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    LockBit 5.0: Cross Platform Ransomware Targets Windows Linux ESXi

    LockBit 5.0 has reappeared as a materially different ransomware threat — one built to strike Windows, Linux and VMware ESXi hosts in the same campaign — and its arrival forces organizations to reframe backups, hypervisors and incident response as crown-jewel assets rather than secondary targets...
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    LockBit 5.0: A Cross Platform Ransomware Threat for Windows Linux and ESXi

    LockBit 5.0 has reappeared as a multi‑platform threat that researchers say can hit Windows, Linux and VMware ESXi hosts in a single campaign — and its blend of enhanced obfuscation, modular design and virtualization‑aware routines makes it a materially different threat for enterprise defenders...
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    Fake Windows 10 Upgrade Phishing Delivered CTB-Locker Ransomware

    Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade became a vehicle for a crop of convincing phishing emails that delivered file‑encrypting ransomware disguised as a legitimate installer, according to security researchers — a reminder that major platform announcements instantly become social‑engineering boons...
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    Wyden Asks FTC to Probe Microsoft Over Default Security After Ascension Ransomware

    Microsoft’s cybersecurity posture is under renewed fire after U.S. Senator Ron Wyden urged the Federal Trade Commission to open a formal investigation into the company’s default security settings, arguing that Microsoft shipped “dangerous, insecure software” that materially enabled a 2024...
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    Urgent: Patch SharePoint On-Prem RCE via Deserialization Chain (CVE-2025-53770)

    Microsoft’s SharePoint on-premises ecosystem is once again at the center of a high-risk security incident: an untrusted-deserialization remote code execution (RCE) class of weaknesses is being actively exploited against internet-facing SharePoint Server deployments, and an exact CVE identifier...
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    Artista Pirata: Hidden Risks of Cracked Software in Spanish

    Artista Pirata has quietly become one of the most visible Spanish‑language hubs where users can find “full” copies of commercial Windows and macOS applications, pre‑patched installers, language‑tailored builds and one‑click activators — a distribution model that mixes convenience with...
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    CERT-In Urges Immediate Patch for Edge, Windows Storage, Certificates, Databricks

    The Indian government’s cybersecurity arm has issued a high-severity alert advising organisations and individuals to urgently address a batch of patched—but still dangerous—vulnerabilities across multiple Microsoft products, including Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based), Windows Server storage...
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    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Plan Your Windows 11 Upgrade or Alternatives

    Microsoft’s official support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025 — and that deadline turns a decade-old, still‑widely used operating system into a growing security liability unless you act now. 10 has been a workhorse for hundreds of millions of PCs, but when Microsoft stops shipping...
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    Windows 11 Security for Higher Education: Passwordless Sign-On & Hardware Protections

    Windows 11’s security-first architecture is arriving at a critical moment for colleges and universities, delivering a broad set of built-in protections—passwordless sign-on, hardware-based isolation, and Microsoft Defender tooling—that aim to reduce ransomware risk and ease management burdens...
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    How Ransomware Hacks Windows 11 by Abusing Intel Drivers to Disable Antivirus

    A potent wave of ransomware attacks has uncovered a cunning new strategy in cybercrime: hackers are leveraging a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to disable Windows 11’s built-in antivirus, leaving systems dangerously exposed. The Akira ransomware, already notorious for its aggressive...
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    Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in 2025: AI Hijacking, Supply Chain Attacks & Hardware Risks

    A new wave of cybersecurity incidents and industry responses has dominated headlines in recent days, reshaping the risk landscape for businesses and consumers alike. From the hijacking of AI-driven smart homes to hardware-level battles over national security and software supply chain attacks...
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    Cybersecurity Trends 2025: AI Risks, Hardware Backdoors, and Adaptive Defenses

    A surge of cyber threats and security debates this week highlights both the escalating sophistication of digital attacks and the evolving strategies defenders employ to stay ahead. From researchers demonstrating how Google’s Gemini AI can be hijacked via innocent-looking calendar invites to...
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    China-U.S. Cyber Warfare Escalates: NSA, SharePoint Vulnerabilities & Global Attacks in 2025

    In April 2025, Chinese authorities in Harbin accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of conducting sophisticated cyberattacks during the February Asian Winter Games, targeting critical infrastructure such as energy, transportation, and defense institutions in Heilongjiang province. The...
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    Inside Scattered Spider: Evolving Tactics and Defense Strategies Against a Global Cyber Threat

    In a development commanding the attention of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with multiple international law enforcement and cybersecurity entities, has released an updated advisory on the Scattered Spider...
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    KNP Logistics Collapse Highlights Critical Lessons in Ransomware Prevention and Security

    In the early hours of an otherwise ordinary workweek, the headlines told a chilling story: KNP, a storied logistics company in the United Kingdom with 158 years of history, shuttered operations overnight due to a catastrophic ransomware attack. This collapse is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a...
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    Cybersecurity Weekly Review: Ransomware, Data Breaches, Policy & Infrastructure Risks in 2025

    The past week in cybersecurity delivered a barrage of incidents and regulatory developments, all underscoring the persistent fragility of digital infrastructure across industries and governments. Ransomware continues to grab headlines, as do high-profile data breaches affecting millions of...
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    Cybersecurity Week in Review: Major Breaches, Ransomware Takedowns & Data Sovereignty Battles

    In a week marked by both mounting threats and significant shifts in the cybersecurity landscape, some of the world’s most recognizable organizations and agencies faced unprecedented security challenges. From ransomware attacks and data breaches exposing millions of personal records to new...
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    Interlock Ransomware 2025: Evolving Threats, Tactics, and Defense Strategies

    Interlock ransomware has quickly ascended from a little-known name in late 2024 to a top-tier threat that’s been hammering organizations across North America and Europe through 2025. While other ransomware groups have faltered or faded, Interlock actors show a relentless willingness to innovate...
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    Urgent Windows 10 End-of-Support Safety Alert: Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

    As organisations everywhere brace for the official end-of-support for Windows 10 in October 2025, a fresh and urgent advisory from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has put the spotlight not just on the ticking technical deadline, but on the critical security landscape facing every...
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    UK Cybercrime Crackdown: Arrests Signal Stronger Retail Cybersecurity Defense

    The United Kingdom’s arrest of four suspects linked to a wave of cyberattacks targeting major retail organizations marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle between law enforcement and cybercriminals. This high-profile case comes at a time when digital threats are becoming increasingly...
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