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Hacking Team DoNot Targets Government and Military Entities in South Asia

A persistent threat actor, suspected to have ties to an Indian cybersecurity firm, has been actively attacking military organizations in South Asia since at least September 2020. The targeted nations include Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, with various iterations of their specialized malware framework used in each assault. According to…

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Hackers Develop New Method to Capture 2-Factor Authentication Codes from Android Devices

Recent reports reveal a concerning new attack method, identified as “Pixnapping,” that exposes vulnerabilities in Android devices, enabling attackers to surreptitiously acquire crucial information such as two-factor authentication codes, location data, and other sensitive details within a mere 30 seconds. The Pixnapping attack originates from a malicious app that must…

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DJVU Ransomware’s New Variant ‘Xaro’ Masquerades as Cracked Software

A new variant of the well-known DJVU ransomware is being distributed through cracked software, raising fresh concerns within the cybersecurity community. This particular variant appends the .xaro extension to files, prompting affected users to pay a ransom for decryption capabilities. According to Cybereason security researcher Ralph Villanueva, the behavior is…

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Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Airways Face Data Breaches, Compromising Customer Information and Raising Serious Cybersecurity Concerns in the Aviation Industry: Key Insights You Should Know

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Recent Data Breaches at Vietnam Airlines and Qantas Raise Alarm on Aviation Cybersecurity Published on October 14, 2025 The airline industry is witnessing an alarming rise in data breaches, with recent incidents involving **Vietnam Airlines** and **Qantas Airways** revealing severe vulnerabilities within the sector. Both…

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CISA Includes Acclaim USAHERDS Vulnerability in KEV Catalog Due to Ongoing Exploitation

On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the addition of a critical vulnerability affecting Acclaim Systems USAHERDS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This addition follows verifiable evidence that the flaw has been actively exploited. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2021-44207, has a CVSS…

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Interpol Arrests 11 Members of Nigerian BEC Cybercrime Syndicate

A recent coordinated operation by law enforcement officials has led to the apprehension of 11 alleged members of a Nigerian cybercrime syndicate involved in numerous business email compromise (BEC) attacks. This group’s activities have reportedly targeted over 50,000 victims globally in recent years. The crackdown, termed Operation Falcon II, stemmed…

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Hackers Can Access 2FA Codes and Private Messages on Android Devices

New Android Vulnerability Exposes User Data to Attackers Recent research has unveiled a serious vulnerability affecting Android devices, enabling the covert theft of sensitive information, including two-factor authentication codes and user location histories, all within a mere 30 seconds. This attack, termed “Pixnapping,” was developed by a team of academic…

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Okta Reveals Wider Implications Following October 2023 Support System Breach

Identity services provider Okta has reported discovering “additional threat actor activity” related to a breach affecting its support case management system that occurred in October 2023. The breach reportedly involved unauthorized access to the names and email addresses of all users within Okta’s customer support system, a significant concern for…

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