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Gambit Cyber Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Funding

The cybersecurity startup will use the funds to accelerate platform improvements, global expansion, and partnerships. The post Gambit Cyber Raises $3.4 Million in Seed Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Firewall Exploits, AI Data Theft, Android Hacks, APT Attacks, Insider Leaks & More

Cyber threats last week showed how attackers no longer need big hacks to cause big damage. They’re going after the everyday tools we trust most — firewalls, browser add-ons, and even smart TVs — turning small cracks into serious breaches. The real danger now isn’t just one major attack, but hundreds of quiet ones using the software and devices already inside our networks. Each trusted system can

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How to Browse the Web More Sustainably With a Green Browser

As the internet becomes an essential part of daily life, its environmental footprint continues to grow.  Data centers, constant connectivity, and resource-heavy browsing habits all contribute to energy consumption and digital waste. While individual users may not see this impact directly, the collective effect of everyday browsing is significant. Choosing a browser designed with

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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in US

Artem Stryzhak pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud after he was extradited earlier this year. The post Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in US appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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WatchGuard Patches Firebox Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild

The critical-severity bug in the Fireware OS’s iked process leads to unauthenticated remote code execution. The post WatchGuard Patches Firebox Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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UK Government Acknowledges It Is Investigating Cyber Incident After Media Reports

The British government is investigating a “cyber incident” following news reports that hackers linked to China have gained access to thousands of confidential documents. The post UK Government Acknowledges It Is Investigating Cyber Incident After Media Reports appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Android Malware Operations Merge Droppers, SMS Theft, and RAT Capabilities at Scale

Threat actors have been observed leveraging malicious dropper apps masquerading as legitimate applications to deliver an Android SMS stealer dubbed Wonderland in mobile attacks targeting users in Uzbekistan. "Previously, users received 'pure' Trojan APKs that acted as malware immediately upon installation," Group-IB said in an analysis published last week. "Now, adversaries increasingly deploy

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Iranian Infy APT Resurfaces with New Malware Activity After Years of Silence

Threat hunters have discerned new activity associated with an Iranian threat actor known as Infy (aka Prince of Persia), nearly five years after the hacking group was observed targeting victims in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Turkey. "The scale of Prince of Persia's activity is more significant than we originally anticipated," Tomer Bar, vice president of security research at SafeBreach, said

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U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying malware named Ploutus to hack into automated teller machines (ATMs) across the U.S. and force them to dispense cash. The indicted members are alleged to be part of Tren de Aragua (TdA, Spanish for

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Thailand Conference Launches International Initiative to Fight Online Scams

Similar pledges to fight scam networks were made by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the months leading up to the Bangkok conference. The post Thailand Conference Launches International Initiative to Fight Online Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers

A suspected Russia-aligned group has been attributed to a phishing campaign that employs device code authentication workflows to steal victims' Microsoft 365 credentials and conduct account takeover attacks. The activity, ongoing since September 2025, is being tracked by Proofpoint under the moniker UNK_AcademicFlare. The attacks involve using compromised email addresses belonging to government

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In Other News: Docker AI Attack, Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals, Coupang Hacked by Employee

Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Trump could use private firms for cyber offensive, China threat to US power grid, RaccoonO365 suspect arrested in Nigeria. The post In Other News: Docker AI Attack, Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals, Coupang Hacked by Employee appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Strike Multibillion-Dollar AI and Cloud Security Deal

The agreement strengthens technical and commercial ties as Palo Alto migrates workloads and adopts Google’s Vertex AI and Gemini models. The post Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Strike Multibillion-Dollar AI and Cloud Security Deal appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Cracked Software and YouTube Videos Spread CountLoader and GachiLoader Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that has used cracked software distribution sites as a distribution vector for a new version of a modular and stealthy loader known as CountLoader. The campaign "uses CountLoader as the initial tool in a multistage attack for access, evasion, and delivery of additional malware families," Cyderes Howler Cell Threat Intelligence

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AI Security Firm Ciphero Emerges From Stealth With $2.5 Million in Funding

The startup’s solution captures, verifies, and governs all AI interactions within an enterprise’s environment. The post AI Security Firm Ciphero Emerges From Stealth With $2.5 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Dismantling Defenses: Trump 2.0 Cyber Year in Review

The Trump administration has pursued a staggering range of policy pivots this past year that threaten to weaken the nation’s ability and willingness to address a broad spectrum of technology challenges, from cybersecurity and privacy to countering disinformation, fraud and corruption. These shifts, along with the president’s efforts to restrict free speech and freedom of the press, have come at such a rapid clip that many readers probably aren’t even aware of them all.

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Denmark Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Ahead of Elections and on Water Utility

Danish intelligence service said the attacks were part of Russia’s “hybrid war” against the West and an attempt to create instability. The post Denmark Blames Russia for Cyberattacks Ahead of Elections and on Water Utility appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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Chinese APT ‘LongNosedGoblin’ Targeting Asian Governments

The hacking group has been using Group Policy to deploy cyberespionage tools on governmental networks. The post Chinese APT ‘LongNosedGoblin’ Targeting Asian Governments appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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What’s In A Company Name? 10X Your Cybersecurity

This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine Sausalito, Calif. – Dec. 19, 2025 –Read the Full Story in Business Observer Global cybercrime is projected to cost $10.5 trillion this year, around three times, or 3X more, than the $3 trillion estimated a The post What’s In A Company Name? 10X Your Cybersecurity appeared first on Cybercrime Magazine.

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Docker Makes 1,000 Hardened Images Free and Open Source

Millions of developers can now use the secure, production-ready images made by Docker. The post Docker Makes 1,000 Hardened Images Free and Open Source appeared first on SecurityWeek.