New Plague backdoor silently bypasses authentication controls to maintain stealthy SSH access to targeted Linux systems.
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New Plague backdoor silently bypasses authentication controls to maintain stealthy SSH access to targeted Linux systems.

A sophisticated Linux backdoor, dubbed Plague, has recently emerged as a significant security concern for system administrators and cybersecurity professionals. Leveraging the trusted Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) framework, Plague enables attackers to silently bypass authentication controls and maintain persistent SSH access to targeted Linux systems.
China’s CL-STA-0969 group is targeting Southeast Asian telecommunications networks.
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China’s CL-STA-0969 group is targeting Southeast Asian telecommunications networks.

Since early 2024, major telecommunications organizations across Southeast Asia have faced attacks from an advanced state-sponsored cyber threat actor identified as CL-STA-0969. Security intelligence suggests a likely association with Chinese cyber-espionage operations, given the group’s methods and tools, which demonstrate a deep familiarity with telecommunications systems, high operational security, and technical adaptability.
Anthropic revokes OpenAI’s access to Claude code ahead of long-awaited GPT-5 launch.
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Anthropic revokes OpenAI’s access to Claude code ahead of long-awaited GPT-5 launch.

In a consequential move within the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector, Anthropic has suspended OpenAI’s access to its Claude API, citing violations of its terms of service. The decision follows Anthropic’s discovery that OpenAI engineers had been using Claude’s coding features—known as Claude Code—at a critical time preceding the expected launch of OpenAI’s next flagship model, GPT-5.
Anthropic dethrones OpenAI as the leading LLM provider for the Enterprise Sector.
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Anthropic dethrones OpenAI as the leading LLM provider for the Enterprise Sector.

In a pivotal shift within the artificial intelligence landscape, Anthropic has surpassed OpenAI to become the foremost provider of large language models (LLMs) for business applications as of mid-2025. According to multiple industry analyses, Anthropic now holds 32% of enterprise LLM usage—up from just a fraction two years ago—while OpenAI’s share has dropped to 25% after previously leading the sector with a commanding 50% share.
Black Hat USA vs. DEF CON: How do the two leading cybersecurity conferences differ and which one should I attend?
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Black Hat USA vs. DEF CON: How do the two leading cybersecurity conferences differ and which one should I attend?

Every August, Las Vegas hosts two of the most influential cybersecurity events in the world: Black Hat USA and DEF CON. While often attended by members of the same community and held back-to-back, each conference stands apart with its unique approach, focus, and culture. For anyone interested in cybersecurity—whether a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer—understanding the key differences between these conferences can help you decide which event best matches your interests and goals.
China accuses U.S. intelligence agencies of exploiting Microsoft zero-day vulnerability in cyberattack against key Chinense military enterprises.
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China accuses U.S. intelligence agencies of exploiting Microsoft zero-day vulnerability in cyberattack against key Chinense military enterprises.

Chinese authorities today publicly accused U.S. intelligence agencies of orchestrating cyberattacks against two of China’s key military enterprises. According to the Cyber Security Association of China, the attacks reportedly exploited a previously unknown "zero-day" vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange email server software.
Widespread PayPal and Venmo outage impacts millions across the U.S.
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Widespread PayPal and Venmo outage impacts millions across the U.S.

On the morning of August 1, 2025, millions of users across the United States were affected by a significant service outage impacting both PayPal and Venmo. The disruption began around 8:45–9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and left users temporarily unable to send or receive funds through either platform—two of the most widely used digital payment services in the country.
Microsoft will disable external Excel workbook links to blocked file types by the end of the year.
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Microsoft will disable external Excel workbook links to blocked file types by the end of the year.

Microsoft is strengthening security for Excel users with a significant upcoming change: between October 2025 and July 2026, the company will begin disabling external workbook links to blocked file types by default. This measure is part of Microsoft’s ongoing effort to harden Office applications against indirect and potentially malicious file access.