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RatOn Android Malware Detected With NFC Relay and ATS Banking Fraud Capabilities

A new Android malware called RatOn evolved from a basic tool capable of conducting Near Field Communication (NFC) attacks to a sophisticated remote access trojan with Automated Transfer System (ATS) capabilities to conduct device fraud.
“RatOn merges traditional overlay attacks with automatic money transfers and NFC relay functionality – making it a uniquely powerful threat,” the Dutch mobile

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. […]

Threat Actor Connected to Play, RansomHub and DragonForce Ransomware Operations

The attacker deployed multiple malware families, including two backdoors and a proxy tunneller, and various reconnaissance tools.

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From MostereRAT to ClickFix: New Malware Campaigns Highlight Rising AI and Phishing Risks

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a phishing campaign that delivers a stealthy banking malware-turned-remote access trojan called MostereRAT.
The phishing attack incorporates a number of advanced evasion techniques to gain complete control over compromised systems, siphon sensitive data, and extend its functionality by serving secondary plugins, Fortinet FortiGuard Labs said.
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Mitsubishi Electric to Acquire Nozomi Networks for Nearly $1 Billion

The industrial cybersecurity firm will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric.

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TOR-Based Cryptojacking Attack Expands Through Misconfigured Docker APIs

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a variant of a recently disclosed campaign that abuses the TOR network for cryptojacking attacks targeting exposed Docker APIs.
Akamai, which discovered the latest activity last month, said it’s designed to block other actors from accessing the Docker API from the internet.
The findings build on a prior report from Trend Micro in late June 2025, which

[Webinar] Shadow AI Agents Multiply Fast — Learn How to Detect and Control Them

⚠️ One click is all it takes.
An engineer spins up an “experimental” AI Agent to test a workflow. A business unit connects to automate reporting. A cloud platform quietly enables a new agent behind the scenes.
Individually, they look harmless. But together, they form an invisible swarm of Shadow AI Agents—operating outside security’s line of sight, tied to identities you don’t even know exist.

Plex Urges Password Resets Following Data Breach

Hackers accessed emails, usernames, password hashes, and authentication data stored in a Plex database.

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How Leading CISOs are Getting Budget Approval

It’s budget season. Once again, security is being questioned, scrutinized, or deprioritized.
If you’re a CISO or security leader, you’ve likely found yourself explaining why your program matters, why a given tool or headcount is essential, and how the next breach is one blind spot away. But these arguments often fall short unless they’re framed in a way the board can understand and appreciate.

SentinelOne to Acquire Observo AI in $225 Million Deal

SentinelOne is buying Observo AI for a combination of cash and stock to boost its SIEM and data offerings.

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