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- ShowDoc Vulnerability Patched in 2020 Now Used in Active Server Takeovers
by Deeba Ahmed on April 18, 2026 at 2:25 pmHackers are exploiting a 5-year-old ShowDoc vulnerability (CVE-2025-0520) to deploy web shells, enabling RCE and full server takeover worldwide.
- Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warnedby Deeba Ahmed on April 18, 2026 at 11:23 am
Operation PowerOFF identifies and warns 75K users of DDoS-for-hire services, nets 4 arrests, and seizes 53 domains in a Europol-led crackdown.
- Founder Liquidity Without Compromising on Growthby Owais Sultan on April 17, 2026 at 7:42 pm
Founders can access liquidity without exiting by selling shares via secondary deals, reducing financial pressure while staying focused on long-term growth.
- New RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, Massiv Android Malware Found Targeting 800 Appsby Deeba Ahmed on April 17, 2026 at 6:44 pm
New research from Zimperium reveals four active Android malware campaigns, RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, and Massiv, targeting over 800 banking apps globally.
- The Race to Quantum-Proof the Internet Has Already Begunby Owais Sultan on April 17, 2026 at 5:44 pm
The race to quantum-proof the internet is underway as experts warn of “harvest now, decrypt later” risks and slow migration to post-quantum security.
- New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacksby Deeba Ahmed on April 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet have discovered Nexcorium, a new Mirai-based malware targeting TBK DVR systems to turn them into a botnet for DDoS attacks.
- New ZionSiphon Malware Discovered Targeting Israeli Water Systemsby Deeba Ahmed on April 17, 2026 at 11:00 am
Researchers at Darktrace have identified ZionSiphon, a new malware targeting Israeli water treatment plants. Learn how this OT-focused…
- New CGrabber and Direct-Sys Malware Spread Through GitHub ZIP Filesby Deeba Ahmed on April 17, 2026 at 9:25 am
Hackers spread CGrabber and Direct-Sys malware through GitHub ZIP files, bypassing security tools to steal passwords, crypto wallets, and user data.
- OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber to Boost Defensive Cybersecurityby Deeba Ahmed on April 16, 2026 at 2:59 pm
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused model built to help defenders analyze malware and fix software bugs. The company is also expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program to thousands of verified experts.
- Cybersecurity Risks of Hiring a Virtual Assistant and How to Protect Your Businessby Owais Sultan on April 16, 2026 at 11:23 am
Virtual assistants boost productivity but add cybersecurity risks. Poor access control, weak devices, and credential sharing can expose sensitive business data.
