Chinese-speaking threat actors used a compromised SonicWall VPN appliance to deliver a VMware ESXi exploit toolkit that seems to have been developed more than a year before the targeted vulnerabilities became publicly known. […]
Cisco switches hit by reboot loops due to DNS client bug
Multiple Cisco switch models are suddenly experiencing reboot loops after logging fatal DNS client errors, according to reports seen by BleepingComputer. […]
WhatsApp Worm Spreads Astaroth Banking Trojan Across Brazil via Contact Auto-Messaging
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that uses WhatsApp as a distribution vector for a Windows banking trojan called Astaroth in attacks targeting Brazil.
The campaign has been codenamed Boto Cor-de-Rosa by Acronis Threat Research Unit.
“The malware retrieves the victim’s WhatsApp contact list and automatically sends malicious messages to each contact to further
The campaign has been codenamed Boto Cor-de-Rosa by Acronis Threat Research Unit.
“The malware retrieves the victim’s WhatsApp contact list and automatically sends malicious messages to each contact to further
Texas court blocks Samsung from collecting smart TV viewing data
The State of Texas has obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibits the South Korean company from collecting audio and visual data about what Texas consumers are watching on their TVs. […]
Texas court blocks Samsung from tracking TV viewing, then vacates order
The State of Texas obtained a short-lived, temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibited the South Korean company from collecting audio and visual data about what Texas consumers are watching on their TVs. […]
UK Government Unveils New Cyber Action Plan
The UK government’s cyber action plan is by the government for the government, and has no advice for the private sector nor CNI.
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CrowdStrike to Buy Identity Security Firm SGNL for $740 Million in Cash
The deal is valued at $740 million, which will be paid predominantly in cash, a CrowdStrike spokesperson told SecurityWeek.
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Blackbird.AI Raises $28 Million for Narrative Intelligence Platform
The company will use the funds to enhance its AI-based narrative intelligence technology platform and accelerate go-to-market efforts.
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Six for 2026: The cyber threats you can’t ignore
Cybersecurity threats in 2026 are accelerating, driven by AI, automation, and more effective social engineering. Corelight outlines six emerging attack trends and explains how network visibility can help defenders respond faster. […]
Cyera Raises $400 Million at $9 Billion Valuation
The New York-based data security company has tripled its valuation in just one year.
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