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SAP fixes three critical vulnerabilities across multiple products
SAP has released its December security updates addressing 14 vulnerabilities across a range of products, including three critical-severity flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sap-fixes-three-critical-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-products/
Microsoft releases Windows 10 KB5071546 extended security update
Microsoft has released the KB5071546 extended security update to resolve 57 security vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-releases-windows-10-kb5071546-extended-security-update/
Fortinet warns of critical FortiCloud SSO login auth bypass flaws
Fortinet has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities in FortiOS, FortiWeb, FortiProxy, and FortiSwitchManager that could allow attackers to bypass FortiCloud SSO authentication. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortinet-warns-of-critical-forticloud-sso-login-auth-bypass-flaws/
Ivanti warns of critical Endpoint Manager code execution flaw
American IT software company Ivanti warned customers today to patch a newly disclosed vulnerability in its Endpoint Manager (EPM) solution that could allow attackers to execute code remotely. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-critical-endpoint-manager-code-execution-flaw/
Spain arrests teen who stole 64 million personal data records
The National Police in Spain have arrested a suspected 19-year-old hacker in Barcelona, for allegedly stealing and attempting to sell 64 million records obtained from breaches at nine companies. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/spain-arrests-teen-who-stole-64-million-personal-data-records/
Ransomware IAB abuses EDR for stealthy malware execution
An initial access broker tracked as Storm-0249 is abusing endpoint detection and response solutions and trusted Microsoft Windows utilities to load malware, establish communication, and persistence in preparation for ransomware attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-iab-abuses-edr-for-stealthy-malware-execution/
Ransomware gangs turn to Shanya EXE packer to hide EDR killers
Several ransomware groups have been spotted using a packer-as-a-service (PaaS) platform named Shanya to assist in EDR (endpoint detection and response) killing operations. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gangs-turn-to-shanya-exe-packer-to-hide-edr-killers/
FinCEN says ransomware gangs extorted over $2.1B from 2022 to 2024
A new report by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) shows that ransomware activity peaked in 2023 before falling in 2024, following a series of law enforcement actions targeting the ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit ransomware gangs. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fincen-says-ransomware-gangs-extorted-over-21b-from-2022-to-2024/
Google Chrome adds new security layer for Gemini AI agentic browsing
Google Chrome is introducing a new security architecture designed to protect upcoming agentic AI browsing features powered by Gemini. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-adds-new-security-layer-for-gemini-ai-agentic-browsing/
OpenAI denies rolling out ads on ChatGPT paid plans
ChatGPT is allegedly showing ads to those who pay $20 for the Plus subscription, but OpenAI says this is an app recommendation feature, not an ad. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-denies-rolling-out-ads-on-chatgpt-paid-plans/
React2Shell flaw exploited to breach 30 orgs, 77k IP addresses vulnerable
Over 77,000 Internet-exposed IP addresses are vulnerable to the critical React2Shell remote code execution flaw (CVE-2025-55182), with researchers now confirming that attackers have already compromised over 30 organizations across multiple sectors. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/react2shell-flaw-exploited-to-breach-30-orgs-77k-ip-addresses-vulnerable/
Barts Health NHS discloses data breach after Oracle zero-day hack
Barts Health NHS Trust has announced that Clop ransomware actors have stolen files from a database by exploiting a vulnerability in its Oracle E-business Suite software. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/barts-health-nhs-discloses-data-breach-after-oracle-zero-day-hack/
A Practical Guide to Continuous Attack Surface Visibility
Passive scan data goes stale fast as cloud assets shift daily, leaving teams blind to real exposures. Sprocket Security shows how continuous, automated recon gives accurate, up-to-date attack surface visibility. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/a-practical-guide-to-continuous-attack-surface-visibility/
Cloudflare blames today's outage on emergency React2Shell patch
Cloudflare has blamed today's outage on the emergency patching of a critical React remote code execution vulnerability, which is now actively exploited in attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-blames-todays-outage-on-emergency-react2shell-patch/
React2Shell critical flaw actively exploited in China-linked attacks
Multiple China-linked threat actors began exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182) affecting React and Next.js just hours after the max-severity issue was disclosed. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/react2shell-critical-flaw-actively-exploited-in-china-linked-attacks/
Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts
Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-windows-powershell-now-warns-when-running-invoke-webrequest-scripts/
Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 57 flaws
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes 57 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-december-2025-patch-tuesday-fixes-3-zero-days-57-flaws/
Windows 11 KB5072033 & KB5071417 cumulative updates released
Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5072033 and KB5071417 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security vulnerabilities, bugs, and add new features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-kb5072033-and-kb5071417-cumulative-updates-released/
Maintaining enterprise IT hygiene using Wazuh SIEM/XDR
Poor IT hygiene, such as unused accounts, outdated software, and risky extensions, creates hidden exposure in your infrastructure. Wazuh, the open-source XDR and SIEM, shows how continuous inventory monitoring across endpoints helps teams spot drift and tighten security. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/maintaining-enterprise-it-hygiene-using-wazuh-siem-xdr/
North Korean hackers exploit React2Shell flaw in EtherRAT malware attacks
A new malware implant called EtherRAT, deployed in a recent React2Shell attack, runs five separate Linux persistence mechanisms and leverages Ethereum smart contracts for communication with the attacker. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-exploit-react2shell-flaw-in-etherrat-malware-attacks/
Microsoft investigates Copilot outage affecting users in Europe
Microsoft is working to mitigate an ongoing incident that has been blocking users in Europe from accessing the company's AI-powered Copilot digital assistant. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-copilot-outage-affecting-users-in-europe/
Malicious VSCode extensions on Microsoft's registry drop infostealers
Two malicious extensions on Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Marketplace infect developers' machines with information-stealing malware that can take screenshots, steal credentials, and hijack browser sessions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-vscode-extensions-on-microsofts-registry-drop-infostealers/
Poland arrests Ukrainians utilizing 'advanced' hacking equipment
The police in Poland arrested three Ukrainian nationals for allegedly attempting to damage IT systems in the country using hacking equipment and for obtaining "computer data of particular importance to national defense." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/poland-arrests-ukrainians-utilizing-advanced-hacking-equipment/
How Agentic BAS AI Turns Threat Headlines Into Defense Strategies
Picus Security explains why relying on LLM-generated attack scripts is risky and how an agentic approach maps real threat intel to safe, validated TTPs. Their breakdown shows how teams can turn headline threats into reliable defense checks without unsafe automation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-agentic-bas-ai-turns-threat-headlines-into-defense-strategies/
Portugal updates cybercrime law to exempt security researchers
Portugal has modified its cybercrime law to establish a legal safe harbor for good-faith security research and to make hacking non-punishable under certain strict conditions. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/portugal-updates-cybercrime-law-to-exempt-security-researchers/
New wave of VPN login attempts targets Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals
A campaign has been observed targeting Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals with login attempts and launching scanning activity against SonicWall SonicOS API endpoints. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-wave-of-vpn-login-attempts-targets-palo-alto-globalprotect-portals/
FBI warns of virtual kidnapping scams using altered social media photos
The FBI warns that criminals are altering images shared on social media and using them as fake proof of life photos in virtual kidnapping ransom scams. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-virtual-kidnapping-ransom-scams-using-altered-social-media-photos/
EU fines X $140 million over deceptive blue checkmarks
The European Commission has fined X €120 million ($140 million) for violating transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/eu-fines-x-140-million-over-deceptive-blue-checkmarks-transparency-violations/
Pharma firm Inotiv discloses data breach after ransomware attack
American pharmaceutical firm Inotiv is notifying thousands of people that they're personal information was stolen in an August 2025 ransomware attack. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pharma-firm-inotiv-discloses-data-breach-after-ransomware-attack/
Cloudflare down, websites offline with 500 Internal Server Error
Cloudflare is down, as websites are crashing with a 500 Internal Server Error. Cloudflare is investigating the reports. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/cloudflare-down-websites-offline-with-500-internal-server-error/