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Chinese APT Leverages BeyondTrust API Key to Infiltrate U.S. Treasury Systems and Access Sensitive Documents

The U.S. Treasury Department has reported a significant cybersecurity breach that has purportedly provided suspected Chinese threat actors with remote access to some computers and unclassified documents. This incident was publicly disclosed following a communication from BeyondTrust, a third-party software provider of the Treasury, on December 8, 2024, regarding unauthorized…

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CISA Alerts on Two Actively Exploited Security Vulnerabilities in Adobe and Oracle Products

Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog by adding two critical security flaws affecting Adobe ColdFusion and Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This action stems from emerging evidence indicating active exploitation of these vulnerabilities. The newly added vulnerabilities are…

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RA World Ransomware Attack in South Asia Tied to Chinese Espionage Toolkit

A recent ransomware incident attributed to the RA World group has highlighted a troubling intersection between cyber espionage and financial extortion. In November 2024, an unnamed software and services company in Asia became the target of a sophisticated attack employing a malicious toolset closely associated with Chinese cyber espionage tactics.…

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Chinese Hackers Salt Typhoon and UNC4841 Collaborate to Target Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity experts from Silent Push have exposed a complex Chinese espionage initiative that intertwines two notable threat actors: Salt Typhoon and UNC4841. This investigation has unveiled a previously hidden network of malicious infrastructure aimed at infiltrating government and corporate networks across more than 80 countries. The analysis identified 45 malicious…

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Austrian Interior Ministry Reports Breach of 100 Email Accounts

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime No Law Enforcement Information or Personal Data Compromised, Says Austrian Government Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 1, 2025 The headquarters of Austria’s Ministry of the Interior in Palais Modena, Vienna. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) The Austrian government has confirmed…

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User Data Leaked on Dark Web Following Major Telecom Hack in Europe: Should You Be Concerned?

*Image credit — Bloomberg A significant hacking operation targeting Orange SA, a French telecommunications firm, was executed by a group known as Warlock. Earlier this month, approximately four gigabytes of stolen data surfaced on the dark web, although the breach occurred in July. In August, Orange had alerted relevant authorities…

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Bouygues Telecom Faces Cyberattack, Impacting 6.4 Million Customers

A cyberattack targeting Bouygues Telecom has led to the exposure of sensitive data for approximately 6.4 million customers. Learn about the compromised information and measures you can take to safeguard yourself against potential scams, as the company cautions customers to remain vigilant. Bouygues Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in France…

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