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Today's cyber news highlights significant legal actions against individuals involved in cybercrime. Raheim Hamilton, co-creator of the Empire Market dark web platform, received a 40-year prison sentence for drug conspiracy, alongside a forfeiture of over $100 million in Bitcoin. Additionally, the FBI has arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, which has been notorious for data breaches and ransomware activities. These events underscore ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat dark web marketplaces and ransomware operations.
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Trail of Bits founder Dan Guido establishes a $2,500 scholarship at his alma mater, Mineola High School, to recognize students who demonstrate the hacker spirit through self-driven learning, creative problem-solving, and unconventional technological exploration. The scholarship celebrates tomorrow’s...
Microsoft has observed Russian state actor Secret Blizzard using an AiTM position to gain initial access, assisted by official domestic intercept systems
Spikes in attacker activity precede the disclosure of vulnerabilities 80% of the time, according to a new GreyNoise report
Restricting end-to-end encryption on a single-country basis would not only be absurdly difficult to enforce, but it would also fail to deter criminal activity
Flashpoint data reveals an 800% increase in credentials stolen via infostealers in just six months
The UK’s AI Security Institute has announced a new AI misalignment research program
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Skype. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.8.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NI LabVIEW. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following C...
HSIP experienced unauthorized access to its network, resulting in potential data exposure. The breach affected 13 Maine residents and 106 Rhode Island residents. HSIP provided notification and offered identity monitoring services.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of NI LabVIEW. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following C...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Alpine iLX-507 devices. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious Bluetooth device. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.4. The following CVEs...
Central Boiler, Inc. experienced a sophisticated cyber-attack on August 1, 2025, which may have involved unauthorized access to customer data. The company is notifying potentially affected parties in an abundance of caution. The breach may have exposed customer names in combination with other impact...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 8.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-8480.
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.1. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-8476.
Harbor suffered a data breach between July 25, 2025, and August 1, 2025, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information. The breach may have involved personal data such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical information. Harbor is providing credit monito...
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious Bluetooth device. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.4. T...
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-8474.
Unauthorized access to Bucks County Opportunity Council's computer network occurred in August 2025, resulting in potential unauthorized access to personal information including names and Social Security numbers. A cyberattack against Bucks County Opportunity Council was claimed by MoneyMessage on Au...
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.4. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-8473.
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Alpine iLX-507 devices. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious Bluetooth device. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.4. T...