SmartLoader Malware Masquerades as Legitimate GitHub Repository to Infect Users
13
Aug
2025

SmartLoader Malware Masquerades as Legitimate GitHub Repository to Infect Users

AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has uncovered a sophisticated campaign involving the massive dissemination of SmartLoader malware through GitHub repositories…

Microsoft
13
Aug
2025

Microsoft patches some very important vulnerabilities in August’s patch Tuesday

In the August 2025 patch Tuesday round Microsoft fixed a total of 111 Microsoft vulnerabilities. A few of them are…

BlackSuit ransomware payment recovered in takedown operation
13
Aug
2025

BlackSuit ransomware payment recovered in takedown operation

Over a million dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets laundered by or on behalf of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang –…

US agencies, international allies issue guidance on OT asset inventorying
13
Aug
2025

US agencies, international allies issue guidance on OT asset inventorying

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Government agencies…

New Multi-Stage Tycoon2FA Phishing Attack Now Beats Top Security Systems
13
Aug
2025

New Multi-Stage Tycoon2FA Phishing Attack Now Beats Top Security Systems

If you think phishing is just clicking a bad link and landing on a fake login page, Tycoon2FA will prove…

Windows Remote Desktop Services Flaw Allows Network-Based Denial-of-Service Attacks
13
Aug
2025

Windows Remote Desktop Services Flaw Allows Network-Based Denial-of-Service Attacks

Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services on August 12, 2025, that enables attackers to launch denial-of-service…

The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy and Utilities
13
Aug
2025

The Looming Domino Effect of Cyberattacks on Energy and Utilities

When systems go dark and become unavailable, consumers and operators may feel frustration, panic, and anger. When there is disruption…

Hackers Deploy Dedicated Phishlet for FIDO Authentication Downgrade Attacks
13
Aug
2025

Hackers Deploy Dedicated Phishlet for FIDO Authentication Downgrade Attacks

Proofpoint researchers have uncovered a novel technique allowing threat actors to bypass FIDO-based authentication through downgrade attacks, leveraging a custom…

Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities
13
Aug
2025

Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities

The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), the largest Croatian science and technology research institute, has confirmed that it was the one…

Zoom and Xerox Release Critical Security Updates Fixing Privilege Escalation and RCE Flaws
13
Aug
2025

Zoom and Xerox Release Critical Security Updates Fixing Privilege Escalation and RCE Flaws

Aug 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Software Security Zoom and Xerox have addressed critical security flaws in Zoom Clients for Windows…

Over £18m stolen from Santander UK customers in first three months of year
13
Aug
2025

Santander will make AI training mandatory for all staff in 2026

Banco Santander will introduce a mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) training programme for all its staff next year, as part of…

FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM Auth Bypass Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Full Control
13
Aug
2025

FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM Auth Bypass Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Gain Full Control

A high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability affecting multiple Fortinet security products, including FortiOS, FortiProxy, and FortiPAM systems.  The flaw, designated as…