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PyPI Warns of Ongoing Phishing Campaign Using Fake Verification Emails and Lookalike Domain

The maintainers of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository have issued a warning about an ongoing phishing attack that’s targeting users in an attempt to redirect them to fake PyPI sites.
The attack involves sending email messages bearing the subject line “[PyPI] Email verification” that are sent from the email address noreply@pypj[.]org (note that the domain is not “pypi[.]org”).
“This is

FBI seizes $2.4M in Bitcoin from new Chaos ransomware operation

FBI Dallas has seized almost 23 Bitcoins from a cryptocurrency address belonging to a Chaos ransomware member that is linked to cyberattacks and extortion payments from Texas companies. […]

How attackers are still phishing “phishing-resistant” authentication

Think passkeys make you phishing-proof? Think again. Attackers are using downgrade attacks, device-code phishing, and OAuth tricks to sneak past modern MFA. See how Push Security shuts them down. […]

Seal Security Raises $13 Million to Secure Software Supply Chain

The open source security firm will use the investment to enhance go-to-market efforts and accelerate platform expansion.

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Chaos RaaS Emerges After BlackSuit Takedown, Demanding $300K from U.S. Victims

A newly emerged ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) gang called Chaos is likely made up of former members of the BlackSuit crew, as the latter’s dark web infrastructure has been the subject of a law enforcement seizure.
Chaos, which sprang forth in February 2025, is the latest entrant in the ransomware landscape to conduct big-game hunting and double extortion attacks.
“Chaos RaaS actors initiated

Promptfoo Raises $18.4 Million for AI Security Platform

Promptfoo has raised $18.4 million in Series A funding to help organizations secure LLMs and generative AI applications.

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Order out of Chaos – Using Chaos Theory Encryption to Protect OT and IoT

The need for secure encryption in IoT and IIoT devices is obvious, and potentially critical for OT and, by extension, much of the critical infrastructure.

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How the Browser Became the Main Cyber Battleground

Until recently, the cyber attacker methodology behind the biggest breaches of the last decade or so has been pretty consistent:

Compromise an endpoint via software exploit, or social engineering a user to run malware on their device;
Find ways to move laterally inside the network and compromise privileged identities;
Repeat as needed until you can execute your desired attack — usually

Sploitlight: macOS Vulnerability Leaks Sensitive Information

The TCC bypass could expose information cached by Apple Intelligence, including geolocation and biometric data.

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Dropzone AI Raises $37 Million for Autonomous SOC Analyst

Dropzone AI has announced a Series B funding round led by Theory Ventures to boost its AI SOC solution.

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