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Today's cybersecurity landscape reveals several critical threats and vulnerabilities. Over 600,000 WordPress sites are at risk due to a newly discovered SQL injection vulnerability in the Backuply plugin. Additionally, a serious flaw in Cisco's Secure Email Gateway is actively being exploited, allowing attackers to gain root access and execute commands. The UK Legal Aid Agency hack has expanded in scope, with records dating back to 1978 compromised. New malware, including the Android RAT "Hirudo," is stealing banking credentials by replacing legitimate apps. Meanwhile, sophisticated spyware distribution methods via targeted ads raise concerns about zero-click exploits. Organizations are urged to patch vulnerabilities promptly as the cyber threat landscape evolves rapidly.
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Second time this year that personal data has been exposed.
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