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FBI, NSA, and CISA Alert on Russian Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure

US Intelligence Agencies Warn of Increased Cyber Threats from Russian Actors In light of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia related to Ukraine and Kazakhstan, American cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint advisory detailing strategies for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyberattacks perpetrated by Russian state-sponsored entities.…

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AI Security Gains Traction as Vendors Ramp Up M&A Investments

Rising Threats in AI Security: Major Acquisitions Signal Industry Response Recent months have witnessed a significant surge in artificial intelligence security acquisitions as leading vendors vie to solidify their foothold in safeguarding AI-driven systems, applications, and workflows. This escalation in activity reflects the industry’s heightened awareness of AI’s vulnerabilities and…

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Emerging KV-Botnet Targets Cisco, DrayTek, and Fortinet Devices for Covert Attacks

A sophisticated botnet identified as the KV-botnet is exploiting vulnerabilities in devices from well-known manufacturers—specifically Cisco, DrayTek, Fortinet, and NETGEAR—to create a covert data transfer network. This network is being utilized by advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, including the China-linked group known as Volt Typhoon. According to Black Lotus Labs…

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Salesforce Rejects Ransom Demand from ShinyHunters Extortionists

3rd Party Risk Management, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Criminals Behind Salesloft Breach Continue to Target Salesforce Customers Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 9, 2025 Image: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Salesforce, the leading customer relationship management software provider, recently informed its clients that it will not comply with extortion demands from cybercriminals…

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A Ransomware Apocalypse Is Looming for Everyone

Generative AI is poised to empower individuals to perpetrate advanced phishing attacks, which will only be thwarted by next-generation multi-factor authentication devices. In 2023, ransomware incidents soared to unprecedented levels, resulting in record-breaking damages. Weekly headlines highlighted high-profile organizations such as MGM, Johnson Controls, Clorox, Hanes Brands, and Caesars Palace,…

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Automotive Titan Stellantis Faces Significant Third-Party Data Breach

NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Stellantis, a prominent automotive manufacturer, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised customer contact information. The intrusion occurred through a third-party platform utilized for customer services in North America. This incident aligns with a series of large-scale cyberattacks targeting cloud-based…

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Renault Alerts UK Customers About Data Breach Involving Third-Party Supplier

Stolen Data May Fuel Targeted Phishing Campaigns, Experts Caution Renault has informed a number of UK customers that their personal information may have been compromised as a result of a cyberattack on one of its third-party suppliers. The car manufacturer’s notification follows an incident that has raised concerns about the…

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Cisco Addresses Severe Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Meeting Management (CVSS 9.9)

Cisco has announced essential software updates in response to a severe security vulnerability affecting its Meeting Management platform. This flaw potentially enables a remote, authenticated attacker to escalate privileges to an administrator level on vulnerable systems. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-20156, has garnered a CVSS score of 9.9 out of…

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