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⚡ THN Weekly Highlights: GitHub Supply Chain Attack, AI Malware, BYOVD Strategies, and More

Recent advancements in open-source tools have inadvertently contributed to a significant supply chain breach, originating from a focused attack that swiftly expanded, compromising sensitive information across multiple projects. This breach highlights how a manipulated GitHub Action, designed to analyze changed files, evolved from targeting specific projects like Coinbase into a…

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Zero-Day Alert: Google Issues Chrome Patch for Exploit Linked to Russian Espionage Attacks

Google has issued urgent out-of-band security updates to rectify a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser for Windows. This flaw, designated as CVE-2025-2783 (CVSS score: 8.3), has reportedly been exploited in real-world phishing attacks aimed primarily at organizations in Russia. Described as stemming from an “incorrect handle provided in unspecified…

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Over 12,000 API Keys and Passwords Discovered in Public Datasets for LLM Training

A recent investigation has uncovered alarming findings regarding a dataset utilized for training large language models (LLMs). This dataset reportedly contains close to 12,000 live secrets, including credentials capable of authenticating access to various services. This discovery raises significant concerns about the risks associated with hard-coded credentials. Organizations face heightened…

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LAPSUS$ Hunters Announce Shutdown

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Skepticism Surrounds Announcement from Cybercriminal Group Akshaya Asokan • September 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of teenage hackers, known for targeting airlines, insurance firms, and casinos in both the United Kingdom and United States, has announced the cessation of their activities. Their…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Updates on Zero-Day Exploits, AI Security Breaches, and Cryptocurrency Theft

This week brought a significant cybersecurity incident involving a 23-year-old Serbian activist whose Android device fell prey to a sophisticated zero-day exploit. Developed by Cellebrite, this exploit chain compromised the user’s phone, likely enabling the deployment of a spyware solution known as NoviSpy. The vulnerabilities, which exploit weaknesses in the…

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Google Fixes Quick Share Vulnerability Allowing Silent File Transfers Without Consent

Recent findings from cybersecurity experts reveal a vulnerability in Google’s Quick Share data transfer tool for Windows, which can be manipulated to cause denial-of-service (DoS) issues or transmit files to users’ devices without their consent. This flaw underscores serious security concerns for users relying on this peer-to-peer file-sharing utility. Categorized…

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Google Launches Android Update to Address Two Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

Google Addresses Vulnerabilities in Android with Latest Update In a recent security update, Google has addressed a total of 62 vulnerabilities in its Android operating system, revealing that two of these flaws have been exploited in real-world scenarios. The vulnerabilities, categorized as high-severity, stem from the USB sub-component of the…

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Microsoft Addresses 125 Vulnerabilities, Including Exploited Windows CLFS Flaw

In recent developments, Microsoft has unveiled critical security patches addressing a staggering array of 125 vulnerabilities across its software platforms. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as under active exploitation in the wild, raising significant alarms within the cybersecurity community. Of the reported vulnerabilities, 11 are designated as Critical,…

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