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WhatsApp has unveiled passkey-encrypted backups, simplifying the protection of cherished chat histories without the burden of memorizing complex passwords. This feature allows users to secure their end-to-end encrypted backups using biometric methods like fingerprints, facial recognition, or device screen locks, ensuring seamless access even after losing a phone or switching devices. Announced on October 29, […] The post WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Enhanced Chat Message Backup Security appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated attack vector that exploits how AI search tools and autonomous agents retrieve web content. The vulnerability, termed “agent-aware cloaking,” allows attackers to serve different webpage ve…
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), working alongside the National Security Agency and international cybersecurity partners, has released a comprehensive security guidance document focused on hardening Microsoft Exchange server…
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A sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging multilingual ZIP file lures has emerged across East and Southeast Asia, targeting government institutions and financial organizations with unprecedented coordination. Security researchers utilizing Hunt.io&#…
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A sophisticated Linux kernel rootkit designed to slip past the defenses of Elastic Security, a leading endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform. Released on GitHub by researcher 0xMatheuZ, the rootkit employs advanced obfuscation techniques to evade YARA-based detection and behavioral monitoring. While presented strictly for educational purposes, Singularity underscores the evolving challenges in kernel-level threat […] The post Researchers Created a Linux Rootkit that Evades Elastic Security EDR Detection appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added CVE-2025-41244 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. This local privilege escalation flaw affects Broadcom’s VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools, with evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Security researchers and officials urge immediate patching to prevent potential ransomware and other attacks that could compromise virtualized […] The post CISA Warns of VMware Tools and Aria Operations 0-Day Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign leveraging the Lampion banking trojan, a malware strain that has operated since 2019 with a renewed focus on Portuguese financial institutions. The threat actor group behind these operations has refined its tactics significantly, introducing novel social engineering techniques that make traditional detection increasingly difficult. What distinguishes this latest iteration […] The post New Lampion Stealer Uses ClickFix Attack to Silently Steal Login Credentials appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A new agent-aware cloaking technique uses AI browsers like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas to deliver misleading content. This method allows malicious actors to poison the information AI systems ingest, potentially manipulating decisions in hiring, commerce, and reputation management. By detecting AI crawlers through user-agent headers, websites can deliver altered pages that appear benign to humans but […] The post New Agent-Aware Cloaking Leverages OpenAI ChatGPT Atlas Browser to Deliver Fake Content appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A newly discovered Windows malware family named Airstalk has emerged as a sophisticated threat capable of exfiltrating sensitive browser credentials through an innovative covert command-and-control channel. Available in PowerShell and .NET variants, this malware demonstrates advanced capabilities including multi-threaded communications, versioning, and the misuse of legitimate mobile device management infrastructure. The malware hijacks the AirWatch […] The post New Windows-Based Airstalk Malware Employs Multi-Threaded C2 Communication to Steal Logins appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A sophisticated malware campaign exploiting Near Field Communication technology on Android devices has expanded dramatically since its emergence in April 2024. What began as isolated incidents has escalated into a widespread threat, with over 760 malicious applications now circulating in the wild. These malicious apps abuse NFC and Host Card Emulation capabilities to illegally capture […] The post 700+ Malicious Android Apps Abusing NFC Relay to Exfiltrate Banking Login Credentials appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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