Cristian Luțic
Cristian Luțic is a cybersecurity professional and Editor-in-Chief of iSec.News, with experience in security enablement, risk analysis, and vulnerability reporting. As Editor-in-Chief, he is responsible for editorial standards, source verification, and publication oversight at iSec News.
From professional sports to cybersecurity, his career path may have been unconventional, but it has been driven by the same core values: discipline, perseverance, and a passion for doing meaningful, impactful work.
iSec.News Motto: “Only news, only information security and privacy news. No fluff.”
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Critical Roundcube Webmail Exploit Sold on Dark Web, Security Experts Warn
Security experts warn of a critical vulnerability in Roundcube webmail, CVE-2025-49113, which has been exploited by hackers selling RCE exploits online. The flaw has led to a patch but concerns remain over its potential impact due to the application’s popularity.
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Security Risks Emerge from Popular Chrome Extensions Transmitting User Data in Plaintext
Prominent Chrome extensions are under scrutiny as security experts highlight that several have been found transmitting sensitive data unencrypted over HTTP, raising significant privacy concerns. Users are urged to reconsider using these extensions until developers address security flaws.
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Microsoft Unveils European Security Program to Combat State-Sponsored Cyber Threats
Microsoft has launched a new European Security Program to provide free AI-powered cybersecurity tools to governments facing threats from state-sponsored hackers. The initiative aims to strengthen cyber defenses across Europe amid rising cyber threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
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Germany Imposes €45 Million Fine on Vodafone for Privacy Violations
Germany’s BfDI has fined Vodafone GmbH €45 million for privacy breaches linked to fraudulent contracts and security vulnerabilities, prompting the telecom giant to enhance its operational procedures and commit to future data protection efforts.
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U.S. Department of State Offers $10 Million for Information on RedLine Malware Ties
The U.S. Department of State is offering a $10 million reward for information linked to state-sponsored hackers involved with RedLine malware and its suspected creator Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov. This initiative aims to combat malicious cyber activities targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
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Ukraine Claims Hack of Russian Aerospace Firm Tupolev, Theft of Sensitive Data
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate claims to have hacked Russian aerospace firm Tupolev, stealing sensitive data and defacing the company’s website, a significant blow to Russia’s military intelligence.
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Cisco Issues Urgent Patches for Critical Vulnerabilities in Cloud Services
Cisco has issued patches for critical vulnerabilities in its Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Customer Collaboration Platform (CCP), warning of potential exploits that could allow unauthorized access and disruption of services in cloud deployments.
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Ransomware Group Interlock Claims Responsibility for Kettering Health Cyberattack
Interlock, a ransomware group, claimed responsibility for the recent cyberattack on Kettering Health, revealing they stole over 940 gigabytes of data. Kettering Health is currently working to restore systems disrupted by the attack, which remains a significant threat to healthcare cybersecurity.
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Emergence of Chaos RAT Malware Poses New Threats to Windows and Linux Systems
A new variant of the Chaos RAT malware is raising alarms among cybersecurity experts as it targets both Windows and Linux systems. Distributed under the guise of a network utility, this potent RAT showcases features that allow extensive control over compromised devices, signaling a troubling evolution in cyber threats.
