Category: Cybersecurity News
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Major Insurance Provider Aflac Reports Cybersecurity Incident
Major insurance company Alfac has recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting its U.S. network. This joins several other insurance companies that have also experienced similar cybersecurity breaches. On a recent notice post on their website, they stated identifying suspicious activity within their network and quickly responding to contain the intrusion. Potentially impacted files could contain…
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Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Discovered in libblockdev, udisks Packages
Recent research from Qualys has revealed significant security vulnerabilities affecting many Linux systems, particularly those running openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise. These flaws could allow an attacker with limited access to escalate privileges and gain full control over the system. Given the widespread use of these components, it’s essential for organizations to understand the risks…
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Scammers Are Injecting Fake Phone Numbers Into Official Websites
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and a recent scam has emerged that can trick even cautious users. Security company Malwarebytes has uncovered a method where scammers inject fake phone numbers into well-known websites. These include major sites like Apple, PayPal, Microsoft, Netflix, and others—right within the address bar. This sneaky trick can make malicious…
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Fake Minecraft Mods Used to Steal Gamers’ Data in New Cyberattack Campaign
Minecraft is a beloved game that continues to capture the hearts of millions worldwide. With over 200 million active players each month, it has become one of the most-used and best-selling games in history. For many, a big part of the Minecraft experience comes from mods—user-created modifications that enhance gameplay, fix bugs, improve graphics, and…
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Veeam Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update
Veeam Software has released version 12.3.2 of its Backup & Replication platform, including important security patches that resolve several vulnerabilities identified in earlier versions. The recent update addresses three notable vulnerabilities. One critical flaw (tracked as CVE-2025-23121) could allow an authenticated domain user to perform remote code execution on domain-joined backup servers. Another issue (CVE-2025-24286)…
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Unpatched SimpleHelp RMM Systems Being Exploited
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding active ransomware campaigns exploiting unpatched versions of the SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-57727, affects versions 5.5.7 and earlier. Although a notice and security patch was released by SimpleHelp in January 2025, systems that remain unpatched continue…
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Massive Data Leak of China-Based Users Discovered
Recent research has highlighted a significant data leak involving hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens. And the nature of the data suggests it may have been collected for a variety of purposes, including research, analysis, or other data aggregation efforts. Cybersecurity researchers at Cybernews and Security Discovery examined samples of the leaked data, totaling approximately…
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