GhostPenguin Backdoor With Zero-Detection Attacking Linux Servers Uncovered Using AI-Automated Tools

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A previously undocumented Linux backdoor named GhostPenguin has been discovered evading detection for over four months. This multi-threaded C++ malware establishes remote shell access and file-system operations via encrypted UDP, making it exceptionally difficult to detect with traditional security tools. …

Hackers Exploiting Vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure to Deploy MetaRAT Malware

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A China-based attack group has launched a targeted campaign against Japanese shipping and transportation companies by exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS). The campaign, uncovered in April 2025, leverages two severe vulnerabilities to gain initial access to target …

New Mirai Botnet Variant ‘Broadside’ Actively Attacking Users in the Wild

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A sophisticated new variant of the Mirai botnet, named “Broadside,” has emerged as an active threat targeting maritime shipping companies and vessel operators. The malware exploits a critical vulnerability in TBK Digital Video Recorder (DVR) devices used for security monitoring …

Microsoft Copilot Disruption in the UK: Users Face Access Issues and Degraded Features

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Microsoft 365 services encountered a snag today, leaving users in the United Kingdom struggling to access Microsoft Copilot or experiencing reduced functionality in key features. The outage, flagged on the official Microsoft 365 Status X account, has raised concerns among businesses …

AI-Powered Free Security-Audit Checklist for 2026 – ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, NIS 2 and GDPR Compliance 

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In many companies, audit preparation in 2025 still feels like 2005: Excel lists, scattered evidence, copy & paste from old answers, long coordination loops. At the same time, requirements are increasing – ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, NIST CSF, NIS 2, …

Authorities Arrested Hackers With Specialized FLIPPER Hacking Equipment Used to Attack IT Systems

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Authorities in Warsaw have arrested three suspected hackers found carrying specialized FLIPPER hacking equipment. Other tools are allegedly intended to attack IT and telecommunications systems. The suspects, all Ukrainian citizens aged 43, 42, and 39, were detained during a routine …

Operation FrostBeacon Attacking Finance and Legal Departments with Cobalt Strike Malware

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A sophisticated malware campaign has emerged targeting financial and legal sectors in the Russian Federation, delivering the notorious Cobalt Strike remote access tool to organizations handling sensitive business transactions. Security researchers have identified over twenty initial infection files involved in …

New Multi-stage JS#SMUGGLER Malware Attack Delivers ‘NetSupport RAT’ to Gain Full System Control

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A new malware campaign using multiple attack stages has been discovered that delivers NetSupport RAT through hidden web-based redirects and obfuscated code. The attack unfolds in three stages, starting with a JavaScript loader injected into compromised websites. This first stage …

SAP Security Patch Day: Fix for Critical Vulnerabilities in SAP Solution Manager, NetWeaver, and Other Products

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SAP released 14 new security notes on its monthly Security Patch Day on December 9, 2025, addressing vulnerabilities across key products, including SAP Solution Manager, NetWeaver, Commerce Cloud, and more. Three critical flaws with CVSS scores exceeding 9.0 demand immediate …

500+ Apache Tika Toolkit Instances Vulnerable to Critical XXE Attack Exposed Online

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Over 565 internet-exposed Apache Tika Server instances are vulnerable to a critical XML External Entity (XXE) injection flaw. That could enable attackers to steal sensitive data, launch denial-of-service attacks, or conduct server-side request forgery operations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-66516, …