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πŸ›‘ A dangerous combo attack has been discovered exploiting a PostgreSQL SQL injection flaw (CVE-2025-1094) and a BeyondTrust remote access bug (CVE-2024-12356).

πŸ› οΈ Patches available for both vulnerabilities.

πŸ”— Read more and secure your systems NOW: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/postgresql-vulnerability-exploited.html
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🚨 WARNING: CVE-2025-0108 Under Active Exploitation


Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS is being targeted by attackers exploiting a newly patched authentication bypass flaw (CVE-2025-0108).

βž” Flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute specific PHP scripts.

βž” Exploitation attempts have been traced to IPs in U.S., China, and Israel.

πŸ› οΈ Patch now to prevent unauthorized access.

πŸ”— Get the full details and patch guidance: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/palo-alto-networks-patches.html
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🚨 RansomHub, the most active ransomware group of 2024, has targeted over 600 organizations worldwide by exploiting flaws in Microsoft Active Directory and using brute-force attacks on VPNs to breach networks.

It also partners with LockBit & BlackCat to expand operations.

πŸ”— Discover more about this evolving threat: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/ransomhub-becomes-2024s-top-ransomware.html
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⚠️ Microsoft warns of Russian-aligned hacker group Storm-2372 using 'device code phishing' to steal authentication tokens, gain persistent access, and infiltrate global sectors.

🎯 Targets: Government, IT, Defense, Health, Education, Energy
🌍 Regions: Europe, North America, Africa, Middle East
πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Tactics: Phishing via WhatsApp, Signal, Teams
πŸ“² Attack Method: Device code phishing to access accounts

πŸ”— Read full report: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/microsoft-russian-linked-hackers-using.html
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⚠️ Generative AI is supercharging social engineering tacticsβ€”transforming cybercriminals’ capabilities overnight.

From deepfake videos to voice cloning, attackers now have tools that go beyond traditional methods.

πŸ”— Learn how these technologies are reshaping cyber risks: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/ai-powered-social-engineering-ancillary.html
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πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Lazarus Group uses a previously undocumented JavaScript implant, Marstech1, targeting developers in a highly sophisticated attack.

This new implant poses a significant supply chain risk, collecting sensitive data and targeting cryptocurrency wallets across multiple platforms.

πŸ‘‰ Read the full article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/lazarus-group-deploys-marstech1.html
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⚠️ Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered the whoAMI attack, which allows hackers to gain access to AWS EC2 instances through a name confusion vulnerability in AMIs.

By publishing backdoored AMIs with specific names, attackers can exploit misconfigured API searches to trick systems into using their malicious AMIs.

Even simple misconfigurations in AMI searches can lead to code execution vulnerabilities, affecting both public and private AWS users.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/new-whoami-attack-exploits-aws-ami-name.html
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Google’s new Android security feature blocks scammers from altering critical settings, like installing apps from unknown sources, while on a phone call.

This feature aims to prevent a rise in telephone-oriented attack delivery (TOAD), a growing scam trend.

Learn more about this important update: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/androids-new-feature-blocks-fraudsters.html
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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new backdoor leveraging Telegram for command-and-control (C2).

πŸ› οΈ Golang-based malware hides in plain sight by mimicking system files.
πŸ“² Telegram Bot API used to send and receive commands remotely.
🚨 Russian origin suspected based on command language.
πŸ”„ Stealth features allow malware to reload itself after termination.

πŸ‘‰ Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/new-golang-based-backdoor-uses-telegram.html
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South Korea halts downloads of Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek due to data protection concerns.

The suspension comes after security flaws were discovered and non-compliance with local privacy laws.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/south-korea-suspends-deepseek-ai.html
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🚨 This week’s update: Former Google insider charged with espionage, UI flaws targeted by nation-state actors, and critical patches needed for ThinkPHP and OwnCloud.

Get the full scoop here: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/thn-weekly-recap-google-secrets-stolen.html
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πŸ”— Explore the full report to learn more about CTEM: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/cisos-expert-guide-to-ctem-and-why-it.html
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🚨 Microsoft uncovers a new, advanced variant of the XCSSET malware targeting macOS users. It's the first major revision since 2022.

This latest update features sophisticated obfuscation and persistence methods, making it harder to detect and stop.

Learn about these new techniques: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/microsoft-uncovers-new-xcsset-macos.html
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⚠️ New MageCart malware targets Magento sites, hiding in <img> tags to avoid detection.

The code stays dormant until a user visits a checkout πŸ›’ page β€” then it springs into action, capturing card details.

πŸ”— Read the full article: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/cybercriminals-exploit-onerror-event-in.html
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🚨 Security vulnerabilities in Xerox VersaLink printers could allow attackers to steal authentication credentials via pass-back attacks, exposing critical systems.

CVE-2024-12510 and CVE-2024-12511 impact LDAP and SMB/FTP services and could lead to compromised Windows Active Directory access.

Get the full details: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/new-xerox-printer-flaws-could-let.html
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⚠️ A new campaign called RevivalStone, attributed to the China-linked Winnti group, is targeting Japanese manufacturers, materials, and energy sectors.

The attacks leveraging sophisticated tools like DEATHLOTUS and UNAPIMON to infiltrate and control enterprise systems.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/winnti-apt41-targets-japanese-firms-in.html
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🚨 Critical vulnerability in Juniper Networks devices could let attackers hijack control.

The flaw affects Session Smart Routers, Conductor, and WAN Assurance Routersβ€”putting your network at risk.

Update your devices now. Get the full details here: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/juniper-session-smart-routers.html
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New macOS malware alert: FrigidStealer is targeting users outside North America through fake updates to steal sensitive data.

This threat is linked to the elusive TA2727 group, which also spreads malware like Lumma Stealer and Marcher via web injects.

https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/new-frigidstealer-malware-targets-macos.html
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πŸ’» 93% of malware still relies on the Top 10 MITRE ATT&CK techniques.

πŸ›‘οΈ Focus on proven TTPs like credential theft and process injection to defend against the threats that matter today.

πŸ”— Explore the full insights in the Picus Red Report 2025: https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/debunking-ai-hype-inside-real-hacker.html
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