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In today’s rapidly evolving world, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are emerging as both transformative technologies and lucrative targets for cyberattacks. This article presents an in-depth analysis of the intentional vulnerabilities present in a simulated drone environment, widely known as the Damn Vulnerable Drone (DVD) simulator. Designed for cybersecurity professionals,

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Recent alerts from the Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the CONTEC CMS8000 patient monitors. These alerts suggest the presence of a backdoor communicating with a Chinese IP address. However, upon investigation, it appears

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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a surge in fake webpages impersonating popular sites like Reddit and WeTransfer, aiming to distribute malware. These fraudulent sites are strategically positioned to attract users through search engine results. Exploiting Search Engine Users By targeting individuals searching for platforms like Reddit, cybercriminals effectively lure unsuspecting users.

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The cybersecurity landscape was rocked by another significant breach, this time involving BeyondTrust. This security incident has left approximately 17,000 organizations vulnerable, underscoring the critical nature of safeguarding sensitive information. The Breach Explained Hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in BeyondTrust's software, compromising thousands of businesses worldwide. This

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have raised alarms about a critical vulnerability in Contec's CMS8000 patient monitors. This vulnerability involves a hardcoded password in the device firmware, representing a significant cybersecurity threat to healthcare infrastructures. Understanding

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A significant spyware campaign orchestrated by the Israeli company Paragon has recently been uncovered by WhatsApp, impacting 90 individuals including journalists and members of civil society. The affected users have been notified directly by the platform. Details of the Spyware Campaign The Meta-owned WhatsApp platform identified that around 90 individuals,

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In a groundbreaking move, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has placed a ban on the use of the Chinese AI company DeepSeek's technology on state-issued devices. This decision makes Texas the first state to impose such a restriction on the emerging AI platform, which has quickly gained popularity among

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Broadcom has patched a series of significant vulnerabilities in VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs. These flaws, if left unaddressed, could lead to privilege escalation and credential theft. Details of the Vulnerabilities Below is the list of vulnerabilities found in VMware Aria Operations and Aria Operations for Logs:

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Italy's data protection authority has implemented a ban on Chinese AI company DeepSeek, citing a lack of clarity regarding the company’s handling of user data. This decision follows a request by the Garante, Italy's data privacy regulator, for detailed answers regarding DeepSeek’s data collection

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