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Category: Cyber Warfare

Fortinet Warns of Active Exploitation of FortiOS SSL VPN 2FA Bypass Vulnerability

Fortinet Warns of Active Exploitation of FortiOS SSL VPN 2FA Bypass Vulnerability

Fortinet on Wednesday said it observed “recent abuse” of a five-year-old security flaw in FortiOS SSL VPN in the wild under certain configurations. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2020-12812 (CVSS score: 5.2), an improper authentication vulnerability in SSL VPN in FortiOS that could allow a user to log in successfully without being prompted for the second factor of authentication

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INTERPOL Arrests 574 in Africa; Ukrainian Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty

INTERPOL Arrests 574 in Africa; Ukrainian Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty

A law enforcement operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the recovery of $3 million and the arrest of 574 suspects by authorities from 19 countries, amidst a continued crackdown on cybercrime networks in Africa. The coordinated effort, named Operation Sentinel, took place between October 27 and November 27, 2025, and mainly focused on business email compromise

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Passwd: A walkthrough of the Google Workspace Password Manager

Passwd: A walkthrough of the Google Workspace Password Manager

Passwd is designed specifically for organizations operating within Google Workspace. Rather than competing as a general consumer password manager, its purpose is narrow, and business-focused: secure credential storage, controlled sharing, and seamless Workspace integration. The platform emphasizes practicality over feature overload, aiming to provide a reliable system for teams that already rely on Google’s tools. Security

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Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers

Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers

A suspected Russia-aligned group has been attributed to a phishing campaign that employs device code authentication workflows to steal victims’ Microsoft 365 credentials and conduct account takeover attacks. The activity, ongoing since September 2025, is being tracked by Proofpoint under the moniker UNK_AcademicFlare. The attacks involve using compromised email addresses belonging to government and military organizations

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