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Microsoft Teams Introduces 60-Second Silent Test Call Feature for IT Admins

Microsoft is set to introduce a revolutionary new feature that will allow IT administrators to proactively monitor network performance through silent test calls in Microsoft Teams. The feature, scheduled to roll out in September 2025, represents a significant advancement in network monitoring capabilities for...

Illumina Faces $9.8M Penalty Over Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Genomic Tech Sold to U.S. Agencies

Genomic sequencing giant Illumina Inc. has agreed to pay $9.8 million to settle federal allegations that it knowingly sold cybersecurity-vulnerable genetic testing systems to U.S. government agencies over a seven-year period. The settlement, announced Thursday by the Department of Justice, represents a groundbreaking case...

Ransomware Threat – APT Hackers Target Maritime and Shipping Sectors for Cyberattacks

The maritime industry, responsible for moving about 90% of global trade, has found itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals and advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. Over the past year, a sharp uptick in targeted cyberattacks has been documented, with more than 100 incidents attributed...

WhatsApp 0-Click RCE Exploit Earns $1,000,000 at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025

The cybersecurity world's most prestigious hacking competition is returning to Cork, Ireland, with its biggest WhatsApp bounty ever. Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative has announced that Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 will offer $1,000,000 for a zero-click WhatsApp exploit leading to remote code execution, marking a...

Gunra Ransomware’s Latest Linux Variant – 100 Encryption Threads & New Partial Encryption Feature

A new Linux variant of Gunra ransomware has been detected, broadening the targets of this recently emerged threat group and marking an aggressive expansion beyond its original Windows-based attacks. Since its first discovery in April 2025, Gunra has targeted enterprises across Brazil, Japan, Canada,...

NVIDIA Omniverse Launcher for Windows and Linux Leaks Sensitive Information

NVIDIA has issued an urgent security advisory for its Omniverse Launcher application, revealing a significant vulnerability that could expose sensitive user information to unauthorized access. The vulnerability, designated CVE-2025-23289, affects all versions of the Omniverse Launcher up to and including version 1.9.18 on both...