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BADCANDY Web Shell on Cisco IOS XE Exploiting CVE-2023-20198 BADCANDY web shell on Cisco IOS XE exploiting CVE-2023-20198 is a critical threat to network edge devices worldwide. It targets the web user interface and can create highly privileged accounts without authentication. Because the vulnerability scores a maximum CVSS 10.0, defenders

The Akira Ransomware Group and Apache OpenOffice Data Breach The Akira ransomware group Apache OpenOffice data breach has exposed a troubling reality for open source projects and their users. This alleged incident reportedly involves 23 gigabytes of stolen corporate files and personal employee records. As a result, volunteers, contributors, and

Discover why the BADCANDY web shell on Cisco IOS XE (CVE-2023-20198) demands urgent attention from network defenders This Lua-based web shell exploits the web user interface to escalate privileges and create highly privileged accounts. As a result, attackers gain near-total control over affected routers and switches. Since October 2023, operators

CVE-2024-1086 Linux Kernel Vulnerability The CVE-2024-1086 Linux kernel vulnerability exposes a use-after-free bug in netfilter’s nf_tables subsystem. This flaw allows attackers with initial access to escalate privileges to root. As a result, adversaries can disable monitoring and deploy ransomware at scale. Because CISA placed the issue in its Known Exploited

The Akira Ransomware Data Theft Apache OpenOffice Incident The Akira ransomware data theft Apache OpenOffice incident has put open-source security under a harsh spotlight. Akira is a ransomware-as-a-service group that uses a double-extortion model to encrypt systems and extort victims. It claims to have exfiltrated roughly 23 gigabytes of corporate

BADCANDY web shell on Cisco IOS XE: detection, containment, and patching best practices The BADCANDY web shell has emerged as a persistent threat against Cisco IOS XE devices. A web shell is a lightweight Lua script that gives attackers remote control. However, this particular implant leverages a critical privilege escalation

CVE-2024-1086 Linux Kernel Vulnerability CVE-2024-1086 Linux kernel vulnerability represents a critical use after free flaw in the netfilter component, specifically the nf_tables subsystem. Because attackers can exploit the bug to escalate privileges to root, a single compromised user account can expose entire systems. CISA issued urgent warnings after observing real

Urgent: Akira ransomware 23GB data theft from Apache OpenOffice The Akira ransomware 23GB data theft from Apache OpenOffice has shocked the open source community. Within hours the group claimed they exfiltrated 23 gigabytes of internal files. This incident feels urgent because it exposes personal data and critical project records. As

CVE-2024-1086: Linux Kernel Vulnerability Exploited for Ransomware The CVE-2024-1086 Linux kernel vulnerability exploited for ransomware has emerged as an immediate and severe threat to Linux environments. This use-after-free bug in the netfilter nf_tables subsystem allows attackers to escalate privileges to root. As a result, ransomware groups now chain this flaw

BADCANDY web shell: Rising threat to Cisco IOS XE and why defenders must act now Web shell attacks are rising fast, and defenders face escalating risk across network edge devices. BADCANDY web shell has emerged as a notable Lua-based web shell targeting Cisco IOS XE web UI. Because attackers exploit

Akira Ransomware Group Data Theft Akira ransomware group 23GB data theft from Apache OpenOffice shocked the open-source community on October 29, 2025. The claim alleges attackers exfiltrated employee records, financial files, and confidential development reports. If true, the breach could fuel identity theft, phishing, and sophisticated social engineering. However, public