Reza Rafati
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Security Flaw in Skuul Management System Poses Risk to Student Fee Data
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in the yungifez Skuul School Management System, affecting versions up to 2.6.5, could allow attackers to manipulate resource identifiers and potentially access or alter student fee invoice information. The flaw, categorized as a resource injection, highlights ongoing challenges in securing educational technology platforms.
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UK Online Safety Push Sparks Transatlantic Free Speech Clash
A contentious legal battle is unfolding across the Atlantic, as the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, faces accusations of extraterritorial overreach in its enforcement of the Online Safety Act against American online platforms, reigniting a global debate on internet sovereignty and free speech.
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Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Power in Russian Border Regions, Leaving Thousands in Darkness
Ukrainian forces have conducted a series of drone and missile strikes targeting energy infrastructure across several Russian border regions, resulting in widespread power outages. This strategy aims to disrupt vital infrastructure, exert economic pressure, and underscore the vulnerability of Russian domestic systems.
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Google’s AI System Identifies Critical WebKit Vulnerabilities, Underscoring Machine Learning’s Evolving Role in Cybersecurity
Google’s AI system has successfully identified critical vulnerabilities within Apple’s WebKit, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of machine learning in cybersecurity. This significant discovery highlights AI’s evolving role in proactively detecting complex security flaws that often evade traditional methods, promising a future where AI plays a central role in securing digital infrastructure.
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Google’s AI Uncovers Critical Flaws in Apple’s WebKit, Highlighting Machine Learning’s Role in Cybersecurity
Google’s AI system, ‘Big Sleep,’ discovered five critical vulnerabilities in Apple’s WebKit, highlighting AI’s growing role in cybersecurity for proactive vulnerability detection and responsible disclosure practices between tech giants.
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Samsung Zero-Click Vulnerability Exploited, Deploying LANDFALL Spyware
A critical zero-click vulnerability in Samsung devices has reportedly been exploited, enabling the deployment of sophisticated Android spyware known as LANDFALL. The attack vector, leveraging popular messaging platform WhatsApp, highlights the escalating threat of highly evasive surveillance tools.
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Mozilla Unveils Enterprise Support Program for Firefox
Mozilla has launched a new paid support program for businesses and institutional users of its Firefox web browser, offering dedicated technical assistance and extended stability. This initiative aims to expand Firefox’s presence in corporate IT infrastructures by providing features like long-term support versions and prioritized security patches.
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German Experts Deployed to Belgium Amid Rising Drone Incidents Near Sensitive Sites
Germany has dispatched military specialists to Belgium to assist in countering an uptick in unidentified drone sightings near critical installations, including a military air base known to house U.S. nuclear weapons. The move underscores growing concerns over hybrid threats within Europe and the readiness of NATO allies to respond.
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China-Linked Hackers Exploit Legacy Flaws and IIS Servers in Global Espionage Surge
Chinese state-linked cyber actors are increasingly leveraging well-known vulnerabilities and exploiting server misconfigurations to establish enduring footholds within critical networks globally, according to recent reports from cybersecurity researchers.
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Bulgaria Seeks State Control Over Key Lukoil Refinery Amid U.S. Sanctions
Bulgaria’s parliament has enacted new legislation to place the nation’s largest oil refinery, Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, under state control, a direct response to recent U.S. sanctions targeting the Russian energy giant over its war in Ukraine. The move aims to avert a potential shutdown of the crucial Balkan facility.
