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A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿš— Stellantis says a third-party vendor spilled customer data data breach โ€“ Stellantis confirms a data leak due to a third-party vendor breach, exposing customer names and emails. They have initiated an investigation and warned customers about potential phishing risks. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/stellantis_breach/

โš ๏ธ FBI alerts public to spoofed IC3 site used in fraud schemes cybercrime โ€“ The FBI warns of spoofed IC3 websites designed to steal personal information from users reporting cybercrimes. Users should verify URLs carefully to avoid falling victim to fraud. https://securityaffairs.com/182449/cyber-crime/fbi-alerts-public-to-spoofed-ic3-site-used-in-fraud-schemes.html

๐Ÿฆ  Hereโ€™s how potent Atomic credential stealer is finding its way onto Macs malware โ€“ Malicious ads impersonate services like LastPass to spread Atomic Stealer on Macs. Users are warned to avoid clicking ads and to download software only from official websites. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/potent-atomic-credential-stealer-can-bypass-gatekeeper/

๐ŸŽฎ Steam game removed after cryptostealer takes over $150K malware โ€“ A Steam game was pulled after a cryptostealer exploited it, stealing over $150,000 from users. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of malware in gaming platforms. https://www.theverge.com/news/782993/steam-blockblasters-crypto-scam-malware

๐Ÿ˜ฉ AI โ€˜Workslopโ€™ Is Killing Productivity and Making Workers Miserable privacy โ€“ A study reveals that AI-generated content, termed 'workslop', burdens workers with fixing low-quality outputs, undermining productivity rather than enhancing it. Companies struggle to define AI's benefits amid rising risks. https://www.404media.co/ai-workslop-is-killing-productivity-and-making-workers-miserable/

๐Ÿšง Jaguar Land Rover extends shutdown again following cyberattack data breach โ€“ Jaguar Land Rover's operations remain halted due to a cyberattack, with losses estimated at ยฃ50-70 million daily. The shutdown affects thousands of workers and disrupts the broader supply chain. https://therecord.media/jaguar-land-rover-extends-shutdown-again-cyberattack

๐Ÿงณ Worried About Phone Searches? 1Passwordโ€™s Travel Mode Can Clean Up Your Data privacy โ€“ 1Passwordโ€™s Travel Mode helps protect your data during phone searches by removing sensitive information temporarily. This feature is ideal for travelers concerned about privacy. https://www.wired.com/story/1password-travel-mode/

โš–๏ธ What to do if your company discovers a North Korean worker in its ranks cyber defense โ€“ Companies discovering North Korean IT workers face complex legal and cybersecurity challenges. Experts advise cooperation with the workers, careful monitoring, and engaging law enforcement to mitigate risks. https://cyberscoop.com/north-korean-it-workers-enterprise-risks-sanctions-response/

๐Ÿ“ฐ Researchers say media outlet targeting Moldova is a Russian cutout security research โ€“ Researchers link the online news outlet REST Media to the Russian disinformation group Rybar, revealing its role in influencing Moldova's elections through deceptive tactics and social media. https://cyberscoop.com/researchers-say-media-outlet-targeting-moldova-is-russian-cutout/

๐Ÿ’ฐ Feds Tie โ€˜Scattered Spiderโ€™ Duo to $115M in Ransoms โ€“ Krebs on Security cybercrime โ€“ U.S. prosecutors charged Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, members of the Scattered Spider group, with hacking and extorting over $115 million. Their operations involved significant cyberattacks against major retailers and transport systems. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/09/feds-tie-scattered-spider-duo-to-115m-in-ransoms/

๐Ÿš“ โ€˜Find My Parking Copsโ€™ Tracks Officers Handing Out Tickets All Around San Francisco privacy โ€“ Riley Walz created 'Find My Parking Cops,' a site that maps San Francisco parking officers issuing tickets, helping users avoid fines. The city responded by altering access to public data. https://www.404media.co/find-my-parking-cops-tracks-officers-handing-out-tickets-all-around-san-francisco/

โœˆ๏ธ UK arrests man in airport ransomware attack that caused delays across Europe security news โ€“ A man was arrested in connection with a ransomware attack affecting multiple European airports, causing significant flight delays. The attack targeted the MUSE software, with reports suggesting simple ransomware tools were used. https://www.theverge.com/news/784786/uk-nca-europe-airport-cyberattack-ransomware-arrest

๐Ÿ”’ Volvo North America disclosed a data breach following a ransomware attack on IT provider Miljรถdata data breach โ€“ A ransomware attack on supplier Miljรถdata exposed personal data of Volvo North America employees, including names and Social Security numbers. Volvo is offering affected individuals 18 months of identity protection services. https://securityaffairs.com/182577/data-breach/volvo-north-america-disclosed-a-data-breach-following-a-ransomware-attack-on-it-provider-miljodata.html

๐Ÿšจ Cybercrooks publish toddlers' data in 'reprehensible' attack data breach โ€“ The Radiant Group targeted Kido International, leaking sensitive data of toddlers and their parents, including names and addresses. Experts condemned the attack as a severe moral low for cybercriminals. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/25/ransomware_gang_publishes_toddlers_images/

โ˜๏ธ DOGE might be storing every Americanโ€™s SSN on an insecure cloud server privacy โ€“ Senate Democrats report that DOGE has transferred sensitive information, potentially including Social Security numbers, to a cloud server, raising concerns about catastrophic security risks. https://www.theverge.com/news/785706/doge-insecure-cloud-server-social-security-numbers

๐Ÿ”’ Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts data breach โ€“ The call-recording app Neon has been taken offline after a security flaw exposed users' phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts. The founder announced the shutdown while failing to address the security lapse. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/25/viral-call-recording-app-neon-goes-dark-after-exposing-users-phone-numbers-call-recordings-and-transcripts/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿค– Researchers expose MalTerminal, an LLM malware โ€“ MalTerminal is the first known malware using LLM technology to create malicious code dynamically, complicating detection for defenders. Researchers highlight the evolving threat landscape with LLM-integrated attacks. https://securityaffairs.com/182433/malware/researchers-expose-malterminal-an-llm-enabled-malware-pioneer.html

โš–๏ธ Modern Solution: Bundesverfassungsgerich bestรคtigt โ€“ Wegsehen ist sicherer als Aufdecken security news โ€“ Germany's courts penalize a security expert for exposing a major vulnerability in e-commerce software instead of holding the developer accountable, undermining responsible disclosure and IT security. https://www.kuketz-blog.de/modern-solution-bundesverfassungsgerich-bestaetigt-wegsehen-ist-sicherer-als-aufdecken/

๐Ÿ’ฐ $150K awarded for L1TF Reloaded exploit that bypasses cloud mitigations vulnerability โ€“ Researchers earned $150K for exploiting L1TF Reloaded, leaking VM memory from public clouds despite mitigations. The attack demonstrates ongoing risks from transient CPU vulnerabilities. https://securityaffairs.com/182476/security/150k-awarded-for-l1tf-reloaded-exploit-that-bypasses-cloud-mitigations.html

๐Ÿ“ž Secret Service says it dismantled extensive telecom threat in NYC area cybercrime โ€“ The Secret Service disrupted a telecom network in NYC, uncovering 300 servers and 100,000 SIM cards used for encrypted communications by threat actors. Concerns about potential disruptions during the U.N. General Assembly were raised. https://cyberscoop.com/secret-service-dismantles-nyc-telecom-threat-un-general-assembly/

๐Ÿ”“ Bypassing Mark of the Web (MoTW) via Windows Shortcuts (LNK): LNK Stomping Technique hacking write-up โ€“ The LNK Stomping technique exploits Windows shortcuts to bypass security checks by manipulating file metadata, allowing attackers to execute malicious payloads undetected. This method highlights the evolving nature of cyber threats. https://asec.ahnlab.com/en/90299/

โš ๏ธ Critical Vulnerability in SolarWinds Web Help Desk vulnerability โ€“ SolarWinds disclosed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-26399) in its Web Help Desk, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Users are urged to update to the latest version immediately. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-034/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ EDR Bypass Technique Uses Windows Functions to Put Antivirus Tools to Sleep security research โ€“ The EDR-Freeze technique allows attackers to bypass endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools by using Windows functions to suspend antivirus processes without installing vulnerable drivers. This new method enhances evasion tactics for threat actors. https://thecyberexpress.com/edr-bypass-technique-disables-antivirus/

โš ๏ธ High Vulnerability in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software warning โ€“ Cisco reported a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-20352) in its IOS and IOS XE software SNMP subsystem, allowing remote code execution or denial of service. Immediate updates and security assessments are recommended. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-035/

โš ๏ธ Worries mount over max-severity GoAnywhere defect vulnerability โ€“ Concerns grow over a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-10035) in GoAnywhere MFT, with evidence of active exploitation. Researchers criticize Forta for lack of transparency regarding the vulnerability's status. https://cyberscoop.com/goanywhere-vulnerability-active-exploitation-september-2025/

๐Ÿ” Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA and FTD warning โ€“ Cisco disclosed critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-20333, CVE-2025-20363, CVE-2025-20362) in its ASA and FTD software, allowing remote code execution. Immediate updates and compromise assessments are recommended. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-036/


CISA Corner

๐Ÿ”’ SonicWall Releases Advisory for Customers after Security Incident security news โ€“ SonicWall alerts customers about a security incident where brute force attacks accessed cloud backup files. Users are urged to verify their account and follow guidance to secure their devices. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/22/sonicwall-releases-advisory-customers-after-security-incident ๐Ÿ” CISA Shares Lessons Learned from an Incident Response Engagement cyber defense โ€“ CISA's response to a cyber incident revealed critical vulnerabilities exploited via CVE 2024-36401. Key lessons include the importance of timely patching and robust incident response plans. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa25-266a ๐Ÿคž CISA Directs Federal Agencies to Identify and Mitigate Potential Compromise of Cisco Devices security news โ€“ CISA issued Emergency Directive ED 25-03, urging federal agencies to address vulnerabilities in Cisco ASA and Firepower devices. Agencies must identify affected devices and transmit memory files for analysis by September 26. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/25/cisa-directs-federal-agencies-identify-and-mitigate-potential-compromise-cisco-devices

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has included CVE-2025-10585, a Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability, in its KEV Catalog due to active exploitation risks. Federal agencies must remediate identified vulnerabilities promptly. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/23/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog

โš™๏ธ Dingtian DT-R002 vulnerability โ€“ Dingtian DT-R002 relay boards have critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-10879 and CVE-2025-10880) that allow unauthorized retrieval of credentials. Users are urged to restrict access and enhance security measures. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-268-01 โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued six advisories detailing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, including AutomationDirect and Mitsubishi Electric. Users are urged to review for mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/23/cisa-releases-six-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines Sell 5 Billion Plane Ticket Records to the Government For Warrantless Searching privacy โ€“ Major airlines are selling billions of ticket records to the government for warrantless monitoring, raising significant privacy concerns about surveillance of individuals' movements. https://www.404media.co/airlines-sell-5-billion-plane-ticket-records-to-the-government-for-warrantless-searching/

๐Ÿ”‘ Password Security Part 2: The Human Factor โ€“ Password Patterns and Weaknesses cyber defense โ€“ Human behavior leads to predictable password patterns that compromise security. Organizations can mitigate risks through password policies, filtering, and multi-factor authentication, while credential audits reveal weaknesses. https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/blog/password-security-part-2-human-factor-patterns-weaknesses/

๐Ÿ’ผ Hackers steal millions of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen customer records data breach โ€“ Hackers, identified as Shiny Hunters, stole personal data of millions from luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, including names and contact details, raising concerns about targeted scams. https://securityaffairs.com/182236/cyber-crime/hackers-steal-millions-of-gucci-balenciaga-and-alexander-mcqueen-customer-records.html

๐Ÿฆ  FileFix attacks trick victims into executing infostealers malware โ€“ The FileFix attack tricks victims into executing malware by posing as a Facebook security alert, leading to the installation of the StealC infostealer. This method has surged in popularity, emphasizing the need for improved anti-phishing training. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/16/filefix_attacks_facebook_security_alert/

๐Ÿค– Millions turn to AI chatbots for spiritual guidance and confession privacy โ€“ Tens of millions are using AI chatbots for spiritual advice, with apps gaining popularity for their accessibility. However, concerns arise over their accuracy, privacy, and the nature of their responses. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/09/millions-turn-to-ai-chatbots-for-spiritual-guidance-and-confession/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ OpenAI to predict ages in bid to stop ChatGPT from discussing self harm with kids privacy โ€“ OpenAI is implementing age prediction and identity verification systems to protect minors after a lawsuit linked its chatbot to a teenager's suicide. The company prioritizes safety over privacy for younger users. https://therecord.media/openai-age-prediction-chatgpt-children-safety

๐Ÿ”’ Samsung patches zero-day security flaw used to hack into its customers' phones vulnerability โ€“ Samsung has patched a zero-day vulnerability that allowed hackers to remotely install malicious code on devices running Android 13 to 16, following a private alert from Meta and WhatsApp. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/16/samsung-patches-zero-day-security-flaw-used-to-hack-into-its-customers-phones/

๐Ÿ”ง Apple addresses dozens of vulnerabilities in latest software for iPhones, iPads and Macs vulnerability โ€“ Apple's latest updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS patch multiple vulnerabilities, including some with potential root access, but no active exploits have been reported. Users can also update to earlier versions for critical patches. https://cyberscoop.com/apple-security-updates-september-2025/

โš–๏ธ BreachForums founder resentenced to three years in prison cybercrime โ€“ Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, founder of the BreachForums cybercrime marketplace, was resentenced to three years in prison after a lenient initial sentence was overturned due to his lack of remorse and continued illegal activities. https://cyberscoop.com/conor-fitzpatrick-pompompurin-resetenced-breachforums/

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10 security news โ€“ Consumer Reports has urged Microsoft to continue supporting Windows 10, highlighting concerns about user security and compatibility as the transition to Windows 11 proceeds. https://www.theverge.com/news/779079/consumer-reports-windows-10-extended-support-microsoft

๐Ÿ“ฐ Russian fake-news network back in action with 200+ new sites security news โ€“ A Russian troll farm has launched over 200 new fake news websites using AI to generate content, aiming to influence political discourse in multiple countries, including the US and Canada. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/18/russian_fakenews_network/

๐Ÿ”’ 10585 is the sixth actively exploited Chrome zero vulnerability โ€“ Google patched four vulnerabilities in Chrome, including the actively exploited zero-day CVE-2025-10585, a type confusion issue in the V8 engine, marking the sixth such vulnerability in 2025. https://securityaffairs.com/182322/uncategorized/cve-2025-10585-is-the-sixth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-patched-by-google-in-2025.html

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Open-Source Tool Greenshot Hit by Severe Code Execution Vulnerability vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability in Greenshot allows arbitrary code execution due to improper data handling, risking exploitation by local attackers. Users are urged to update to version 1.3.301 to mitigate the issue. https://thecyberexpress.com/greenshot-vulnerability/

๐Ÿ“š Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books security news โ€“ Librarians report increasing patron requests for non-existent books generated by AI, leading to confusion and diminished trust in information sources. The impact of generative AI on libraries raises concerns about information literacy and the quality of resources. https://www.404media.co/librarians-are-being-asked-to-find-ai-hallucinated-books/

๐Ÿš† โ€˜Scattered Spiderโ€™ teens charged over London transportation hack cybercrime โ€“ Two teenagers from the 'Scattered Spider' group have been charged in connection with a cyberattack that disrupted London's transportation systems, highlighting growing concerns about youth involvement in cybercrime. https://www.theverge.com/news/781039/scattered-spider-teens-charged-tfl-london-hack

โœˆ๏ธ Russia's main airport in St. Petersburg says its website was hacked security news โ€“ Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg experienced a cyberattack that took its website offline, although flight operations remained unaffected. This follows other disruptions in Russia's aviation sector amid rising cyberattacks since the Ukraine invasion. https://therecord.media/russia-pulkovo-airport-st-petersburg-website-hacked

๐Ÿ‘ถ Watchdog finds MrBeast improperly collected childrenโ€™s data privacy โ€“ The Childrenโ€™s Advertising Review Unit found that YouTuber MrBeast collected children's data without parental consent, violating COPPA guidelines. He has since updated his data collection practices in response to the findings. https://therecord.media/watchdog-mrbeast-youtube-privacy-colection

๐Ÿš— JLR Cyberattack Becomes UK National Crisis cybercrime โ€“ The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has halted production, affecting over 200,000 workers and prompting government discussions for support. The incident, attributed to the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group, is causing significant financial losses. https://thecyberexpress.com/jlr-cyberattack-becomes-uk-national-crisis/

โœˆ๏ธ Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and other airports after apparent cyberattack security news โ€“ A cyber-related incident involving Collins Aerospace led to significant flight delays at major European airports, including Heathrow, as airlines reverted to manual check-ins. Travelers are advised to arrive earlier for flights. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/21/hundreds-of-flights-delayed-at-heathrow-and-other-airports-after-apparent-cyberattack/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿšจ T-1 month: Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 End of Support security news โ€“ Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 reach end of support on October 14, 2025, risking security vulnerabilities without updates. Users are urged to upgrade or migrate to Exchange Online. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/exchange/t-1-month-exchange-server-2016-and-exchange-server-2019-end-of-support/4453133

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ One Token to rule them all โ€“ obtaining Global Admin in every Entra ID tenant via Actor tokens vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability in Entra ID allows attackers to impersonate Global Admins across tenants using undocumented Actor tokens. Microsoft swiftly fixed the issue, but risks remain. https://dirkjanm.io/obtaining-global-admin-in-every-entra-id-tenant-with-actor-tokens/

๐Ÿ’จ Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape hacking write-up โ€“ An innovative project explores hosting a web server on a disposable vape's microcontroller, achieving surprisingly fast response times despite its limited specs. A humorous take on tech recycling! https://bogdanthegeek.github.io/blog/projects/vapeserver/

๐Ÿ”“ Windows Local Privilege Escalation through the bitpixie Vulnerability vulnerability โ€“ The bitpixie vulnerability allows attackers to bypass BitLocker encryption via a downgrade attack on Windows Boot Manager, risking unauthorized access. A Microsoft patch is available to mitigate this risk. https://blog.syss.com/posts/bitpixie/

๐Ÿšจ China Imposes One-Hour Reporting Rule for Major Cybersecurity Incidents security news โ€“ China's new regulations mandate reporting severe cybersecurity incidents within one hour, enhancing enforcement following high-profile data breaches. Proposed law amendments suggest stricter penalties for non-compliance. https://thecyberexpress.com/china-cybersecurity-incident-reporting/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Google Online Security Blog: Supporting Rowhammer research to protect the DRAM ecosystem security research โ€“ Google supports research on Rowhammer vulnerabilities in DRAM, leading to the development of test platforms and new attack patterns that expose weaknesses in existing mitigations, necessitating further improvements. http://security.googleblog.com/2025/09/supporting-rowhammer-research-to.html

๐Ÿ Replicating Worm Hits 180+ Software Packages โ€“ Krebs on Security cybercrime โ€“ The Shai-Hulud worm has infected over 180 NPM packages, stealing credentials and publishing them on GitHub. It self-replicates, raising concerns over supply chain security in software development. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/09/self-replicating-worm-hits-180-software-packages/

๐Ÿšซ Microsoft, Cloudflare shut down RaccoonO365 phishing domains cyber defense โ€“ Microsoft seized 338 domains linked to the RaccoonO365 phishing operation, led by Joshua Ogundipe, which sold phishing kits that compromised Microsoft 365 credentials. The takedown disrupts a major tool used by cybercriminals. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/16/microsoft_cloudflare_shut_down_raccoono365/

๐Ÿ’ป HybridPetya: The Petya/NotPetya copycat comes with a twist malware โ€“ ESET has identified a new ransomware called HybridPetya, which mimics NotPetya but can also compromise UEFI systems and exploit CVEโ€‘2024โ€‘7344 to bypass UEFI Secure Boot. It's not currently spreading in the wild. https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/videos/hybridpetya-petya-notpetya-copycat-twist/

๐Ÿ”“ Attack on SonicWallโ€™s cloud portal exposes customersโ€™ firewall configurations data breach โ€“ SonicWall confirmed a breach of its MySonicWall.com platform, exposing firewall configuration files of less than 5% of its customers. The incident highlights systemic security issues within the vendor's operations. https://cyberscoop.com/sonicwall-cyberattack-customer-firewall-configurations/

โ›ˆ๏ธ Cloudflare DDoSed itself with React useEffect hook blunder security news โ€“ Cloudflare experienced an outage due to a coding error involving a React useEffect hook, which caused excessive API calls and overloaded its Tenant Service API. The incident sparked discussions on the proper use of useEffect in development. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/18/cloudflare_ddosed_itself/

โš™๏ธ SystemBC โ€“ Bringing the Noise security research โ€“ Lumen's Black Lotus Labs discovered the SystemBC botnet, leveraging over 80 C2s and primarily targeting VPS systems to create high-volume proxies for cybercriminal activities. The botnet is linked to various criminal groups and is being used alongside the REM Proxy service for malicious operations. https://blog.lumen.com/systembc-bringing-the-noise/

๐Ÿ”’ CISA Warns of New Malware Campaign Exploiting Ivanti EPMM Vulnerabilities vulnerability โ€“ CISA reports a malware campaign exploiting Ivanti EPMM vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-4427 and CVE-2025-4428), allowing unauthorized access and malware deployment. Organizations are urged to upgrade systems and implement security measures. https://thecyberexpress.com/cisa-mar-cve-2025-4427-28/

๐Ÿ” CVE-2025-10035: Critical Vulnerability in Fortra GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-10035, has been identified in Fortra's GoAnywhere MFT software, potentially exposing sensitive data. Users are urged to apply patches immediately to mitigate risks. https://www.vulncheck.com/blog/cve-2025-10035-fortra-go-anywhere-mft

๐Ÿค” Future of CVE Program in limbo as CISA, board members debate path forward security news โ€“ The future of the CVE Program is under debate after a funding incident raised concerns about its management. CISA asserts its leadership role while board members advocate for a collaborative, globally-supported model. https://therecord.media/cve-program-future-limbo-cisa


CISA Corner

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Eight Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has issued eight advisories addressing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, including products from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Hitachi Energy, urging users to review for mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/16/cisa-releases-eight-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Nine Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has issued nine advisories addressing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, including products from Westermo, Schneider Electric, and Hitachi Energy, urging users to review for mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/18/cisa-releases-nine-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


Highlight

๐Ÿคž We Got Lucky: The Supply Chain Disaster That Almost Happened No summary here, just a recommendation to read https://www.aikido.dev/blog/we-got-lucky-the-supply-chain-disaster-that-almost-happened


News For All

๐Ÿ’พ Signal introduces free and paid backup plans for your chats security news โ€“ Signal now allows users to back up chats for free and offers a paid plan for full media backups. This enhances its value for secure messaging amid privacy concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/08/signal-introduces-free-and-paid-backup-plans-for-your-chats/

๐Ÿ“บ Plex admits breach of account details, hashed passwords data breach โ€“ Plex has warned users to reset passwords after a breach potentially exposed emails, usernames, and hashed passwords. While credit card data wasn't compromised, this incident echoes previous breaches. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/plex_breach/

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Call audio from gym members, employees in open database data breach โ€“ An unprotected AWS database exposed sensitive audio recordings of gym members discussing personal and financial information. This raises concerns about potential identity theft and social engineering attacks. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/09/gym_audio_recordings_exposed/

๐Ÿ”’ Apple says the iPhone 17 comes with a massive security upgrade security news โ€“ Apple's iPhone 17 features Memory Integrity Enforcement, an always-on security measure aimed at complicating spyware development, enhancing user protection. https://www.theverge.com/news/775234/iphone-17-air-a19-memory-integrity-enforcement-mte-security

๐Ÿ“ฑ Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly youth protests security news โ€“ Nepal has lifted a ban on social media platforms following violent protests that resulted in 29 deaths. The government faced criticism for the ban, deemed digital repression by rights groups. https://therecord.media/nepal-social-media-ban-lifted-after-deadly-protests

๐Ÿš— Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack data breach โ€“ Jaguar Land Rover reported a cyberattack that resulted in data theft and halted vehicle assembly lines. The extent of the stolen data and its impact on employees or customers remains unclear. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/10/jaguar-land-rover-says-data-stolen-in-disruptive-cyberattack/

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Google Online Security Blog: How Pixel and Android are bringing a new level of trust to your images with C2PA Content Credentials security news โ€“ Google's Pixel and Android devices now utilize C2PA Content Credentials to enhance image authenticity, providing users with verifiable trust in their images and combating misinformation. http://security.googleblog.com/2025/09/pixel-android-trusted-images-c2pa-content-credentials.html

๐Ÿ” Brussels faces privacy crossroads over encryption backdoors privacy โ€“ Europe debates legislation requiring scanning of user content for child abuse, raising concerns over privacy and security. Critics argue it could lead to false accusations and a significant erosion of digital rights. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/11/eu_chat_control/

๐Ÿ’ป Kids in the UK are hacking their own schools for dares and notoriety cybercrime โ€“ The ICO reports that over half of personal data breaches in UK schools are caused by students, often through weak passwords and lax security practices. https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/11/kids-in-the-uk-are-hacking-their-own-schools-for-dares-and-notoriety/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ FTC opens inquiry into how AI chatbots impact child safety, privacy privacy โ€“ The FTC is investigating how major tech companies protect children using AI chatbots, focusing on safety measures and privacy practices. This follows concerns over negative impacts, including a tragic suicide case linked to a chatbot. https://therecord.media/ftc-opens-inquiry-ai-chatbots-kids

โš ๏ธ Apple issues spyware warnings as CERT warning โ€“ Apple has issued alerts about a spyware campaign affecting iCloud-linked devices, confirmed by France's CERT-FR. Notifications indicate potential compromises, often involving sophisticated attacks with zero-day vulnerabilities. https://securityaffairs.com/182129/malware/apple-issues-spyware-warnings-as-cert-fr-confirms-attacks.html

๐Ÿ”’ Swiss government looks to undercut privacy tech, stoking fears of mass surveillance privacy โ€“ The Swiss government plans to require service providers to collect IDs, retain user data for six months, and potentially disable encryption, raising concerns over mass surveillance and the impact on privacy tech companies. https://therecord.media/switzerland-digital-privacy-law-proton-privacy-surveillance

๐Ÿ”’ Samsung fixed actively exploited zero vulnerability โ€“ Samsung patched the CVE-2025-21043 zero-day vulnerability, allowing remote code execution on Android devices. The flaw was exploited in attacks without user interaction, raising concerns over security. https://securityaffairs.com/182135/hacking/samsung-fixed-actively-exploited-zero-day.html

โš–๏ธ Hacker convicted of extorting 20,000 psychotherapy victims walks free during appeal cybercrime โ€“ Aleksanteri Kivimรคki, convicted of extorting over 20,000 psychotherapy clients, was released on appeal while his case continues. The hack has deeply impacted Finnish society, with many victims still suffering. https://therecord.media/finland-vastaamo-hacker-free-during-appeal-conviction

๐Ÿงบ Dutch students denied access to jailbroken laundry machines security news โ€“ Over 1,250 University of Amsterdam students are without laundry services after a cyberattack compromised smart machines, allowing free washing. Management company Duwo refuses to restore the service due to costs. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/jailbroken_laundry_machines/

๐Ÿ”“ Vietnam, Panama governments suffer incidents leaking citizen data data breach โ€“ Vietnam's National Credit Information Center suffered a data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen 160 million records. Meanwhile, Panama's Ministry of Economy and Finance reported a cyberattack, with the INC ransomware gang claiming to have stolen 1.5 terabytes of data. https://therecord.media/vietnam-cic-panama-finance-ministry-cyberattacks

๐Ÿš† British rail passengers urged to stay on guard after hack signals failure data breach โ€“ LNER warns passengers of a data breach involving a third-party supplier, exposing contact details and journey information. Customers are advised to be cautious of unsolicited communications, although no payment details were compromised. https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/british-rail-passengers-hack-signals-failure


Some More, For the Curious

๐ŸŽข Exploiting the Impossible: A Deep Dive into A Vulnerability Apple Deems Unexploitable vulnerability โ€“ A deep dive reveals a race condition in Apple's file-copy API that could be exploited, challenging Apple's belief that it was unexploitable. This vulnerability poses significant security risks. https://jhftss.github.io/Exploiting-the-Impossible/

๐Ÿฑโ€๐Ÿ‘ค Break The Protective Shell Of Windows Defender With The Folder Redirect Technique hacking write-up โ€“ This article details a method for exploiting Windows Defender's update mechanism through symbolic links, allowing attackers to control its execution folder and potentially disable the antivirus. https://www.zerosalarium.com/2025/09/Break-Protective-Shell-Windows-Defender-Folder-Redirect-Technique-Symlink.html

๐Ÿ”“ Hackers breached Salesloft โ€™s GitHub in March, and used stole tokens in a mass attack security news โ€“ Salesloft's GitHub was breached by hackers who stole tokens, leading to a mass attack on major clients like Google and Cloudflare. Security measures are now in place after a lengthy detection delay. https://securityaffairs.com/182002/hacking/hackers-breached-salesloft-s-github-in-march-and-used-stole-tokens-in-a-mass-attack.html

๐Ÿ’ป 18 Popular Code Packages Hacked, Rigged to Steal Crypto โ€“ Krebs on Security malware โ€“ Eighteen widely-used JavaScript packages were compromised to steal cryptocurrency after a developer was phished. Experts warn that such supply chain attacks could lead to more severe malware outbreaks. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/09/18-popular-code-packages-hacked-rigged-to-steal-crypto/

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Detecting Active Directory Password-Spraying with a Honeypot Account cyber defense โ€“ This article outlines a method to detect password-spraying attacks using a honeypot account, reducing false positives by monitoring logon attempts specifically associated with this account. https://trustedsec.com/blog/detecting-password-spraying-with-a-honeypot-account

๐Ÿ”ง Zero Day Initiative โ€” The September 2025 Security Update Review vulnerability โ€“ September updates include Adobe's fixes for 22 CVEs across various products, and Microsoft's 80 CVEs, featuring Critical vulnerabilities like remote code execution. No active exploitation noted. https://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/9/9/the-september-2025-security-update-review

โš ๏ธ SAP warns of high-severity vulnerabilities in multiple products vulnerability โ€“ SAP has identified multiple high-severity vulnerabilities, including a critical flaw rated 10 in NetWeaver, allowing unauthenticated command execution. Immediate patching is advised to prevent exploitation. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/09/as-hackers-exploit-one-high-severity-sap-flaw-company-warns-of-3-more/

๐ŸŽ“ The State of Ransomware in Education 2025 security research โ€“ Sophos' study reveals evolving ransomware threats in education, highlighting phishing and exploited vulnerabilities as primary attack vectors. Recovery efforts decline while ransom demands and payments drop significantly, indicating growing resilience. https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2025/09/10/the-state-of-ransomware-in-education-2025/

๐Ÿ˜… The npm incident frightened everyone, but ended up being nothing to fret about cybercrime โ€“ An npm account compromise led to malicious code injection in popular packages, causing initial panic. However, the attack's impact was minimal, quickly contained, and the community's response proved effective. https://cyberscoop.com/open-source-npm-package-attack/

๐Ÿ› ChillyHell modular macOS malware OKed by Apple in 2021 malware โ€“ ChillyHell, a modular macOS backdoor that passed Apple's notarization, has likely infected systems undetected since 2021. Its advanced features include multiple persistence methods and command-and-control protocols. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/10/chillyhell_modular_macos_malware/

๐Ÿ” Do we invest too much in risk assessments and too little in security? cyber defense โ€“ Organizations should prioritize basic security controls over risk assessments. A structured approach involves establishing foundational security, followed by managed capabilities and risk-based enhancements to improve overall security posture. https://safecontrols.blog/2025/09/10/do-we-invest-too-much-in-risk-assessments-and-too-little-in-security/

โ˜๏ธ VMSCAPE Spectre vulnerability leaks cloud secrets vulnerability โ€“ ETH Zurich researchers have discovered the VMSCAPE vulnerability, a Spectre-based exploit that allows cloud users to leak secrets from the hypervisor on AMD and Intel CPUs without code changes. Software mitigations are required to address the issue. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/11/vmscape_spectre_vulnerability/

๐Ÿฆ  SonicWall firewalls targeted by fresh Akira ransomware surge cybercrime โ€“ Researchers warn of a surge in Akira ransomware attacks exploiting a year-old vulnerability in SonicWall firewalls. Improper configurations and failure to reset passwords have exacerbated the issue, with multiple organizations affected. https://cyberscoop.com/sonicwall-akira-ransomware-attacks-surge/

๐Ÿ’ป HybridPetya ransomware dodges UEFI Secure Boot malware โ€“ HybridPetya, a new ransomware strain, exploits a vulnerability to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on Windows systems. While currently a proof-of-concept, it demonstrates significant technical capabilities, including MFT encryption. https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/12/hopefully_just_a_poc_hybridpetya/


CISA Corner

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Fourteen Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued fourteen advisories detailing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, including multiple Rockwell Automation products. Users are urged to review these for mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/09/cisa-releases-fourteen-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Eleven Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued eleven advisories on September 11, 2025, detailing vulnerabilities in various ICS products, primarily from Siemens and Schneider Electric. Users are urged to review these advisories for mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/11/cisa-releases-eleven-industrial-control-systems-advisories

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added CVE-2025-5086, a deserialization vulnerability in Dassault Systรจmes DELMIA Apriso, to its KEV Catalog due to active exploitation risks. Federal agencies are required to remediate identified vulnerabilities promptly. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/09/11/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿค– Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in 'any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility' security news โ€“ Microsoft's new Copilot AI for Excel simplifies formula generation but raises concerns about accuracy and privacy, warning against use in critical tasks. https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/microsoft-launches-copilot-ai-function-in-excel-but-warns-not-to-use-it-in-any-task-requiring-accuracy-or-reproducibility/

๐Ÿ”‘ CERT.at Ewig ruft das Passwort warning โ€“ The article discusses the persistent reliance on passwords, their vulnerabilities, and the importance of robust security measures, including monitoring leaks and implementing two-factor authentication. https://www.cert.at/de/blog/2025/8/ewig-ruft-das-passwort

๐Ÿจ Attackers Target Hotelier Accounts in Malvertising and Phishing Campaign cybercrime โ€“ A phishing campaign impersonating hotel service providers uses malvertising to harvest credentials and bypass MFA, targeting cloud-based property management systems and exploiting user trust. https://sec.okta.com/articles/2025/08/attackers-target-hotelier-accounts-in-broad-phishing-campaign/

๐Ÿ“ฑ Malicious apps with +19M installs removed from Google Play because spreading Anatsa banking trojan and other malware malware โ€“ Experts discovered 77 malicious Android apps on Google Play, collectively installed over 19 million times, spreading the Anatsa banking trojan and other malware, highlighting significant risks for users. https://securityaffairs.com/181528/malware/malicious-apps-with-19m-installs-removed-from-google-play-because-spreading-anatsa-banking-trojan-and-other-malware.html

๐Ÿ“ท CBP Had Access to More than 80,000 Flock AI Cameras Nationwide privacy โ€“ Customs and Border Protection accessed over 80,000 Flock ALPR cameras across the U.S., revealing extensive data-sharing practices with local police departments unaware of the collaboration. https://www.404media.co/cbp-had-access-to-more-than-80-000-flock-ai-cameras-nationwide/

๐Ÿ›’ Auchan discloses data breach: data of hundreds of thousands of customers exposed data breach โ€“ Auchan reported a data breach affecting hundreds of thousands of customers, exposing personal information linked to loyalty cards, while assuring that sensitive banking data was not compromised. https://securityaffairs.com/181556/data-breach/auchan-discloses-data-breach-data-of-hundreds-of-thousands-of-customers-exposed.html

๐Ÿ†” FBI, Dutch cops seize fake ID marketplace that sold identity docs for $9 cybercrime โ€“ Authorities have shut down VerifTools, a major marketplace for fake IDs, which facilitated identity theft and fraud. The seizure is seen as a significant blow against online crime. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/fbi_dutch_cops_seize_veriftools/

๐Ÿค– Not in my browser! Vivaldi capo doubles down on generative AI ban privacy โ€“ Vivaldi's CEO opposes integrating generative AI in browsers, arguing it threatens user control and web diversity. He emphasizes prioritizing human interaction over automated solutions. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/vivaldi_capo_doubles_down_on/

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customersโ€™ personal information data breach โ€“ TransUnion has revealed a breach affecting 4.4 million customers, with sensitive data including names and Social Security numbers compromised. The company provides little clarity on the incident. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/28/transunion-says-hackers-stole-4-4-million-customers-personal-information/

๐Ÿš— Security researcher maps hundreds of TeslaMate servers spilling Tesla vehicle data security research โ€“ A security researcher discovered over 1,300 publicly exposed TeslaMate servers leaking sensitive vehicle data, urging users to secure their dashboards to prevent unauthorized access. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/security-researcher-maps-hundreds-of-teslamate-servers-spilling-tesla-vehicle-data/

๐Ÿคฆ OpenAI admits ChatGPT safeguards fail during extended conversations security news โ€“ OpenAI acknowledged failures in ChatGPT's safety measures during long conversations, which may lead to harmful guidance, following a lawsuit linked to a user's suicide after extensive interactions with the AI. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/08/after-teen-suicide-openai-claims-it-is-helping-people-when-they-need-it-most/

๐Ÿ”’ DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to 'vulnerable' cloud server, says whistleblower data breach โ€“ A whistleblower claims the Department of Government Efficiency uploaded sensitive Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud server, risking the personal information of millions of Americans. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/doge-uploaded-live-copy-of-social-security-database-to-vulnerable-cloud-server-says-whistleblower/

๐Ÿ“„ Hackers use fake NDAs to deliver malware to US manufacturers cybercrime โ€“ Hackers are targeting U.S. manufacturers by using website contact forms to deliver malware disguised as non-disclosure agreements, maintaining engagement to appear credible and leveraging legitimate cloud services. https://therecord.media/hackers-fake-ndas-malware

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Developer Unlocks Newly Enshittified Echelon Exercise Bikes But Can't Legally Release His Software security news โ€“ An app developer jailbroke Echelon exercise bikes to restore offline functionality after a controversial firmware update, but copyright laws prevent him from legally sharing the software. https://www.404media.co/developer-unlocks-newly-enshittified-echelon-exercise-bikes-but-cant-legally-release-his-software/

๐Ÿ’ฐ Euro banks block 'unauthorized' PayPal direct debits cybercrime โ€“ German banks froze billions in PayPal transactions due to unauthorized direct debits linked to a fraud-detection failure, impacting transactions primarily in Germany, though PayPal claims the issue is resolved. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/euro_banks_block_paypal_direct_debits/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ 200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider cybercrime โ€“ A cyberattack on Miljรถdata disrupted services across over 200 Swedish municipalities, raising concerns about stolen sensitive data and leading to a police investigation and reports of extortion. https://securityaffairs.com/181668/security/200-swedish-municipalities-impacted-by-a-major-cyberattack-on-it-provider.html

๐ŸŽฐ Affiliates Flock to โ€˜Soullessโ€™ Scam Gambling Machine โ€“ Krebs on Security cybercrime โ€“ A new Russian affiliate program, Gambler Panel, has led to the rise of scam gambling sites that lure users with fake promotions and steal cryptocurrency deposits, operating under the guise of legitimate gaming. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/affiliates-flock-to-soulless-scam-gambling-machine/

๐Ÿ”’ WhatsApp fixes 'zero-click' bug used to hack Apple users with spyware vulnerability โ€“ WhatsApp addressed a zero-click vulnerability (CVE-2025-55177) in its iOS and Mac apps, exploited alongside an Apple flaw to stealthily hack targeted users' devices, allowing data theft without interaction. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/29/whatsapp-fixes-zero-click-bug-used-to-hack-apple-users-with-spyware/


Some More, For the Curious

๐ŸŽฃ Phishing Emails Are Now Aimed at Users and AI Defenses security research โ€“ New phishing tactics not only deceive users but also target AI defenses with hidden prompts, complicating automated threat detection and increasing risks. https://malwr-analysis.com/2025/08/24/phishing-emails-are-now-aimed-at-users-and-ai-defenses/

๐Ÿ”ฅ Citrix forgot to tell you CVE-2025โ€“6543 has been used as a zero day since May 2025 vulnerability โ€“ Citrix's CVE-2025โ€“6543 vulnerability, exploited for remote code execution, has led to severe breaches in Netscaler systems, highlighting a lack of transparency and response from Citrix. https://doublepulsar.com/citrix-forgot-to-tell-you-cve-2025-6543-has-been-used-as-a-zero-day-since-may-2025-d76574e2dd2c

๐Ÿณ Docker fixes critical Desktop flaw allowing container escapes vulnerability โ€“ Docker patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-9074) in Docker Desktop that allowed attackers to escape containers and access the Docker Engine API, risking host file access. https://securityaffairs.com/181545/security/docker-fixes-critical-desktop-flaw-allowing-container-escapes.html

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ With AI chatbots, Big Tech is moving fast and breaking people privacy โ€“ AI chatbots are creating harmful feedback loops for vulnerable users, validating false beliefs and grandiose fantasies, leading to serious psychological risks and an urgent need for regulation and user education. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2025/08/with-ai-chatbots-big-tech-is-moving-fast-and-breaking-people/

๐Ÿ”“ Widespread Data Theft Targets Salesforce Instances via Salesloft Drift vulnerability โ€“ A data theft campaign exploited OAuth tokens in Salesloft Drift to access Salesforce customer data, prompting security measures and warnings for all users to review integrations and credentials. https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/data-theft-salesforce-instances-via-salesloft-drift/

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ DSLRoot, Proxies, and the Threat of โ€˜Legal Botnetsโ€™ โ€“ Krebs on Security cybercrime โ€“ A Redditor's arrangement with DSLRoot, a residential proxy service, raises concerns about security risks, revealing the company's questionable origins and the emergence of 'legal botnets' exploiting residential connections. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/dslroot-proxies-and-the-threat-of-legal-botnets/

๐Ÿ”‘ Goodbye Legacy MFA: Be Ready for the new Microsoft Authentication Methods Policy security news โ€“ Microsoft will retire legacy MFA and SSPR policies on September 30, 2025, transitioning to a unified Authentication Methods policy to enhance security and simplify management for organizations. https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/blog/goodbye-legacy-mfa-new-microsoft-authentication-methods-policy/

๐Ÿ’ป First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research malware โ€“ ESET researchers discovered PromptLock, the first known AI-powered ransomware capable of exfiltrating and encrypting data, showcasing the potential for AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks. https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/ransomware/first-known-ai-powered-ransomware-uncovered-eset-research/

โš™๏ธ Nx NPM packages poisoned in AI-assisted supply chain attack malware โ€“ Nx suffered a supply chain attack with malicious NPM packages that harvested developer credentials, exposing over 1,000 GitHub tokens and 20,000 files, utilizing AI tools for reconnaissance. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/27/nx_npm_supply_chain_attack/

โ˜Ž๏ธ Experts warn of actively exploited FreePBX zero-day vulnerability โ€“ A serious zero-day vulnerability in FreePBX is being exploited, allowing unauthorized access to systems. Users are advised to update their software and restrict admin panel access. https://securityaffairs.com/181693/hacking/experts-warn-of-actively-exploited-freepbx-zero-day.html

๐Ÿ”’ Over 28,000 Citrix instances remain exposed to critical RCE flaw CVE vulnerability โ€“ More than 28,200 Citrix NetScaler instances are vulnerable to the critical RCE flaw CVE-2025-7775, which is actively exploited, prompting CISA to mandate fixes by August 28, 2025. https://securityaffairs.com/181614/hacking/over-28000-citrix-instances-remain-exposed-to-critical-rce-flaw-cve-2025-7775.html

๐Ÿ”‘ Unpacking Passkeys Pwned: Possibly the most specious research in decades security research โ€“ SquareX's claim of a major vulnerability in passkeys, dubbed 'Passkeys Pwned,' misrepresents the FIDO spec and highlights risks from compromised devices rather than the security of passkeys themselves. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/new-research-claiming-passkeys-can-be-stolen-is-pure-nonsense/

๐Ÿ’ป Ransomware gang takedowns causing explosion of new, smaller groups cybercrime โ€“ The ransomware landscape is rapidly evolving, with over 40 new gangs emerging due to law enforcement actions against larger groups, leading to increased fragmentation and a rise in smaller, independent operations. https://therecord.media/ransomware-gang-takedown-proliferation


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has included three new vulnerabilities in its KEV Catalog due to active exploitation, highlighting significant risks to federal networks and the need for prompt remediation. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/25/cisa-adds-three-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added a new vulnerability, CVE-2025-7775, related to Citrix NetScaler, to its KEV Catalog, highlighting significant risks for federal networks and the need for prompt remediation. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/26/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added CVE-2025-57819, an authentication bypass vulnerability in Sangoma FreePBX, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog due to active exploitation. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/29/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued three advisories on security vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems, urging users to review for technical details and mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/26/cisa-releases-three-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Nine Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued nine advisories on August 28, 2025, detailing vulnerabilities and exploits affecting various Industrial Control Systems, urging users to review for technical details and mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/28/cisa-releases-nine-industrial-control-systems-advisories

๐Ÿ” Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Actors Compromise of Networks Worldwide to Feed Global Espionage System cybercrime โ€“ PRC state-sponsored cyber actors are targeting global networks, particularly in telecommunications and government sectors, employing sophisticated techniques to maintain long-term access and facilitate espionage, prompting a cybersecurity advisory from multiple agencies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa25-239a


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿšฆ Dutch prosecution service attack keeps speed cameras offline cybercrime โ€“ A cyberattack on the Dutch Public Prosecution Service has left numerous speed cameras offline. While the attack didn't target the cameras directly, it hampers their reactivation due to system interconnectivity. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/cyberattack_on_dutch_prosecution_service/

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Gefรคlschtes Gewinnspiel fรผr Wiener Linien Jahreskarte im Umlauf warning โ€“ Fake Facebook posts are promoting a bogus contest for a Wiener Linien half-year ticket. The scam aims to steal credit card and personal information through a deceptive website. https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/gefaelschtes-gewinnspiel-fuer-wiener-linien-jahreskarte-im-umlauf/

๐Ÿ”’ Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products warning โ€“ Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday advisory addresses 111 security vulnerabilities, with 16 critical ones. Users are urged to update systems promptly, especially public-facing assets. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-032/

๐Ÿค– Grok Exposes Underlying Prompts for Its AI Personas: โ€˜EVEN PUTTING THINGS IN YOUR ASSโ€™ security research โ€“ Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has revealed prompts for its various personas, including a conspiracist character. This exposure raises concerns about the chatbot's design and potential influence on users. https://www.404media.co/grok-exposes-underlying-prompts-for-its-ai-personas-even-putting-things-in-your-ass/

๐Ÿ”“ HR giant Workday says hackers stole personal data in recent breach data breach โ€“ Workday confirmed a data breach involving the theft of personal information from a third-party database, raising concerns about potential social engineering scams. Details on affected individuals remain unclear. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/18/hr-giant-workday-says-hackers-stole-personal-data-in-recent-breach/

๐Ÿ” Allianz Life data breach affects 1.1 million customers data breach โ€“ A data breach at Allianz Life has compromised the personal information of 1.1 million customers, including Social Security numbers. The breach is linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/18/allianz-life-data-breach-affects-1-1-million-customers/

๐Ÿ”‘ UK drops demand for backdoor into Apple encryption privacy โ€“ The UK government has abandoned its demand for a backdoor into Appleโ€™s encryption, potentially allowing Apple to restore Advanced Data Protection (ADP) iCloud encryption services in the UK. https://www.theverge.com/news/761240/uk-apple-us-encryption-back-door-demands-dropped

๐Ÿš“ Speed cameras knocked out after cyber attack security news โ€“ A cyberattack on the Netherlands' Public Prosecution Service has rendered many speed cameras inoperable, impacting road safety and delaying legal proceedings as the organization remains offline. https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/speed-cameras-knocked-out-after-cyber-attack

๐ŸŽค Officials gain control of Rapper Bot DDoS botnet, charge lead developer and administrator cybercrime โ€“ Authorities have taken control of the powerful Rapper Bot DDoS botnet and charged its developer, Ethan Foltz, with aiding computer intrusions. The botnet conducted over 370,000 attacks worldwide since 2021. https://cyberscoop.com/rapper-bot-ddos-botnet-disrupted/

๐Ÿ’Š Pharmaceutical firm Inotiv discloses ransomware attack. Qilin group claims responsibility for the hack data breach โ€“ Inotiv has reported a ransomware attack that encrypted systems and disrupted operations. The Qilin group claimed responsibility, alleging they stole 176GB of data from the firm. https://securityaffairs.com/181311/data-breach/pharmaceutical-firm-inotiv-discloses-ransomware-attack-qilin-group-claims-responsibility-for-the-hack.html

โš ๏ธ Critical Chrome Flaw CVEโ€‘2025โ€‘9132 Exposes Browsers to Remote Code Execution vulnerability โ€“ A remote code execution flaw in Google Chrome, CVE-2025-9132, was discovered in the V8 JavaScript engine, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Users are urged to update to version 139.0.7258.138 or later to mitigate risks. https://thecyberexpress.com/chrome-v8-vulnerability-cve%E2%80%912025%E2%80%919132/

๐Ÿ” McDonald's not lovin' it when hacker exposes rotten security security news โ€“ A white-hat hacker uncovered severe security flaws in McDonald's portals, enabling free food orders and access to sensitive data. The company has since made some fixes but still lacks a proper security disclosure process. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/20/mcdonalds_terrible_security/

๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚Researcher Exposes Zero-Day Clickjacking Vulnerabilities in Major Password Managers vulnerability โ€“ A researcher revealed serious clickjacking vulnerabilities in popular password managers, enabling hackers to easily steal sensitive data if users visit malicious sites. Many remain unpatched. https://socket.dev/blog/password-manager-clickjacking

๐Ÿ“ž Major Belgian telecom firm says cyberattack compromised data on 850,000 accounts data breach โ€“ Orange Belgium reported a cyberattack that compromised data from 850,000 customer accounts, including names and phone numbers. No critical data like passwords or financial details were hacked. https://therecord.media/belgian-telecom-says-cyberattack-compromised-data-on-850000

๐Ÿ‘“ Harvard dropouts to launch 'always on' AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation privacy โ€“ Former Harvard students are launching Halo X, AI-powered smart glasses that record conversations and provide real-time information. Privacy advocates raise concerns about covert recording and consent laws. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/20/harvard-dropouts-to-launch-always-on-ai-smart-glasses-that-listen-and-record-every-conversation/

๐Ÿ“ธ 'Screenshot-grabbing' Chrome VPN extension still available privacy โ€“ The FreeVPN.One Chrome extension has been found capturing users' screenshots and sending them to a remote server without consent. Despite warnings, it remains available on the Chrome Web Store. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/freevpn_privacy_research/

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it cybercrime โ€“ Two hackers infiltrated a North Korean government hacker's computer, uncovering evidence of cyberespionage. They decided to leak their findings to expose the operations and help victims, despite legal risks. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/21/hackers-who-exposed-north-korean-government-hacker-explain-why-they-did-it/

๐Ÿ”’ Apple rushes out fix for active zero-day in iOS and macOS vulnerability โ€“ Apple released emergency updates for a zero-day vulnerability in its ImageIO framework, allowing potential device hijacking through malicious image files. The flaw has reportedly been exploited in targeted attacks. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/apple_imageio_exploit/

๐ŸŽฅ Real Footage Combined With AI Slop About DC Is Creating a Disinformation Mess on TikTok security news โ€“ TikTok is flooded with misleading videos combining real and AI-generated footage about the National Guard's actions in D.C., complicating viewers' ability to discern truth from misinformation amidst a trending disinformation campaign. https://www.404media.co/real-footage-combined-with-a-ai-slop-about-dc-is-creating-a-disinformation-mess-on-tiktok/

๐Ÿ” Criminal background checker APCS faces data breach data breach โ€“ Access Personal Checking Services (APCS) is managing a data breach linked to a third-party developer, Intradev, which compromised customer data including personal details. An investigation is ongoing. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/22/apcs_breach/

๐Ÿšจ Europol says Telegram post about 50,000 Qilin ransomware award is fake cybercrime โ€“ A fake Telegram post claimed Europol was offering a $50,000 reward for information on Qilin ransomware gang members. Europol confirmed the announcement was false and originated from a newly created account. https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/europol-says-telegram-post-about-50-000-qilin-ransomware-award-is-fake

๐Ÿฅ DaVita tells 2.4M people ransomware scum stole health data data breach โ€“ DaVita confirmed a ransomware breach affecting 2.4 million individuals, compromising sensitive health and personal information. The Interlock ransomware gang is suspected to be behind the attack. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/22/davita_ransomware_infection/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿข Coinbase CEO says he's mandating in-person orientation to combat North Korean hackers seeking remote jobs security news โ€“ Coinbase is shifting to in-person orientations to prevent North Korean hackers from exploiting remote work. New policies include US citizenship requirements and stricter security measures. https://www.businessinsider.com/coinbase-north-korea-threats-remote-work-2025-8

๐ŸŽญ How attackers are using Active Directory Federation Services to phish with legit office.com links security research โ€“ Phishers exploit Microsoft services by redirecting users from legitimate links to malicious sites, utilizing techniques like ADFSjacking. This complicates detection efforts and highlights the growing threat landscape. https://pushsecurity.com/blog/phishing-with-active-directory-federation-services/

๐Ÿ” How Researchers Collect Indicators of Compromise cyber defense โ€“ Security researchers analyze malware like Snake Keylogger to gather indicators of compromise and create detection signatures. They focus on exfiltration techniques and utilize tools to improve threat detection. https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/how-researchers-collect-indicators-of-compromise/

๐Ÿ“ก Boffins release 5G traffic sniffing tool security research โ€“ Researchers have launched Sni5Gect, an open-source tool for sniffing 5G traffic and executing connection downgrade attacks. It exploits vulnerabilities in pre-authentication communication to inject malicious payloads. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/18/sni5gect/

โš ๏ธ New HTTP/2 DoS Vulnerability Prompts Vendor and Project Fixes vulnerability โ€“ A newly discovered HTTP/2 DoS vulnerability, CVE-2025-8671, allows attackers to bypass concurrency limits, causing denial of service. Vendors are rapidly addressing the flaw, which affects unpatched server implementations. https://thecyberexpress.com/new-http-2-dos-vulnerability/

๐Ÿฉน Apache ActiveMQ attackers patch critical vuln after entry security news โ€“ Attackers exploiting a critical Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability have installed malware called DripDropper to maintain persistence on infected Linux servers and subsequently patched the original flaw. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/19/apache_activemq_patch_malware/

๐Ÿคณ Stop Spoofing Yourself! Disabling M365 Direct Send cyber defense โ€“ Threat actors are exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature to spoof emails within organizations. Users can now disable Direct Send with a simple command, enhancing security against these attacks. https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/disabling-m365-direct-send/

๐Ÿงท Commvault releases patches for two pre-auth RCE bug chains vulnerability โ€“ Commvault has patched two critical remote code execution vulnerabilities following their disclosure by researchers. Users are urged to update immediately, as the flaws could allow unauthenticated attackers to gain admin access. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/20/commvault_bug_chains_patched/

๐Ÿš— Inside the Underground Trade of โ€˜Flipper Zeroโ€™ Tech to Break into Cars security research โ€“ The Flipper Zero device, known for its hacking capabilities, is being used in an underground market to unlock various car models, with hackers selling software to exploit vulnerabilities. https://www.404media.co/inside-the-underground-trade-of-flipper-zero-tech-to-break-into-cars/

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Honey, I shrunk the image and now I'm pwned vulnerability โ€“ Researchers at Trail of Bits revealed that image scaling attacks can exploit Google Gemini and other AI systems, allowing hidden prompts to exfiltrate data. Google downplays the issue, citing non-default configurations. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/google_gemini_image_scaling_attack/

๐Ÿ”’ Microsoft cuts off China's early access to bug disclosures security news โ€“ Microsoft has halted providing proof-of-concept exploit code to Chinese companies in its MAPP program following exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities. The change aims to prevent leaks and improve security measures. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/21/microsoft_cuts_chinas_early_access/


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA added a new vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/18/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA added a new vulnerability in Apple iOS, iPadOS and macOS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/21/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Four Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued four advisories detailing vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems by Siemens, Tigo and EG5. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/19/cisa-releases-four-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued three advisories detailing vulnerabilities in Mitsubishi Electric systems and FUJIFILM Healthcare's Synapse Mobility. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/21/cisa-releases-three-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ Scam hunter scammed by tax office impersonators security news โ€“ Julie-Anne Kearns, a scam hunter, fell for a refund scam, losing personal information to impersonators, highlighting that anyone can be a victim of online fraud. https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/08/scam-hunter-scammed-by-tax-office-impersonators

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ New Website โ€œIs It Really FOSS?โ€ Tracks Transparency in Open Source Distribution Models privacy โ€“ A new website evaluates if software is genuinely Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), helping users navigate the complex licensing landscape and avoid misleading claims. https://socket.dev/blog/is-it-really-foss

๐Ÿš— Security flaws in a carmaker's web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere security research โ€“ A security researcher found vulnerabilities in a carmaker's portal that could allow hackers to access customer data and remotely control vehicles, raising serious security concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/10/security-flaws-in-a-carmakers-web-portal-let-one-hacker-remotely-unlock-cars-from-anywhere/

๐ŸŽฎ Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Gray Market for Video Game Cheats cybercrime โ€“ An underground market for video game cheats rakes in millions, with sophisticated tools and services that challenge game developers' anti-cheat systems, raising privacy and security concerns. https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-multimillion-dollar-grey-market-for-video-game-cheats/

โš ๏ธ CVE-2025-8355 & CVE-2025-8356: Xerox Issues Urgent Fixes for SSRF and RCE Bugs vulnerability โ€“ Xerox has released urgent patches for two critical vulnerabilities in FreeFlow Core that could allow SSRF and RCE attacks, urging users to upgrade to the latest version immediately. https://thecyberexpress.com/xerox-fixes-cve-2025-8355-and-8356/

๐Ÿ“œ Wikipediaโ€™s operator loses challenge to UK Online Safety Act rules privacy โ€“ A UK court dismissed Wikimedia's challenge to the Online Safety Act, which could impose user verification on Wikipedia, raising concerns about contributor safety and privacy. https://therecord.media/wikipedia-loses-challenge-online-safety-act-uk

๐Ÿšซ Electronic Arts blocks more than 300,000 attempts to cheat after launching Battlefield 6 beta security news โ€“ After launching the Battlefield 6 beta, Electronic Arts blocked over 300,000 cheating attempts and acknowledged the ongoing challenge of maintaining anti-cheat measures in online gaming. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/11/electronic-arts-blocks-more-than-300000-attempts-to-cheat-after-launching-battlefield-6-beta/

๐Ÿ’ป High-severity WinRAR 0-day exploited for weeks by 2 groups cybercrime โ€“ Two Russian cybercrime groups exploited a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR, using it to backdoor systems through malicious archives, highlighting the ongoing threat of unpatched software. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/08/high-severity-winrar-0-day-exploited-for-weeks-by-2-groups/

๐Ÿ”“ Researchers cracked the encryption used by DarkBit ransomware security news โ€“ Profero researchers cracked DarkBit ransomware encryption, allowing victims to recover files for free. The decryptor is not yet released, but weaknesses in the encryption were exploited for recovery. https://securityaffairs.com/181064/malware/researchers-cracked-the-encryption-used-by-darkbit-ransomware.html

๐Ÿ”’ Hyundai UK charging customers for luxury of secure car locks security news โ€“ Hyundai is charging UK customers ยฃ49 for a security upgrade to prevent thefts targeting vulnerable Ioniq 5 vehicles, amid rising concerns over keyless car theft methods. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/12/hyundai_want_secure_locks_on/

๐Ÿ”“ Hackers leak 2.8M sensitive records from Allianz Life in Salesforce data breach data breach โ€“ Hackers leaked 2.8 million sensitive records from Allianz Life, exposing personal and professional data of customers and partners due to a breach in a third-party CRM system accessed via social engineering. https://securityaffairs.com/181093/data-breach/hackers-leak-2-8m-sensitive-records-from-allianz-life-in-salesforce-data-breach.html

๐Ÿ’พ Ransomware crew dumps 43GB Saint Paul files, no ransom paid cybercrime โ€“ The Interlock ransomware gang leaked 43GB of files stolen from Saint Paul, including sensitive internal documents, after the city refused to pay a ransom following a cyberattack that disrupted services. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/ransomware_crew_spills_saint_pauls/

๐ŸŽญ Phishing and scams: how fraudsters are deceiving users in 2025 security news โ€“ Phishing tactics are evolving, with AI-driven scams creating highly convincing messages, deepfakes, and personalized attacks targeting sensitive data, including biometrics and signatures, making detection increasingly difficult. https://securelist.com/new-phishing-and-scam-trends-in-2025/117217/

๐Ÿ” Data Brokers Face New Pressure for Hiding Opt-Out Pages From Google privacy โ€“ Senator Maggie Hassan is urging data brokers to clarify why they obscure opt-out information, making it difficult for users to manage their personal data amid privacy concerns and potential legal violations. https://www.wired.com/story/hassan-data-broker-opt-out-letter/

๐Ÿ”’ Zoom patches critical Windows flaw allowing privilege escalation vulnerability โ€“ Zoom fixed a critical Windows client vulnerability (CVE-2025-49457) allowing unauthenticated users to escalate privileges, impacting several Zoom products and posing risks to sensitive corporate data. https://securityaffairs.com/181140/security/zoom-patches-critical-windows-flaw-allowing-privilege-escalation.html

๐Ÿจ Italian hotels breached en masse since June, gov confirms security news โ€“ Italy's AGID confirmed a cybercriminal accessed hotel booking systems, stealing nearly 100,000 sensitive ID documents from guests. The government warns of potential scams targeting affected individuals. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/italian_hotels_breached_en_masse/

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Instagramโ€™s new Map feature sparks a privacy scandal privacy โ€“ Instagram's new Map feature allows location sharing but has raised privacy concerns, despite being off by default. Experts warn of risks like accidental sharing and stalking, urging users to understand privacy settings. https://moonlock.com/instagram-map-privacy


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿ‘ต Researchers determine old vulnerabilities pose real-world threat to sensitive data in public clouds security research โ€“ Researchers revealed that a seven-year-old vulnerability can realistically leak private data from public clouds, challenging the assumption that such attacks are impractical and urging better security measures. https://cyberscoop.com/cloud-security-l1tf-reloaded-public-cloud-vulnerability-exploit/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ SonicWall pins firewall attack spree on year-old vulnerability security news โ€“ SonicWall attributes recent ransomware attacks on its Gen 7 firewalls to a previously disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2024-40766, rather than a new zero-day, urging customers to apply patches and enhance security. https://cyberscoop.com/sonicwall-firewall-attacks-old-vulnerability/

๐Ÿ‘ฃ Coordinated Brute Force Campaign Targets Fortinet SSL VPN security research โ€“ GreyNoise reported a surge in brute-force attacks on Fortinet SSL VPNs, indicating potential upcoming vulnerabilities. A shift in targeting from FortiOS to FortiManager suggests evolving attacker behavior. https://www.greynoise.io/blog/vulnerability-fortinet-vpn-bruteforce-spike

๐Ÿ”ง Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2025 Edition โ€“ Krebs on Security vulnerability โ€“ Microsoft released updates addressing over 100 security flaws, including critical vulnerabilities in Exchange Server and Windows Kerberos. Users are urged to patch promptly to prevent exploitation. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/08/microsoft-patch-tuesday-august-2025-edition/

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Adobe Patch Tuesday Fixes Over 60 Vulnerabilities Across 13 Products vulnerability โ€“ Adobe's August Patch Tuesday addressed over 60 vulnerabilities in 13 products, including critical flaws in Adobe Commerce, Illustrator, and Substance 3D, urging users to update to prevent potential exploits. https://thecyberexpress.com/adobe-security-update-2/

โš ๏ธ Dutch NCSC: Citrix NetScaler zero-day breaches critical orgs vulnerability โ€“ The Dutch NCSC warns that the CVE-2025-6543 Citrix NetScaler flaw is being exploited for remote code execution, compromising critical organizations and erasing evidence of intrusions. https://securityaffairs.com/181070/hacking/dutch-ncsc-citrix-netscaler-zero-day-breaches-critical-orgs.html

๐Ÿ’ง DEF CON volunteers step up to help water sector after China, Iran attack utilities security news โ€“ DEF CON Franklin, an initiative pairing white-hat hackers with U.S. water utilities, aims to bolster cybersecurity against rising threats from nation-state actors like China and Iran, emphasizing community support. https://therecord.media/def-con-franklin-water-utility-cybersecurity-volunteers

๐Ÿ”’ Multiple Vulnerabilities in Fortinet Products vulnerability โ€“ Fortinet released advisories for several vulnerabilities, including a critical one (CVE-2025-25256) exploited in the wild. Users are urged to update affected products immediately to mitigate risks. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-031/

โš ๏ธ Matrix admits 'high severity' flaws need breaking fixes vulnerability โ€“ Matrix.org has announced high severity protocol vulnerabilities requiring breaking changes for server and client updates. Users are advised to upgrade to ensure security, especially in open federations. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/13/secure_chat_darling_matrix_admits/

๐Ÿซ– How we found TeaOnHer spilling users' driver's licenses in less than 10 minutes data breach โ€“ The dating app TeaOnHer exposed users' personal information, including driver's licenses, due to severe security flaws in its API. Investigators accessed sensitive data in under 10 minutes, prompting urgent concerns. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/13/how-we-found-teaonher-spilling-users-drivers-licenses-in-less-than-10-minutes/

๐ŸŒŠ Norway confirms dam intrusion by Pro-Russian hackers security news โ€“ Norway's PST confirmed pro-Russian hackers seized control of a dam in April, releasing water to demonstrate their capabilities and instill fear, highlighting risks to critical infrastructure. https://securityaffairs.com/181143/hacktivism/norway-confirms-dam-intrusion-by-pro-russian-hackers.html

๐Ÿฆ  Ransomware crews don't care about your endpoint security โ€“ they've already killed it security research โ€“ At least a dozen ransomware gangs have adopted kernel-level EDR killers to bypass security tools, escalate privileges, and deploy ransomware. Tools like RealBlindingEDR and HRSword are being used to disable endpoint protections. https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomware/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Cisco discloses maximum-severity defect in firewall software vulnerability โ€“ Cisco revealed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-20265) in its Secure Firewall Management Center Software, allowing unauthenticated attackers to execute commands. A patch has been released, and users are urged to upgrade immediately. https://cyberscoop.com/cisco-vulnerability-secure-firewall-management-center/

๐Ÿฅถ ERMAC 3.0 source code leak reveals expanding threat malware โ€“ The leak of ERMAC 3.0's source code reveals its evolution from previous versions, now targeting over 700 banking and crypto apps. Researchers identified vulnerabilities that defenders can exploit to disrupt its operations. https://securityaffairs.com/181217/uncategorized/ermac-3-0-source-code-leak-reveals-expanding-threat.html


CISA Corner

๐Ÿ“‹ CISA and Partners Release Asset Inventory Guidance for Operational Technology Owners and Operators security news โ€“ CISA and partners released guidance for operational technology owners to create and maintain asset inventories, helping organizations classify and safeguard critical infrastructure assets to improve cybersecurity and incident response. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/13/cisa-and-partners-release-asset-inventory-guidance-operational-technology-owners-and-operators

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added three vulnerabilities to its KEV Catalog, including flaws in Internet Explorer, Excel, and WinRAR, highlighting significant risks to federal networks due to active exploitation. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/12/cisa-adds-three-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added two new vulnerabilities to its KEV Catalog, highlighting their active exploitation and significant risks to federal enterprises, emphasizing the need for timely remediation. (N-able) https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/13/cisa-adds-two-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Seven Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued seven advisories on August 12, 2025, addressing security vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems by Ashlar-Vellum, Johnson, Schneider, AVEVA, MegaSys and End-/Head-of-Train, urging users to review them for technical details and mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/12/cisa-releases-seven-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Thirty-Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA released thirty-two advisories on August 14, 2025, addressing security vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, urging users to review them for technical details and necessary mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/08/14/cisa-releases-thirty-two-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿ” Hundreds of registered data brokers ignore user requests around personal data privacy โ€“ A study reveals that 40% of registered data brokers in California ignore user requests for data access, highlighting a need for stronger enforcement of privacy laws. https://cyberscoop.com/data-brokers-california-ccpa-non-compliance-privacy/

๐Ÿšซ Vienna Latino Festival 2025: Tickets fรผr offenbar nicht stattfindendes Event im Verkauf warning โ€“ Tickets for the Vienna Latino Festival are being sold, but the venue claims no event is scheduled. Consumers are advised not to purchase tickets until confirmed. https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/vienna-latino-festival-2025-tickets-fuer-offenbar-abgesagtes-event-im-verkauf/

๐Ÿซ– A Second Tea Breach Reveals Usersโ€™ DMs About Abortions and Cheating data breach โ€“ A second breach of the Tea app has exposed sensitive user messages about abortions and cheating, risking user privacy despite claims of legacy data issues. https://www.404media.co/a-second-tea-breach-reveals-users-dms-about-abortions-and-cheating/

โœˆ๏ธ Pro-Ukrainian hackers take credit for attack that snarls Russian flight travel cybercrime โ€“ A cyberattack attributed to pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupted Aeroflot's operations, leading to numerous flight cancellations and significant financial damage, as claimed by the hackers. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/pro-ukrainian-hackers-take-credit-for-attack-that-snarls-russian-flight-travel/

๐Ÿ“ž Orange, Franceโ€™s largest telecoms company, hit by cyberattack data breach โ€“ Orange has detected a cyberattack affecting its internal systems, causing service disruptions for customers, though no data extraction has been confirmed at this stage. https://therecord.media/orange-telecom-france-cyberattack

โš ๏ธ 40,000 WordPress websites at risk of being hijacked due to vulnerable Post SMTP plugin vulnerability โ€“ Over 40,000 WordPress sites using the vulnerable Post SMTP plugin could be hijacked, as low-privileged users can intercept sensitive emails. Many remain unpatched despite a fix being available. https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/40-000-wordpress-websites-at-risk-of-being-hijacked-due-to-vulnerable-post-smtp-plugin

๐Ÿ’ฐ Research shows data breach costs have reached an all-time high cybercrime โ€“ The average data breach cost for U.S. companies rose to $10.22 million in 2025, driven by higher regulatory fines, while global costs decreased. Cyberattacks remain the leading cause of breaches. https://cyberscoop.com/ibm-cost-data-breach-2025/

โš ๏ธ PyPI maintainers alert users to email verification phishing attack warning โ€“ PyPI warns users of phishing emails from noreply@pypj[.]org impersonating official communications, urging users to verify emails through fake sites to steal credentials. Users are advised to be cautious and change passwords if affected. https://securityaffairs.com/180585/hacking/pypi-maintainers-alert-users-to-email-verification-phishing-attack.html

๐Ÿ˜ˆ Decryptor released for FunkSec ransomware; Avast works with law enforcement to help victims security news โ€“ Avast has released a decryptor for FunkSec ransomware, aiding 113 victims after the gang's brief operation from December 2024 to March 2025, which reportedly utilized AI in its attacks. https://therecord.media/funksec-ransomware-decryptor-avast

๐Ÿ”’ Ready or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet privacy โ€“ The UK has begun implementing age verification for sites hosting adult content, raising privacy concerns as platforms collect sensitive user data. Other countries are expected to follow suit with varying methods and risks. https://www.theverge.com/analysis/715767/online-age-verification-not-ready

๐ŸŽฎ Scammers Unleash Flood of Slick Online Gaming Sites โ€“ Krebs on Security cybercrime โ€“ Fraudsters are promoting over 1,200 scam gaming sites via social media, offering fake bonuses and ultimately stealing cryptocurrency deposits from users. These scams utilize deceptive ads and automated support systems. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/07/scammers-unleash-flood-of-slick-online-gaming-sites/

๐Ÿ“ฆ Users left scrambling for a plan B as Dropbox drops Dropbox Passwords security news โ€“ Dropbox will discontinue its password manager, Dropbox Passwords, by October 28, 2025, transitioning users to a view-only mode and recommending 1Password as an alternative. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/30/dropbox_drops_dropbox_passwords/

โš ๏ธ Attackers actively exploit critical zero-day in Alone WordPress Theme vulnerability โ€“ Hackers are exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-5394) in the Alone WordPress theme, allowing unauthenticated users to upload files and execute remote code, leading to site takeovers. https://securityaffairs.com/180630/hacking/attackers-actively-exploit-critical-zero-day-in-alone-wordpress-theme.html

๐Ÿ”Š Microsoft's Azure AI Speech needs just seconds of audio to spit out a convincing deepfake security news โ€“ Microsoft's Azure AI Speech has been upgraded to generate voice replicas with just seconds of audio, raising concerns over the potential for malicious uses like audio deepfakes. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/31/microsoft_updates_azure_ai_speech/

๐Ÿ›ซ Spying on People Through Airportr Luggage Delivery Service privacy โ€“ CyberX9 researchers discovered vulnerabilities in Airportrโ€™s website that exposed personal information and travel plans of users, including government officials, and allowed potential super-admin access. https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/08/spying-on-people-through-airportr-luggage-delivery-service.html

โš–๏ธ Flo settles class action lawsuit alleging improper data sharing privacy โ€“ Flo settled a lawsuit claiming it improperly shared sensitive menstrual data with Meta, leaving Meta to face potential billions in damages as trial approaches. Plaintiffs allege data sharing violated user trust. https://therecord.media/flo-app-settlement-class-action-suit-data-sharing-meta

๐ŸŒฝ Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users' data data breach โ€“ Lovense fixed security vulnerabilities that exposed user data and is considering legal action over reports about the bugs, despite claiming no evidence of data misuse. A researcher disclosed the flaws earlier this year. https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/01/sex-toy-maker-lovense-threatens-legal-action-after-fixing-security-flaws-that-exposed-users-data/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿงบ How I hacked my washing machine ยถ hacking write-up โ€“ A cybersecurity student shares their experience of reverse engineering a smart washing machine's app, creating notifications for wash cycles, and exploring IoT vulnerabilities. https://nexy.blog/2025/07/27/how-i-hacked-my-washing-machine/

๐Ÿญ ICS Security with Labshock: Virtual Oil Plant Hacking Tutorial cyber defense โ€“ This guide details setting up a virtual oil plant with Labshock and simulating a cyberattack on its PLC and SCADA systems to enhance ICS security skills. https://blog.nviso.eu/2025/07/29/refinery-raid/

๐Ÿ” Google Workspace is rolling out a security update to stop token stealing attacks security news โ€“ Google Workspace is implementing a security update aimed at preventing token stealing attacks, enhancing protection for user accounts against unauthorized access. https://www.theverge.com/news/715117/google-workspace-dbsc-cookie-stealing-attack

๐Ÿ” Google Project Zero to publicly announce bugs within a week of reporting them security news โ€“ Google Project Zero will now announce discovered vulnerabilities within a week of reporting them to vendors, aiming to improve communication and reduce the risk during patch delays. https://therecord.media/google-project-zero-publicly-announce-vulnerabilities-week-after-reporting

๐Ÿ›œ Hunt for Weak Spots in Your Wireless Network with Airodump hacking write-up โ€“ This guide introduces using airodump-ng for wireless penetration testing, focusing on identifying and exploiting access points, while covering essential tools and techniques. https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/hunt-for-weak-spots-in-your-wireless-network-with-airodump-ng/

๐Ÿ’ฐ In search of riches, hackers plant 4G-enabled Raspberry Pi in bank network cybercrime โ€“ Hackers used a Raspberry Pi with a 4G modem to infiltrate a bank's network, employing advanced techniques to hide malware and aiming to manipulate the ATM system for theft. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/in-search-of-riches-hackers-plant-4g-enabled-raspberry-pi-in-bank-network/

๐Ÿปโ€โ„๏ธ The Kremlinโ€™s Most Devious Hacking Group Is Using Russian ISPs to Plant Spyware security news โ€“ The Russian hacker group Turla is using control over ISPs to plant spyware on targets' computers, exploiting internet traffic manipulation to disable encryption and enable espionage, raising concerns about surveillance. https://www.wired.com/story/russia-fsb-turla-secret-blizzard-apolloshadow-isp-cyberespionage/

๐Ÿ”“ Have I Been Pwned: Pi-hole data breach โ€“ A vulnerability in the GiveWP WordPress plugin exposed names and emails of around 30,000 donors to the Pi-hole project, which was reported to Have I Been Pwned. https://haveibeenpwned.com/Breach/ThePi-Hole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Kommentar zur ยปEU Data Boundaryยซ: Die Illusion europรคischer Souverรคnitรคt bei der EU-Kommission privacy โ€“ The EU's decision to allow Microsoft 365 usage raises concerns over data privacy, as the 'EU Data Boundary' lacks technical verification and does not protect against US access to data, undermining claims of European sovereignty. https://www.kuketz-blog.de/kommentar-zur-eu-data-boundary-die-illusion-europaeischer-souveraenitaet-bei-der-eu-kommission/

โ˜๏ธ China accuses US of exploiting Microsoft zero-day in cyberattack security news โ€“ China alleges U.S. intelligence exploited a Microsoft zero-day vulnerability to conduct cyberattacks on Chinese military enterprises, claiming data theft over an extended period, amid rising tensions over hacking accusations. https://cyberscoop.com/china-accuses-us-of-exploiting-microsoft-zero-day-in-cyberattack/

๐Ÿบ Arctic Wolf Observes July 2025 Uptick in Akira Ransomware Activity Targeting SonicWall SSL VPN I Arctic Wolf cybercrime โ€“ Arctic Wolf reports increased ransomware attacks exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs, possibly due to a zero-day vulnerability, urging organizations to disable the service and implement security best practices. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/arctic-wolf-observes-july-2025-uptick-in-akira-ransomware-activity-targeting-sonicwall-ssl-vpn/

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Microsoft Recall can still nab credit cards, passwords, info privacy โ€“ Microsoft's Recall app, designed to screenshot user activity, fails to adequately filter sensitive information like credit card numbers and passwords, raising privacy concerns and potential risks for users. https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/08/01/microsoft_recall_captures_credit_card_info/

๐Ÿฆฃ Extending AD CS attack surface to the cloud with Intune certificates cyber defense โ€“ This article discusses how vulnerabilities in Intune's certificate management can be exploited to gain unauthorized access to Active Directory, allowing attackers to impersonate Domain Admins using certificates issued with arbitrary subjects. https://dirkjanm.io/extending-ad-cs-attack-surface-intune-certs/


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has identified three new vulnerabilities in products by Cisco and PaperCut and added them to its KEV Catalog, urging federal agencies to address these risks due to active exploitation by cybercriminals. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/28/cisa-adds-three-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Five Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has issued five advisories regarding vulnerabilities in Industrial Control Systems by Johnson, Fuji, NI, Samsung and Delta, urging users to review the details for security updates and mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/29/cisa-releases-five-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has issued two advisories regarding vulnerabilities in Gรผralp seismic monitoring devices and Rockwell Automation services, urging users to review for security details and mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/31/cisa-releases-two-industrial-control-systems-advisories

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Eviction Strategies Tool Released security news โ€“ CISA launched the Eviction Strategies Tool to aid cyber defenders in incident response, featuring a playbook and a countermeasures database for effective containment and eviction of adversaries. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/30/eviction-strategies-tool-released


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿšจ Critical Vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability โ€“ Microsoft has disclosed critical vulnerabilities in SharePoint, enabling remote code execution. Active exploitation is occurring, necessitating immediate isolation and mitigation actions for affected servers. Comment: The big one this week. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-027/

๐Ÿซ UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door privacy โ€“ Under US pressure, the UK government is reportedly backing down from its demand for Apple to create a back door for iCloud encryption, avoiding a major privacy conflict. https://www.theverge.com/news/710504/uk-apple-encryption-back-door-icloud-adp-backing-down

๐Ÿ’ธ A Startup is Selling Data Hacked from Peoplesโ€™ Computers to Debt Collectors privacy โ€“ A startup is profiting by selling hacked data from over 50 million computers to various industries, raising ethical and legal concerns about privacy violations and exploitation of victims. https://www.404media.co/a-startup-is-selling-data-hacked-from-peoples-computers-to-debt-collectors/

๐Ÿ“ก WhoFi: Unique 'fingerprint' based on Wi-Fi interactions security research โ€“ Italian researchers have developed 'WhoFi,' a biometric identifier using Wi-Fi signal distortions to track individuals across locations, potentially enhancing privacy-preserving surveillance methods. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/22/whofi_wifi_identifier/

๐Ÿฆ  Arch Linux users told to purge Firefox forks after AUR malware scare malware โ€“ Compromised packages of Firefox-based browsers from the Arch User Repository contained a Remote Access Trojan. Users are advised to uninstall affected browsers and check for security breaches. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/22/arch_aur_browsers_compromised/

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Copilot Vision on Windows 11 sends data to Microsoft servers privacy โ€“ Microsoft's new Copilot Vision feature for Windows 11 captures user screens for AI analysis, sending data to its servers, raising privacy concerns. The update also introduces various AI tools and changes to system error displays. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/23/microsoft_copilot_vision/

๐ŸŽฃ Fake Zoom Call Lures for Zoom Workplace Credentials cybercrime โ€“ A phishing campaign exploits Zoom connection issues to trick users into entering credentials on a fake login page, leveraging urgency and deceptive URLs to harvest sensitive information. https://cofense.com/blog/fake-zoom-call-lures-for-zoom-workplace-credentials

โš ๏ธ Googleโ€™s AI Is Destroying Search, the Internet, and Your Brain security news โ€“ A Pew Research report reveals that Google's AI summary feature significantly reduces clicks on external links, threatening the traffic and business of many websites and blogs by prioritizing AI-generated content. https://www.404media.co/googles-ai-is-destroying-search-the-internet-and-your-brain/

๐Ÿšจ Kriminelle versenden gefรคlschte Warnungen, um an Facebook warning โ€“ Kriminelle versenden gefรคlschte Warnungen, um an Facebook-Zugangsdaten zu gelangen. Nutzer sollten ihr Passwort รคndern und sich an Facebook wenden, um ihr Konto zu sichern. https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/kriminelle-versenden-fake-warnungen-um-facebook-accounts-zu-hacken/

๐ŸŽ‚ The EFF turns 35, but there's plenty more to do privacy โ€“ As the Electronic Frontier Foundation celebrates 35 years, it continues to combat threats to privacy and free speech, focusing on issues like government surveillance, encryption, and data harvesting. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/24/eff_turns_35/

๐Ÿ‘ถ The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived security news โ€“ New UK laws require strict age verification for accessing adult content, sparking concerns over privacy, data security, and the effectiveness of such measures in protecting children online. https://www.wired.com/story/the-age-checked-internet-has-arrived/

๐Ÿš” BlackSuit ransomware gangโ€™s darknet websites seized by police cybercrime โ€“ Police from over nine countries seized the darknet sites of the BlackSuit ransomware gang, which is linked to over $500 million in extortion demands, including attacks on notable organizations. https://therecord.media/blacksuit-ransomware-gang-website-takedown

๐Ÿซ– Women Dating Safety App 'Tea' Breached, Users' IDs Posted to 4chan data breach โ€“ The dating safety app Tea suffered a breach exposing user data, including selfies and IDs, which were posted on 4chan. The app confirmed the data is from two years ago. https://www.404media.co/women-dating-safety-app-tea-breached-users-ids-posted-to-4chan/

๐ŸŽฝ Microsoft exec admits it 'cannot guarantee' data sovereignty privacy โ€“ Microsoft acknowledges it cannot guarantee data sovereignty for EU customers due to the Cloud Act, which allows US authorities access to data stored by US-based tech firms, raising privacy concerns. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/25/microsoft_admits_it_cannot_guarantee/

๐Ÿ›Ÿ Allianz Life says 'majority' of customers' personal data stolen in cyberattack data breach โ€“ Allianz Life confirmed that hackers stole personal information from the majority of its 1.4 million customers during a July 16 breach, utilizing social engineering to access a third-party CRM system. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/26/allianz-life-says-majority-of-customers-personal-data-stolen-in-cyberattack/

๐ŸŽฎ Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game malware โ€“ A hacker compromised the early access Steam game Chemia, injecting infostealer malware that harvests user data. Users are advised to avoid the game until confirmed safe. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-sneaks-infostealer-malware-into-early-access-steam-game/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿš Mass attack spree hits Microsoft SharePoint zero-day defect vulnerability โ€“ A critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint is being actively exploited, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. Immediate action is advised to mitigate risks. https://cyberscoop.com/microsoft-sharepoint-zero-day-attack-spree/ ๐Ÿš Disrupting active exploitation of on-premises SharePoint vulnerabilities vulnerability โ€“ Microsoft warns of active exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities CVE-2025-49706 and CVE-2025-49704 by Chinese threat actors, urging immediate patching and security measures to prevent ransomware deployment. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/07/22/disrupting-active-exploitation-of-on-premises-sharepoint-vulnerabilities/ ๐Ÿš What to know about ToolShell, the SharePoint threat under mass exploitation vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability in SharePoint (CVE-2025-53770) is under mass exploitation, allowing remote code execution. Microsoft has linked the attacks to Chinese state actors, emphasizing the need for urgent patching and inspection of affected systems. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/what-to-know-about-toolshell-the-sharepoint-threat-under-mass-exploitation/ ๐Ÿš ToolShell: a story of five vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability โ€“ Multiple vulnerabilities in SharePoint, dubbed ToolShell, are under active exploitation, allowing attackers to gain full control over servers. Organizations are urged to apply patches immediately to mitigate risks. https://securelist.com/toolshell-explained/117045/

๐Ÿ” Google Online Security Blog: Introducing OSS Rebuild: Open Source, Rebuilt to Last cyber defense โ€“ Google's OSS Rebuild project aims to enhance trust in open source by automating the reproduction of package builds, helping prevent supply chain attacks without burdening maintainers. http://security.googleblog.com/2025/07/introducing-oss-rebuild-open-source.html

๐Ÿ”’ Hardcoded credentials found in HPE Aruba Instant On Wi vulnerability โ€“ HPE disclosed critical hardcoded credentials in Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices, allowing attackers to bypass authentication. Firmware updates are available to mitigate the vulnerabilities. https://securityaffairs.com/180230/security/hardcoded-credentials-hpe-aruba-instant-on-wi-fi-devices.html

โ›“๏ธ Another npm Supply Chain Attack: The 'is' Package Compromise cybercrime โ€“ The 'is' package was compromised after attackers phished an old maintainer's account, leading to malicious versions being published. Developers are urged to check dependencies and implement security measures. https://www.stepsecurity.io/blog/another-npm-supply-chain-attack-the-is-package-compromise

๐Ÿ… Detecting ADCS Privilege Escalation cyber defense โ€“ The blog discusses how to detect privilege escalation in Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) through auditing and alerts, emphasizing the need for proper logging to identify vulnerabilities. https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/detecting-adcs-privilege-escalation/

โš ๏ธ Critical Vulnerability in Popular npm form-data Package Used Across Millions of Installs vulnerability โ€“ A serious flaw in the npm form-data package could lead to data injection attacks. Many projects remain at risk due to outdated versions despite available patches. https://socket.dev/blog/critical-vulnerability-in-popular-npm-form-data-package

๐Ÿš” European authorities arrest alleged admin of notorious Russian crime forum XSS cybercrime โ€“ Authorities have arrested the alleged admin of XSS.is, a major Russian cybercrime forum, uncovering over $7 million in cybercrime proceeds through surveillance of their communications. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/23/european-authorities-arrest-alleged-admin-of-notorious-russian-crime-forum-xss/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Sophos fixed two critical Sophos Firewall vulnerabilities vulnerability โ€“ Sophos has patched five vulnerabilities in its Firewall, including two critical flaws that could enable remote code execution. Users with automatic updates enabled are protected without action needed. https://securityaffairs.com/180283/security/sophos-addressed-five-sophos-firewall-vulnerabilities.html

๐Ÿƒ CrushFTP zero-day exploited in the wild warning โ€“ CrushFTP is facing active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-54309) allowing unauthorized admin access. Users are urged to check for signs of compromise and update to patched versions. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-028/

๐Ÿค– AI slop and fake reports are coming for your bug bounty programs security news โ€“ The rise of AI-generated low-quality bug reports, dubbed 'AI slop,' is overwhelming bug bounty platforms with false vulnerabilities, complicating the detection of genuine security issues. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/24/ai-slop-and-fake-reports-are-exhausting-some-security-bug-bounties/

๐Ÿ”“ 20281: Cisco ISE API Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vulnerability โ€“ A vulnerability in Cisco ISE allows unauthenticated remote code execution via command injection, enabling attackers to gain root access. The flaw was patched under CVE-2025-20281 and CVE-2025-20337. https://www.thezdi.com/blog/2025/7/24/cve-2025-20281-cisco-ise-api-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability

๐Ÿ”— Supply-chain attacks on open source software are getting out of hand cybercrime โ€“ Recent supply-chain attacks have compromised multiple npm packages, exposing user data and allowing attackers to execute malicious code. Developers are urged to monitor their dependencies and implement security measures. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/open-source-repositories-are-seeing-a-rash-of-supply-chain-attacks/


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability, CVE-2025-53770 โ€œToolShell,โ€ to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has identified CVE-2025-53770, a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, as actively exploited, urging federal agencies to address it to mitigate significant risks. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/20/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-cve-2025-53770-toolshell-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has identified four new vulnerabilities in CrushFTP, Google Chromium and SysAid On-Prem to add to its KEV Catalog, emphasizing their active exploitation and risks to federal networks, urging prompt remediation by agencies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/22/cisa-adds-four-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has included two new vulnerabilities regarding Microsoft SharePoint in its KEV Catalog, emphasizing their active exploitation and risks to federal networks, urging timely remediation by agencies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/22/cisa-adds-two-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Nine Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has issued nine advisories detailing vulnerabilities and security issues related to various Industrial Control Systems, urging users to review for mitigations and technical details. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/22/cisa-releases-nine-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has published six advisories detailing vulnerabilities and security issues in various Industrial Control Systems, urging users to review them for mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/24/cisa-releases-six-industrial-control-systems-advisories

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ #StopRansomware: Interlock security news โ€“ A joint advisory details the Interlock ransomware, which targets organizations via unique methods and employs a double extortion model. Recommendations for mitigation are provided to enhance cybersecurity. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa25-203a


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub

A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ willhaben & PayLivery: Wie Kriminelle einen eigentlich sicheren Service ausnutzen cybercrime โ€“ Fraudsters manipulate victims into leaving a secure platform for WhatsApp, disguising their communications to bypass security checks, aiming for money transfers under false pretenses. https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/willhaben-paylivery-sicheres-service/

๐Ÿšจ CitrixBleed 2 beckons sweeping alarm as exploits spread across the globe vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler, CVE-2025-5777, is actively exploited worldwide, prompting urgent patching recommendations from CISA as attackers target sensitive data. Risks are particularly high for federal networks. https://cyberscoop.com/citrixbleed2-exploits-spread/

๐Ÿ’” Episource is notifying millions of people that their health data was stolen data breach โ€“ Episource has disclosed a cyberattack affecting over 5.4 million individuals, compromising personal and health data, including medical records and insurance information, attributed to ransomware. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/episource-is-notifying-millions-of-people-that-their-health-data-was-stolen/

๐Ÿš† Hackers Can Remotely Trigger the Brakes on American Trains and the Problem Has Been Ignored for Years vulnerability โ€“ A critical vulnerability allows hackers to remotely lock train brakes, known since 2012 but only recently addressed by the railroad industry, posing serious safety risks. https://www.404media.co/hackers-can-remotely-trigger-the-brakes-on-american-trains-and-the-problem-has-been-ignored-for-years/

๐ŸŽฎ FBI Seizes NSW2U, PS4PKG Domains in $170 Million Game Piracy Investigation cybercrime โ€“ The FBI has seized major domains involved in video game piracy, impacting sites like nsw2u, which offered early access to pirated games. Estimated losses reach $170 million, highlighting serious legal repercussions for such activities. https://thecyberexpress.com/fbi-seizes-nsw2u-ps4pkg-domains/

๐Ÿ” Meta fixes bug that could leak users' AI prompts and generated content vulnerability โ€“ Meta has resolved a security flaw that allowed users to access others' AI prompts and responses, discovered by a researcher who received a $10,000 bounty. No evidence of exploitation was found. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/15/meta-fixes-bug-that-could-leak-users-ai-prompts-and-generated-content/

๐Ÿ”’ 6554 marks the fifth actively exploited Chrome Zero vulnerability โ€“ CVE-2025-6554 is the fifth actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Chrome for 2025, concerning a type-confusion issue in the V8 engine. Google has issued patches and is aware of existing exploits. https://securityaffairs.com/180001/hacking/cve-2025-6554-marks-the-fifth-actively-exploited-chrome-zero-day-patched-by-google-in-2025.html

๐Ÿ›’ UK retail giant Co-op confirms hackers stole all 6.5 million customer records data breach โ€“ Co-op confirmed a cyberattack resulted in the theft of 6.5 million customer records, including personal details. The breach was part of a broader campaign affecting the UK retail sector. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/16/uk-retail-giant-co-op-confirms-hackers-stole-all-6-5-million-customer-records/

๐Ÿ‘ถ Adoption Agency Data Exposure Revealed Information About Children and Parents data breach โ€“ A recent data exposure incident at an adoption agency compromised sensitive information about children and their parents, highlighting ongoing privacy and security concerns within such organizations. https://www.wired.com/story/adoption-agency-data-exposure-revealed-information-about-children-and-parents/

๐Ÿ’ผ Meta investors, Zuckerberg settle $8 billion privacy lawsuit tied to Cambridge Analytica scandal privacy โ€“ Meta investors have settled a lawsuit alleging mishandling of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, with unclear terms, while seeking $8 billion in damages related to data privacy violations. https://therecord.media/meta-investors-zuckerberg-settle-privacy-lawsuit

๐Ÿ”“ Hackers are trying to steal passwords and sensitive data from users of Signal clone cybercrime โ€“ Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in the TeleMessage app, a Signal clone used by officials, to steal usernames, passwords, and sensitive data. The flaw has been recognized by CISA as actively exploited. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/17/hackers-are-trying-to-steal-passwords-and-sensitive-data-from-users-of-signal-clone/

๐Ÿž Loaf and order: Belgian police launch bread-based cybersecurity campaign cyber defense โ€“ Belgian police are promoting cybersecurity awareness by printing tips on bakery bags, aiming to reach those less engaged with digital media and educate the public about online fraud and scams. https://grahamcluley.com/loaf-and-order-belgian-police-launch-bread-based-cybersecurity-campaign/

๐Ÿ“น Ring reintroduces video sharing with police security news โ€“ Ring has resumed allowing police to request user footage through a partnership with Axon, reversing its previous stance on video sharing. Users can choose to share footage, which will be encrypted. https://www.theverge.com/news/709836/ring-police-video-sharing-police-axon-partnership

๐Ÿ”‘ Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware cybercrime โ€“ Japanese police have released a free decryptor for Phobos and 8Base ransomware, enabling victims to recover files without paying ransom. The tool is available on official sites and promotes safe recovery practices. https://securityaffairs.com/180108/malware/authorities-released-free-decryptor-for-phobos-and-8base-ransomware.html

๐Ÿ”’ For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data privacy โ€“ As AI tools increasingly request extensive access to personal data, users should be cautious. Granting such access can pose significant privacy and security risks, often for minimal benefit. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/19/for-privacy-and-security-think-twice-before-granting-ai-access-to-your-personal-data/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿ”“ Framework 13. Press here to pwn vulnerability โ€“ The Framework 13 laptop has a vulnerability allowing BIOS reset via a tamper switch, compromising critical security settings without vendor fixes available. Users should be cautious in unsecured environments. https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/framework-13-press-here-to-pwn/

โŒš๏ธ WatchWitch: Interoperability, Privacy, and Autonomy for the Apple Watch security research โ€“ The article discusses a project enhancing interoperability, privacy, and user autonomy for Apple Watch users with Android phones. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.07210

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Active Supply Chain Attack: npm Phishing Campaign Leads to Prettier Tooling Packages Compromise security research โ€“ A phishing campaign compromised npm packages, injecting malicious code. Developers are urged to check their installs and secure accounts against similar threats. https://socket.dev/blog/npm-phishing-campaign-leads-to-prettier-tooling-packages-compromise

๐Ÿ”ง Thread Support for Flipper Zero, Part 1: Introduction hacking write-up โ€“ This article introduces the integration of OpenThread with Flipper Zero, enhancing its smart home capabilities while discussing technical challenges and upcoming features in the series. https://cujo.com/blog/thread-support-for-flipper-zero-part-1-introduction/

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Severity Arbitrary File Write in Git CLI I Arctic Wolf vulnerability โ€“ A high-severity arbitrary file write vulnerability (CVE-2025-48384) in Git allows malicious repositories to execute code when cloned, posing risks mainly to macOS and Linux users. Immediate upgrades are recommended. https://arcticwolf.com/resources/blog/poc-available-for-high-severity-arbitrary-file-write-in-git-cli-cve-2025-48384/

๐Ÿค– Curl creator mulls nixing bug bounty awards to stop AI slop security news โ€“ Daniel Stenberg, founder of curl, considers ending the bug bounty program due to an influx of low-quality AI-generated bug reports, which now constitute 20% of submissions, overwhelming the small security team. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/15/curl_creator_mulls_nixing_bug/

๐Ÿ› Hackers exploit a blind spot by hiding malware inside DNS records cybercrime โ€“ Hackers are embedding malware in DNS records, using hexadecimal encoding to evade detection, allowing malicious binaries to be fetched through overlooked DNS traffic. This technique poses significant security challenges. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/hackers-exploit-a-blind-spot-by-hiding-malware-inside-dns-records/

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Cato CTRLโ„ข Threat Actor Profile: IntelBroker cybercrime โ€“ Kai Logan West, known as IntelBroker, led a major data brokerage operation causing over $25 million in damages before his arrest in 2025. His methods exploited basic security flaws, revealing vulnerabilities in cybercriminal OPSEC. https://www.catonetworks.com/blog/cato-ctrl-threat-actor-profile-intelbroker/

๐Ÿ” SonicWall customers hit by fresh, ongoing attacks targeting fully patched SMA 100 devices vulnerability โ€“ A financially motivated group, UNC6148, is exploiting fully patched SonicWall SMA 100 devices using stolen admin credentials for data theft and possible ransomware deployment, despite the vendor's support efforts. https://cyberscoop.com/sonicwall-sma100-attacks/

๐Ÿšจ Operation Eastwood disrupted operations of pro cybercrime โ€“ Operation Eastwood, a coordinated effort by international law enforcement, disrupted the pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), taking down over 100 systems and issuing several arrest warrants amid ongoing DDoS attacks. https://securityaffairs.com/180027/cyber-crime/operation-eastwood-disrupted-operations-of-pro-russian-hacker-group-noname05716.html

๐Ÿ’ป GitHub abused to distribute payloads on behalf of malware-as-a-service cybercrime โ€“ Cisco's Talos team uncovered a malware-as-a-service operation using GitHub accounts to distribute various malicious software, including the Emmenhtal loader and Amadey malware, exploiting GitHub's accessibility in enterprise networks. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/malware-as-a-service-caught-using-github-to-distribute-its-payloads/

โš ๏ธ Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco ISE warning โ€“ Cisco has identified three critical vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE), allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. Users are urged to update affected versions immediately. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-025/

โš ๏ธ Critical Vulnerabilities in VMWare Products warning โ€“ VMware has released a security advisory for three critical vulnerabilities allowing code execution on affected devices, urging immediate updates, especially for internet-facing virtual machines. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-026/

๐Ÿ“ A surveillance vendor was caught exploiting a new SS7 attack to track people's phone locations security research โ€“ Researchers found a Middle Eastern surveillance vendor exploiting a new SS7 attack to track phone locations by bypassing carrier security measures, raising concerns about the increasing use of such exploits for location tracking. https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/a-surveillance-vendor-was-caught-exploiting-a-new-ss7-attack-to-track-peoples-phone-locations/

๐Ÿšจ CVE-2025-54309: CrushFTP Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited In The Wild vulnerability โ€“ A critical zero-day vulnerability in CrushFTP (CVE-2025-54309) allows attackers to gain administrator access and is currently being exploited. CrushFTP has released mitigation techniques and identified affected versions. https://www.tenable.com/blog/cve-2025-54309-crushftp-zero-day-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild

๐Ÿ”ฎ Fortinet FortiWeb flaw CVE-2025-25257 exploited hours after PoC release vulnerability โ€“ A critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb (CVE-2025-25257) was exploited within hours of a proof-of-concept release, compromising multiple systems. Immediate patching is advised. https://securityaffairs.com/180118/hacking/fortinet-fortiweb-flaw-cve-2025-25257-exploited-hours-after-poc-release.html


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added a known exploited vulnerability in Wing FTP Server to its catalog, urging federal agencies and all organizations to prioritize remediation to protect against cyber threats. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/14/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added a known exploited vulnerability in Fortinet FortiWeb to its KEV Catalog, urging federal agencies and all organizations to prioritize remediation to protect against cyber threats. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/18/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Six Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has published six advisories addressing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, urging users and administrators to review the details and implement mitigations to enhance security. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/15/cisa-releases-six-industrial-control-systems-advisories โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Three Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has published three new advisories addressing vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems, urging users and administrators to review the details and implement necessary mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/17/cisa-releases-three-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


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A weekly shortlist of cyber security highlights. The short summaries are AI generated! If something is wrong, please let me know!


News For All

๐Ÿ” Would you like an IDOR with that? Leaking 64 million McDonaldโ€™s job applications security research โ€“ A security flaw in McDonaldโ€™s recruitment bot exposed personal data of 64 million applicants due to weak default credentials and an insecure API. Prompt remediation followed disclosure. https://ian.sh/mcdonalds

๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ Scattered Spider weaves web of social-engineered destruction cybercrime โ€“ Scattered Spider, a decentralized cybercrime group, exploits social engineering and phishing to target multiple industries, amassing over $66 million in extortion demands through clever tactics. https://cyberscoop.com/scattered-spider-social-engineering-cybercrime/

๐Ÿค– Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps privacy โ€“ Google's Gemini AI will soon access third-party apps like WhatsApp, overriding user settings. Users seeking to prevent this may struggle to find clear guidance on disabling or removing Gemini. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/unless-users-take-action-android-will-let-gemini-access-third-party-apps/

๐Ÿ’ฐ โ€žHallo Mama, das ist meine neue Nummerโ€œ โ€“ Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen des Evergreens cybercrime โ€“ Scammers exploit emotional manipulation, posing as family members in need of urgent money transfers, often targeting parents to redirect funds into their own accounts. https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/hallo-mama-hinter-den-kulissen/

๐ŸŽจ Browser hijacking campaign infects 2.3M Chrome, Edge users security news โ€“ A malicious Chrome and Edge extension disguised as a color picker has hijacked over 2.3 million users' browsers, tracking activities and capturing sensitive data through silent updates. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/08/browser_hijacking_campaign/

โ›‘๏ธ Microsoft Patch Tuesday July 2025: 130 Vulnerabilities Fixed, 17 High-Risk vulnerability โ€“ Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday fixed 130 vulnerabilities, including 17 high-risk ones, with a critical remote code execution flaw rated 9.8 affecting Windows 10 and above. https://thecyberexpress.com/microsoft-patch-tuesday-july-2025/

๐Ÿƒ Yet Another Strava Privacy Leak data breach โ€“ Based on a new Strava Leak, Bruce Schneier points towards privacy, the impact of technology on society, and the need for informed public engagement in security matters. https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/07/yet-another-strava-privacy-leak.html

๐ŸŽฎ Activision pulls Call of Duty game after PC players are hacked security news โ€“ Activision has removed an outdated and insecure version of Call of Duty from the Microsoft Store after reports of hacking incidents affecting PC players. https://www.theverge.com/news/702255/call-of-duty-wwii-pc-game-pass-hacking-activision

๐Ÿ”’ AiLock ransomware: What you need to know cybercrime โ€“ AiLock is a ransomware-as-a-service that threatens victims with data leaks and regulatory notifications if ransoms aren't paid. Organizations are advised to enhance security measures to mitigate risks. https://www.fortra.com/blog/ailock-ransomware

๐Ÿ’ธ Fake CNN and BBC sites used to push investment scams security news โ€“ Cybercriminals are creating fake news websites mimicking CNN and BBC to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency investments, tricking users into sharing personal data and making deposits. https://therecord.media/news-websites-faked-to-spread-investment-scams

โš–๏ธ German court rules Meta tracking technology violates European privacy laws privacy โ€“ A German court ruled that Meta must pay โ‚ฌ5,000 to a user for violating GDPR by tracking data via pixels on third-party sites, potentially opening the door for extensive lawsuits. https://therecord.media/german-court-meta-tracking-tech

๐Ÿ“ฑ Using Signal groups for activism privacy โ€“ Signal offers secure communication for activists, allowing safe organization through group features like QR code invites, admin approval, and announcement-only settings, ensuring privacy from law enforcement. https://micahflee.com/using-signal-groups-for-activism/

๐Ÿšจ FinanzOnline โ€“ โ€žDringende Sicherheitswarnung wegen Anmeldeversuchsโ€œ ist Phishing warning โ€“ Criminals are sending phishing emails claiming unauthorized login attempts to FinanzOnline accounts, attempting to steal user information under the guise of security alerts about 'unknown devices.' https://www.watchlist-internet.at/news/finanzonline-sicherheitswarnung-phishing/

๐Ÿ‘ฎ UK NCA arrested four people over M&S, Co-op cyberattacks cybercrime โ€“ The UK NCA arrested four individuals, including three teens, linked to cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op, which caused significant financial losses estimated between ยฃ270M and ยฃ440M. https://securityaffairs.com/179806/cyber-crime/uk-nca-arrested-four-people-over-ms-co-op-cyberattacks.html

๐Ÿ€ Pro basketball player and 4 youths arrested in connection to ransomware crimes cybercrime โ€“ Authorities arrested former basketball player Daniil Kasatkin and four others linked to ransomware attacks, including operations targeting M&S and Co-op, attributed to the Scattered Spider group. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/pro-basketball-player-and-4-youths-arrested-in-connection-to-ransomware-crimes/

๐Ÿš— Researchers identify critical vulnerabilities in automotive Bluetooth systems vulnerability โ€“ Researchers discovered four critical vulnerabilities in the OpenSynergy BlueSDK Bluetooth stack, affecting vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Skoda, potentially allowing remote code execution via Bluetooth connections. https://cyberscoop.com/perfektblue-bluetooth-vulnerabilties-bluesdk-software/

๐Ÿ’ฐ Hacker returns cryptocurrency stolen from GMX exchange after $5 million bounty payment cybercrime โ€“ A hacker returned $42 million stolen from GMX exchange after receiving a $5 million bounty, with the company agreeing not to pursue legal action if the funds were returned. https://therecord.media/hacker-returns-stolen-gmx-bounty

๐Ÿค– AI therapy bots fuel delusions and give dangerous advice, Stanford study finds security research โ€“ A Stanford study reveals critical flaws in AI therapy bots like ChatGPT, highlighting their tendency to validate harmful beliefs and provide dangerous advice, particularly for users with mental health issues. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/07/ai-therapy-bots-fuel-delusions-and-give-dangerous-advice-stanford-study-finds/


Some More, For the Curious

๐Ÿ” Hiding Prompt Injections in Academic Papers security research https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/07/hiding-prompt-injections-in-academic-papers.html

๐Ÿ’ก Researchers Jailbreak AI by Flooding It With Bullshit Jargon security research โ€“ A study reveals that AI chatbots can be manipulated into providing harmful information by using complex jargon and fake citations, a technique dubbed 'InfoFlood.' https://www.404media.co/researchers-jailbreak-ai-by-flooding-it-with-bullshit-jargon/

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Google Online Security Blog: Advancing Protection in Chrome on Android cyber defense โ€“ Chrome's Advanced Protection enhances security on Android by isolating websites and disabling JavaScript optimizers to reduce vulnerabilities, catering to users with varying risk profiles. http://security.googleblog.com/2025/07/advancing-protection-in-chrome-on.html

๐Ÿฆ  Hackers weaponize Shellter red teaming tool to spread infostealers malware โ€“ Hackers exploit the leaked Shellter tool to package infostealer malware, evading detection and targeting users via phishing campaigns. Elastic Security Labs has developed a dynamic unpacker to counter this threat. https://securityaffairs.com/179745/malware/hackers-weaponize-shellter-red-teaming-tool-to-spread-infostealers.html

๐Ÿšจ Critical CitrixBleed 2 vulnerability has been under active exploit for weeks vulnerability โ€“ A critical Citrix vulnerability allowing MFA bypass has been actively exploited for weeks, despite Citrix's claims of no evidence. Researchers criticize the lack of details in advisories, complicating defense efforts. https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/critical-citrixbleed-2-vulnerability-has-been-under-active-exploit-for-weeks/

๐Ÿ” Uncovering Privilege Escalation Bugs in Lenovo Vantage โ€” Atredis Partners vulnerability โ€“ Atredis Partners discovered multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Lenovo Vantage, allowing attackers to exploit SQL injection and manifest manipulation for elevated access. Lenovo released patches on July 8. https://www.atredis.com/blog/2025/7/7/uncovering-privilege-escalation-bugs-in-lenovo-vantage

โš ๏ธ Azure's Front Door WAF WTF: IP Restriction Bypass vulnerability โ€“ A critical flaw in Azure's Front Door WAF allows IP restriction bypass using the X-Forwarded-For header, undermining security expectations and highlighting poor documentation and variable naming practices. https://trustedsec.com/blog/azures-front-door-waf-wtf-ip-restriction-bypass

๐Ÿ› CVE-2025-48384: Git vulnerable to arbitrary file write on non-Windows systems vulnerability โ€“ CVE-2025-48384 allows arbitrary file writes and remote code execution on Linux and macOS when using git clone โ€”recursive on malicious repositories. A patch was released on July 8, 2025. https://securitylabs.datadoghq.com/articles/git-arbitrary-file-write/

๐Ÿณ Let Me Cook You a Vulnerability: Exploiting the Thermomix TM5 hacking write-up โ€“ Research reveals critical vulnerabilities in the Thermomix TM5, allowing firmware downgrades and arbitrary code execution through weaknesses in nonce tampering, known AES keys, and incomplete secure boot mechanisms. https://www.synacktiv.com/en/publications/let-me-cook-you-a-vulnerability-exploiting-the-thermomix-tm5.html

โš ๏ธ Critical Vulnerability in FortiWeb warning โ€“ Fortinet has released a security advisory for a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-25257) in FortiWeb, allowing unauthorized code execution via crafted HTTP requests. Affected versions require immediate updates. https://cert.europa.eu/publications/security-advisories/2025-024/

๐Ÿšจ 10/10 Wing FTP bug exploited within hours, cyber pros say security news โ€“ A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Wing FTP Server was exploited within hours of public disclosure, allowing attackers to execute Lua code. Users are urged to patch immediately. https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/11/1010_wing_ftp_bug_exploited/

๐Ÿ“„ Export to PDF allows local file inclusion/path traversal in Microsoft 365 security research โ€“ A vulnerability in Microsoft 365's PDF conversion feature allowed local file inclusion via HTML files, enabling access to sensitive server data. The issue has been reported and remediated, earning a $3000 bounty. https://security.humanativaspa.it/export-to-pdf-allows-local-file-inclusion-path-traversal-in-microsoft-365/


CISA Corner

โš ๏ธ CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has identified four new vulnerabilities that are actively exploited, emphasizing the need for federal agencies to remediate these risks to enhance cybersecurity. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/07/cisa-adds-four-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog โš ๏ธ CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog warning โ€“ CISA has added a new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, urging all organizations to prioritize remediation to protect against cyber threats. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/10/cisa-adds-one-known-exploited-vulnerability-catalog

โš™๏ธ CISA Releases One Industrial Control Systems Advisory vulnerability โ€“ CISA issued an advisory regarding vulnerabilities in Emerson ValveLink products, urging users to review the advisory for technical details and mitigation strategies. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/08/cisa-releases-one-industrial-control-systems-advisory โš™๏ธ CISA Releases Thirteen Industrial Control Systems Advisories vulnerability โ€“ CISA has released thirteen advisories regarding vulnerabilities in various Industrial Control Systems by Siemens, Delta Electronics, Advantech, KUNBUS, End/Head-of-Train, ECOVACS and IDEC, urging users to review for technical details and necessary mitigations. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/07/10/cisa-releases-thirteen-industrial-control-systems-advisories


While my intention is to pick news that everyone should know about, it still is what I think is significant, cool, fun... Most of the articles are in English, but some current warnings might be in German.


(by @wrzlbrmpft@infosec.exchange) Obviously, the opinions inside these articles are not my own. No guarantee for correct- or completeness in any way.

theme: https://write.as/themes/fosstodon-hub