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SonicWall Releases Urgent Patch for Firewall Vulnerability Enabling Unauthorized Access

Critical Flaw Detected in SonicWall Firewalls, User Action Required SonicWall has issued urgent security updates to mitigate a significant vulnerability in its firewall products, which, if exploited, could allow unauthorized access to these critical network devices. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-40766, has a high Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score…

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China-Supported Earth Baku Expands Cyber Attacks Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa

The China-supported hacking group known as Earth Baku has expanded its operational focus, shifting from mainly Indo-Pacific targets to include nations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa since late 2022. Countries recently identified as potential targets of this group include Italy, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, with…

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Cybercriminals Leverage Trendy Software Searches to Distribute FakeBat Malware

New Surge in Malware Infections Linked to FakeBat Loader Cybersecurity experts have reported a notable increase in malware infections attributable to malvertising campaigns that deploy a loader known as FakeBat. This malicious software targets individuals seeking popular business applications, a strategy that appears to be opportunistically designed to ensnare unsuspecting…

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PEAKLIGHT Downloader Used in Attacks Targeting Windows through Malicious Movie Downloads

New Cyber Threat Uncovered: Sophisticated Malware Dropper Targeting Windows Systems Cybersecurity experts have recently identified a previously unknown dropper that acts as a gateway for deploying advanced malware with the ultimate aim of compromising Windows systems. This discovery marks a significant development in the ongoing fight against cyber threats, particularly…

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