Risk
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Researchers find self‑propagating ‘GlassWorm’ targeting VS Code extensions using Solana for command control
Researchers have found a self‑spreading worm called GlassWorm that infects VS Code extensions on Open VSX and the Microsoft Marketplace, uses the Solana blockchain and Google Calendar for command control, and steals developer credentials and cryptocurrency assets.
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Former L3Harris cyber executive charged with selling trade secrets to Russia
Federal prosecutors say Peter Williams, a former Trenchant general manager, misappropriated eight trade secrets and sold them to an undisclosed buyer in Russia, allegedly earning about $1.3 million; prosecutors seek forfeiture of multiple assets and an arraignment is set for Oct. 29.
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Researchers warn spoofed AI sidebars can trick Atlas and Comet users into dangerous actions
Security researchers at SquareX say they can use a malicious browser extension to overlay a fake AI sidebar in Atlas and Comet, tricking users into phishing pages, OAuth theft of Gmail/Drive access, or running commands that install a reverse shell.
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CISA Adds Critical Lanscope Endpoint Manager Flaw to KEV Catalog
CISA added CVE-2025-61932, a critical arbitrary-code vulnerability in Motex Lanscope Endpoint Manager, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog and said it is being actively exploited; Motex has released patched versions and agencies are advised to remediate by Nov. 12, 2025.
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BIND flaws could enable DNS cache poisoning; patches issued
BIND developers warned of two vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-40778 and CVE-2025-40780, that can enable DNS cache poisoning by allowing forged responses to be accepted; patches were released and operators are urged to apply them.
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Hackers exploit critical SessionReaper flaw in Adobe Commerce, Sansec says
E-commerce security firm Sansec reported active exploitation of the critical SessionReaper flaw (CVE-2025-54236) in Adobe Commerce, blocking over 250 attempts and warning that a majority of stores remain unpatched.
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Meta launches new anti-scam tools for WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta introduced new scam-detection features for Messenger and warnings for WhatsApp to help users spot and avoid scams, said the company, and reported disabling nearly 8 million accounts linked to scam centers while removing more than 21,000 impersonating Pages and accounts.
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One-day ‘PhantomCaptcha’ spearphishing campaign delivered WebSocket RAT to Ukraine relief organizations
A one-day PhantomCaptcha spearphishing campaign on Oct. 8 used fake CAPTCHA prompts and ClickFix-style commands to install a WebSocket RAT, targeting Ukrainian regional officials and organisations involved in war relief, researchers said.
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UK regulator declines formal probe into MoD Afghan data leak, commissioner tells MPs
The UK Information Commissioner told MPs his office decided not to open a formal investigation into a Ministry of Defence data breach that exposed details of Afghan resettlement applicants, citing concerns an inquiry might hinder the MoD’s response and noting resource limits for handling classified material.
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Kaspersky outlines ‘PassiveNeuron’ campaign using bespoke implants and Cobalt Strike
Kaspersky has reported a sustained espionage campaign named PassiveNeuron that has targeted government, financial and industrial servers across Asia, Africa and Latin America since mid-2024, using bespoke implants Neursite and NeuralExecutor alongside Cobalt Strike; the activity remains unattributed.
