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Two high-severity vulnerabilities have been discovered in the popular open-source file archiver, 7-Zip, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Identified as CVE-2025-11001 and CVE-2025-11002, the flaws affect all versions of the software prior to the latest release …

Microsoft users are facing a novel quishing campaign that leverages weaponized QR codes embedded in malicious emails. Emerging in early October 2025, this attack exploits trust in QR-based authentication and device pairing workflows, tricking targets into scanning codes that deliver …

Over the past two months, threat actors have weaponized a critical authentication bypass flaw in the Service Finder Bookings WordPress plugin, enabling them to hijack any account on compromised sites. First disclosed on July 31, 2025, the vulnerability emerged after …

A sophisticated phishing campaign has emerged targeting job seekers through legitimate Zoom document-sharing features, demonstrating how cybercriminals exploit trusted platforms to harvest Gmail credentials. The attack leverages social engineering tactics by impersonating HR departments and using authentic Zoom notifications to …

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated evolution of the ClickFix attack methodology, where threat actors are leveraging cache smuggling techniques to avoid traditional file download detection mechanisms. This innovative campaign targets enterprise networks by masquerading as a Fortinet VPN compliance …

A recently discovered Python-based remote access trojan (RAT) exhibits unprecedented polymorphic behavior, altering its code signature each time it runs. First observed on VirusTotal, the sample, dubbed nirorat.py, initially scored only 26/100 on detection engines, despite containing a full suite …

The ransomware landscape witnessed unprecedented upheaval in Q3 2025 as cyberthreat actors ushered in a new era of aggression and sophistication. The quarter marked a pivotal moment with the emergence of Scattered Spider’s inaugural ransomware-as-a-service offering, ShinySp1d3r RaaS, representing the …

In recent weeks, security teams worldwide have grappled with a new ransomware strain that has shattered expectations for speed and sophistication. First detected in late September 2025, this variant encrypts critical data within seconds of execution, leaving little time for …

Palo Alto, California, October 9th, 2025, CyberNewsWire As AI Browsers rapidly gain adoption across enterprises, SquareX has released critical security research exposing major vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to exploit AI Browsers to exfiltrate sensitive data, distribute malware and gain …

A threat actor has allegedly breached KFC Venezuela, offering a database containing the personal and order information of over one million customers for sale on a dark web forum. The data, advertised on October 8, 2025, includes a vast amount …