A critical vulnerability affecting the widely used GNU C Library (glibc) has come to light, enabling local malicious actors to gain full root access on Linux systems. This flaw is tracked as CVE-2023-6246, with a CVSS rating of 7.8, indicating a high level of severity. The vulnerability is located in…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has confirmed a breach that potentially exposes personal data of current and former employees. The breach, detected on October 23, involved unauthorized access to one of its servers, raising serious concerns about the integrity of sensitive information held…
Application Security & Online Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Checkmarx Acquires Tromzo, Enhancing AI-Driven Security Solutions Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • December 9, 2025 Sandeep Johri, CEO, Checkmarx (Image: Checkmarx) Checkmarx, a prominent player in the application security arena, has acquired Tromzo,…
Recently, cybersecurity firm Noma Security unveiled a critical security vulnerability, termed “GeminiJack,” located within Google’s Gemini Enterprise platform and the Vertex AI Search tool. This flaw could potentially facilitate unauthorized access to sensitive corporate data without any interaction from the targeted employee, leaving minimal traces for detection. The investigation by…
Ivanti has issued a warning regarding two significant vulnerabilities impacting its Connect Secure and Policy Secure products. One of these vulnerabilities has reportedly been subjected to targeted exploitation in the wild, elevating concerns among users and security professionals alike. Detailed information about these vulnerabilities can be found via Ivanti’s official…
A sophisticated global phishing operation has been underway since September 2020, targeting entities involved in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. According to IBM Security X-Force researchers, these attacks, believed to be orchestrated by a nation-state actor, focus on the vaccine cold chain—the critical supply line managing the storage and transport…
Data Breach Exposes 7.6 Million Accounts in ‘Town of Salem’ Incident A significant data breach has struck the popular online role-playing game ‘Town of Salem,’ affecting more than 7.6 million player accounts. This alarming revelation was confirmed by the game’s developer, BlankMediaGames (BMG), on their official forum. The incident underscores…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Clop Ransomware Group Targets NHS Barts Health in August Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 8, 2025 Image: Chris Dorney/Shutterstock The U.K. High Court is being petitioned by NHS Barts Health to prevent a potential data leak linked to a ransomware…
Data Breach at Vitas Hospice Affects Over 300,000 Individuals In a significant cybersecurity incident, Vitas Hospice has reported a data breach impacting more than 300,000 individuals. This breach highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in healthcare organizations and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. The breach, which was made public through…
