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A new Android malware family called Albiriox is being sold under a malware-as-a-service model, offering extensive capabilities for on-device fraud, real-time device control, and screen manipulation. It targets more than 400 financial and cryptocurrency apps and spreads through dropper apps delivered via social engineering and obfuscation techniques.
OpenAI has disclosed a data breach stemming from Mixpanel, a third-party analytics provider used to track API dashboard activity. The incident did not involve unauthorized access to OpenAI’s own systems; instead, an attacker compromised Mixpanel and exported metadata linked to API users. No passwords, API keys, chat data, or payment information were exposed.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered vulnerable code embedded in several legacy Python packages, raising concerns about potential supply chain attacks against the Python Package Index (PyPI). The issue stems from a domain takeover risk linked to outdated bootstrap scripts used by the build automation tool zc.buildout. According to ReversingLabs, these scripts still reference a long-abandoned domain, python-distribute[.]org, which is now available for purchase.
A nationwide cyberattack has compromised the OnSolve CodeRED emergency notification system, prompting cities and counties across the United States to warn residents and advise password changes. CodeRED, widely used by local governments, delivers urgent alerts during severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, and other emergencies.
Microsoft Teams has become a staple of corporate communication, prompting companies to invest heavily in tools like Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect against phishing, malware, and malicious links.
The global financial community has unleashed a new era for global payments innovation with universal adoption of ISO 20022 as the standard language for cross-border payments worldwide.
Several major US financial institutions are on high alert following a cyber breach at SitusAMC, a key technology provider serving the mortgage industry. The incident, discovered on November 12, exposed sensitive data belonging to both banks and their customers.
