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Category: Cyber Warfare

Cisco ASA Firewall Zero-Day Exploits Deploy RayInitiator and LINE VIPER Malware

Cisco ASA Firewall Zero-Day Exploits Deploy RayInitiator and LINE VIPER Malware

The U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has revealed that threat actors have exploited the recently disclosed security flaws impacting Cisco firewalls as part of zero-day attacks to deliver previously undocumented malware families like RayInitiator and LINE VIPER. “The RayInitiator and LINE VIPER malware represent a significant evolution on that used in the previous campaign, both in sophistication and its

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Hackers Access SonicWall Cloud Firewall Backups, Spark Urgent Security Checks

Hackers Access SonicWall Cloud Firewall Backups, Spark Urgent Security Checks

SonicWall on Wednesday disclosed that an unauthorized party accessed firewall configuration backup files for all customers who have used the cloud backup service. “The files contain encrypted credentials and configuration data; while encryption remains in place, possession of these files could increase the risk of targeted attacks,” the company said. It also noted that it’s working

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New ClayRat Spyware Targets Android Users via Fake WhatsApp and TikTok Apps

New ClayRat Spyware Targets Android Users via Fake WhatsApp and TikTok Apps

A rapidly evolving Android spyware campaign called ClayRat has targeted users in Russia using a mix of Telegram channels and lookalike phishing websites by impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Photos, TikTok, and YouTube as lures to install them. “Once active, the spyware can exfiltrate SMS messages, call logs, notifications, and device information; taking photos with the

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SonicWall SSL VPN Flaw and Misconfigurations Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware Hackers

SonicWall SSL VPN Flaw and Misconfigurations Actively Exploited by Akira Ransomware Hackers

Threat actors affiliated with the Akira ransomware group have continued to target SonicWall devices for initial access. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said it observed a spike in intrusions involving SonicWall appliances over the past month, particularly following reports about renewed Akira ransomware activity since late July 2025. SonicWall subsequently revealed the SSL VPN activity aimed at its firewalls involved a year-old security

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