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Ransomware Gang Exploits Microsoft Teams to Conceal Malicious Traffic

Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky new malware that's abusing Microsoft Teams to hide its malicious activities - and it's a game-changer for cyber threats. This clever RAT uses Teams' own infrastructure against us, making it harder to spot its secret communications.

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Fortinet Flaws Exposed to Active Exploitation

Critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox platform are under active attack, with multiple flaws, including CVE-2026-39813, CVE-2026-39808, and CVE-2026-25089, being exploited by hackers just 24 hours after security updates were issued.

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Earth Lusca Expands Arsenal with Windows SprySOCKS Malware

Chinese threat actor Earth Lusca has upgraded its malware arsenal with Windows SprySOCKS, a sneaky tool that lets hackers secretly send commands to compromised devices, allowing them to fly under the radar. This latest move has been linked to a string of high-profile attacks on government organizations worldwide.

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ScarCruft Targets Microsoft Users with NarwhalRAT Malware

Beware of fake Microsoft account alerts! A sneaky North Korean hacking group, ScarCruft, is sending phishing emails that mimic Microsoft security notifications to trick you into downloading the NarwhalRAT malware.

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FBI Warns of Courier Cash Scams Fueling Crypto Investment Fraud

Beware of scammers who are using couriers to collect cash from victims, often under the guise of required investments or fines to withdraw from a fake crypto investment firm. The FBI warns that these scammers will instruct victims to hand over cash to a courier, often using verification tactics like sharing a dollar bill serial number or password to gain trust.

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CISA Warns of LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin Flaw Exploited for Root Access

A critical vulnerability in the LiteSpeed cPanel Plugin, known as CVE-2026-54420, has been flagged by CISA for its high risk of exploitation, with a CVSS score of 8.5, and federal agencies have until June 18, 2026, to apply the necessary fix. This flaw allows for privilege escalation and has been added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, requiring swift action to prevent potential root access attacks.

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iRhythm Breach Exposes Patient Data in Cardiac Monitoring Hack

A recent data breach at iRhythm exposed sensitive patient information, compromising personal and health data from over 12 million patients whose heartbeat data was analyzed through the company's cardiac monitoring service. The breach was discovered after a ransomware-style intrusion hit third-party business applications used by iRhythm.

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Cisco Disrupts Active Exploitation of SD-WAN Manager Flaw

Cisco is taking swift action to combat the active exploitation of a medium-severity flaw in its SD-WAN Manager, known as CVE-2026-20262, which could let hackers create or overwrite files on affected systems. Federal agencies have until June 29, 2026 to remediate the vulnerability.

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Google Uncovers China Espionage Group UNC6508 Lurking Undetected Since 2023

Google's Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a stealthy Chinese espionage group, UNC6508, that had been secretly lurking in networks since 2023, targeting key sectors in the US and Canada. The full extent of the damage is still unknown, leaving experts concerned about potential long-term security breaches.

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US Seizes Deepfake Nude Sites in First TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement Action

In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Homeland Security has seized two notorious deepfake nude sites, CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, in the first-ever enforcement action under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bold operation, carried out in collaboration with Italy and France, has taken a significant step towards protecting online victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

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Chinese Hackers Exploit Google Workspace to Siphon Research and Defense Emails

Chinese hackers have been secretly siphoning off sensitive emails from research and defense organizations using a clever exploit of Google Workspace, with a long-running campaign that spanned over two years. The threat actors, tracked as UNC6508, used custom malware called INFINITERED to breach externally facing servers and steal valuable intel.

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North Korean Hackers Exploit Developer Tools in Malware Campaigns

North Korean hackers have launched a sneaky malware campaign, tricking victims into executing cross-platform malware for macOS, Linux, and Windows through malicious scripts hidden in GitHub repositories. Their latest tactic, dubbed UNK_DeadDrop, uses recruitment lures to deliver self-running code to over 75% of targeted organizations across various sectors.

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China-linked UNC6508 Targets Medical Research Institutions

A sophisticated cyber threat group linked to China, known as UNC6508, has launched a targeted attack on medical research institutions in North America, exploiting vulnerabilities in REDCap servers to gain a foothold. The intrusions, which began in September 2023, aim to compromise sensitive research data.

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OptinMonster Plugin Compromised in Supply-Chain Attack

A critical security breach has hit the popular OptinMonster plugin, used by over 1.2 million websites, which delivered malicious JavaScript to unsuspecting users via a compromised content distribution network. The attack, detected by ecommerce security firm Sansec, injected harmful code into websites for a brief but perilous window of time.

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ShinyHunters Breach Council of Europe in Oracle PeopleSoft Heist

The Council of Europe has fallen victim to a massive data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen a whopping 297 GB of sensitive information, including HR records, payslips, and medical data, by exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft. The ShinyHunters extortion group is behind the breach, boasting a haul of 429,000 files from the attack.

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Cisco Patches SD-WAN Flaw Exploited in Zero-Day Attacks

Cisco has patched a high-risk SD-WAN flaw, known as CVE-2026-20262, that was being exploited in zero-day attacks to gain root privileges. The vulnerability allowed attackers to create or overwrite files on affected systems, and Cisco has now released security updates to fix the issue.

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Anubis Ransomware Targets Adriatic Port, Exposes Maritime Security Gaps

A ransomware attack by the Anubis group on the Adriatic Port Authority exposed significant gaps in maritime security, putting sensitive employee records and critical infrastructure at risk. The breach, which occurred on December 11, 2025, resulted in the loss of around 2% of the authority's data, with some information making its way to the dark web.

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Malicious Code Infiltrates WordPress Plugins, Creates Rogue Admin Accounts

Over 1.2 million WordPress sites are at risk after attackers infiltrated a trusted vendor's network, injecting malicious code into popular plugins like OptinMonster, TrustPulse, and PushEngage. This sneaky hack creates rogue admin accounts, putting sites at risk of takeover - all without ordinary visitors even noticing.

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Council of Europe Probes ShinyHunters Data Breach Claims

The Council of Europe is actively investigating claims by the ShinyHunters extortion group that sensitive internal documents were stolen, and is working to assess the situation. The organization, which represents 46 European member states, has confirmed the probe but declined to provide further comment at this stage.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Flaw Exposes Sensitive Data to One-Click Attack

A single click on a seemingly trustworthy Microsoft link could have put sensitive information like emails, calendar details, and files at risk of being exposed to attackers, thanks to a flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise Search. This vulnerability, known as SearchLeak, highlights the importance of staying vigilant even with trusted sources.

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Novo Nordisk Data Breach Exposes Clinical Trial Information

A recent data breach at Novo Nordisk exposed sensitive clinical trial information, including pseudonymized patient records and healthcare provider contact details, highlighting the importance of robust data security measures. The breach serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us that even seemingly anonymized data can be vulnerable to cyber threats.

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FBI Warns of Courier-Based Crypto Scams

Don't fall victim to crypto scams: scammers are now using couriers to collect cash from unsuspecting victims at their homes or in public, often using passwords or specific dollar bill serial numbers to authenticate the pickup. This low-tech twist on investment scams adds a frighteningly personal touch.

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Google Patches Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Flaw

Google just issued an emergency patch for a major Chrome vulnerability, CVE-2026-11645, that's already being exploited by hackers - and it's urging users to update their browsers ASAP to stay safe. This latest fix is part of a massive update that tackles 74 Chrome vulnerabilities, including a high-severity zero-day flaw.

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Maine Data Breach Portal Disabled After Hoax Reports Flood System

The Maine Attorney General's office has temporarily disabled its data breach portal due to an influx of false reports, which were later confirmed to be hoaxes submitted by an unknown entity. The office is now reviewing its internal procedures to prevent similar abuse in the future.

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