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Defenders Get New Insights from Akamai on How to Block Cryptominer Attacks

Security researchers from Akamai have released a groundbreaking blog series detailing new tactics to counter cryptominer botnets at scale. In the final installment of their “Cryptominers’ Anatomy” series, the team showcases two novel, proactive techniques that exploit the very architecture of cryptomining infrastructures to...

Microsoft Edge Fixes Actively Exploited Chromium Vulnerability – Update Immediately

Microsoft has issued an urgent security update for its Edge browser to address a critical vulnerability that cybercriminals are actively exploiting in real-world attacks. The company released Edge Stable Channel Version 138.0.3351.65 on July 1, 2025, specifically targeting CVE-2025-6554, a Chromium-based security flaw that...

12-Year-Old Linux Sudo Command Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation to Root

A critical vulnerability in the widely-used Sudo utility that has remained hidden for over 12 years, potentially affecting millions of Linux and Unix systems worldwide. The vulnerability , designated CVE-2025-32462, allows authorized users to escalate their privileges to root access through a simple command...

APT Groups Exploit Microsoft ClickOnce for Malware Execution via Trusted Hosts

A recent report by the Trellix Advanced Research Center has exposed a highly advanced malware campaign, dubbed “OneClik,” which leverages Microsoft ClickOnce technology to execute malicious payloads on targeted systems. The attackers specifically focus on the energy, oil, and gas sector, using phishing emails...

Microsoft Announces Layoffs of 9,000 Employees, Affecting 4% of Its Workforce

Microsoft Corporation announced significant workforce reductions on Wednesday, confirming plans to eliminate approximately 4% of its global workforce as the technology giant seeks to optimize operations while investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The layoffs, affecting roughly 9,000 employees out of Microsoft's 228,000-person workforce...

AI Tools like GPT and Perplexity Redirecting Users to Phishing Sites Instead of Legitimate Ones

AI tools are frequently directing users to fraudulent websites when asked for login information. Research conducted by Netcraft found that more than one-third of domains suggested by large language models for brand login pages were not controlled by the brands themselves, creating unprecedented opportunities...