Cyber News & Updates
Breaking news, security alerts, and trending stories from across the cybersecurity landscape.
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Hidden “Logic Bombs” Found in Popular Software Packages, Threatening Future Industrial Sabotage and Data Corruption
Security researchers have uncovered a new wave of ‘logic bombs’ hidden within commonly used software, designed to disrupt critical industrial systems and corrupt databases, posing significant challenges for detection and forensic investigation.
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SesameOp Backdoor Leverages OpenAI API for Stealthy Command and Control
Microsoft has identified a novel backdoor, dubbed “SesameOp,” that utilizes OpenAI’s Assistants API as a command-and-control (C2) channel. This sophisticated technique allows threat actors to stealthily orchestrate malicious activities within compromised environments, potentially evading traditional security measures.
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MIT Retracts Controversial AI Ransomware Study Amid Expert Scrutiny
MIT’s Sloan School of Management has retracted a study claiming AI drives 80% of ransomware attacks after cybersecurity experts raised concerns about its methodology and evidence.
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WordPress Sites Targeted by Critical Post SMTP Plugin Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability in the Post SMTP WordPress plugin (CVE-2025-11833) is actively being exploited, risking websites with over 400,000 active installations. Attackers can access email logs to intercept sensitive information, reset administrator passwords, and gain full control of websites. The vulnerability was discovered on October 11, 2025, and a patch (version 3.6.1) was released on…
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Google’s AI “Big Sleep” Discovers Five Critical WebKit Vulnerabilities in Apple Software
Google’s AI cybersecurity agent “Big Sleep” has discovered five security flaws in Apple’s WebKit, leading to patches in the latest software updates. The vulnerabilities could cause browser crashes or memory corruption, but have not been exploited in the wild.
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The Dawn of Quantum Computing: A New Era for Cybersecurity?
An exploration of the profound implications of quantum computing on cybersecurity and the development of quantum-resistant solutions.
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Microsoft’s Urgent Patch Addresses Critical Windows RCE Vulnerability
Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch to address a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows (CVE-2023-38831). The issue, discovered by Google TAG and attributed to North Korea-linked “Royal Icing,” is actively exploited and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Users are urged to apply the patch immediately and exercise caution with suspicious…
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Android Malware Landscape Evolves with BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT Threats
Security researchers have uncovered two distinct Android malware strains, BankBot-YNRK and DeliveryRAT, both engineered to pilfer sensitive financial data from compromised devices. The discoveries highlight ongoing sophistication in mobile threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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LinkedIn’s AI Data Training Sparks Privacy Concerns in Europe
LinkedIn’s use of European user data for AI training has triggered significant privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny across the EU, highlighting the ongoing debate on data consent and control in the age of artificial intelligence.
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User of Phishing Platform LabHost Sentenced to 300 Days in Prison
A Dutch court has sentenced a 37-year-old man to 300 days in prison, with 226 days suspended, for utilizing the sophisticated phishing-as-a-service platform, LabHost. The ruling underscores the serious legal ramifications for individuals who engage with criminal infrastructure designed to facilitate online fraud.