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October 2025

Researchers Warn RondoDox Botnet is Weaponizing Over 50 Flaws Across 30+ Vendors

Researchers Warn RondoDox Botnet is Weaponizing Over 50 Flaws Across 30+ Vendors

Malware campaigns distributing the RondoDox botnet have expanded their targeting focus to exploit more than 50 vulnerabilities across over 30 vendors. The activity, described as akin to an “exploit shotgun” approach, has singled out a… 

Microsoft Locks Down IE Mode After Hackers Turned Legacy Feature Into Backdoor

Microsoft Locks Down IE Mode After Hackers Turned Legacy Feature Into Backdoor

Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananBrowser Security / Windows Security Microsoft said it has revamped the Internet Explorer (IE) mode in its Edge browser after receiving “credible reports” in August 2025 that unknown threat actors were abusing… 

Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns

Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns

Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Security Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that delivers the Astaroth banking trojan that employs GitHub as a backbone for its operations to stay resilient in… 

New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims’ PCs

New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims’ PCs

Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Windows Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Rust-based backdoor called ChaosBot that can allow operators to conduct reconnaissance and execute arbitrary commands on compromised hosts. “Threat actors… 

New Oracle E-Business Suite Bug Could Let Hackers Access Data Without Login

New Oracle E-Business Suite Bug Could Let Hackers Access Data Without Login

Oct 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence Oracle on Saturday issued a security alert warning of a fresh security flaw impacting its E-Business Suite that it said could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data. The… 

Experts Warn of Widespread SonicWall VPN Compromise Impacting Over 100 Accounts

Experts Warn of Widespread SonicWall VPN Compromise Impacting Over 100 Accounts

Oct 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Network Security Cybersecurity company Huntress on Friday warned of “widespread compromise” of SonicWall SSL VPN devices to access multiple customer environments. “Threat actors are authenticating into multiple accounts rapidly…