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Exposed: DeepSeek AI Database Leaks Over 1 Million Log Entries and Confidential Keys

A recent incident involving the prominent Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has revealed significant security vulnerabilities that potentially exposed sensitive information to unauthorized access. The startup, which has seen a surge in popularity, inadvertently left one of its databases unsecured on the internet, raising concerns about data protection. According to…

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Conti Group Members Launch Financially Driven Attacks on Ukraine

Recent investigations have uncovered the involvement of former Conti cybercrime group members in multiple campaigns targeting Ukraine from April through August 2022. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), these cyber operations reflect a strategic continuation of prior attacks against the Eastern European nation amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The…

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FBI Defends Against Criticism Regarding Cybersecurity Budget Cuts and Job Vacancies

FBI Director Reports ‘Highly Qualified’ Replacements for Cyber Leadership Amid Departures Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • September 19, 2025 J. Edgar Hoover Building, FBI headquarters, Washington, D.C. (Image: Shutterstock) FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau’s capacity to tackle cybercrime despite a wave of departures among senior cyber officials. During a…

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How Weak Passwords and Other Vulnerabilities Contributed to the Devastating Ascension Breach

Cyberattack Targets Ascension: A Deep Dive into Security Missteps In a troubling incident within the healthcare sector, Ascension, a significant player in medical services, has faced a severe network breach. Despite Ascension’s choice to remain silent regarding the details of this attack, a preliminary analysis reveals critical deficiencies in their…

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AsyncRAT Campaign Deploys Python Payloads and TryCloudflare Tunnels for Stealthy Attacks

Recent investigations have revealed a sophisticated malware campaign deploying a remote access trojan (RAT) called AsyncRAT, utilizing Python payloads and TryCloudflare tunnels for distribution. Forcepoint X-Labs researcher Jyotika Singh indicated that AsyncRAT capitalizes on the async/await programming model, allowing attackers to covertly access and manipulate infected systems, exfiltrate data, and…

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Critical Update: Microsoft Addresses 57 Security Vulnerabilities, 6 of Which Are Actively Exploited Zero-Days

On Tuesday, Microsoft rolled out security updates addressing a total of 57 vulnerabilities, including six that have been actively exploited in the wild. These updates are particularly crucial for organizations concerned about potential security breaches, as they rectify flaws that could be leveraged by malicious actors. Among the 57 identified…

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This Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Posed a Major Threat

Major Security Flaw Discovered in Microsoft Azure’s Identity Management System Over the past decade, a significant transition has occurred in how businesses manage their digital infrastructures, shifting from self-hosted servers to cloud services. This change has allowed many organizations to benefit from the advanced security features offered by key cloud…

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