Teen suspected of Vegas casino cyberattacks released to parents
A 17-year-old hacker who surrendered to face charges over cyberattacks targeting Vegas casinos in 2023 has been released into the custody of his parents, a family court judge ruled. The teenage boy, who is suspected to be part of the Scattered Spier threat group, has been imposed some restrictions that include limited use of the […]
Microsoft will offer free Windows 10 security updates in Europe
Microsoft will offer free extended security updates for Windows 10 users in the European Economic Area (EEA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and all 27 European Union member states. This announcement follows Microsoft’s statement in June that customers will be able to enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost, using their Microsoft […]
New Supermicro BMC flaws can create persistent backdoors
Two vulnerabilities affecting the firmware of Supermicro hardware, including Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) allow attackers to update systems with maliciously crafted images. Supermicro is a maker of servers, motherboards, and data center hardware. BMC is a microcontroller on Supermicro server motherboards that permits remote system monitoring and management even if the system is powered off. Experts at firmware […]
OpenAI is testing a new GPT-5-based AI agent “GPT-Alpha”
OpenAI is internally testing a new version of its AI agent, which uses a special version of GPT-5 dubbed “GPT-Alpha.” Earlier today, OpenAI accidentally pushed an unreleased feature to everyone. As you can see in the above screenshot shared on X, the new feature is called “Agent with Truncation” and it can be found under Alpha Models. […]
Kali Linux 2025.3 released with 10 new tools, Wi-Fi enhancements
Kali Linux has released version 2025.3, the third version of 2025, featuring ten new tools, Nexmon support, and NetHunter improvements. Kali Linux is a distribution created for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers to conduct red team exercises, penetration testing, security audits, and research against networks. New tool added to Kali Linux 2025.3 As with every release, Kali […]
Cisco warns of IOS zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks
Cisco has released security updates to address a high-severity zero-day vulnerability in Cisco IOS and IOS XE Software that is currently being exploited in attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-20352, the flaw is due to a stack-based buffer overflow weakness found in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) subsystem of vulnerable IOS and IOS XE software, impacting […]
Unpatched flaw in OnePlus phones lets rogue apps text messages
A vulnerability in multiple versions of OxygenOS, the Android-based operating system from OnePlus, allows any installed app to access SMS data and metadata without requiring permission or user interaction. OnePlus, a subsidiary of Oppo, is a Shenzhen-based consumer electronics maker known for developing high-end smartphones at competitive pricing. While other major Chinese brands like Huawei […]
Police seizes $439 million stolen by cybercrime rings worldwide
In a five-month joint operation led by Interpol, law enforcement agencies have seized more than $439 million in cash and cryptocurrency linked to cyber-enabled financial crimes that impacted thousands of victims worldwide. Codenamed Operation HAECHI VI, it involved authorities from 40 countries and five continents between April and August 2025. HAECHI VI targeted a wide […]
Google: Brickstorm malware used to steal U.S. orgs’ data for over a year
Suspected Chinese hackers have used the Brickstorm malware in long-term persistence espionage operations against U.S. organizations in the technology and legal sectors. Brickstorm is a Go-based backdoor documented by Google in April 2024 following China-related intrusions that spawned from various edge devices and remained undetected in the victim environment for more than a year, on average. The […]
UK arrests suspect for RTX ransomware attack causing airport disruptions
The UK’s National Crime Agency has arrested a suspect linked to a ransomware attack that is causing widespread disruptions across European airports. The NCA stated that the arrest was made following an investigation into the cyberattack that impacted Collins Aerospace’s Multi-User System Environment (MUSE) passenger processing software. “NCA officers, supported by the South East ROCU, […]