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Palo Alto Networks Also Compromised via Salesforce and Drift

In early September 2025, Palo Alto Networks confirmed it had been the victim of a data breach. The compromise did not affect its core products or services, but rather some internally used Salesforce i...

Was there terror on Ursula von der Leyen’s flight? Let’s clear things up!

On August 31, 2025, flight AAB53G, operated by a Dassault Falcon 900LX registered OO-GPE and carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, took off from Warsaw and landed safely at Plov...

Zscaler Data Breach: Lessons Learned About the Evolution of SaaS Threats

Zscaler’s recent confirmation of a data breach resulting from a supply chain attack provides a case study in the evolution of threats against complex SaaS ecosystems. The attack, attributed to the APT...

Critical Linux Vulnerability: CVSS 8.5 Vulnerability Discovered in UDisks Daemon

A critical security flaw in the Linux UDisks daemon was recently discovered, allowing potential unprivileged attackers to access files belonging to highly privileged users. The vulnerability, classifi...

Let the hunt begin! Hackers exploit Citrix flaw to infiltrate global systems

A critical zero-day flaw, classified as CVE-2025-6543, has been discovered in Citrix NetScaler systems. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by malicious hackers since May 2025, several mont...

Phishing on Teams: at least the hacker responds faster than the real help desk!

In recent months, as previously reported on Red Hot Cyber, a new front has emerged in the corporate phishing landscape: Microsoft Teams attacks in which attackers impersonate IT or help desk personnel...

Critical vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and Gateway. Update now! Attacks are ongoing!

NetScaler has alerted administrators of three new vulnerabilities in NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway, one of which is already being used in active attacks. Updates are available and the vendor urg...

Storm-0501: When Ransomware Moves to the Cloud

Microsoft is raising the alarm: the Storm-0501 cybercriminal group has evolved. No more “traditional” attacks on on-premise machines, no more ransomware that encrypts local files. Now the threat is mo...

Microsoft Teams crashes: Embedded Office documents blocked from opening

A Black Thursday for millions of Microsoft Teams users around the world. A key feature of the collaboration platform – opening embedded Office documents – has suddenly been knocked out, sparking frust...

Happy birthday Windows 95: the system that changed PCs forever!

August 24, 2025, marked the 30th anniversary of the launch of Windows 95, Microsoft’s first mass-market 32-bit consumer operating system, which significantly revolutionized the world of personal compu...

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Palo Alto Networks Also Compromised via Salesforce and Drift
Di Antonio Piazzolla - 02/09/2025

In early September 2025, Palo Alto Networks confirmed it had been the victim of a data breach. The compromise did not affect its core products or services, but rather some internally used Salesforce i...

Was there terror on Ursula von der Leyen’s flight? Let’s clear things up!
Di Giovanni Pollola - 02/09/2025

On August 31, 2025, flight AAB53G, operated by a Dassault Falcon 900LX registered OO-GPE and carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, took off from Warsaw and landed safely at Plov...

Zscaler Data Breach: Lessons Learned About the Evolution of SaaS Threats
Di Ada Spinelli - 02/09/2025

Zscaler’s recent confirmation of a data breach resulting from a supply chain attack provides a case study in the evolution of threats against complex SaaS ecosystems. The attack, attributed to the A...

Critical Linux Vulnerability: CVSS 8.5 Vulnerability Discovered in UDisks Daemon
Di Redazione RHC - 01/09/2025

A critical security flaw in the Linux UDisks daemon was recently discovered, allowing potential unprivileged attackers to access files belonging to highly privileged users. The vulnerability, classifi...

Let the hunt begin! Hackers exploit Citrix flaw to infiltrate global systems
Di Redazione RHC - 30/08/2025

A critical zero-day flaw, classified as CVE-2025-6543, has been discovered in Citrix NetScaler systems. This vulnerability has been actively exploited by malicious hackers since May 2025, several mont...

ChatGPT “Taught My Son How to Die”! Adam Reid’s Parents Sue OpenAI
Cybercrime and Darknet

ChatGPT “Taught My Son How to Die”! Adam Reid’s Parents Sue OpenAI

A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI in California, alleging that ChatGPT driven a 16-year-old to commit suicide. The parents of Adam Reid, who die...
Redazione RHC - 28/08/2025 - 08:25
VPNs are booming in France! Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube blocked? But only by a click!
Cybercrime and Darknet

VPNs are booming in France! Pornhub, YouPorn, and RedTube blocked? But only by a click!

Starting June 4th, if you try to access Pornhub, YouPorn, or RedTube, you will only be able to see "Liberty Leading the People," accompanied by a text...
Redazione RHC - 27/08/2025 - 17:49
By 2026, no more “ghost” apps: Android will only accept verified developers.
Cybercrime and Darknet

By 2026, no more “ghost” apps: Android will only accept verified developers.

Google representatives announced that starting in 2026, only apps from verified developers will be able to be installed on certified Android devices. ...
Redazione RHC - 27/08/2025 - 16:49
Devastating Cyber Attack Paralyzes Nevada Government Network
Cybercrime and Darknet

Devastating Cyber Attack Paralyzes Nevada Government Network

Nevada's government network was paralyzed after an incident in the early morning hours of August 24. The attack rendered the state's IT infrastructure...
Redazione RHC - 27/08/2025 - 16:42
Auchan data leak: hundreds of thousands of customers affected by a hacker attack
Cybercrime and Darknet

Auchan data leak: hundreds of thousands of customers affected by a hacker attack

French retailer Auchan has informed hundreds of thousands of customers that their personal data has been stolen following a hacker attack. In notif...
Redazione RHC - 27/08/2025 - 15:04
Critical vulnerability in Docker Desktop: host system compromise
Cybercrime and Darknet

Critical vulnerability in Docker Desktop: host system compromise

A critical vulnerability in the desktop version of Docker for Windows and macOS allowed a host system to be compromised by running a malicious contain...
Redazione RHC - 27/08/2025 - 14:36
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A zero-click exploit for WhatsApp allowed remote surveillance. Meta warns victims.

- August 30th, 2025

A security flaw in WhatsApp's messaging apps for Apple iOS and macOS has been patched, the company reported, after likely being widely exploited alongside a recently discovered Apple vulnerability in...

  

Google warns 2.5 billion Gmail users: account security at risk. Reset your password!

- August 30th, 2025

A far-reaching security advisory has been issued by Google to the 2.5 billion users of its Gmail service, aiming to strengthen the protection of their accounts following a data breach...

  

Moscow hires hackers who attacked the Electronic School in 2022 to improve it

- August 30th, 2025

Participants in the cyberattack on the Moscow Electronic School were offered towork to improve cybersecurity and other digital services of the capital's administration. This all comes after September 17, 2022,...

  

Want a free PDF editor? You downloaded malware included in the premium package.

- August 30th, 2025

A complex malware campaign has been discovered, targeting users searching for free PDF editing software. A malicious application, disguised as a legitimate "AppSuite PDF Editor", is being spread by cybercriminals....

  

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