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A critical vulnerability in the Unity game engine, tracked as CVE-2025-59489, allows code execution on Android and privilege escalation on Windows. The flaw affects Unity versions starting from 2017.1, impacting both gaming and non-gaming applications built on this platform. Steam and Microsoft have issued warnings, prompting users to update or uninstall vulnerable games until patches are applied. Valve's response includes a Steam Client update to block custom URI schemes, while Microsoft advises uninstalling vulnerable games. Popular titles like Hearthstone, DOOM (2019), and Forza Customs are among those potentially affected by this security issue. Unity has released patches for versions starting from 2019.1, but older unsupported versions will not receive updates. No active exploitation has been observed, but developers are urged to recompile and redeploy applications with the latest Unity updates. The vulnerability was discovered by GMO Flatt Security’s researcher at the Meta Bug Bounty Researcher Conference in May.

Radiant Group, a new ransomware actor, has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Minnesota hospital, demanding compliance within seven days to avoid data exposure. This group previously attacked Kido Schools, leaking sensitive data of preschoolers and their parents, sparking significant backlash from media and rival cybercriminals. Following criticism, Radiant Group removed the children's data and vowed to avoid targeting minors in future operations. Despite retracting from targeting children, the group has not hesitated to attack healthcare institutions, indicating a shift in their victim profile. Radiant Group's actions have prompted ongoing investigations and collaboration with law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and regulators to ensure data deletion and prevent future attacks. The group's decision-making and operations suggest a familiarity with Western systems, contrasting with typical Russian ransomware groups. The incident underscores the persistent threat of ransomware to critical sectors, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures and incident response strategies.

Discord confirmed a data breach impacting user information due to a security compromise at an unnamed third-party customer support vendor. Exposed data includes names, email addresses, billing information, and potentially images of government IDs used for age verification. Attackers accessed support tickets and related data, with intentions to extort Discord for financial gain. Discord has severed ties with the compromised vendor, initiated an internal investigation, and involved law enforcement. Affected users are being notified to remain vigilant against potential scams or misuse of their personal information. While the breach did not involve Discord's own systems, the incident raises concerns about the security of outsourced services. The exact number of affected users remains undisclosed, posing challenges for Discord in maintaining user trust and confidence.

XWorm malware, initially developed by XCoder, has resurfaced with new versions 6.0, 6.4, and 6.5, featuring over 35 plugins and a ransomware module. The latest variants are being distributed in phishing campaigns, with malware operators exploiting its modular architecture for data theft and remote control. XWorm's ransomware module, Ransomware.dll, encrypts user files, avoiding system directories, and demands ransom payments via Bitcoin, using HTML instructions. Researchers identified code similarities between XWorm’s ransomware module and the NoCry ransomware, indicating shared techniques in encryption and analysis evasion. XWorm is being deployed through various methods, including malicious JavaScript and AI-themed lures, with a significant increase in samples on VirusTotal since June. Trellix researchers recommend multi-layered defense strategies, including EDR solutions and proactive email protections, to mitigate the threat posed by XWorm. The malware's popularity among cybercriminals is evident, with 18,459 infections reported, primarily affecting Russia, the United States, India, Ukraine, and Turkey.

Organizations are increasingly adopting AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) solutions to safeguard AI ecosystems and ensure compliance with evolving data protection regulations. Effective AI-SPM tools offer comprehensive visibility and control over AI models, datasets, and infrastructure, mitigating risks related to compliance and unauthorized data exposure. These solutions must address AI-specific risks, including protecting training data and ensuring datasets comply with privacy regulations to maintain AI model integrity. Compliance with global regulations like GDPR and HIPAA is crucial; AI-SPM solutions should automate policy enforcement and provide real-time compliance monitoring. Scalability is essential for AI-SPM solutions to manage security in dynamic, cloud-native, and multi-cloud environments, ensuring consistent security policies across various platforms. Seamless integration with existing security tools and AI/ML platforms is vital to prevent operational disruptions and maintain a robust security posture. Proactive AI security measures empower organizations to innovate confidently, safeguarding business futures against emerging threats.

Cl0p ransomware group has targeted Oracle E-Business Suite, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-61882, with a critical CVSS score of 9.8, to facilitate data theft. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle Concurrent Processing component via HTTP, posing significant risks to affected organizations. Mandiant at Google Cloud reported multiple vulnerabilities were exploited, including those patched in Oracle's July 2025 update and the recent zero-day. The rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities by threat actors emphasizes the critical need for timely patch management to prevent breaches. Organizations are urged to prioritize patching and implement robust security measures to mitigate potential exploitation risks. This incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by ransomware groups leveraging unpatched vulnerabilities for large-scale data theft. Security teams should enhance monitoring and response strategies to detect and mitigate similar threats promptly.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is preparing to restart production after a prolonged cyberattack halted operations, affecting its three main UK manufacturing plants. The Wolverhampton site is expected to resume first, with Solihull and Halewood following, although full operational capacity may take weeks to achieve. The cyber incident has reportedly cost JLR an estimated £2.2 billion ($2.9 billion) in revenue and £150 million ($202 million) in profit due to the extended downtime. The UK government has intervened with a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) loan guarantee to support JLR's financial recovery and safeguard jobs across its supply chain. The disruption impacted over 100,000 jobs at JLR suppliers, with many small businesses facing financial uncertainty due to halted invoice processing. The attack's ripple effect reached beyond JLR, affecting local economies and businesses reliant on the automaker's workforce, including pubs and cafes. The incident is regarded as one of the most severe crises faced by JLR, surpassing challenges like the global financial crisis and the semiconductor shortage.

Oracle issued an emergency patch for a zero-day vulnerability in its E-Business Suite, exploited by Clop for data theft and extortion. The flaw is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale. CVE-2025-61882 allows unauthenticated remote code execution, posing a significant risk to organizations using Oracle EBS. Immediate patching is advised to mitigate further exploitation. Clop's campaign involved exploiting multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle EBS, leading to significant data breaches from several victims in August 2025. Mandiant confirmed mass exploitation and emphasized the need for organizations to assess potential compromises and secure their systems promptly. Oracle's advisory warns that the vulnerability can be exploited over a network without authentication, increasing the urgency for organizations to apply the fix. Indicators suggest possible collaboration or shared tools between Clop and Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, with new data leaks surfacing on a recent leak site. Clop has shifted tactics from ransomware to data theft and extortion, sending extortion emails to executives demanding payment to prevent data exposure. Organizations are urged to patch immediately, assume potential compromise, and investigate any signs of unauthorized access to prevent further damage.

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) terminated its CISO, CIO, and 22 staff members following an audit revealing severe security failings. Despite initial claims of no data loss, attackers accessed FEMA's Region 6 servers in June using stolen credentials, impacting Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The breach exploited a critical vulnerability in Citrix systems, allowing data exfiltration and bypassing multi-factor authentication. FEMA's IT department is undergoing a complete overhaul, with new staff appointed to address security deficiencies and enforce stronger access controls. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) had previously issued warnings about the vulnerability, which were not acted upon promptly. This incident highlights the importance of timely vulnerability management and the consequences of failing to secure critical infrastructure.

A zero-day vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration was exploited to target the Brazilian military, utilizing malicious ICS files to execute arbitrary code. Tracked as CVE-2025-27915, this stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw allowed attackers to execute JavaScript within a victim's session, leading to unauthorized actions. The attack involved spoofing the Libyan Navy's Office of Protocol and deploying ICS files designed to steal credentials, emails, and contacts, forwarding them to an external server. Zimbra addressed the vulnerability with patches released on January 27, 2025, but the flaw had already been exploited in real-world attacks. The malicious script was crafted to avoid detection by hiding UI elements and activating only after a three-day delay since its last execution. While the attackers remain unidentified, similarities in tactics suggest potential links to known groups like APT28, Winter Vivern, and UNC1151. Organizations using Zimbra should ensure systems are updated to the latest patched versions to mitigate similar threats.

Oracle issued an emergency patch for CVE-2025-61882, a critical vulnerability in its E-Business Suite, exploited by Cl0p in recent data theft operations. The flaw, with a CVSS score of 9.8, allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code via HTTP, posing significant security risks. Oracle's Chief Security Officer confirmed additional fixes were released following further investigations into potential exploitations. Indicators of compromise suggest involvement of the Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters group in exploiting this vulnerability. Mandiant reported Cl0p's use of multiple vulnerabilities, including those patched in Oracle's July 2025 update, to execute high-volume email campaigns. Organizations are urged to apply patches promptly and assess if any prior breaches occurred due to the zero-day exploit. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing updates expected as new information emerges.

Oracle has issued a critical patch for a zero-day vulnerability in its E-Business Suite, exploited by the Clop ransomware group for data theft. The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-61882, allows unauthenticated remote code execution and has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe risk. Clop leveraged this vulnerability in August 2025 to steal data from multiple organizations, demanding ransom to prevent data leaks. Oracle's emergency update requires prior installation of the October 2023 Critical Patch Update to mitigate the vulnerability. Indicators of compromise shared by Oracle include IP addresses and exploit files, aiding organizations in identifying potential breaches. The exploit was initially leaked by a group known as "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters," raising questions about their potential collaboration with Clop. This incident underscores the critical need for timely patch management and monitoring for indicators of compromise to prevent data breaches.

Researchers identified a zero-day attack exploiting a cross-site scripting vulnerability in Zimbra Collaboration Suite, specifically targeting versions 9.0, 10.0, and 10.1. The attack utilized .ICS calendar files to deliver a malicious JavaScript payload, exploiting insufficient HTML sanitization to execute arbitrary code. Zimbra released patches on January 27, addressing the vulnerability, but the attacks began earlier in January, before the patch was available. The threat actor impersonated the Libyan Navy’s Office of Protocol to target a Brazilian military organization, using emails with obfuscated JavaScript payloads. The payload aimed to extract sensitive data from Zimbra Webmail, including credentials, emails, and contacts, operating in asynchronous mode with complex JavaScript expressions. While attribution remains uncertain, researchers noted similarities with tactics used by UNC1151, a group linked to the Belarusian government. StrikeReady shared indicators of compromise and deobfuscated JavaScript to aid in defense against similar attacks. The incident underscores the critical need for timely patch management and vigilance against sophisticated phishing tactics.

ParkMobile concluded a class action lawsuit related to its 2021 data breach affecting 22 million users, offering a $1 in-app credit as compensation. The breach exposed sensitive data, including names, emails, and vehicle information, which was later leaked on a hacking forum. The settlement, amounting to $32.8 million, does not admit any wrongdoing by ParkMobile, a common clause in such legal resolutions. Users must manually claim the $1 credit using a promo code, which expires in 2026, except for California residents who have no expiration. ParkMobile warns of ongoing phishing attacks targeting its users, advising vigilance against fraudulent SMS messages claiming to be from the company. The company emphasizes that it will never request sensitive information or direct users to download apps or transfer funds. Users are urged to verify the legitimacy of communications and avoid engaging with suspicious links or QR codes to prevent falling victim to scams.

Discord experienced a data breach on September 20, affecting a limited number of users through a compromised third-party customer service provider. Hackers accessed personally identifiable information, including names, email addresses, government-issued IDs, and partial payment details. The breach was financially motivated, with hackers demanding a ransom to prevent the leak of stolen data. Discord promptly isolated the compromised support provider, revoked access, and initiated an investigation with a leading forensics firm and law enforcement. The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group claimed responsibility, exploiting a Zendesk instance used by Discord for customer support operations. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in third-party service integrations, emphasizing the need for robust security measures and regular audits. The incident could have broader implications, potentially aiding in solving crypto-related hacks and scams if the data is leaked. Discord's response includes ongoing investigations and collaboration with security experts to mitigate potential risks and prevent future breaches.