CyberNews DeadLock Ransomware Takes Advantage of Blockchain to Evade Takedown The DeadLock ransomware operation has been making headlines for its innovative use of blockchain technology to protect its communication channels with victims, as well as its data-leak activity. The malware, which emerged in mid-2025, uses double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations into paying a hefty ransom. Victims … Read more
Zoom Annotation Flaws Expose Users to Hijacking Threats, Experts Warn A critical vulnerability in Zoom’s annotation feature has been discovered, allowing a malicious meeting participant to take control of another attendee’s client. This flaw could lead to sensitive information exposure, unauthorized access, and even full account takeover. The issue lies in the way Zoom handles … Read more
Kimwolf v7 Android Botnet Exploits HTTP/2 Loophole for Sophisticated DDoS Attacks A highly advanced Android botnet, Kimwolf v7, has been discovered exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol to launch complex Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The malware’s ability to mimic legitimate browsing traffic makes it extremely challenging to detect and mitigate. … Read more
Microsoft has just released a massive patch update addressing an astonishing 398 vulnerabilities, including a critical Windows driver zero-day exploit that’s currently under active attack. This latest security fix is a testament to the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between tech giants and cyber threat actors. The sheer scale of this patch is a stark reminder that … Read more
Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday delivered a massive 398 security updates for Windows operating systems and supported software. This is just one of several recent record-breaking patches from the tech giant, which has attributed its success in part to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in vulnerability discovery. The sheer number of flaws patched this month … Read more
DeadLock Ransomware Operators Use Blockchain to Evade Takedown Efforts, Expose 80 Organizations In a brazen display of cryptocurrency-fueled innovation, the DeadLock ransomware operation has leveraged blockchain technology to fortify its communication channels and data leak activities against disruption by law enforcement agencies. The threat actor, which emerged in mid-2025, employs double-extortion tactics – stealing sensitive … Read more
Zoom Annotation Flaws Expose Users to Hijacking Risks A concerning vulnerability has been discovered in Zoom’s annotation feature, potentially allowing a meeting participant to take control of another attendee’s client and access their personal data. The issue affects all versions of the popular video conferencing platform, making it a pressing concern for users who rely … Read more
A new Android botnet, dubbed Kimwolf v7, has emerged on the cybersecurity scene, leveraging a clever trick to masquerade as legitimate web traffic. This sophisticated malware has been infecting devices worldwide, posing a significant threat to online security and making it challenging for defenders to distinguish between benign browsing activity and malicious DDoS attacks. Kimwolf … Read more
Microsoft Patches 398 Flaws, Including a Zero-Day Driver Vulnerability Under Active Attack A massive batch of patches from Microsoft has just been released, addressing an astonishing 398 vulnerabilities across its various products and services. Among these, one critical zero-day vulnerability in a Windows driver is already being actively exploited by attackers, making it imperative for … Read more
Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update has plugged nearly 400 security vulnerabilities across its Windows operating systems and supported software, including one critical flaw that is already being actively exploited. The sheer volume of patches released by Microsoft has raised questions about whether artificial intelligence (AI) is truly effective in helping to identify and fix these … Read more