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UAT-4356 Exploits Critical Vulnerabilities in Cisco Firepower Devices FXOS
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 23, 2026 | Sources: 1The threat actor UAT-4356 has been actively exploiting two n-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362, in Cisco Firepower devices running the Firepower e... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
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Fake CAPTCHA Scam Fuels International SMS Fraud in 2026
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1In 2026, a sophisticated scam abusing fake CAPTCHA pages has emerged, enabling hackers to execute costly international revenue share fraud (IRSF) via SMS. Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Firestarter Malware Persists on Cisco Firewalls Despite Updates and Patches
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 2The Firestarter malware continues to evade removal on Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices even after applying security patches and software updates. This sophi... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Group-IB Exposes Cloud Phones as the Hidden Engine Behind Invisible Digital Fraud
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 22, 2026 | Sources: 1A groundbreaking report from Group-IB reveals how cloud phones—remote-access Android devices—have evolved into a core infrastructure for digital fraud, enabling crimin... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
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Multi-Stage DHL Phishing Campaign Targets User Passwords in Sophisticated Attack
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1A recent phishing campaign impersonating DHL uses a multi-step attack chain to steal user credentials. The campaign's complexity and realistic spoofing raise the risk... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Fracturing Software Security: How Frontier AI Models Are Revolutionizing Vulnerability Discovery
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1Frontier AI models are transforming software security by autonomously discovering zero-day vulnerabilities and accelerating patch deployment. This breakthrough, detail... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Free Phishing Link Checker and Domain Intelligence Report
Widespread Attempts to Exploit CVE-2023-33538 Vulnerability in End-of-Life TP-Link Routers Detected
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1Security researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have uncovered extensive attempts to exploit CVE-2023-33538, a critical vulnerability affecting several end-of-lif... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
How Cybercriminals Exploit AI: Top 3 Attack Methods Revealed
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance their attack strategies. Recent analysis highlights three primary AI-driven tactics: auto... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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Hackers Fail to Exploit Critical Flaw in Discontinued TP-Link Routers Despite Year-Long Attempts
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1Despite ongoing in-the-wild exploitation attempts over the past year, hackers have failed to successfully execute payloads exploiting a critical vulnerability in disco... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
OpenAI and Yubico Introduce Phishing-Resistant YubiKeys for ChatGPT Users
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 1OpenAI and Yubico have partnered to launch a branded two-pack of YubiKeys aimed at enhancing account security for ChatGPT users by mitigating phishing risks. This move... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud
Critical cPanel Flaw Enables Attackers to Bypass Login and Seize Root Access
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: May 01, 2026 | Sources: 1A critical flaw in cPanel enables attackers to bypass authentication and gain root access, with evidence of exploitation before patches were available. Users should up... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Free Phishing Link Checker and Domain Intelligence Report
Adumo Payment Technology Data Leak: Hackers Offer Sensitive Files for $7,000 on Dark Web
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 17, 2026 | Sources: 1Adumo, a South African payment technology provider, recently faced a high-risk data exposure incident where hackers posted sensitive payment system files on the dark w... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
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