Apache Tika’s vulnerability, CVE-2025-66516, is a ticking time bomb, enabling XXE injection attacks. With a CVSS score of 10/10, it’s like a perfect storm for hackers. Exploited via crafted XFA files in PDFs, it can lead to data leaks, DoS, or even remote code execution. Patch it pronto, or face data doomsday!

The UK’s data protection watchdog is demanding answers from the Home Office after discovering racial bias in police facial recognition technology. The algorithm seems to have a “colorful” personality, with false positives for Asian and black subjects significantly higher than for white subjects. The quest for transparency continues—without rose-tinted glasses.

CISA adds a Meta React Server Components flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Dubbed React2Shell, this vulnerability allows unauthenticated code execution, with a CVSS score of 10.0. Amazon spotted China-linked groups exploiting it within hours. Federal agencies have until December 26, 2025, to fix it or face Santa’s naughty list.

Threat actors are having a field day exploiting the React2Shell vulnerability in React version 19. While most setups won’t be affected, the crafty ones are already trying to break through with fake proof-of-concept exploits. React2Shell is the latest hot topic in cybersecurity, giving threat actors a new toy to play with.

The Sneeit Framework plugin for WordPress has a critical security flaw, CVE-2025-6389, being actively exploited. Attackers are using it to execute malicious code on sites, creating fake admin accounts and more. If your WordPress runs Sneeit, update to version 8.4 immediately or risk your site becoming the internet’s newest villain.

Barts Health NHS Trust is in hot water after a data breach through Oracle E-business Suite. A criminal group, Cl0p, swiped files and posted them on the dark web. While Barts scrambles for a High Court order, it seems like the data’s already RSVP’d to the cybercriminal party.

MuddyWater is back with a new trick up its cyber sleeve: UDPGangster. This sneaky backdoor uses the User Datagram Protocol to dodge network defenses, popping up in Turkey, Israel, and Azerbaijan. It’s like the hackers are playing hide-and-seek, but with your data. Beware those unsolicited documents asking to “enable macros”—they’re not inviting you to a…

Agentic browsers may feel like the future, but according to Gartner, they’re also a ticking time bomb. With AI sidebars sharing your secrets with the cloud, you might end up buying a year’s supply of rubber chickens instead of office supplies. Their advice? Proceed with caution or risk letting your browser run the show!

Tika’s recent vulnerability saga is like a soap opera for techies. Apache fixed an 8.4 flaw only to drop a 10.0-rated bombshell with CVE-2025-66516. Users who upgraded tika-parser-pdf-module but ignored tika-core updates are still vulnerable. It’s a plot twist worthy of daytime television, starring XML External Entity injections!

Portugal has redefined its cybercrime law to offer a safe harbor for good-faith security research. This legal twist allows ethical hackers to poke around without the worry of jail time, as long as they follow the rules and resist the urge to go full James Bond on someone’s server.

When hundreds of Porsches in Russia went from dream cars to driveway decorations, it served as a slapstick reminder of the risks in connected vehicle security. One satellite glitch and suddenly, you’ve got more car statues than a modern art exhibit.

The React2Shell vulnerability, a remote code execution flaw (CVE-2025-55182), has put over 77,000 IP addresses at risk, with attackers already compromising 30 organizations. Researchers urge developers to update React and redeploy applications. Meanwhile, automated cyber shenanigans are running rampant, proving once again that even code can have commitment issues.

A digital heist is underway, targeting Palo Alto GlobalProtect portals with login attempts and scanning SonicWall SonicOS API endpoints. The mischief, traced back to over 7,000 IPs in Germany, is like a virtual game of Whac-A-Mole for IT pros. Don’t panic, just remember: Multi-Factor Authentication is your best friend!

In the great CISO hiring spree, choosing between an engineering-focused CISO and a holistic CISO is like picking between a fortress architect and a resilience master. One builds a shiny facade, while the other crafts a bend-don’t-break strategy. Organizations must choose wisely to avoid becoming the next big hack headline.

Rust is winning the memory safety race against C and C++ by a landslide. According to Google, Rust code has about 1,000 times fewer bugs, requires less code review time, and produces more stable results. It’s like trading your rusty old bike for a sleek, high-speed scooter—fewer breakdowns, smoother rides!

Hackers are pulling a two-step waltz on GlobalProtect portals and SonicWall APIs. Since December 2, over 7,000 IPs have been tangoing through Palo Alto GlobalProtect logins and SonicWall API scans. With identical fingerprints, it’s like they’re wearing the same hacker cologne. Looks like someone’s been busy this holiday season!

Cl0p ransomware strikes Barts Health NHS Trust, exploiting a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite to nab invoice data. The breach exposed names, addresses, and payment details. While clinical records remain safe, Barts urges everyone to review invoices and stay vigilant. Remember, in the world of ransomware, it’s always “Cl0p” o’clock somewhere!

AI-powered IDEs have hit an IDEsaster with over 30 security flaws disclosed, turning “intelligent” into “intentionally vulnerable.” These vulnerabilities, named by Ari Marzouk, mix prompt injection with the IDEs’ features for data leaks and code chaos. It’s like giving your IDE a double espresso and a fake ID.

Major security agencies from the US and Canada warn about BRICKSTORM, a sneaky cybersecurity threat from hackers sponsored by the People’s Republic of China. It’s like giving hackers a VIP pass to your network’s secret lair. Government Services and IT sectors, take note—this one’s targeting your virtualisation foundation!

Kohler’s toilet cameras may not be as private as you think. Despite their claims, security researcher Simon Fondrie-Teitler found these devices lack true end-to-end encryption. So, while your rear end might be secure, Kohler’s backend isn’t so discreet. Talk about a bathroom break-in!