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GitHub Scanner for React2Shell (CVE-2025-55182) Revealed as Malware – Hackread: Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

Malicious GitHub Repository Impersonating CVE-2025-55182 Scanner Exposed A GitHub repository masquerading as a vulnerability scanner for CVE-2025-55182, commonly known as “React2Shell,” was recently uncovered as a source of malware. The project, titled React2shell-scanner, was associated with the GitHub user niha0wa but has been removed from the platform after community alerts…

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GitHub Changes Keys Following Serious Vulnerability That Exposed Credentials

GitHub has confirmed the rotation of specific cryptographic keys following the identification of a significant security vulnerability. This issue poses the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive credentials within production containers. The subsidiary of Microsoft announced that it first learned of the problem on December 26, 2023, and took immediate…

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Docker Hub Experiences Data Breach, Urges Users to Change Passwords

Data Breach at Docker Hub Exposes User Information Docker Hub, a leading cloud-based repository for Docker container images, has suffered a significant data breach. An unauthorized entity gained access to a single database containing sensitive information, prompting serious security concerns. The breach affected nearly 190,000 users, representing a small fraction—less…

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Fraudulent Gambling Network Might Involve More Sinister Activities

A sprawling network believed to be responsible for defrauding individuals through fraudulent online gambling platforms has reportedly been operating for 14 years. Researchers have indicated that this extensive operation is likely supported by a nation-state, targeting both government and private sector organizations in the United States and Europe. Previous investigations…

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New Python-Based Snake Info Stealer Circulating via Facebook Messages

Recent reports indicate a wave of attacks targeting Facebook users through malicious messaging tactics. Threat actors are utilizing a Python-based information stealer identified as Snake, which is specifically engineered to capture user credentials and sensitive information. According to Cybereason researcher Kotaro Ogino, the stolen credentials are sent to various platforms,…

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How Vulnerable Accounts Predict Incidents

In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, identity management has become a crucial front line for defenders. According to Verizon’s 2025 report, a staggering 88% of web application attacks were initiated with compromised credentials. Over the past decade, data indicated that one-third of breaches involved such leaks, highlighting the increasing reliance…

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