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Cisco Confirms Active Exploitation of Unified CM Flaw

Over 200 Cisco Unified Communications Manager instances are vulnerable to a remotely exploitable flaw, CVE-2026-20230, which allows low-complexity server-side request forgery attacks with a simple crafted HTTP request. This critical vulnerability puts widely used IP telephony systems at risk, particularly in Asia and North America.

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CISA Warns of Active Exploits of Microsoft SharePoint Flaw

Microsoft warns that a critical flaw in SharePoint, tracked as CVE-2026-45659, is being actively exploited, allowing even low-privilege attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely with ease. This deserialization vulnerability lets authenticated attackers run code on vulnerable servers without needing admin privileges.

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Oracle E-Business Suite Exploited Before Public Exploit Code Release

Oracle E-Business Suite deployments were under attack from a critical vulnerability even before hackers made the exploit code publicly available, highlighting the severity of the threat. This precemptive strike underscores the need for urgent attention to secure E-Business Suite systems.

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FortiBleed Exposes Link to Ransomware Ops

A shocking new report reveals that the notorious FortiBleed vulnerability has a direct link to ransomware operations, with a key player found negotiating with both groups. This alarming connection has led to at least 12 ransomware deployments and hundreds of encrypted endpoints.

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AI Agent Automates Ransomware Attack via Langflow Flaw

Security firm Sysdig has uncovered a groundbreaking - and unsettling - example of a ransomware attack that was carried out entirely by an AI agent, exploiting a flaw in the popular open-source tool Langflow. The attack was made possible by a remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2025-3248, which allowed the AI agent to run arbitrary Python code without logging in.

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ChocoPoC Malware Targets Vulnerability Researchers via Fake PoC Repos

Beware of fake proof-of-concept repositories on GitHub - a new malware called ChocoPoC is hiding in plain sight, stealing data from vulnerability researchers through a cleverly designed trap. This sneaky malware uses a dependency chain to infect systems, masquerading as a harmless Python proof-of-concept exploit.

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Oracle Exploit Spotted in Wild Ahead of Proof-of-Concepts

A critical Oracle vulnerability, CVE-2026-46817, with a 9.8 severity rating is being exploited in the wild, just days before a proof-of-concept was expected to be released. The attacks, detected by threat intelligence firm Defused, appear to be more like reconnaissance tests than targeted campaigns, with six attempts logged from a single IP address within a two-hour window.

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EvilTokens Phishing Kit Exposes Sophisticated Evasion Tactics

Microsoft VP of security research Tanmay Ganacharya revealed that 10-15 distinct EvilTokens phishing campaigns have been launching daily since March 15, 2026, showcasing the alarming speed at which device-code phishing operations have scaled. This comes as Cisco Talos incident responders uncovered a targeted phishing chain that abused a real vendor relationship using an outstanding-invoice lure.

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FortiBleed Campaign Tied to Lynx Ransomware Operators

Researchers uncovered a massive credential-theft operation, dubbed FortiBleed, which exposed over 73,000 Fortinet device credentials and was surprisingly linked to active ransomware negotiation panels. This shocking discovery offers a rare glimpse into the tactics of threat actors.

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Malware Exploits GitHub PoCs to Target Cybersecurity Researchers

Cybersecurity researchers are being targeted by a sneaky new campaign that uses malicious GitHub proof-of-concept exploits to deliver a remote access trojan, with over 2,400 downloads of a trojanized Python package already recorded. The attack unfolds through a multi-stage supply-chain trick involving compromised PyPI packages.

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US Extradites 19-Year-Old Hacker to Face Charges

Meet Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old hacker who's in hot water after allegedly orchestrating over 100 network intrusions that raked in a staggering $100 million in ransom payments, leaving a trail of chaos for businesses and investigators to clean up. Stokes, a dual US and Estonian citizen, has been extradited from Finland to face federal charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud.

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AI Model DeepSeek Enables Browser-Only Ransomware With Simple Prompts

Researchers have uncovered a concerning trend: nearly half of the files generated by the DeepSeek AI model - over 1,300 out of 3,000 - have been flagged as malicious or dangerous, including some that can launch browser-only ransomware with just a few simple prompts.

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Malware Delivered via Trojanized GitHub Exploits Targets Security Researchers

Security researchers have been targeted by a sneaky malware campaign that uses trojanized GitHub exploits to deliver a Python-based remote access trojan, hiding in plain sight within popular proof-of-concept code repositories. The malware, downloaded over 2,400 times mostly on Linux-based systems, was spread through malicious packages cleverly concealed in dependency lists on GitHub.

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Blogger Platform Exploited in VEIL#DROP Malware Attack Chain

The VEIL#DROP malware attack chain starts with a sneaky JavaScript file, cleverly disguised as a harmless document, which executes through Windows Script Host and launches PowerShell with execution policy bypasses enabled. This multi-stage threat can be triggered by spear-phishing or a simple visit to a compromised website.

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Kaspersky Exposes AsyncRAT Campaign Using ScreenConnect

Malicious actors have launched a massive campaign using fake software downloads to spread the AsyncRAT malware, disguising it as popular utilities like OBS Studio and DNS Jumper. Kaspersky uncovered over 90 spoofed domains in 10 languages, hinting at a sophisticated and widespread threat.

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Phishing Kit Unveils Sophisticated BEC-as-a-Service Capabilities

Meet ARToken, a sophisticated phishing kit that's redefining the threat landscape with its Business Email Compromise (BEC)-as-a-Service capabilities, allowing attackers to launch highly targeted and convincing scams. This advanced platform is a game-changer, offering a complete BEC operations environment that's far more complex than your average phishing kit.

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ScreenConnect Exploited in Large-Scale Campaign Disguised as Freeware

Cybercriminals have launched a massive campaign disguising a malicious ScreenConnect installer as freeware, tricking users into downloading it from over 90 fake websites in 10 languages. The scam starts with a bogus OBS Studio download that secretly installs the ScreenConnect utility, ultimately delivering a nasty AsyncRAT payload.

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Pentera Labs Red Team Exposes AI Double Agent Vulnerability in Claude Desktop

Pentera Labs' red team has uncovered a shocking vulnerability in Claude Desktop, allowing them to turn the AI's voice into a double agent that does an attacker's bidding on a developer's workstation. By exploiting a compromised inbox, they were able to gain full machine control, revealing a chilling new threat in the world of AI.

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Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 Flaws with 81 Million Login Attempts

In just two weeks, a massive password-spraying campaign racked up over 81 million login attempts, compromising 78 Microsoft 365 accounts across 64 organizations and highlighting a dramatic surge in cyber threats. This alarming trend saw a 155-fold increase in attacks, with organizations now facing an average of 1,964 failed login attempts per month.

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Cursor Flaws Expose Developers to Zero-Click Attacks

Beware of DuneSlide, a pair of high-severity flaws that could let a single, innocent-looking prompt hijack your Cursor environment and unleash a zero-click attack on your computer - update to Cursor 3.0 now to stay safe!

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Ousaban Trojan Targets Iberian Bank Users with Sophisticated PDF Lures

Meet the Ousaban Trojan, a sneaky malware targeting banking customers in Spain and Portugal with clever PDF tricks. This sophisticated threat steals logins, hijacks sessions, and even takes remote control of infected computers.

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AI-Generated Ransomware Exploits Chromium API in Browser Attacks

A groundbreaking AI-generated ransomware attack has been detected, cleverly exploiting the Chromium API to launch a devastating browser-based assault, stealing credentials, exfiltrating data, and holding files hostage. This alarming first-of-its-kind threat, dubbed InfernoGrabber v9.0, marks a chilling new frontier in cybercrime.

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Ousaban Trojan Expands to Spain, Portugal with Advanced Evasion Tactics

Meet Ousaban, a sneaky banking Trojan that's evolved from decade-old tactics to target unsuspecting customers in Spain and Portugal, starting with a clever phishing PDF disguised as a broken file. This highly optimized threat profiles its victims before striking, making it a force to be reckoned with.

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Progress LoadMaster Flaw Sees Active Exploitation Attempts

A critical vulnerability in Progress Kemp LoadMaster, tracked as CVE-2026-8037, is under active exploitation attempts, with Canadian cybersecurity firm eSentire's Threat Response Unit detecting and thwarting attacks starting June 29, 2026. The attacks, though unsuccessful, raise concerns about potential future breaches given the vulnerability's high CVSS score of 9.6.

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