Hackers Can Inject Malicious Code into Antivirus Processes to Create a Backdoor

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A new technique enables attackers to exploit antivirus software by injecting harmful code directly into the antivirus processes. This approach makes it easier for them to evade detection and compromise the security that antivirus software is designed to provide. This …

Microsoft Defender Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Upload Malicious Files

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Critical flaws uncovered in the network communication between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DFE) and its cloud services, allowing post-breach attackers to bypass authentication, spoof data, disclose sensitive information, and even upload malicious files to investigation packages. These vulnerabilities, detailed in …

Microsoft Fixes Long-standing Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut down’ Bug

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Microsoft has rolled out a fix in its latest preview builds to resolve a notorious glitch with the “update and shut down” feature. This long-standing issue, which has haunted the operating system for years, tricked users into believing their PCs were powering off when updates were pending, only for the machines to restart unexpectedly and disrupt sleep cycles with noisy fans. The …

5 Immediate Steps to be Followed After Clicking on a Malicious Link

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Clicking on a malicious link can quickly turn your device into a security risk. Just seconds after clicking, your browser might start downloading malware, taking advantage of weaknesses, or sending you to fake websites that try to steal your personal …

Hackers Attacking Remote Desktop Protocol Services from 100,000+ IP Addresses

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A massive, coordinated botnet campaign is actively targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services across the United States. Security firm GreyNoise reported on October 8, 2025, that it has been tracking a significant wave of attacks originating from over 100,000 unique …

New Kali Tool llm-tools-nmap Uses Nmap For Network Scanning Capabilities

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Along with the release of Kali Linux 2025.3, a major update introduces an innovative tool that combines artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: the llm-tools-nmap. A new experimental plugin, llm-tools-nmap, has been released, providing Simon Willison’s command-line Large Language Model (LLM) tool with …

New Chaosbot Leveraging CiscoVPN and Active Directory Passwords to Execute Network Commands

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ChaosBot surfaced in late September 2025 as a sophisticated Rust-based backdoor targeting enterprise networks. Initial investigations revealed that threat actors gained entry by exploiting compromised CiscoVPN credentials coupled with over-privileged Active Directory service accounts. Once inside, ChaosBot was stealthily deployed …

Threat Actors Exploiting SonicWall SSL VPN Devices in Wild to Deploy Akira Ransomware

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Threat actors have reemerged in mid-2025 leveraging previously disclosed vulnerabilities in SonicWall SSL VPN appliances to deploy Akira ransomware on enterprise networks. Beginning in July, multiple incidents of initial access via unpatched SonicWall devices were reported across North America and …

Nanoprecise partners with AccuKnox to strengthen its Zero Trust Cloud Security and Compliance Posture

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Menlo Park, USA, October 10th, 2025, CyberNewsWire AccuKnox, a leader in Zero Trust Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP), is proud to announce that Nanoprecise has selected AccuKnox to enhance its cloud security, governance, and compliance framework. Nanoprecise is a …

175 Malicious npm Packages With 26,000 Downloads Attacking Technology, and Energy Companies Worldwide

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Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign involving 175 malicious npm packages that collectively accumulated over 26,000 downloads. The campaign, dubbed “Beamglea” based on consistent artifacts across all packages, represents a novel abuse of npm’s public registry …