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Russian Hackers Use Phishing Attacks to Target Ukrainians and European Allies, Says Google

The ongoing digital conflict linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has escalated, with various threat actors, including Fancy Bear, Ghostwriter, and Mustang Panda, engaging in phishing campaigns targeting not only Ukraine but also Poland and other European nations. These cyber threats come as the geopolitical landscape remains tense, highlighting the…

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Google Discovers ‘Initial Access Broker’ Collaborating with Conti Ransomware Group

Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has identified a new initial access broker known as “Exotic Lily,” linked to a notorious Russian cybercrime group famed for its participation in Conti and Diavol ransomware operations. The emergence of this threat actor raises serious concerns regarding cybersecurity practices across multiple sectors. Exotic Lily…

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Inside the ‘Trinity of Chaos’: A Young Hacker Collective Targeting Major Corporations

In a dramatic turn in the world of cybersecurity, a hacking collective known for orchestrating some of the most significant data breaches globally announced its retirement through a poetic mockery of corporate farewells. This group, which unifies notorious factions, declared in early September that they were disbanding following the successful…

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Google Alerts Executives About Oracle Breach Extortion Concerns

Google has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in extortion emails targeting executives from a variety of organizations. These communications, reportedly orchestrated by the infamous Clop ransomware gang, allege that the attackers have compromised sensitive data from the Oracle E-Business Suite applications used by their victims. The demands are…

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Apple Addresses Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerability Impacting iPhones, Macs, and Other Devices

In a recent security announcement, Apple has disclosed the availability of critical software updates designed to rectify multiple security vulnerabilities, including a zero-day flaw that has reportedly been exploited in live attacks. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-24085 with a CVSS score of 7.3, manifests as a use-after-free bug within the…

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Former Google Engineer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing AI Technology Trade Secrets for China

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted a 38-year-old Chinese national and a California resident for allegedly stealing proprietary information from Google while covertly working for two tech firms based in China. The indictment highlights a significant cybersecurity breach involving sensitive data theft pertinent to artificial intelligence. Linwei Ding,…

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Google Addresses 47 Android Security Vulnerabilities, Including Actively Exploited CVE-2024-53104

Google Issues Urgent Security Patches for Android, Targeting Critical Vulnerabilities In a significant security update, Google has deployed patches to rectify 47 vulnerabilities within its Android operating system. Among these vulnerabilities, one has been flagged for active exploitation in real-world scenarios, raising alarms among security professionals and businesses alike. The…

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AMD SEV-SNP Flaw Enables Malicious Microcode Injection via Admin Access

A significant security vulnerability has been uncovered in AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, which potentially enables an attacker to load malicious CPU microcode under certain circumstances. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-56161, has been assessed with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10.0, classifying it as a high-severity issue.…

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