⚠️ VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE 6[−]
2 AugCombating the Grandparent Scam: A Deep Dive into Cybersecurity and Law Enforcement EffortsThis episode explores the 'Grandparent Scam,' a prevalent and profitable fraud targeting seniors by exploiting their concern for their grandchildren. Experts Deirdre and John from Ireland's National Cybersecurity Center and the Ontario Provincial Police share insights into the sc…CYBERSECURITYTODAY.LIBSYN.COM
2 AugAkira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPNs in Likely Zero-Day Attack on Fully-Patched DevicesSonicWall SSL VPN devices have become the target of Akira ransomware attacks as part of a newfound surge in activity observed in late July 2025. "In the intrusions reviewed, multiple pre-ransomware intrusions were observed within a short period of time, each involving VPN access …THEHACKERNEWS.COM
2 AugAkira Ransomware Exploits 0-Day Vulnerability in SonicWall Firewall DevicesCybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf has identified a significant increase in ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall firewall devices in late July 2025, with evidence pointing to the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability. The company’s investigation revealed…GBHACKERS.COM
2 AugOpenAI prepares new open weight models along with GPT-5OpenAI isn't just working on GPT-5. It looks like OpenAI is also preparing to release new open-source weights, living up to its name, OpenAI.' [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
2 AugChina accuses US of exploiting Microsoft zero-day in cyberattacksubmitted by Amoxtli to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://cyberscoop.com/china-accuses-us-of-exploiting-microsoft-zero-day-in-cyberattack/SH.ITJUST.WORKS
2 AugAttackers exploit link-wrapping services to steal Microsoft 365 loginsA threat actor has been abusing link wrapping services from reputed technology companies to mask malicious links leading to Microsoft 365 phishing pages that collect login credentials. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM
🔥 INCIDENT REPORTING 7[−]
2 AugSTRATEGIC REEL: Proactive by design: Fortinet retools network defense for real-time threatsSecurity teams can no longer afford to wait for alerts — not when cyberattacks unfold in milliseconds. That’s the core warning from Fortinet’s Derek Manky in a new Last Watchdog Strategic Reel recorded at RSAC 2025. As adversaries adopt AI-driven … (more…) The post STRATEGI…LASTWATCHDOG.COM
2 AugNew Undetectable Plague Malware Targeting Linux Servers for Persistent SSH AccessSecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated Linux backdoor dubbed “Plague” that has remained undetected by all major antivirus engines despite multiple samples being uploaded to VirusTotal over the past year. The malicious software operates as a Pluggable Aut…GBHACKERS.COM
2 AugQilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed OnlineA significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31, 2025, internal conflicts between the ransomware group and one of its affiliates led to th…GBHACKERS.COM
2 Aug“Failure Is a Terrible Thing to Waste” in Cyber 🧠In this short, cybersecurity expert Adrian shares a hard-hitting truth: “Failure is a terrible thing to waste.” He reveals how the biggest lessons in cybersecurity often come from real-world breaches—yet many companies still keep those failures hidden. This thought-provoking clip…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugCL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage CampaignTelecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed a…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
2 AugLLM-Generated Code: Smart Shortcut or Security Time Bomb?When cybersecurity expert Rey Bango questions the blind trust in AI-generated code, he sparks a debate that every tech leader needs to hear. Can companies like Microsoft or Meta really afford to assume that code from LLMs is safe, structured, and universally understood? This shor…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugIf Venture Capital Solved Security... We’d Be Safe By Now 🤷Venture capitalists keep pouring millions into flashy cybersecurity startups, but the real threats? Still here. In this clip, Erik Bloch breaks down the brutal truth: VC firms care more about returns than fixing the actual problems. The same tools, the same noise, the same incide…YOUTUBE.COM
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2 AugCyber Pro Tip: Test Before It's Too LateMost IT teams say they have backups… but have they actually tested a full restore? In this eye-opening moment, cybersecurity expert Doug White shares a jaw-dropping story of organizations that thought they were protected—until they weren’t. From outdated tape drives to backup job…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugHow A Backup Plan FAILED Everyone... In One Night 🫣When disaster struck, everyone had go bags... but no real backup plan. In this jaw-dropping moment, Doug White reveals how an entire system collapsed because the backups were stored on the same array. No offsite, no isolation — just one mistake that left everyone saying “maybe ca…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugMicrosoft Just Dug Up a 1991 Program… For LINUX?In a bizarre twist of tech history, Microsoft revives a long-forgotten MS-DOS program from 1991—this time, for Linux users. Cybersecurity experts are baffled: is this nostalgia, a prank, or something bigger? This short explores the resurrection of a digital relic, sparking debate…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugFrom Zero to Cyber Range: How We Did ItThey started with bare hardware and built an entire cyber range from scratch — servers, virtualization, infrastructure as code, and a full video wall for live training. This isn’t your average IT lab. It's a full-scale simulation hub for real-world cybersecurity training, exams, …YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugNew 'Shade BIOS' Technique Beats Every Kind of Securitysubmitted by cm0002 to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.darkreading.com/endpoint-security/shade-bios-technique-beats-securityINFOSEC.PUB
2 AugThey Let Me Connect to Their Bank’s Wi-Fi... Big Mistake.A cybersecurity expert shares a real-world scenario from her time in banking—when a new “bank café” concept allowed customers to lounge all day… right next to the network. What could possibly go wrong? With laptops everywhere and open Wi-Fi, the attack surface just exploded. This…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugWhat Happens When a Secret Never Expires?When a developer hardcodes a secret, that secret often stays hidden in plain sight... forever. 😳 In this short, cybersecurity expert Sergey Gorbaty breaks down why static secrets are a ticking time bomb for secure apps. From legacy deployments to missing RBAC, this clip exposes a…YOUTUBE.COM
2 AugInternet exchange points are ignored, vulnerable, and absent from infrastructure protection planssubmitted by cm0002 to cybersecurity 1 points | 0 comments https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/31/ixp_resilience_call/INFOSEC.PUB
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2 AugNew ‘Plague’ PAM Backdoor Exposes Critical Linux Systems to Silent Credential TheftCybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed Plague that has managed to evade detection for a year. "The implant is built as a malicious PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module), enabling attackers to silently bypass system authentication an…THEHACKERNEWS.COM
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2 AugAnthropic says OpenAI engineers using Claude Code ahead of GPT-5 launchAnthropic says it has revoked OpenAI's access to the Claude API after ChatGPT's engineers were found using Claude's coding tools. [...]BLEEPINGCOMPUTER.COM