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Hackers exploit unpatched Gogs zero-day to breach 700 servers
An unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Gogs, a popular self-hosted Git service, has enabled attackers to gain remote code execution on Internet-facing instances and compromise hundreds of servers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-gogs-zero-day-rce-flaw-actively-exploited-in-attacks/
Google fixes eighth Chrome zero-day exploited in attacks in 2025
Google has released emergency updates to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, marking the eighth such security flaw patched since the start of the year. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-eighth-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks-in-2025/
New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom
A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-droidlock-malware-locks-android-devices-and-demands-a-ransom/
Over 10,000 Docker Hub images found leaking credentials, auth keys
More than 10,000 Docker Hub container images expose data that should be protected, including live credentials to production systems, CI/CD databases, or LLM model keys. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-10-000-docker-hub-images-found-leaking-credentials-auth-keys/
New Spiderman phishing service targets dozens of European banks
A new phishing kit called Spiderman is being used to target customers of dozens of European banks and cryptocurrency holders with pixel-perfect cloned sites impersonating brands and organizations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-spiderman-phishing-service-targets-dozens-of-european-banks/
SAP fixes three critical vulnerabilities across multiple products
SAP has released its December security updates addressing 14 vulnerabilities across a range of products, including three critical-severity flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-fixes-three-critical-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-products/
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5071546 extended security update to resolve 57 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-kb5071546-extended-security-update/
Fortinet warns of critical FortiCloud SSO login auth bypass flaws
Fortinet has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities in FortiOS, FortiWeb, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager that could allow attackers to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-forticloud-sso-login-auth-bypass-flaws/
Ivanti warns of critical Endpoint Manager code execution flaw
American IT software company Ivanti warned customers today to patch a newly disclosed vulnerability in its Endpoint Manager (EPM) solution that could allow attackers to execute code remotely. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-critical-endpoint-manager-code-execution-flaw/
Spain arrests teen who stole 64 million personal data records
The National Police in Spain have arrested a suspected 19-year-old hacker in Barcelona, for allegedly stealing and attempting to sell 64 million records obtained from breaches at nine companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-teen-who-stole-64-million-personal-data-records/
Ransomware IAB abuses EDR for stealthy malware execution
An initial access broker tracked as Storm-0249 is abusing endpoint detection and response solutions and trusted Microsoft Windows utilities to load malware, establish communication, and persistence in preparation for ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-iab-abuses-edr-for-stealthy-malware-execution/
Ransomware gangs turn to Shanya EXE packer to hide EDR killers
Several ransomware groups have been spotted using a packer-as-a-service (PaaS) platform named Shanya to assist in EDR (endpoint detection and response) killing operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-turn-to-shanya-exe-packer-to-hide-edr-killers/
FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit ransomware gangs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fincen-says-ransomware-gangs-extorted-over-21b-from-2022-to-2024/
Google Chrome adds new security layer for Gemini AI agentic browsing
Google Chrome is introducing a new security architecture designed to protect upcoming agentic AI browsing features powered by Gemini. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-adds-new-security-layer-for-gemini-ai-agentic-browsing/
OpenAI denies rolling out ads on ChatGPT paid plans
ChatGPT is allegedly showing ads to those who pay $20 for the Plus subscription, but OpenAI says this is an app recommendation feature, not an ad. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-denies-rolling-out-ads-on-chatgpt-paid-plans/
Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-fixes-windows-explorer-white-flashes-in-dark-mode/
Google ads for shared ChatGPT, Grok guides push macOS infostealer malware
A new AMOS infostealer campaign is abusing Google search ads to lure users into Grok and ChatGPT conversations that appear to offer "helpful" instructions but ultimately lead to installing the AMOS info-stealing malware on macOS. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ads-for-shared-chatgpt-grok-guides-push-macos-infostealer-malware/
Microsoft Teams to warn of suspicious traffic with external domains
Microsoft is working on a new Teams security feature that will analyze suspicious traffic with external domains to help IT administrators tackle potential security threats. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-teams-to-warn-of-suspicious-traffic-with-external-domains/
Why a secure software development life cycle is critical for manufacturers
Recent supply-chain breaches show how attackers exploit development tools, compromised credentials, and malicious NPM packages to infiltrate manufacturing and production environments. Acronis explains why secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) practices are now critical for evaluating partners and protecting systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-a-secure-software-development-life-cycle-is-critical-for-manufacturers/
Ukrainian hacker charged with helping Russian hacktivist groups
U.S. prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian national for her role in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure worldwide, including U.S. water systems, election systems, and nuclear facilities, on behalf of Russian state-backed hacktivist groups. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukrainian-hacker-charged-with-helping-russian-hacktivist-groups/
Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts
Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-windows-powershell-now-warns-when-running-invoke-webrequest-scripts/
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-december-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-3-zero-days-57-flaws/
Windows 11 KB5072033 & KB5071417 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5072033 and KB5071417 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5072033-and-kb5071417-cumulative-updates-released/
Maintaining enterprise IT hygiene using Wazuh SIEM/XDR
Poor IT hygiene, such as unused accounts, outdated software, and risky extensions, creates hidden exposure in your infrastructure. Wazuh, the open-source XDR and SIEM, shows how continuous inventory monitoring across endpoints helps teams spot drift and tighten security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maintaining-enterprise-it-hygiene-using-wazuh-siem-xdr/
North Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks
A new malware implant called EtherRAT, deployed in a recent React2Shell attack, runs five separate Linux persistence mechanisms and leverages Ethereum smart contracts for communication with the attacker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-exploit-react2shell-flaw-in-etherrat-malware-attacks/
Microsoft investigates Copilot outage affecting users in Europe
Microsoft is working to mitigate an ongoing incident that has been blocking users in Europe from accessing the company's AI-powered Copilot digital assistant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-copilot-outage-affecting-users-in-europe/
Malicious VSCode extensions on Microsoft's registry drop infostealers
Two malicious extensions on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Marketplace infect developers' machines with information-stealing malware that can take screenshots, steal credentials, and hijack browser sessions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-vscode-extensions-on-microsofts-registry-drop-infostealers/
Poland arrests Ukrainians utilizing 'advanced' hacking equipment
The police in Poland arrested three Ukrainian nationals for allegedly attempting to damage IT systems in the country using hacking equipment and for obtaining "computer data of particular importance to national defense." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poland-arrests-ukrainians-utilizing-advanced-hacking-equipment/
How Agentic BAS AI Turns Threat Headlines Into Defense Strategies
Picus Security explains why relying on LLM-generated attack scripts is risky and how an agentic approach maps real threat intel to safe, validated TTPs. Their breakdown shows how teams can turn headline threats into reliable defense checks without unsafe automation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-agentic-bas-ai-turns-threat-headlines-into-defense-strategies/
Portugal updates cybercrime law to exempt security researchers
Portugal has modified its cybercrime law to establish a legal safe harbor for good-faith security research and to make hacking non-punishable under certain strict conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/portugal-updates-cybercrime-law-to-exempt-security-researchers/