Intellexa Leaks investigation exposes that despite US sanctions, Intellexa’s spyware products are thriving, with new zero-click attack vectors like ‘Aladdin’ infecting devices via malicious ads. GTIG reveals Intellexa as a leading zero-day exploit vendor, continuing to sell digital weapons to the highest bidders.

Cloudflare is down, triggering a digital domino effect of 500 Internal Server Error messages. Websites are crashing faster than your hopes during a Monday morning meeting. Fear not, Cloudflare’s on it, and sites should resume their usual shenanigans soon!

BRICKSTORM acts like a ninja in the cyber world, stealthily infiltrating systems to maintain long-term persistence. Developed by Chinese state-sponsored actors, this backdoor sneaks around VMware vSphere and Windows environments, making itself at home while exploiting vulnerabilities. It’s the malware version of an uninvited guest who refuses to leave!

React2Shell may sound like a fancy new seafood dish, but it’s actually a critical React vulnerability. Threat actors are trying to exploit it faster than you can say “JavaScript library,” with fake PoCs, automated scans, and some good old-fashioned troubleshooting. Watch out for CVE-2025-55182; it’s the cyber gift that keeps on giving!

Array Networks AG Series secure access gateways are in the spotlight due to a command injection vulnerability. Exploited since August 2025, this flaw lets attackers execute arbitrary commands. No CVE identifier yet, but the fix is live. If patching isn’t possible, disabling DesktopDirect and using URL filtering are recommended to mitigate threats.

Anthropic’s AI models could’ve pocketed $4.6 million by exploiting blockchain smart contract vulnerabilities but chose the moral high ground. Instead of becoming digital pirates, they launched SCONE-bench, a tool to evaluate AI’s knack for finding smart contract flaws. It’s a humorous reminder: AI can help defend against the mess it creates!

In a plot twist worthy of a spy thriller, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth found himself at the center of “Signalgate” for using Signal to communicate top-secret military plans. The Inspector General’s report suggests a need for some serious app-retraining for officials who confuse secure channels with consumer chat apps.

Hackers are having a field day exploiting a command injection vulnerability in Array AG Series VPN devices to plant webshells. Despite a fix, there’s no identifier, making it tricky to track and patch the flaw. Who knew VPN devices could be the life of the security world’s party?

OpenPLC ScadaBR flaw joins CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, just in time for the holiday season! This security bug, which lets authenticated users upload and execute arbitrary files, has a CVSS score of 8.7. Federal agencies are on a deadline to fix it by December 24, 2025—talk about a Christmas miracle!

Cloudflare has blocked over 400 billion AI bot requests since July 1, aiming to protect content creators. CEO Matthew Prince says AI is a “platform shift” that will change the internet’s business model. The company pushes for fair competition, criticizing Google’s combined search and AI crawlers as a monopoly obstacle.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Center is testing Proactive Notifications, a new service to alert organizations about vulnerabilities. Delivered by Netcraft, it uses public info and scanning. While not covering all systems, it helps harden defenses. For a full security comedy routine, combine it with the Early Warning service for a layered defense.

Qilin ransomware has allegedly breached the Church of Scientology, claiming access to internal documents and publishing 22 screenshots as proof. The breach reportedly exposed sensitive data from visa processing to security budgets, but no independent verification has been confirmed. Stay tuned for more drama than your favorite soap opera!

Chinese cyberspies are infiltrating critical networks, planting Brickstorm backdoors to maintain long-term access and steal data. These state-sponsored hackers are like unwanted houseguests who not only raid the fridge but also change the wifi password and reprogram the remote. It’s time to upgrade cybersecurity locks!

AI and OT environments are like peanut butter and jelly—with an added risk of allergic reaction. Recent guidance from global agencies warns that integrating AI into operational technology can lead to process drift and safety bypasses. While AI can boost efficiency, it’s like adding a jetpack to a bicycle—proceed with caution!

In a plot twist worthy of a spy novel, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent sensitive details on airstrikes via Signal to a chat group, triggering the “Signalgate” scandal. Pentagon auditors found it’s not just Hegseth who needs a crash course in secure messaging; the whole Department of Defense could use a refresher.

China is using advanced malware called Brickstorm to infiltrate government and tech systems, according to the NSA and CISA. This sneaky software has been lurking undetected, bringing new meaning to “unwanted houseguest.” Forget the Trojan Horse; this is the digital equivalent of letting raccoons take up residence in your attic.

Hackers had a “field day” with fintech firm Marquis, swiping personal and financial data from over 780,000 individuals. The breach was traced to a SonicWall firewall, turning the affected into unwilling participants of a real-life data drama. Meanwhile, Marquis is offering free credit monitoring as a consolation prize.

A North Korean state-sponsored threat actor found itself on the receiving end of its usual tactics, falling victim to malware they typically deploy against others. The infection, discovered by Hudson Rock, revealed connections to a $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist. For once, the tables turned on the cybercriminals.

In a plot twist straight out of a cyber-thriller, twin brothers allegedly used their still-warm access to delete 96 government databases minutes after getting the boot. The duo reportedly conspired during their termination call and even asked AI for a post-firing cleanup guide. Talk about leaving your last job with a bang!

Federal agents have finally nabbed the elusive January 6 pipe bomb suspect after nearly five years. Brian J. Cole Jr. of Virginia faces charges for planting bombs near the US Capitol. Authorities cracked the case with surveillance, cell data, and purchase records. It’s a major win for investigators, though some skeptics still aren’t convinced.