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Apple Backports Critical Fixes for 3 Live Exploits Impacting iOS and macOS Legacy Devices

Apple on Monday backported fixes for three vulnerabilities that have come under active exploitation in the wild to older models and previous versions of the operating systems.
The vulnerabilities in question are listed below –

CVE-2025-24085 (CVSS score: 7.3) – A use-after-free bug in the Core Media component that could permit a malicious application already installed on a device to elevate

Nearly 24,000 IPs Target PAN-OS GlobalProtect in Coordinated Login Scan Campaign

Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a spike in suspicious login scanning activity targeting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect gateways, with nearly 24,000 unique IP addresses attempting to access these portals.
“This pattern suggests a coordinated effort to probe network defenses and identify exposed or vulnerable systems, potentially as a precursor to targeted exploitation,” threat

CrushFTP Blames Security Firms for Fast Exploitation of Vulnerability

Shadowserver has started seeing exploitation attempts aimed at a CrushFTP vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-2825 and CVE-2025-31161.

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China-Linked Earth Alux Uses VARGEIT and COBEACON in Multi-Stage Cyber Intrusions

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new China-linked threat actor called Earth Alux that has targeted various key sectors such as government, technology, logistics, manufacturing, telecommunications, IT services, and retail in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Latin American (LATAM) regions.
“The first sighting of its activity was in the second quarter of 2023; back then, it was

New Case Study: Global Retailer Overshares CSRF Tokens with Facebook

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Check Point Responds to Hacking Claims

Check Point has responded to a hacker’s claims of sensitive data theft, confirming an incident but saying that it had limited impact.

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Apple Patches Recent Zero-Days in Older iPhones

Apple has released a hefty round of security updates for its desktop and mobile products, patching two recent zero-days in older iPhone models.

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France’s Antitrust Watchdog Fines Apple for Problems With App Tracking Transparency

France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over a privacy feature protecting users from apps snooping on them.

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Apple Fined €150 Million by French Regulator Over Discriminatory ATT Consent Practices

Apple has been hit with a fine of €150 million ($162 million) by France’s competition watchdog over the implementation of its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) privacy framework.
The Autorité de la concurrence said it’s imposing a financial penalty against Apple for abusing its dominant position as a distributor of mobile applications for iOS and iPadOS devices between April 26, 2021 and July 25,

Month: April 2025