Companies are now transforming Cold War relics into ultra-secure data bunkers, like the Cyberfort facility. As digital data becomes “the new gold,” these fortified underground sites promise to protect it from everything—except maybe squirrels. And remember, your data might outlive you, but at least it won’t get cold feet.

PlugX malware strikes again! Telecommunications and manufacturing sectors in Central and South Asia are under siege by a new variant with a penchant for sideloading shenanigans. The villainous masterminds? Possibly a Chinese-speaking actor with a fondness for telecommunication companies. Move over, Sherlock, there’s a new detective in town—DLL side-loading!

RedNovember, a Chinese cyberspy group, targeted global networks using buggy internet appliances to deploy malware like the Pantegana backdoor. Their cyber antics spanned various sectors, from aerospace to government. Despite their expansive efforts, it seems the snoops are still struggling to find Panama on a map—good help is hard to find!

XWorm RAT is back, sneakier than ever, slipping in through fake invoices and blank files. It’s like a bad houseguest that won’t leave, stealing your secrets and raiding your digital fridge. Keep an eye out for suspicious attachments and make sure your security software is as tough as a cyber bouncer.

Alibaba’s AI ambitions come with a $53 billion investment plan and a revamped LLM lineup, aiming to expand into Europe with local datacenters. However, the tech giant faces hurdles in an increasingly fragmented IT landscape, including geopolitical tensions and resource shortages, making its global AI competition a real-life game of Risk.

CISA, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, is on the brink of expiring amid political gridlock. Supporters hail it as a cyber defense pillar, while critics see it as a privacy threat. With the government on the verge of shutdown, CISA’s fate hangs in the balance, leaving everyone on edge—and possibly out of data.

Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers have uncovered a new XCSSET macOS malware variant. This sneaky parasite steals Firefox data, hijacks clipboards, and even runs secret AppleScripts, all while evading detection. It’s like a digital cat burglar with a penchant for encrypted mischief. Stay vigilant, folks—your Mac’s clipboard may be plotting against you!

Heritage Foundation’s claim that “50% of major school shootings involve transgender ideology” appears to crumble under scrutiny. With data showing less than 0.087% of mass shootings tied to transgender individuals, this narrative might need a new pair of glasses—and perhaps a GPS to find reality. As the saying goes, when in doubt, check the data!

Microsoft’s new AI-powered Auto-Categorization in Microsoft Photos is like a personal assistant for your photo chaos. It’s limited to sorting screenshots, receipts, identity documents, and notes, but hey, baby steps! Now, instead of scrolling through a sea of selfies, you can instantly find those receipts you meant to expense three months ago.

The Stop Censoring Abortion campaign highlights issues of abortion-related content being removed or suppressed on social media. Meta’s inconsistent enforcement of Community Standards has led to the removal of posts from the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline, sparking criticism over how reproductive health information is scrutinized.

Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious Cameo antics with George Santos landed him in a courtroom showdown. Santos’s lawsuit against Kimmel for copyright infringement and breaching Cameo’s terms of service was tossed out, twice. It’s a comedic masterclass in fair use and the surprising power of fine print. Looks like laughter is still the best legal defense!

Microsoft is on a mission to solve a puzzling Outlook bug that leaves users locked out of encrypted emails from other organizations. The best workaround so far? Trust issues—literally! Enable cross-tenant access and trust multifactor authentication from other Microsoft Entra tenants. It’s a temporary fix, but hey, it’s better than nothing!

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for TikTok restructuring to address national security concerns. With over 170 million U.S. users, TikTok will now be run by a U.S.-based joint venture, separating it from ByteDance. Oracle takes a leading role, ensuring the platform’s algorithms are retrained using only U.S.-approved data.

In a new twist on phishing, attackers impersonate Ukrainian government agencies, using malicious SVG files to drop CountLoader. This leads to the deployment of Amatera Stealer and PureMiner, proving even hackers appreciate a good fileless execution. Welcome to the digital age, where even your graphics can be out to get you.

The 2015 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act might lapse if Congress doesn’t renew it. This could stall crucial cyber threat data exchanges between the private sector and government. As the deadline looms, legal eagles are sharpening their talons, ready to swoop in. Congress, please, no more drama—just extend the darn thing!

TradingView Premium isn’t free, but scammers sure want you to believe it is! They’ve expanded their malicious ad campaign from Facebook to Google Ads and YouTube, tricking users into downloading spyware. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably wants your passwords!

Microsoft is rolling out a new Edge security feature that detects and revokes malicious sideloaded extensions. While sideloading extensions can be as tempting as a box of free donuts, this update ensures any third-party malware is swiftly shown the exit. Expect this security boost in November, just in time for the holiday browsing season.

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Hackers made an early debut exploiting the Fortra GoAnywhere flaw CVE-2025-10035, striking a week before anyone sounded the alarm. With 20,000 internet-facing instances, including Fortune 500 companies, this deserialization vulnerability was a ticking time bomb, and the hackers didn’t wait for an invitation.

Salesforce is facing a legal storm after a cyberattack revealed customer data. Allegations claim the CRM giant’s security was more porous than a sponge in a rainstorm. While Salesforce insists its platform wasn’t breached, customers are worried their info is now as exposed as an umbrella in a tornado.