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A newly discovered vulnerability in Veeam's Backup & Replication software poses a significant security risk to domain-joined installations. Identified as CVE-2025-23120, this critical remote code execution flaw has been addressed in the latest software update. Organizations using this software should prioritize upgrading to the patched version to mitigate

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Several organizations have recently reported cybersecurity incidents, including Lake Washington Vascular, Topy America, HealthRev Partners, and St. Charles County Ambulance District. Additionally, a mobile device theft has impacted Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Lake Washington Vascular Breach Lake Washington Vascular, a medical facility in Bellevue, Washington, experienced a ransomware attack

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The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) recently experienced a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of 517,487 individuals. This breach has raised concerns about data security within educational organizations. Details of the Breach On July 6, 2024, unauthorized access to PSEA's network resulted in the exposure

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A sophisticated malware campaign, active for nearly a decade, has compromised over 20,000 WordPress websites. Known as "DollyWay World Domination," this operation has been active since 2016. Recent findings by GoDaddy reveal that multiple threat campaigns, previously thought to be separate, are part of a larger cybercrime

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A recent cyber-espionage campaign has been identified, targeting Ukraine's defense sector with a sophisticated malware known as Dark Crystal RAT (DCRat). The attack, highlighted by Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA), involves the deployment of this remote access Trojan to infiltrate sensitive defense-related organizations. Understanding Dark

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A newly discovered malware campaign is leveraging YouTube to distribute a sophisticated stealer known as Arcane. This malicious software is being promoted through videos that advertise game cheats, showcasing the evolving tactics of cybercriminals who exploit popular platforms to disseminate malware. Arcane is particularly dangerous due to its comprehensive data

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In February 2025, the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU) uncovered a ransomware operation targeting a retail organization. This attack was attributed to Hunters International, a group that surfaced in mid-2023. The group reportedly acquired ransomware source code from Hive, operating independently with their own infrastructure. Initial Access and Exploitation The

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In a recent breakthrough, researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 have identified three distinct malware variants that challenge conventional attribution and exhibit rare functionalities. Reported in March 2025, these include a C++/CLI backdoor for IIS servers, a bootkit altering the GRUB 2 loader, and a Windows-based implant

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The proliferation of anonymous Virtual Private Server (VPS) services has significantly impacted the cybersecurity landscape, providing cybercriminals with the infrastructure necessary to conduct illicit activities. This article delves into the technical intricacies of how these services are exploited, using BitLaunch as a case study to illustrate the challenges faced by

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