USB Malware, React2Shell, WhatsApp Worms, AI IDE Bugs & More
Dec 08, 2025Ravie LakshmananHacking News / Cybersecurity It’s been a week of chaos in code and calm in headlines. A bug that broke the internet’s favorite framework, hackers chasing AI tools, fake apps stealing cash, and record-breaking cyberattacks — all within days. If you blink, you’ll miss how fast the threat map is changing. New […]
How can retailers stay cyber-secure during the most vulnerable time of the year?
December 8, 2025hacker news The holiday season compresses risk into a short, high-stakes window. Systems run hot, teams run lean, and attackers time automated campaigns for maximum profit. Multiple industry threat reports have found that bot fraud, credential stuffing, and account takeover attempts intensify around peak shopping events, particularly in the weeks around Black Friday […]
Android malware FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and ClayRat gain stronger data theft capabilities
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details of two new Android malware families called FvncBot and SeedSnatcher, as another upgraded version of ClayRat was discovered in the wild. The findings were obtained from Intel 471, CYFIRMA, and Zimperium, respectively. FvncBot targets Polish mobile banking users under the guise of a security app developed by mBank. What’s notable […]
Pendant of Ashes: The only known statue depicting a pregnant Viking woman.
simple facts Name: Ash pendant What is it: A silver pendant with a female figure on it. Birthplace: Aska village in southern Sweden Created: around 800 to around 975 This round silver pendant was discovered in Sweden in 1920 in the burial site of an elite 10th century woman and is the only known depiction […]
‘Hobbits’ may have become extinct due to drought forcing them into competition with modern humans, new research suggests
Homo floresiensis, a small ancient hominin species known as hobbits, may have become extinct around 50,000 years ago as reduced rainfall reduced the amount of prey available for hunting. This may have forced them to migrate to areas where they competed with modern humans, a new study suggests. The research team pointed out that lack […]
Sneeit WordPress RCE in the wild as ICTBroadcast bug fuels Frost botnet attack
A critical security flaw in the Sneeit Framework plugin for WordPress is being exploited in the wild, according to data from Wordfence. The remote code execution vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-6389 (CVSS score: 9.8), which affects all versions of the plugin prior to 8.3. Patched in version 8.4 released on August 5, 2025. This plugin […]
Muddy Water deploys UDPGangster backdoor in campaigns targeting Turkey, Israel, and Azerbaijan
December 8, 2025Ravi LakshmananNetwork security/vulnerabilities An Iranian hacker group known as MuddyWater was observed leveraging a new backdoor called UDPGangster that uses User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for command and control (C2) purposes. According to a Fortinet FortiGuard Labs report, the cyber espionage campaign targeted users in Türkiye, Israel, and Azerbaijan. “This malware allows remote control […]
Netflix co-CEO reportedly discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump
Will Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? Paramount was thought to be the frontrunner to buy the storied movie studio because of CEO David Ellison’s ties to the Trump administration, but new reports from Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter indicate that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President […]
Company X deactivates European Commission advertising account after being fined €120 million
Nikita Bia, head of product at X, hit back at the European Commission this weekend after it fined the social media company 120 million euros (about $140 million). In the first fine under the European Union’s Digital Services Act, the commission called X’s blue checkmark system “deceptive” and said the paid verification system left users […]
In self-driving cars, the accelerator is on the floor
Welcome to TechCrunch Mobility. A central hub for news and insight on the future of transportation. To receive this in your inbox, sign up for free here. Just click on TechCrunch Mobility. The next week will see another announcement regarding the launch or plans for robotaxi in cities. Let’s think about it. Waymo will begin […]