Fraudsters are embracing AI technology to commit new account fraud, with deepfakes comprising a fifth of biometric fraud attempts. Armed with generative AI, scammers create hyper-realistic replicas of identity documents, bypassing even biometric checks. It’s a digital dance of deception, as fraudsters swap faces and animate selfies to trick identity verification systems.

Google releases an emergency security update to tackle the seventh Chrome zero-day bug this year, raising the question: is “zero-day” just Google-speak for “we’re on it, but good luck until then”? While the patch is rolling out, users can manually update to stay ahead of the cyber villains lurking in the digital shadows.

Cybercriminals are cashing in on poorly secured corporate credentials, with Socura’s report revealing 460,000 compromised credentials from FTSE 100 firms. Financial services are hit hardest, with 70,000+ leaks. Password hygiene is a major issue, with “password” still a favorite. Experts urge strong password policies, MFA, and proactive monitoring to curb credential security risks.

Google patched its seventh Chrome zero-day in 2025, tackling a high-severity V8 type confusion bug, CVE-2025-13223, actively exploited in the wild. Apparently, even Chrome needed a little clarity on its memory typecasting skills. Update your browser to avoid any surprise visits from cyber intruders.

Microsoft recently thwarted the largest DDoS attack ever seen in the cloud, a staggering 15.72 Tbps assault from the TurboMirai-class IoT botnet, AISURU. With 500,000 source IPs, it was like trying to stop a stampede of caffeinated kangaroos. Luckily, Microsoft played the hero, ensuring that the internet remains slightly more peaceful.

Microsoft Azure’s defenses were tested and triumphed against the largest recorded DDoS attack in the cloud, peaking at 15.72 Tbps. Orchestrated by the notorious Aisuru botnet, this digital deluge was like trying to drink from a fire hose, but Azure managed to keep its customer’s services as calm as a zen garden.

Google rushes out an emergency Chrome 142 update to address a zero-day vulnerability. Tracked as CVE-2025-13223, this type confusion issue in the V8 engine is causing headaches faster than a pop quiz on pi. Remember to update—because your browser’s safety shouldn’t be as unpredictable as your Wi-Fi during a storm.

Dutch police yanked the plug on 250 servers from a bulletproof hosting hub tied to over 80 cybercrime cases. This digital fortress, used solely by cybercriminals, hosted everything from ransomware operations to phishing sites. Say goodbye to their “crime cloud,” where bad guys could host malware with zero consequences.

Google Chrome users, update now! A security flaw, CVE-2025-13223, lurks in the wild, waiting to pounce like a cat on a laser pointer. This type confusion bug in the V8 engine could crash your browser or execute arbitrary code. So, don’t wait—update your Chrome faster than you can say “JavaScript shenanigans!”

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 10 KB5072653 update to fix issues with November security updates. This update helps resolve pesky 0x800f0922 errors that have been causing headaches for users trying to install the extended security updates. So, if you thought error codes were a thing of the past, think again!

Beware of “dino_reborn” packages on npm that use Adspect to separate researchers from victims, leading unsuspecting users to cryptocurrency scams. Six out of seven packages feature malicious code, masquerading as decoys but secretly gathering data to execute a cloaking scheme. Remember, not everything named “dino” is a friendly dinosaur!

The RondoDox botnet malware is now exploiting CVE-2025-24893, a critical RCE flaw in XWiki Platform. Initially documented in July 2025, RondoDox has been growing exponentially, now targeting 30 devices via 56 vulnerabilities. The botnet’s latest trick? Injecting Groovy code and downloading malicious payloads—because who doesn’t love a bit of unsolicited code injection?

Elon Musk’s xAI has unleashed Grok 4.1, the latest AI hoping to leave hallucinations behind. Grok 4.1 Thinking leads with a top score of 1510 in LMArena’s Text Arena, leaving rivals wondering if they should start thinking too. But watch out, Google’s Gemini 3.0 is on the horizon, ready to shine.

In a plot twist worthy of a spy thriller, the US Department of Justice revealed that five individuals, including four Americans, pled guilty to aiding fake IT worker scams from North Korea. These scams aren’t just about hacking but involve an elaborate ruse with “certified” IT workers and employer-owned laptops masquerading as US-based.

Gemini 3, potentially Google’s best large language model, is set to roll out soon, starting on AI Studio. Spotted hints reveal it might prefer a temperature setting of 1.0 for optimal reasoning. Alongside Gemini 3, Google is also tinkering with Nano Banana 2 for AI image generation.

Crypto trading automation has evolved the game with platforms like Bitsgap and HaasOnline. Bitsgap offers easy, ready-made bots suitable for anyone, while HaasOnline caters to tech-savvy pros with its deep customisation. So, whether you prefer automation on autopilot or a DIY approach, there’s a platform tailored to your style.

Azure just dodged the “largest-ever” DDoS attack at a whopping 15.72 Tbps, thanks to its cloud DDoS protection. The Aisuru botnet, known for its record-breaking network floods, was behind this traffic tsunami. Rest easy, Azure users—your workloads survived without a hiccup, even as DDoS attacks continue to escalate globally.

The critical vulnerability CVE-2025-64446 in Fortinet FortiWeb can lead to remote code execution and is already being exploited by attackers. Users should update their systems immediately to avoid turning their firewalls into gateways for cyber intruders. Remember, in cybersecurity, silence isn’t golden—it’s a neon sign for hackers.

Eurofiber France SAS recently fell victim to a data breach, but luckily, no critical data was impacted. The hackers, calling themselves ByteToBreach, accessed the ticket management system, but Eurofiber insists their cloud and regional services are safe. They’ve taken swift action to patch vulnerabilities and alert the authorities.

Loose tweets can sink fleets, warns the GAO, as military members and their families unknowingly share sensitive info online. This digital TMI leaves the Pentagon scrambling to tighten its security protocols before social media mishaps turn into national security nightmares. Time to train troops on the dangers of oversharing!