OpenAI is internally testing a new version of its AI agent, which uses a special version of GPT-5 dubbed “GPT-Alpha.” […]
Kali Linux 2025.3 released with 10 new tools, wifi enhancements
Kali Linux has released version 2025.3, the third version of 2025, featuring ten new tools, Nexmon support, and NetHunter improvements. […]
Cisco warns of IOS zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks
Cisco has released security updates to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software that is currently being exploited in attacks. […]
Chinese Hackers RedNovember Target Global Governments Using Pantegana and Cobalt Strike
A suspected cyber espionage activity cluster that was previously found targeting global government and private sector organizations spanning Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania has been assessed to be a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor.
Recorded Future, which was tracking the activity under the moniker TAG-100, has now graduated it to a hacking group dubbed RedNovember.
Recorded Future, which was tracking the activity under the moniker TAG-100, has now graduated it to a hacking group dubbed RedNovember.
Unpatched flaw in OnePlus phones lets rogue apps text messages
A vulnerability in multiple OnePlus OxygenOS versions allows any installed app to access SMS data and metadata without requiring permission or user interaction. […]
Police seizes $439 million stolen by cybercrime rings worldwide
In a five-month joint operation led by Interpol, law enforcement agencies have seized more than $439 million in cash and cryptocurrency linked to cyber-enabled financial crimes that impacted thousands of victims worldwide. […]
UNC5221 Uses BRICKSTORM Backdoor to Infiltrate U.S. Legal and Technology Sectors
Companies in the legal services, software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers, Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs), and technology sectors in the U.S. have been targeted by a suspected China-nexus cyber espionage group to deliver a known backdoor referred to as BRICKSTORM.
The activity, attributed to UNC5221 and closely related, suspected China-nexus threat clusters, is designed to facilitate
The activity, attributed to UNC5221 and closely related, suspected China-nexus threat clusters, is designed to facilitate
Hackers Target Casino Operator Boyd Gaming
Boyd Gaming has informed the SEC about a data breach affecting the information of employees and other individuals.
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Obscura, an obscure new ransomware variant
Huntress analysts discovered a previously unseen ransomware variant, Obscura, spreading from a victim company’s domain controller. Learn how Obscura works—and what it means for defenders—in this week’s Tradecraft Tuesday. […]
Google: Brickstone malware used to steal U.S. orgs’ data for over a year
Suspected Chinese hackers have used the Brickstorm malware in long-term persistence espionage operations against U.S. organizations in the technology and legal sectors. […]