A threat actor exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung’s Android image processing library to deploy a previously unknown spyware called ‘LandFall’ using malicious images sent over WhatsApp. […]
Samsung Zero-Click Flaw Exploited to Deploy LANDFALL Android Spyware via WhatsApp
A now-patched security flaw in Samsung Galaxy Android devices was exploited as a zero-day to deliver a “commercial-grade” Android spyware dubbed LANDFALL in targeted attacks in the Middle East.
The activity involved the exploitation of CVE-2025-21042 (CVSS score: 8.8), an out-of-bounds write flaw in the “libimagecodec.quram.so” component that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary
The activity involved the exploitation of CVE-2025-21042 (CVSS score: 8.8), an out-of-bounds write flaw in the “libimagecodec.quram.so” component that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary
In Other News: Controversial Ransomware Report, Gootloader Returns, More AN0M Arrests
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: rogue ransomware negotiators charged, F5 hack prompts OT security guidance, Germany targets Huawei tech.
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From Log4j to IIS, China’s Hackers Turn Legacy Bugs into Global Espionage Tools
A China-linked threat actor has been attributed to a cyber attack targeting an U.S. non-profit organization with an aim to establish long-term persistence, as part of broader activity aimed at U.S. entities that are linked to or involved in policy issues.
The organization, according to a report from Broadcom’s Symantec and Carbon Black teams, is “active in attempting to influence U.S. government
The organization, according to a report from Broadcom’s Symantec and Carbon Black teams, is “active in attempting to influence U.S. government
Cisco: Actively exploited firewall flaws now abused for DoS attacks
Cisco warned this week that two vulnerabilities, which have been exploited in zero-day attacks, are now being abused to force ASA and FTD firewalls into reboot loops. […]
Landfall Android Spyware Targeted Samsung Phones via Zero-Day
Threat actors exploited CVE-2025-21042 to deliver malware via specially crafted images to users in the Middle East.
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ID verification laws are fueling the next wave of breaches
ID laws are forcing companies to store massive amounts of sensitive data, turning compliance into a security risk. Acronis explains how integrated backup and cybersecurity platforms help MSPs reduce complexity and close the gaps attackers exploit. […]
Radical Empowerment From Your Leadership: Understood by Few, Essential for All
When leaders redefine power as trust instead of control, teams unlock their potential — and organizations find their edge.
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Data Exposure Vulnerability Found in Deep Learning Tool Keras
The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-12058 and it can be exploited for arbitrary file loading and conducting SSRF attacks.
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ClickFix Attacks Against macOS Users Evolving
ClickFix prompts typically contain instructions for Windows users, but now they are tailored for macOS and they are getting increasingly convincing.
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