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HoneyMyte (aka Mustang Panda) Deploys ToneShell Backdoor in New Attacks
/in General NewsHoneyMyte (Mustang Panda) is back with a new ToneShell backdoor. Read how this stealthy attack blinds Microsoft Defender to target government entities in Asia.
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Massive Aflac breach exposed millions of SSNs and other data – get free protection today
/in General NewsAttackers stole a trove of sensitive data, including names, contact details, and health information. Affected customers can enroll for free protection by April 18.
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Want the Samsung Frame TV? A major competitor just announced its own version
/in General NewsIt has magnetic frames and a special ‘Gallery Mode’ that was developed with museum curators.
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New Tech Deployments Cyber Insurers Recommend for 2026
/in General NewsAn analysis of cyber-insurance claims data shows which cyber defenses actually work for policyholders. Here are six technologies that will pay off for companies in 2026.
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TCL’s newest Nxtpaper tablet aims to eliminate ghosting and has a full-color display
/in General NewsTCL’s Note A1 Nxtpaper tablet will feature a full-color display at 120Hz while retaining the digital paper experience.
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EmEditor Homepage Download Button Served Malware for 4 Days
/in General NewsWarning for EmEditor users: A third-party breach tampered with the official download link between Dec 19–22, 2025. Learn how to identify the fake installer and protect your data from infostealer malware.
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8 Cybersecurity Acquisitions Surpassed $1 Billion Mark in 2025
/in General NewsThe total disclosed value for all the cybersecurity M&A deals announced in 2025 exceeded $84 billion.
The post 8 Cybersecurity Acquisitions Surpassed $1 Billion Mark in 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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How to Integrate AI into Modern SOC Workflows
/in General NewsArtificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into security operations quickly, but many practitioners are still struggling to turn early experimentation into consistent operational value. This is because SOCs are adopting AI without an intentional approach to operational integration. Some teams treat it as a shortcut for broken processes. Others attempt to apply machine learning to problems
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Chinese APT Mustang Panda Caught Using Kernel-Mode Rootkit
/in General NewsThe threat actor uses a signed driver file containing two user-mode shellcodes to execute its ToneShell backdoor.
The post Chinese APT Mustang Panda Caught Using Kernel-Mode Rootkit appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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Silver Fox Targets Indian Users With Tax-Themed Emails Delivering ValleyRAT Malware
/in General NewsThe threat actor known as Silver Fox has turned its focus to India, using income tax-themed lures in phishing campaigns to distribute a modular remote access trojan called ValleyRAT (aka Winos 4.0).
“This sophisticated attack leverages a complex kill chain involving DLL hijacking and the modular Valley RAT to ensure persistence,” CloudSEK researchers Prajwal Awasthi and Koushik Pal said in an
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