by Hammond. In a recent statement, Hammond accused the U.S. government of directing Monsegur to motivate fellow hacktivists to breach foreign government entities. “What many don’t realize is that Sabu was also used by his handlers to orchestrate hacking activities targeting government-selected entities, including multiple foreign government websites,” Hammond stated.

FBI Collaborated with Anonymous and LulzSec Hackers for Foreign Government Cyber Operations On August 28, 2013, developments emerged regarding Hector Xavier Monsegur, infamously known as “Sabu,” the former leader of the hacking group LulzSec. His sentencing, initially slated for last year after he pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges, has…

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FBI Collaborated with Anonymous and LulzSec Hackers to Target Foreign Governments

August 28, 2013

Sentencing for former LulzSec leader Hector Xavier Monsegur, also known as “Sabu,” has been postponed again. Monsegur, who pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges two years ago, faces a maximum sentence exceeding 124 years. Additionally, fellow LulzSec hacker Jeremy Hammond has alleged that the FBI utilized Sabu to orchestrate attacks against foreign governments, leveraging the efforts of Anonymous and other hackers.

The ongoing delays suggest that the FBI may not be fully extracting information from Monsegur, hinting at the possibility that he is assisting with other covert operations as claimed by Hammond. In a recent statement, Hammond accused the U.S. government of directing Monsegur to motivate fellow hacktivists to breach foreign government entities. “What many don’t realize is that Sabu was also used by his handlers to orchestrate hacking activities targeting government-selected entities, including multiple foreign government websites,” Hammond stated.

Meta Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Could Empower Sexual Predators

A coalition of over 70 civil liberties organizations, including notable groups such as the ACLU and the Electronic Privacy Information Center, has called on Meta to abandon plans to implement facial recognition technology in its smart glasses produced in partnership with Ray-Ban and Oakley. The functionality, internally referred to as…

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Preventing Data Leaks Before They Strike

In January 2025, cybersecurity experts from Wiz Research uncovered a significant data leak at Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, which compromised over 1 million sensitive log streams. The researchers discovered a publicly accessible ClickHouse database associated with DeepSeek, granting potential full control over database operations and allowing access to internal data. This incident included more than a million lines of log streams containing chat histories, secret keys, and more. Wiz promptly notified DeepSeek, which took immediate action to secure the vulnerability. However, this event highlights the persistent risk of data leakage. Whether intentional or accidental, data leakage encompasses various scenarios, as defined by IBM, which describes it as the unintentional exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized parties. On the intentional side…

Identifying Data Leaks Before They Escalate In early January 2025, cybersecurity firm Wiz Research unveiled that DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, faced a serious data leak exposing over one million sensitive log entries. The Wiz team discovered a publicly accessible ClickHouse database owned by DeepSeek, which compromised the organization’s operations…

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Preventing Data Leaks Before They Strike

In January 2025, cybersecurity experts from Wiz Research uncovered a significant data leak at Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, which compromised over 1 million sensitive log streams. The researchers discovered a publicly accessible ClickHouse database associated with DeepSeek, granting potential full control over database operations and allowing access to internal data. This incident included more than a million lines of log streams containing chat histories, secret keys, and more. Wiz promptly notified DeepSeek, which took immediate action to secure the vulnerability. However, this event highlights the persistent risk of data leakage. Whether intentional or accidental, data leakage encompasses various scenarios, as defined by IBM, which describes it as the unintentional exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized parties. On the intentional side…

Vulnerability in Linphone SIP Stack Could Allow Attackers to Remotely Crash Client Devices

On September 1, 2021, cybersecurity researchers revealed a zero-click vulnerability in the Linphone Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) stack. This flaw can be exploited remotely to crash the SIP client without any action needed from the victim, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Identified as CVE-2021-33056 (with a CVSS score of 7.5), it arises from a NULL pointer dereference in the “belle-sip” component, a C-language library that supports SIP transport, transactions, and dialog layers. All versions prior to 4.5.20 are affected. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by the cybersecurity company Claroty. Linphone is an open-source, cross-platform SIP client that facilitates voice and video calls, end-to-end encrypted messaging, and audio conferences. SIP is the signaling protocol used to initiate, maintain, and terminate real-time multimedia communication sessions.

Linphone SIP Stack Vulnerability Exposes Clients to Remote Disruption On September 1, 2021, cybersecurity experts unveiled a critical zero-click vulnerability within the Linphone Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) stack, allowing potential exploitation that could lead to remote crashes of affected client devices. Identified as CVE-2021-33056, this vulnerability boasts a CVSS score…

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Vulnerability in Linphone SIP Stack Could Allow Attackers to Remotely Crash Client Devices

On September 1, 2021, cybersecurity researchers revealed a zero-click vulnerability in the Linphone Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) stack. This flaw can be exploited remotely to crash the SIP client without any action needed from the victim, leading to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. Identified as CVE-2021-33056 (with a CVSS score of 7.5), it arises from a NULL pointer dereference in the “belle-sip” component, a C-language library that supports SIP transport, transactions, and dialog layers. All versions prior to 4.5.20 are affected. The vulnerability was discovered and reported by the cybersecurity company Claroty. Linphone is an open-source, cross-platform SIP client that facilitates voice and video calls, end-to-end encrypted messaging, and audio conferences. SIP is the signaling protocol used to initiate, maintain, and terminate real-time multimedia communication sessions.