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.
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TrickMo Android banker adds TON blockchain for covert communications
A new TrickMo Android banking malware variant is targeting users in Europe and using the TON blockchain for covert command and control traffic, according to a technical analysis. The malware adds new network and tunneling commands and targets banking and crypto wallets.
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Google says hackers used AI to help find and weaponize a zero-day 2FA bypass
Google said it found what it believes is the first known in-the-wild use of AI for vulnerability discovery and exploit generation, after attackers used a zero-day Python script to bypass two-factor authentication on an open-source admin tool.
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Fake OpenAI privacy filter repository hit top of Hugging Face trending list
A malicious Hugging Face repository impersonating OpenAI’s Privacy Filter model reached the platform’s trending list before being disabled. HiddenLayer said it delivered Windows infostealer malware and drew about 244,000 downloads in 18 hours.
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Ollama flaw could expose process memory from exposed servers, researchers say
Researchers say a critical Ollama flaw could let remote attackers leak process memory from exposed servers, while separate Windows update bugs may allow persistent code execution. The disclosures affect widely used local AI software.
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Sri Lanka arrests 37 Chinese nationals in suspected scam centre raid
Sri Lankan police arrested 37 Chinese nationals in a suburb of Colombo after raiding a suspected scam centre, seizing phones, tablets and SIM cards. Officials say the case fits a broader pattern of suspected fraud compounds in the country.
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New Linux PamDOORa backdoor sold on cybercrime forum, researchers say
Researchers disclosed PamDOORa, a Linux backdoor sold on a Russian cybercrime forum for up to $1,600. The PAM-based tool can provide persistent SSH access, harvest credentials and tamper with logs, though no real-world use has been seen.
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Mozilla says AI-assisted Mythos found 271 Firefox vulnerabilities with few false positives
Mozilla said its Mythos AI-assisted security research found 271 Firefox vulnerabilities, including 180 rated sec-high. The company faced skepticism over false positives and the lack of individual CVEs.
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Ivanti says EPMM flaw exploited in limited attacks, CISA adds it to watchlist
Ivanti said a high-severity flaw in its Endpoint Manager Mobile software has been used in limited attacks and can allow remote code execution on affected on-premises systems. CISA added the issue to its exploited vulnerability catalog.
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PCPJack credential stealer targets cloud systems and removes TeamPCP traces
Researchers said PCPJack is a new cloud-focused credential stealer that targets exposed services, removes TeamPCP-related artifacts and uses multiple exploits to spread across compromised environments.
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Australia warns of ClickFix attacks spreading Vidar Stealer malware
Australia’s cyber security agency warned of a ClickFix campaign using compromised WordPress sites to push Vidar Stealer. The advisory recommends restricting PowerShell, using allow-listing and updating WordPress plugins and themes.
