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Researchers at web security company Radware recently discovered what they described as a service-side data theft attack method involving ChatGPT.  The attack, dubbed ShadowLeak, targeted ChatGPT’s Deep Research capability, which …

Aug 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Zero-Day Apple has released security updates to address a security flaw impacting iOS, iPadOS, and macOS that it said has come under active exploitation in …

Israel’s killing of five journalists in Gaza a few days ago has sparked global outrage and condemnation. The carnage is a reminder of the apocalyptic danger that journalists face in …

A China-based hacking group is deploying Warlock ransomware on Microsoft SharePoint servers vulnerable to widespread attacks targeting the recently patched ToolShell zero-day exploit chain. “Although Microsoft has observed this threat …

Jul 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Malware The China-linked cyber espionage group tracked as APT41 has been attributed to a new campaign targeting government IT services in the African region. …

Jul 16, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new variant of a known malware loader called Matanbuchus that packs in significant features to enhance its stealth …

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Private equity groups Advent International and Platinum Equity are vying …

The Spanish police have arrested two individuals in the province of Las Palmas for their alleged involvement in cybercriminal activity, including data theft from the country’s government. The duo has …

Jun 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise is warning of a “notable surge” in scanning activity targeting Progress MOVEit Transfer systems starting May 27, 2025—suggesting that …

Jun 19, 2025Ravie LakshmananEmail Security / Identity Protection Threat actors with suspected ties to Russia have been observed taking advantage of a Google account feature called application specific passwords (or …