The CyberDiplomat’s Daily Report 14th April 2025 | Monday
The CyberDiplomat’s Daily Incident Report highlights a significant increase in global cyber threats across various regions, notably Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America, and Africa. Key incidents include a DDoS attack on Tempo, rising malware detections, and critical data breaches in sectors like healthcare and transportation. The report underscores the urgency for stronger cybersecurity measures and collaborative efforts among organizations to mitigate these evolving threats.…
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The Daily Tech Digest: 14 April 2025
Today’s tech news highlights significant advancements in AI integration, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, corporate shifts, and the implications for privacy and accessibility in the digital landscape. Affected: GitHub, OpenAI, Azure, WordPress, US Department of Homeland Security, Meta.

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GitHub now integrates Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro for enhanced AI coding assistance.…
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Over the past two decades, Germany has faced significant economic and political threats from China’s aggressive infiltration strategies, particularly impacting its solar energy sector and automotive industry. This article highlights the systematic undermining of Germany’s solar manufacturers through illegal practices such as dumping and intellectual property theft, as well as Volkswagen’s precarious dependence on Chinese partnerships linked to human rights abuses.…
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🔒 Cybersecurity And Much More – Vol. 5 2
This newsletter highlights various recent security breaches and critical vulnerabilities affecting major organizations like DBS Group, Oracle, Europcar, and more. It emphasizes the increasing trend of supply chain attacks, challenges posed by legacy systems, and the need for vigilant vendor security assessments. Affected: DBS Group, Bank of China, Oracle Cloud, Europcar Mobility Group, State Bar of Texas, Port of Seattle, Google Gemini, Microsoft Windows, Linux Kernel, Apache Tomcat, reviewdog/action-setup, Chromium, Juniper Junos OS, Apple WebKit

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Multiple significant breaches reported, including ransomware attacks and data exposure.…
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The Weekly Threat Round-up 07/04/2025 – 13/04/2025
This week’s threat round-up highlights significant cyber incidents, including Oracle’s cloud data breach, vulnerabilities in Ivanti VPN appliances, and targeted cyberattacks in Ukraine. Oracle privately notified customers about sensitive data exposure, while Chinese APTs exploited vulnerabilities in Ivanti systems. Meanwhile, Ukrainian institutions faced phishing attacks involving malware deployment.…
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This strategic estimate and countermeasure plan addresses the escalating threat posed by Chinese cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. It emphasizes the need for coordinated resilience across government and private sectors and highlights specific recommendations for fortifying defenses against cyber intrusions, including the development of offensive strategies and enhanced international collaboration.…
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CrushFTP CVE-2025-31161 Auth Bypass and Post-Exploitation Huntress
CVE-2025-31161 is a critical vulnerability in CrushFTP software that allows attackers to bypass user authentication, gaining admin-level access. Effective patches are available, and immediate updates are recommended for affected versions. This post discusses the exploitation activities and related malicious tools used in the wild. Affected: CrushFTP software, managed file transfer applications, enterprise data security

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Critical severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-31161) allows authentication bypass in CrushFTP.…
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Apple Product Security Update Recommendation
Apple has released security updates addressing vulnerabilities in its products and recommends users to update to the latest versions to mitigate risks. Affected: Apple products, macOS, App Store, user data security

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Apple announced security updates for vulnerabilities in its software. Xcode 16.3 contains vulnerabilities allowing malicious apps to access personal information.…
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Python & MITRE ATT&CK: Part 2/15
The discussion focuses on the Resource Development phase of a phishing attack, highlighting the suspicious characteristics of a newly created domain intended for malicious purposes. Key indicators include a short domain lifespan, use of a free email address, questionable registration details, and DNS configuration anomalies. Affected: phishing attacks, cybercrime, domain registration.…
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Malloc Privacy Weekly
This week’s edition of Malloc Privacy Weekly highlights significant cybersecurity threats including the misuse of free VPN apps owned by Chinese companies, a new phishing-as-a-service platform called Lucid, and various malware threats targeting Android devices. The report emphasizes the need for users to be aware of privacy risks and consider enhanced protective measures when using technology.…
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Ivanti patches Connect Secure zero-day exploited since mid-March – PRSOL:CC
Ivanti has addressed a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2025-22457) in its Connect Secure product, exploited by a China-linked espionage actor. The flaw stems from a stack-based buffer overflow and impacts several versions of Ivanti and Pulse Connect Secure products. Admins are urged to update their systems to the patched version 22.7R2.6 and monitor for signs of compromise.…
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Tiny Habits, Cybersecurity: The Little Things in our Cyber Hygiene
The global spending on cybersecurity is set to exceed .63 trillion by 2029, primarily due to basic cybersecurity failures rather than sophisticated attacks. Common vulnerabilities exploited include those in file transfer software, VPNs, and other systems, highlighting the critical need for organizations to improve their cyber hygiene practices like patching and proper configurations.…
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Inteset Secure Lockdown Multi Application Edition – Vulnerabilities and Hardening Measures
This article discusses vulnerabilities found in Inteset’s “Secure Lockdown — Multi Application Edition,” particularly in its kiosk mode. The author reports issues regarding inadequate security measures that allow unauthorized access to applications like Microsoft Edge, code execution via ClickOnce applications, and local file access vulnerabilities. The responsible disclosure attempts to the vendor were unproductive, leading to public disclosure in coordination with CERT/CC.…
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College Cybersecurity Notes Module 2 The Security Environment
This guide covers essential cybersecurity concepts, including definitions of cybercrime, the principles of cybersecurity, types of threats, vulnerabilities, and secure software development practices. Understanding these elements is crucial for organizations and individuals to strengthen their defenses against increasing cyber threats. Affected: Cybersecurity sector, organizations, individuals

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Cybercrime includes illegal activities performed using computers or the internet, such as hacking and phishing.…
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From Espionage to PsyOps: Tracking Operations and Bulletproof Providers of UACs in 2025
This report details the activities of Russia-aligned intrusion sets UAC-0050 and UAC-0006, which have been engaged in financially and espionage-motivated spam campaigns targeting various entities globally, particularly in Ukraine. They employ psychological operations, utilize malware for financial theft, and rely on bulletproof hosting providers to obfuscate their infrastructure.…
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Dozens of solar inverter flaws could be exploited to attack power grids – PRSOL:CC
This article discusses severe vulnerabilities found in solar inverters from major manufacturers Sungrow, Growatt, and SMA, which could be exploited to control devices or execute code on their cloud platforms. These vulnerabilities pose risks to grid stability and user privacy, as they can be leveraged for attacks that disrupt power generation and demand balance.…
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Beware! Hacker Group Lazarus Deploys Malware Packages on npm Platform; SolarWinds Helpdesk Vulnerability Exposed: Attackers Can Decrypt Sensitive Passwords – Security Bull
A recent security report highlights multiple cyber threats, including the discovery of six malicious npm packages linked to the Lazarus hacker group, which are designed to steal sensitive credentials and deploy malware. Additionally, a serious vulnerability in SolarWinds’ web help desk has been uncovered, allowing attackers to decrypt sensitive credentials.…
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