CyberNews A major vulnerability has been discovered in the way companies use compliance APIs, allowing attackers to exploit identity exposure and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. This security flaw, which affects numerous organizations across various industries, is being referred to as “Claude Code.” At its core, Claude Code exploits the integration of compliance APIs with … Read more
**Aurora Ransomware Operators Leverage Advanced AI in Sophisticated Attacks Against Multiple Targets** In a disturbing display of cybersecurity expertise, the operators behind the Aurora ransomware have been found using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to launch targeted attacks against at least 10 organizations worldwide. The use of AI-powered tools has significantly raised the bar for … Read more
**ValleyRAT Malware Lurks in Adware, Threatens Security of Millions** A stealthy backdoor malware, known as ValleyRAT, has been discovered hiding in signed adware that unwitting users have intentionally added to their antivirus software exclusions. This clever tactic allows the malware to evade detection and gain a foothold on compromised systems. What’s more alarming is that … Read more
Identity exposure is a fundamental threat in the digital world, and it’s often the initial stepping stone for malicious actors to launch more damaging attacks. A recent spate of incidents highlights how identity theft can be used to unlock active attack paths, allowing hackers to traverse networks undetected. At its core, identity exposure refers to … Read more
Microsoft has asked its customers to disregard a misleading alert that Defender Antivirus is turned off on their systems. The issue affects all supported versions of Windows, including the latest releases of Windows 11 and Server 2025. This isn’t an isolated problem – it’s the fourth time this year Microsoft has told users to ignore … Read more
Two Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States, where they face serious charges related to sextortion schemes that led to the deaths of two minors in Mississippi and North Carolina. Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, 24, were arrested in Nigeria in August 2023 as part of an international law enforcement … Read more
A recent Microsoft update for Windows 11 has been resetting mouse settings on affected systems. The KB5120998 non-security preview update, released on August 27, 2026, is causing user reports of mouse cursor personalization settings being changed or reset to default values after installation. What’s more concerning is that users are unable to restore their previous … Read more
China Hacking Claim Sparks Debate Over U.S. Agencies’ Vulnerability The Department of Justice (DoJ) has made a surprising correction to its previous claims about Chinese hacking activities, stating that U.S. government agencies were not victims but rather targets in a sophisticated cyber campaign. This revelation has sparked a heated debate among cybersecurity experts and officials … Read more
A New Threat Emerges in the Shadows of Global Networks: Fire Ant Exploits Cisco Routers for Credential Theft and Log Tampering A sophisticated cyber threat has been discovered lurking in the depths of global networks, with China-linked hackers using a previously unknown exploit to hijack Cisco routers. Dubbed “Fire Ant,” this malicious software targets network … Read more
Microsoft Asks Users to Ignore “Antivirus is Turned Off” Errors After Latest Updates A bizarre issue has been plaguing users of Microsoft’s Defender Antivirus, with many receiving error messages claiming that their antivirus software has been turned off, even when it’s functioning correctly. The problem affects all supported Windows client and server versions, including the … Read more