New Tech Support Scam Uses Microsoft Logo to Fake Browser Lock, Steal Data
The Cofense Phishing Defense Centre warns of a new tech support scam using Microsoft’s brand to lock browsers and steal data. Learn how the attack uses fake 'payment lures' and urgent security alerts to trick victims into calling a fraudulent support number.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Oct 2025 Fixs 175 Vulnerabilities including 3 Zero-Days
October's Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes 170+ flaws, including 3 actively exploited zero-days and critical WSUS RCE (CVSS 9.8). Immediate patching is mandatory. Final free updates for Windows 10.
Fake Google Job Offer Email Scam Targets Workspace and Microsoft 365 Users
Cybersecurity firm Sublime Security details a new credential phishing scam impersonating Google Careers to steal login details from Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 users.
Microsoft Limits IE Mode in Edge After Chakra Zero-Day Activity Detected
Microsoft restricted access to Edge's IE Mode in August 2025 after hackers used a Chakra zero-day flaw to bypass security and take over user devices. Check out the new steps for enabling IE Mode.
Police Bust GXC Team, One of the Most Active Cybercrime Networks
Spanish Guardia Civil and Group-IB arrest 'GoogleXcoder,' the 25-year-old Brazilian mastermind of the GXC Team, for selling AI-powered phishing kits and malware used to steal millions from banks across the US, UK, Spain, and Brazil.
Astaroth Trojan Uses GitHub Images to Stay Active After Takedowns
Astaroth banking trojan has evolved to use GitHub and steganography for resilient C2, hiding its vital commands in images. Learn how this sophisticated malware employs fileless techniques to steal banking and crypto credentials from users across Latin America.
OpenAI’s Guardrails Can Be Bypassed by Simple Prompt Injection Attack
Just weeks after its release, OpenAI’s Guardrails system was quickly bypassed by researchers. Read how simple prompt injection attacks fooled the system’s AI judges and exposed an ongoing security concern for OpenAI.
Invoicely Database Leak Exposes 180,000 Sensitive Records
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered nearly 180,000 files, including PII and banking details, left exposed on an unprotected database linked to the Invoicely platform. Read about the identity theft and financial fraud risks for over 250,000 businesses worldwide.
Auth Bypass Flaw in Service Finder WordPress Plugin Under Active Exploit
An Authentication Bypass (CVE-2025-5947) in Service Finder Bookings plugin allows any unauthenticated attacker to log in as an administrator. Over 13,800 exploit attempts detected. Update to v6.1 immediately.
Stealit Malware Using Node.js to Hide in Fake Game and VPN Installers
Fortinet warns of Stealit, a MaaS infostealer, now targeting Windows systems and evading detection by using Node.js’s SEA feature while hiding in fake game and VPN installers.