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Just in case you were wondering FINAL FANTASY XIV (FFXIV) got DDoSed multiple times in the last 24 hours. #DDoS #FFXIV #DDoSAttack
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A newly discovered vulnerability in Notepad++, allows attackers to execute code on a victim's machine. Tracked as CVE-2025-56383, the flaw exists in version 8.8.3 and potentially affects all installed versions of the software, putting millions of users at risk.
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Two Dutch teens arrested for allegedly spying for pro-Russian hackers. Prosecutors say they were recruited on Telegram to use a "wifi-sniffer" near Europol & embassy buildings in The Hague.
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According to reports, the teen remains in custody, and was arrested while doing his homework. The investigators executed a search warrant at his home and seized electronic equipment.
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The boy’s father reportedly said that his son has a part-time job, is a heavy gamer and is computer savvy, with a fascination for hacking.
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Authorities are not providing much info because of the suspects' age, but the case highlights a growing problem: minors being recruited as "disposable agents" by state-backed hacking groups.
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The website of the Department of Intellectual Property in Thailand 🇹🇭 is down due to a #DDoS attack by NightCrawlerX #DDOSAttack #DDos
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Moldova's Information Technology and Cyber Security Service (STISC) reported multiple DDoS attack attempts on electoral infrastructure on September 27-28, 2025. The main suspect: Russia, trying to disrupt essential government platforms during election day in Moldova 🇲🇩.
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Volvo North America reported that employee data was stolen after the systems of Miljödata, a Swedish HR SW provider, were compromised in a ransomware attack on August 20, 2025. Miljödata’s Adato system, which is used to manage sick leave and employee rehabilitation processes.
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The DataCarry group claimed responsibility and uploaded the stolen files for download on the Dark Web. Full names and Social Security numbers of employees were stolen.
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Other entities using the cloud system reported the exposure of more details such as addresses, telephone #s, dates of birth, etc. According to Swedish authorities, 1.5 million people in total are affected, including employees in local authorities, universities and others.
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Cisco has disclosed a new critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-20352) in the IOS operating systems, that powers routers and switches globally. This zero-day has already been exploited, and allows attackers to perform DoS or execute remote code (RCE) with root privileges.
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Cisco confirmed that attack attempts have already been observed, after attackers obtained local administrator credentials.
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Vulnerability main features: The bug is in a component of SNMP, used to manage and control communication equipment. More than 2 million devices worldwide are vulnerable. Attackers can exploit SNMP community strings to perform DoS attacks or gain complete control.
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Charlie Kirk’s championed freedom and inspired a generation to think boldly and defend their beliefs. His passionate advocacy for America’s principles leaves a lasting legacy. He will be deeply missed. RIP Charlie Kirk.
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The FBI warns that the "Salt Typhoon" hacking campaign has indiscriminately targeted organizations in over 80 countries. The group exploits known vulnerabilities in public-facing devices to gain long-term access to networks for espionage purposes. itpro.com/security/cyber-att…
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Ransomware incidents dominated the cyber space this week, with a notable spike in DDoS attacks.
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The government sector faced the brunt of attacks, followed by Financial, information technology services, and education, indicating a targeted approach by threat actors.
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Top targeted countries in the last week are: The United States, followed by France, Israel, and Morocco, highlighting the continuation of a trend of increased cyber threats in these regions.
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