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Vulnerability in Google Workspace May Allow Unauthorized Access for Attackers

Recent vulnerability findings have unveiled a significant design flaw within Google Workspace’s domain-wide delegation (DWD) feature. Cybersecurity researchers have reported that this flaw could enable malicious actors to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to Google Workspace APIs, bypassing super admin requirements. The analysis highlights the seriousness of this vulnerability,…

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Interpol Arrests 11 Members of Nigerian BEC Cybercrime Syndicate

A recent coordinated operation by law enforcement officials has led to the apprehension of 11 alleged members of a Nigerian cybercrime syndicate involved in numerous business email compromise (BEC) attacks. This group’s activities have reportedly targeted over 50,000 victims globally in recent years. The crackdown, termed Operation Falcon II, stemmed…

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Misconfigured Kubernetes RBAC in Azure Airflow May Leave Entire Cluster Vulnerable to Exploitation

Security Flaws Discovered in Microsoft Azure Data Factory’s Apache Airflow Integration Cybersecurity experts have identified three significant vulnerabilities within Microsoft’s Azure Data Factory integration of Apache Airflow. These weaknesses, if exploited, could allow attackers to engage in a range of covert activities, including unauthorized data extraction and the deployment of…

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New AI Jailbreak Technique ‘Bad Likert Judge’ Increases Attack Success Rates by More Than 60%

Emerging Jailbreak Technique Poses New Threats to Language Models Cybersecurity research has recently unveiled a new jailbreak technique that undermines the safety mechanisms of large language models (LLMs), potentially enabling the generation of harmful or malicious content. This multi-turn attack strategy, termed “Bad Likert Judge,” has been revealed by researchers…

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Critical Security Flaws Resolved in SonicWall, Palo Alto Expedition, and Aviatrix Controllers

Palo Alto Networks Releases Critical Software Patches for Expedition Tool Palo Alto Networks has announced the rollout of crucial software patches aimed at mitigating multiple security vulnerabilities in its Expedition migration tool. Among these flaws, a significant one has been identified that permits authenticated attackers to gain access to sensitive…

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Introducing ‘SockDetour’: A Fileless, Socketless Backdoor Targeting U.S. Defense Contractors

Title: New Malware ‘SockDetour’ Exposed as a Menace to U.S. Defense Contractors Recent research unveiled a sophisticated and previously unreported malware known as SockDetour, which has been targeting defense contractors in the United States. This stealthy backdoor is engineered to act as a secondary implant on compromised Windows systems, raising…

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Ukrainian Cryptojacking Kingpin Arrested at 29 for Exploiting Cloud Services

Ukrainian National Arrested for Sophisticated Cryptojacking Scheme A 29-year-old individual from Ukraine has been apprehended for orchestrating a comprehensive cryptojacking operation, which has reportedly yielded over $2 million (€1.8 million) in illicit earnings. Identified as the key architect behind the scheme, the suspect was arrested in Mykolaiv on January 9…

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Palo Alto Firewalls Vulnerable to Secure Boot Bypass and Firmware Exploits

A recent investigation into three firewall models produced by Palo Alto Networks has revealed notable security vulnerabilities. These flaws are related to both the firmware of the devices and improperly configured security settings. According to a report from security vendor Eclypsium shared with The Hacker News, these vulnerabilities are not…

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How the $25 Billion Palo Alto Networks and CyberArk Deal Was Formed

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Security, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control An In-Depth Analysis of the 2nd Largest Cyber Acquisition Deal and Its Last-Minute Challenges Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 30, 2025 The second-largest acquisition in the history of cybersecurity commenced with initial discussions in 2023. At one point,…

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