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Billbug, a China-linked espionage group, has been observed targeting critical sectors in Southeast Asia with new tools

In a statement filed to London’s stock exchange on Tuesday afternoon, the company said it made “some minor, temporary changes to our store operations” as soon as it became aware of the incident.

Microsoft Windows 11 - Kernel Privilege Escalation. CVE-2024-21338 . local exploit for Windows platform

WordPress Core 6.2 - Directory Traversal. CVE-2023-2745 . webapps exploit for PHP platform

The Data Security and Privacy domain of the Cloud Controls Matrix addresses critical areas of the data lifecycle, like data classification and data disposal.

tar-fs 3.0.0 - Arbitrary File Write/Overwrite. CVE-2024-12905 . local exploit for Linux platform

Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 - CLFS.sys Elevation of Privilege. CVE-2024-49138 . local exploit for Windows platform

OpenSSH server (sshd) 9.8p1 - Race Condition. CVE-2024-6387 . remote exploit for Linux platform

Infostealers fueled the staying power of identity-based attacks, increasing 84% on a weekly average last year, according to IBM X-Force.

Companies have been urging CISA to scale back its software security pressure campaign. Two new resignations from the agency could accelerate that shift.

code-projects Online Exam Mastering System 1.0 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). CVE-2025-28121 . remote exploit for PHP platform

WonderCMS 3.4.2 - Remote Code Execution (RCE). CVE-2023-41425 . remote exploit for PHP platform

Darktrace and Cado said the new campaign highlights a shift towards alternative methods of mining cryptocurrencies

GCP’s ConfusedComposer flaw let attackers escalate privileges via PyPI packages; patched by Google on April 13.

A new study by the Ponemon Institute points to a concerning use of AI: deepfake attacks are on the rise and are taking a financial and reputational toll on companies and their executives. Related: Tools to fight deepfakes Deepfake Deception: How AI Harms the Fortunes and Reputations of Executives and Corporations details the results of a

All Google accounts could end up compromised by a clever replay attack on Gmail users abusing Google infrastructure.

DieNet is a hacktivist group that's claimed DDoS attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure. Read on to learn its ideology and attack activity.

While investigating an incident, we discovered a sophisticated new backdoor targeting Russian organizations by impersonating secure networking software updates.

​Explore how healthcare organizations can safeguard patient care by addressing cyber risks through modernization and resilient security strategies.

This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine

Explore how AI and data privacy are reshaping global business, driving innovation, and demanding agile, ethical governance across industries.

Strengthening U.S. maritime cybersecurity in 2025 is vital. Learn about recent port cyberattacks and key steps to secure America’s ports and shipping against rising global threats.

Abilene, Texas, shut down systems after a cyberattack caused server issues. IT staff and experts are investigating the security incident.

Security firm Human lifts the lid on prolific new ad fraud scheme dubbed “scallywag”