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A new security flaw, LegalPwn, exploits a weakness in generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, where malicious code is disguised as legal disclaimers. Learn why human oversight is now more critical than ever for AI security.

Security researchers at Bitdefender have found two critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-31700, CVE-2025-31701) in popular Dahua security cameras, including the Hero C1 model.

Newark, United States, 4th August 2025, CyberNewsWire

Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control.

The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site's seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.

Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online…

San Francisco, California, 1st August 2025, CyberNewsWire

Everest ransomware claims Mailchimp breach, leaks 943,000 lines of data. While limited in size, it adds to a spike in global ransomware activity this July.

Beware of Epsilon Red ransomware as attackers impersonate Discord, Twitch and OnlyFans using fake verification pages with .HTA files and ActiveX to spread malware.

Researchers identify a new SS7 encoding attack used by a surveillance vendor to bypass security and access mobile subscriber data without detection.