New Mirai variant ShadowV2 tests IoT exploits amid AWS disruption

ShadowV2, a new Mirai-based botnet, briefly targeted vulnerable IoT devices during October’s AWS outage, likely as a test run. During the late-October AWS disruption, FortiGuard Labs researchers observed the Mirai-based ‘ShadowV2’ malware exploiting IoT vulnerabilities across multiple countries and industries. The botnet was active only during the outage, suggesting a test run for future attacks. […]

November 28, 2025
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OpenAI data may have been exposed after a cyberattack on analytics firm Mixpanel

OpenAI warns some users that a cyberattack on analytics firm Mixpanel may have exposed their data. Mixpanel is a product analytics platform that companies use to understand how people interact with their apps or websites. Many tech companies use Mixpanel to make data-driven decisions about features, performance, and customer journeys. OpenAI is alerting some users about […]

November 27, 2025
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New ASUS firmware patches critical AiCloud vulnerability

ASUS released new firmware to address multiple vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass flaw in routers with AiCloud enabled. ASUS has issued new firmware addressing nine security vulnerabilities, including a critical authentication bypass, tracked as CVE-2025-59366 (CVSS score of 9.2), affecting routers with AiCloud enabled. “Researchers have reported potential vulnerabilities in ASUS Router.  ASUS has […]

November 27, 2025
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Multiple London councils faced a cyberattack

Multiple London councils, including Chelsea and Westminster, faced a cyberattack that may have exposed resident data. Authorities are actively investigating the incident. A cyberattack struck multiple London councils, including Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, which share IT systems. Officials say residents’ data may have been compromised and have notified the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. The […]

November 26, 2025
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CISA: Spyware and RATs used to target WhatsApp and Signal Users

CISA warns that threat actors are actively using commercial spyware and RATs to target users of mobile messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning of threat actors using commercial spyware and remote access trojans (RATs) to target users of popular instant messaging applications, including WhatsApp and Signal. […]

November 25, 2025
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SitusAMC confirms data breach affecting customer information

SitusAMC says a recent breach exposed customer data; the real-estate financing firm provides back-office services for banks and lenders. SitusAMC, a leading real-estate financing services provider for banks and lenders, disclosed a data breach discovered earlier this month that exposed customer information. The firm manages back-office functions such as mortgage origination, servicing, and compliance for […]

November 25, 2025
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Harvard reports vishing breach exposing alumni and donor contact data

Harvard revealed its Alumni Affairs systems suffered a vishing breach, exposing emails, phone numbers, addresses, donation data and biographical info. Harvard revealed that threat actors breached its Alumni Affairs and Development systems through a vishing attack, exposing contact, donation, and biographical data of students, staff, alumni. Harvard says the breached systems held no Social Security […]

November 24, 2025
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Delta Dental of Virginia data breach impacts 145,918 customers

Delta Dental of Virginia suffered a data breach that exposed personal and health data of about 146,000 customers after the hack of an email account. A security breach at the dental care provider Delta Dental of Virginia (DDVA) exposed data of about 146,000 people, including names, Social Security numbers, ID numbers, and health information, after […]

November 24, 2025
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