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Will this latest article “against” ChatControl be absolutely useless?
We had already discussed the proposed “ChatControl” regulation almost two years ago, but given the roadmap currently underway, we find ourselves embarrassed to have to discuss it again. It feels like ...
RHC interviews ShinyHunters: “Systems can be repaired, but people remain vulnerable!”
ShinyHunters is a group of threat actors that gained notoriety after the massive data breach against Salesforce, an incident that led Google to closely monitor them and assign them the code name UNC62...
The Great Firewall in the Spotlight: The Leak Revealing the Industrialization of Chinese Censorship
Edited by Luca Stivali and Olivia Terragni. On September 11, 2025, what can be defined as the largest leak ever suffered by the Great Firewall of China (GFW) exploded in the media, massively and massi...
OpenAI and Microsoft reach agreement to transform into a public utility company.
OpenAI has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to review its partnership, which could lead to the company’s transformation into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). If the transfo...
Goodbye PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC! The great Windows 11 cleanup has begun.
Windows 11 users who have installed the September 2025 Update might think that practically nothing changes. At first glance, KB5065426 looks like a normal small patch that Microsoft distributes to eve...
Looking for Volodymyr Tymoshchuk! 11 million dollars for the Nefilim hacker
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted Ukrainian Volodymyr Tymoshchuk on seven counts of computer hacking and extortion. He is considered one of the most dangerous hackers of recent years. The in...
In Nepal, people are dying for social media! 19 people lost their lives trying to get Facebook back
In a dramatic reversal, Nepal has lifted the nationwide social media blackout imposed last week after it sparked massive youth protests and caused at least 19 deaths, according to local media. The dec...
Xi Jinping and the Chinese APT’s Ambition
The post-COVID macro political movements, including ongoing conflicts, have prompted a majority of states to shift their medium- to long-term political objectives. Clearly, a paradigm shift has been v...
Salesloft Cyber Attack: Chatbot Drift Temporarily Disabled
Salesloft announced that it would temporarily deactivate its AI-powered chatbot Drift on September 5, after several companies were hit by a massive supply chain attack. The incident resulted in the ma...
Discover the Dark Web: Access, Secrets, and Helpful Links to the Onion Network
The Dark Web is a part of the internet that cannot be reached with standard browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge). To access it, you need to use specific tools like the Tor Browser, which guarantees anonym...
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We had already discussed the proposed “ChatControl” regulation almost two years ago, but given the roadmap currently underway, we find ourselves embarrassed to have to discuss it again. It feels l...

ShinyHunters is a group of threat actors that gained notoriety after the massive data breach against Salesforce, an incident that led Google to closely monitor them and assign them the code name UNC62...

Edited by Luca Stivali and Olivia Terragni. On September 11, 2025, what can be defined as the largest leak ever suffered by the Great Firewall of China (GFW) exploded in the media, massively and massi...

OpenAI has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to review its partnership, which could lead to the company’s transformation into a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). If the trans...

Windows 11 users who have installed the September 2025 Update might think that practically nothing changes. At first glance, KB5065426 looks like a normal small patch that Microsoft distributes to eve...
Italy under DDoS attack by pro-Russian NoName057(16)? Few disruptions.
Google Chrome: Urgent patch for exploited 0day. Critical vulnerabilities fixed.
Phishing with style! Cybercriminals attach superhero GIFs to malware.
Will this latest article “against” ChatControl be absolutely useless?
Azure Functions in the Spotlight: Legitimate Libraries Used for DLL Sideloading
Linux Hit by Sindoor Dropper: Highly Obfuscated Infection Chain

Italy under DDoS attack by pro-Russian NoName057(16)? Few disruptions.
Redazione RHC - September 18th, 2025
The hackers of NoName057(16) have recently resumed their hostile activities against several Italian targets, using Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. Based on what we observed, Italian infrastructure has strengthened its structure,...

Google Chrome: Urgent patch for exploited 0day. Critical vulnerabilities fixed.
Redazione RHC - September 18th, 2025
Google has taken immediate security action for Chrome browser users globally, targeting four critical vulnerabilities, one of which, a zero-day vulnerability, is currently being actively exploited. Users are therefore urged...

Phishing with style! Cybercriminals attach superhero GIFs to malware.
Redazione RHC - September 18th, 2025
F6 analysts have published a study on a new phishing campaign active from spring 2025. The group, dubbed ComicForm, sent emails containing malicious attachments to Russian, Belarusian, and Kazakh companies...

Will this latest article “against” ChatControl be absolutely useless?
Stefano Gazzella - September 18th, 2025
We had already discussed the proposed "ChatControl" regulation almost two years ago, but given the roadmap currently underway, we find ourselves embarrassed to have to discuss it again. It feels...

Azure Functions in the Spotlight: Legitimate Libraries Used for DLL Sideloading
Redazione RHC - September 18th, 2025
A malicious version of the ISO image named Servicenow-BNM-Verify.iso has been identified on VirusTotal, reported as originating from Malaysia, with virtually no detection. The image contains four files, two visible...

Linux Hit by Sindoor Dropper: Highly Obfuscated Infection Chain
Redazione RHC - September 18th, 2025
Linux systems are being targeted by a recent malware campaign, known as "Sindoor Dropper," which uses advanced spear-phishing techniques and a complex infection process. Victims are tricked with lures related...
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