Could the French TV series Lupin have predicted the Louvre heist? On October 19, thieves pulled off a seven-minute heist, swiping priceless French crown jewels, including a tiara with 2,202 diamonds. They fled on scooters, leaving a trail of broken glass and a dropped crown. It’s like Lupin meets Fast & Furious, but with more…

WatchGuard Firebox appliances are under siege with 76,000 devices flaunting their vulnerabilities like it’s fashion week. The critical issue, CVE-2025-9242, could let attackers execute code without so much as a knock on the door. Update now or risk your network becoming an all-you-can-hack buffet!

CISA warns about CVE-2025-33073, an SMB vulnerability that lets attackers gain SYSTEM privileges on unpatched Windows systems. Microsoft’s June 2025 patch addressed this flaw, but with CISA’s urgency, it’s time to update your Windows faster than you can say “privilege escalation”! Stay secure, folks!

China’s Ministry of State Security claims the U.S. National Security Agency is the ultimate time bandit, conducting cyberespionage on China’s National Time Service Center since 2022. Allegedly, they used 42 cyberattack tools, turning timekeeping into time thieving. The NSA neither confirms nor denies, preferring to keep its clockwork mysteries ticking.

GlassWorm malware is targeting developers on Microsoft Visual Studio and OpenVSX marketplaces, infecting 35,800 installations. It uses invisible Unicode characters to hide malicious code and spreads via stolen account info. With command-and-control on Solana blockchain, it’s tough to quash, proving that even malware enjoys its decentralized freedom.

Microsoft is tackling Active Directory issues in Windows Server 2025. Post-September security updates, some systems experienced incomplete synchronization of large AD security groups. A fix is rolling out, allowing IT admins to use a Known Issue Rollback Group Policy to address this bug. Non-managed devices can tweak a registry key to avoid disruptions.

Experian Netherlands was slapped with a €2.7m fine for playing fast and loose with personal data, collecting it sans permission. The Dutch Data Protection Authority found Experian’s credit scores influenced decisions on deposits and installment plans. Experian admitted its GDPR missteps, promising to delete its Dutch data and quietly exit stage left.

When Amazon Web Services sneezed, the internet caught a cold. The US-EAST-1 outage sent major platforms like Alexa, WhatsApp, and ChatGPT into a digital tailspin. DNS resolution issues were to blame, proving that even the cloud has bad hair days. It’s a reminder that in the digital world, integrity is everything.

Watch out, Russia! A new campaign, dubbed Operation MotorBeacon, is steering trouble into the auto and e-commerce sectors using the CAPI Backdoor malware. With phishing emails disguised as tax updates, this .NET menace steals data and plants itself like an unwanted car accessory. It’s a malware road trip you definitely don’t want to join!

If you’re managing a Microsoft 365 tenant, it’s time to audit your OAuth apps. Yes, statistically speaking, there’s a chance a sneaky, malicious app is hiding in your environment, laughing maniacally. So, grab your digital magnifying glass and start hunting those rogue apps before they multiply like uninvited guests at a termite party!

The October 2025 Windows security updates are causing smart card authentication issues in all Windows versions, thanks to a change aiming to fortify Cryptographic Services. Microsoft suggests a temporary fix but warns it will vanish by April 2026. Essentially, your smart card might be on a comedy tour, failing its cryptographic stand-up routine.

Claude the chatbot won’t help you build a nuke. Anthropic teamed up with the DOE and NNSA to ensure Claude isn’t spilling nuclear secrets. While its nuclear knowledge is questionable, Anthropic’s safety measures are no joke. Remember, if your chatbot starts discussing implosion lenses, it’s time to hit the off switch!

If you’re a small company juggling 12 state laws while trying to keep your AI from rebelling, welcome to the compliance nightmare. The ISACA report warns that 32% of IT pros will lose sleep over this in 2026, all while trying to recruit a “stronger army” of cyber talents. Stay caffeinated!

ConnectWise Automate just got a security boost with patches for two vulnerabilities. Hackers keen on MiTM attacks will be disappointed, as the update enforces HTTPS to keep snoopers at bay. So, if your network has been running on trust and optimism, it might be time for a software upgrade!

Salt Typhoon, the cyber group with more aliases than a spy in a bad movie, strikes again! This time, they’re targeting European telecoms with their signature sneaky techniques. Exploiting vulnerabilities in Citrix, they’re proving once more that the only thing harder than pronouncing “sideloading” is catching them in the act.

F5 exposed to nation-state breach: Cyber spies infiltrated F5’s systems, pilfering BIG-IP source code. The stealthy attack lasted over a year, using BRICKSTORM malware linked to China. With over 680,000 BIG-IP devices potentially at risk, experts urge enhanced vigilance and proactive patching to fend off long-term threats.

ClickFix attacks are making headlines for turning even the savviest users into unwitting accomplices. With deceptive lures that could charm a snake, these browser-based tricks have users copying and running malicious code faster than a toddler with a permanent marker. Discover how these cunning capers work and why they’re so hard to detect.

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a spamware fiesta with 131 WhatsApp Web automation clones targeting Brazilian users. These browser extensions aren’t classic malware but are high-risk spam machines, bypassing WhatsApp’s anti-spam controls. The operation, spearheaded by DBX Tecnologia, is like a franchise model for spammers, turning WhatsApp into a bulk messaging bonanza.

Seven arrests, five servers seized, and a criminal network shutdown—Europol’s SIMCARTEL operation is a jaw-dropping action movie waiting to happen. With fake accounts galore and millions stolen from 3,200 victims, this cybercrime-as-a-service ring won’t be phoning it in anymore. Europol wasn’t just playing phone tag.

Over 262,000 F5 BIG-IP devices are exposed online following a breach by skilled nation-state actors who pilfered source code and data on undisclosed vulnerabilities. The incident has left cybersecurity experts questioning if these devices are now the world’s most expensive paperweights.