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Researchers Uncover Pre-Stuxnet ‘fast16’ Malware Targeting Engineering Software
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Researchers Uncover Pre-Stuxnet ‘fast16’ Malware Targeting Engineering Software

Fast16 malware from 2005 predates Stuxnet by five years, targeting engineering software to sabotage calculations and reshape cyberwar history.

The Hacker NewsApr 25, 20267m2
CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadline
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CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadline

CISA adds 4 exploited CVEs including CVSS 9.9 SimpleHelp flaw, mandating FCEB mitigation by May 8, 2026 to reduce ransomware and botnet risk.

The Hacker NewsApr 25, 20262m2
ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat
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Malware & Threats

ADT confirms data breach after ShinyHunters leak threat

Home security giant ADT has confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group threatened to leak stolen data unless a ransom is paid.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20263m2
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Helping Romance Scam Victims Require a Proactive, Empathic Approach

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Helping Romance Scam Victims Require a Proactive, Empathic Approach

People targeted by confidence schemes find getting help is a lonely road. Experts want law enforcement, financial and government institutions to work together and protect them.

Dark ReadingApr 24, 20261m1
Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches
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Malware & Threats

Firestarter malware survives Cisco firewall updates, security patches

Cybersecurity agencies in the U.S. and U.K. are warning about a custom malware called Firestarter persisting on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) or Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20264m2
Windows Update gets new controls to reduce forced restarts
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Malware & Threats

Windows Update gets new controls to reduce forced restarts

Microsoft is rolling out Windows Update improvements that give users more control over how updates are installed while reducing disruption from frequent or poorly timed restarts.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20263m6
New BlackFile extortion group linked to surge of vishing attacks
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Malware & Threats

New BlackFile extortion group linked to surge of vishing attacks

A new financially motivated hacking group tracked as BlackFile has been linked to a wave of data theft and extortion attacks against retail and hospitality organizations since February 2026.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20263m2
Microsoft to roll out Entra passkeys on Windows in late April
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Malware & Threats

Microsoft to roll out Entra passkeys on Windows in late April

Microsoft will roll out passkey support for phishing-resistant passwordless authentication to Microsoft Entra‑protected resources from Windows devices starting late April.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20263m2
New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access
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Malware & Threats

New ‘Pack2TheRoot’ flaw gives hackers root Linux access

A new vulnerability dubbed Pack2TheRoot could be exploited in the PackageKit daemon to allow local Linux users to install or remove system packages and gain root permissions.

BleepingComputerApr 24, 20263m2
FIRESTARTER Backdoor Hit Federal Cisco Firepower Device, Survives Security Patches
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FIRESTARTER Backdoor Hit Federal Cisco Firepower Device, Survives Security Patches

FIRESTARTER backdoor hit Cisco ASA in Sept 2025, persists after patching CVE-2025-20333, risking continued federal network access.

The Hacker NewsApr 24, 20265m1
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US Busts Myanmar Ring Targeting US Citizens in Financial Fraud

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US Busts Myanmar Ring Targeting US Citizens in Financial Fraud

Some 29 people were charged, including a Cambodian senator, and authorities seized more than 500 Web domains tied to fake investment sites.

Dark ReadingApr 24, 20261m1
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Glasswing Secured the Code. The Rest of Your Stack Is Still on You

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Glasswing Secured the Code. The Rest of Your Stack Is Still on You

Forgotten integrations, shadow IT, SaaS, and now shadow AI and agents are everywhere, and attackers don't need sophisticated AI models to take advantage.

Dark ReadingApr 24, 20261m1