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The Journey of Stolen Data: What Happens After a Phishing Attack
After a phishing attack, stolen data like credentials and PII is monetized through credential stuffing, darknet markets, identity theft, or used for corporate espionage and further attacks.
After a phishing attack, stolen data like credentials and PII is monetized through credential stuffing, darknet markets, identity theft, or used for corporate espionage and further attacks.
The Journey of Stolen Data: What Happens After a Phishing Attack
After a phishing attack, stolen data like credentials and PII is monetized through credential stuffing, darknet markets, identity theft, or used for corporate espionage and further attacks.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Journey of Stolen Data: What Happens After a Phishing Attack
After a phishing attack, stolen data like credentials and PII is monetized through credential stuffing, darknet markets, identity theft, or used for corporate espionage and further attacks.
After a phishing attack, stolen data like credentials and PII is monetized through credential stuffing, darknet markets, identity theft, or used for corporate espionage and further attacks.
PromptPwnd Attack Emerges, macOS Bounty Concerns, Chinese Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
A PromptPwnd attack demonstrated new prompt injection risks. Bug bounty hunters critiqued low macOS payouts. Evidence showed Chinese hackers received Cisco Academy training for espionage.
A PromptPwnd attack demonstrated new prompt injection risks. Bug bounty hunters critiqued low macOS payouts. Evidence showed Chinese hackers received Cisco Academy training for espionage.
PromptPwnd Attack Emerges, macOS Bounty Concerns, Chinese Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
A PromptPwnd attack demonstrated new prompt injection risks. Bug bounty hunters critiqued low macOS payouts. Evidence showed Chinese hackers received Cisco Academy training for espionage.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
PromptPwnd Attack Emerges, macOS Bounty Concerns, Chinese Hackers Trained at Cisco Academy
A PromptPwnd attack demonstrated new prompt injection risks. Bug bounty hunters critiqued low macOS payouts. Evidence showed Chinese hackers received Cisco Academy training for espionage.
A PromptPwnd attack demonstrated new prompt injection risks. Bug bounty hunters critiqued low macOS payouts. Evidence showed Chinese hackers received Cisco Academy training for espionage.
OWASP Ranks Top Agentic AI App Risks, CISA Updates Dangerous Software Flaws
OWASP released its Agentic AI Top 10 risks, while CISA and MITRE updated the Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list for 2024, highlighting prevalent security concerns for AI and traditional software.
OWASP released its Agentic AI Top 10 risks, while CISA and MITRE updated the Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list for 2024, highlighting prevalent security concerns for AI and traditional software.
OWASP Ranks Top Agentic AI App Risks, CISA Updates Dangerous Software Flaws
OWASP released its Agentic AI Top 10 risks, while CISA and MITRE updated the Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list for 2024, highlighting prevalent security concerns for AI and traditional software.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
OWASP Ranks Top Agentic AI App Risks, CISA Updates Dangerous Software Flaws
OWASP released its Agentic AI Top 10 risks, while CISA and MITRE updated the Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list for 2024, highlighting prevalent security concerns for AI and traditional software.
OWASP released its Agentic AI Top 10 risks, while CISA and MITRE updated the Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses list for 2024, highlighting prevalent security concerns for AI and traditional software.
Whaling Attacks: High-Stakes Phishing Targeting Executives
Whaling attacks are sophisticated phishing campaigns exclusively targeting top executives, exploiting their authority for significant financial fraud or data exfiltration.
Whaling attacks are sophisticated phishing campaigns exclusively targeting top executives, exploiting their authority for significant financial fraud or data exfiltration.
Whaling Attacks: High-Stakes Phishing Targeting Executives
Whaling attacks are sophisticated phishing campaigns exclusively targeting top executives, exploiting their authority for significant financial fraud or data exfiltration.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Whaling Attacks: High-Stakes Phishing Targeting Executives
Whaling attacks are sophisticated phishing campaigns exclusively targeting top executives, exploiting their authority for significant financial fraud or data exfiltration.
Whaling attacks are sophisticated phishing campaigns exclusively targeting top executives, exploiting their authority for significant financial fraud or data exfiltration.
Adversaries Employ Custom Virtual Machines for Persistence
Adversaries are utilizing custom virtual machines to establish persistent access, a sophisticated method that enhances evasion and provides covert control in compromised systems.
Adversaries are utilizing custom virtual machines to establish persistent access, a sophisticated method that enhances evasion and provides covert control in compromised systems.
Adversaries Employ Custom Virtual Machines for Persistence
Adversaries are utilizing custom virtual machines to establish persistent access, a sophisticated method that enhances evasion and provides covert control in compromised systems.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Adversaries Employ Custom Virtual Machines for Persistence
Adversaries are utilizing custom virtual machines to establish persistent access, a sophisticated method that enhances evasion and provides covert control in compromised systems.
Adversaries are utilizing custom virtual machines to establish persistent access, a sophisticated method that enhances evasion and provides covert control in compromised systems.
Microsoft Expands Bug Bounty: All Vulnerabilities Now ‘In Scope’
Microsoft's new 'in scope by default' policy broadens its bug bounty program, making all vulnerabilities eligible for rewards and enhancing security research.
Microsoft's new 'in scope by default' policy broadens its bug bounty program, making all vulnerabilities eligible for rewards and enhancing security research.
Microsoft Expands Bug Bounty: All Vulnerabilities Now ‘In Scope’
Microsoft's new 'in scope by default' policy broadens its bug bounty program, making all vulnerabilities eligible for rewards and enhancing security research.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Microsoft Expands Bug Bounty: All Vulnerabilities Now ‘In Scope’
Microsoft's new 'in scope by default' policy broadens its bug bounty program, making all vulnerabilities eligible for rewards and enhancing security research.
Microsoft's new 'in scope by default' policy broadens its bug bounty program, making all vulnerabilities eligible for rewards and enhancing security research.
Salt Typhoon Hackers: Cisco Academy Link Revealed
Two men linked to China's Salt Typhoon hacker group reportedly received training at a Cisco 'Academy', revealing insights into state-backed cyber talent.
Two men linked to China's Salt Typhoon hacker group reportedly received training at a Cisco 'Academy', revealing insights into state-backed cyber talent.
Salt Typhoon Hackers: Cisco Academy Link Revealed
Two men linked to China's Salt Typhoon hacker group reportedly received training at a Cisco 'Academy', revealing insights into state-backed cyber talent.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Salt Typhoon Hackers: Cisco Academy Link Revealed
Two men linked to China's Salt Typhoon hacker group reportedly received training at a Cisco 'Academy', revealing insights into state-backed cyber talent.
Two men linked to China's Salt Typhoon hacker group reportedly received training at a Cisco 'Academy', revealing insights into state-backed cyber talent.
Apple Patches Critical WebKit Flaws Exploited In-The-Wild
Apple released urgent security updates in December 2025, addressing two WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild across its device ecosystem.
Apple released urgent security updates in December 2025, addressing two WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild across its device ecosystem.
Apple Patches Critical WebKit Flaws Exploited In-The-Wild
Apple released urgent security updates in December 2025, addressing two WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild across its device ecosystem.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Apple Patches Critical WebKit Flaws Exploited In-The-Wild
Apple released urgent security updates in December 2025, addressing two WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild across its device ecosystem.
Apple released urgent security updates in December 2025, addressing two WebKit vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild across its device ecosystem.
Data Leakage: Addressing AI’s Core Plumbing Problem
Data leakage is a critical issue for AI, where models inadvertently expose sensitive training data, posing risks to privacy and intellectual property.
Data leakage is a critical issue for AI, where models inadvertently expose sensitive training data, posing risks to privacy and intellectual property.
Data Leakage: Addressing AI’s Core Plumbing Problem
Data leakage is a critical issue for AI, where models inadvertently expose sensitive training data, posing risks to privacy and intellectual property.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Data Leakage: Addressing AI’s Core Plumbing Problem
Data leakage is a critical issue for AI, where models inadvertently expose sensitive training data, posing risks to privacy and intellectual property.
Data leakage is a critical issue for AI, where models inadvertently expose sensitive training data, posing risks to privacy and intellectual property.
December 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Fixes for Microsoft Products
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 53 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws in Office, SharePoint Server, and Windows Print Spooler.
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 53 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws in Office, SharePoint Server, and Windows Print Spooler.
December 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Fixes for Microsoft Products
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 53 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws in Office, SharePoint Server, and Windows Print Spooler.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
December 2025 Patch Tuesday: Critical Fixes for Microsoft Products
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 53 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws in Office, SharePoint Server, and Windows Print Spooler.
Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday addressed 53 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws in Office, SharePoint Server, and Windows Print Spooler.
Critical Vulnerabilities in Gladinet Servers Allow Remote Code Execution
Gladinet Cloud Desktop and CentreStack servers contained critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated and authenticated remote code execution. Patches have been released.
Gladinet Cloud Desktop and CentreStack servers contained critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated and authenticated remote code execution. Patches have been released.
Critical Vulnerabilities in Gladinet Servers Allow Remote Code Execution
Gladinet Cloud Desktop and CentreStack servers contained critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated and authenticated remote code execution. Patches have been released.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Critical Vulnerabilities in Gladinet Servers Allow Remote Code Execution
Gladinet Cloud Desktop and CentreStack servers contained critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated and authenticated remote code execution. Patches have been released.
Gladinet Cloud Desktop and CentreStack servers contained critical vulnerabilities enabling unauthenticated and authenticated remote code execution. Patches have been released.
Home Depot’s Internal Systems Exposed for a Year Due to Leaked Credential
A leaked Home Depot administrator password exposed internal systems for a year on a public code repository before discovery and remediation.
A leaked Home Depot administrator password exposed internal systems for a year on a public code repository before discovery and remediation.
Home Depot’s Internal Systems Exposed for a Year Due to Leaked Credential
A leaked Home Depot administrator password exposed internal systems for a year on a public code repository before discovery and remediation.
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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Home Depot’s Internal Systems Exposed for a Year Due to Leaked Credential
A leaked Home Depot administrator password exposed internal systems for a year on a public code repository before discovery and remediation.
A leaked Home Depot administrator password exposed internal systems for a year on a public code repository before discovery and remediation.
Google Project Zero Details Android ITW DNG Exploit
Google Project Zero details an Android in-the-wild (ITW) exploit leveraging a DNG file vulnerability, affecting device security.
Google Project Zero details an Android in-the-wild (ITW) exploit leveraging a DNG file vulnerability, affecting device security.
Google Project Zero Details Android ITW DNG Exploit
Google Project Zero details an Android in-the-wild (ITW) exploit leveraging a DNG file vulnerability, affecting device security.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Google Project Zero Details Android ITW DNG Exploit
Google Project Zero details an Android in-the-wild (ITW) exploit leveraging a DNG file vulnerability, affecting device security.
Google Project Zero details an Android in-the-wild (ITW) exploit leveraging a DNG file vulnerability, affecting device security.
Supply Chain Attacks Targeting GitHub Actions See Significant Increase in 2025
Supply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions have significantly increased in 2025, posing new challenges for software development security.
Supply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions have significantly increased in 2025, posing new challenges for software development security.
Supply Chain Attacks Targeting GitHub Actions See Significant Increase in 2025
Supply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions have significantly increased in 2025, posing new challenges for software development security.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Supply Chain Attacks Targeting GitHub Actions See Significant Increase in 2025
Supply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions have significantly increased in 2025, posing new challenges for software development security.
Supply chain attacks targeting GitHub Actions have significantly increased in 2025, posing new challenges for software development security.
GeoServer Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Recent Attacks
A recent GeoServer vulnerability is being actively exploited in attacks, allowing remote code execution and risking data compromise.
A recent GeoServer vulnerability is being actively exploited in attacks, allowing remote code execution and risking data compromise.
GeoServer Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Recent Attacks
A recent GeoServer vulnerability is being actively exploited in attacks, allowing remote code execution and risking data compromise.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
GeoServer Vulnerability Actively Exploited in Recent Attacks
A recent GeoServer vulnerability is being actively exploited in attacks, allowing remote code execution and risking data compromise.
A recent GeoServer vulnerability is being actively exploited in attacks, allowing remote code execution and risking data compromise.
Fake GitHub Repositories Spread PyStoreRAT Malware via OSINT and GPT Utilities
Fake GitHub repositories are spreading PyStoreRAT malware by posing as OSINT and GPT utility tools, compromising user systems and data.
Fake GitHub repositories are spreading PyStoreRAT malware by posing as OSINT and GPT utility tools, compromising user systems and data.
Fake GitHub Repositories Spread PyStoreRAT Malware via OSINT and GPT Utilities
Fake GitHub repositories are spreading PyStoreRAT malware by posing as OSINT and GPT utility tools, compromising user systems and data.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Fake GitHub Repositories Spread PyStoreRAT Malware via OSINT and GPT Utilities
Fake GitHub repositories are spreading PyStoreRAT malware by posing as OSINT and GPT utility tools, compromising user systems and data.
Fake GitHub repositories are spreading PyStoreRAT malware by posing as OSINT and GPT utility tools, compromising user systems and data.
Hamas-Linked Hackers Target Middle Eastern Diplomats in Cyber Espionage Campaign
Hamas-linked hackers are probing Middle Eastern diplomats in a cyber espionage campaign, targeting sensitive communications and intelligence.
Hamas-linked hackers are probing Middle Eastern diplomats in a cyber espionage campaign, targeting sensitive communications and intelligence.
Hamas-Linked Hackers Target Middle Eastern Diplomats in Cyber Espionage Campaign
Hamas-linked hackers are probing Middle Eastern diplomats in a cyber espionage campaign, targeting sensitive communications and intelligence.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Hamas-Linked Hackers Target Middle Eastern Diplomats in Cyber Espionage Campaign
Hamas-linked hackers are probing Middle Eastern diplomats in a cyber espionage campaign, targeting sensitive communications and intelligence.
Hamas-linked hackers are probing Middle Eastern diplomats in a cyber espionage campaign, targeting sensitive communications and intelligence.
Fieldtex Data Breach Impacts 238,000 Individuals
Fieldtex experienced a data breach impacting 238,000 individuals, leading to exposure of personal data and raising significant privacy concerns.
Fieldtex experienced a data breach impacting 238,000 individuals, leading to exposure of personal data and raising significant privacy concerns.
Fieldtex Data Breach Impacts 238,000 Individuals
Fieldtex experienced a data breach impacting 238,000 individuals, leading to exposure of personal data and raising significant privacy concerns.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fieldtex Data Breach Impacts 238,000 Individuals
Fieldtex experienced a data breach impacting 238,000 individuals, leading to exposure of personal data and raising significant privacy concerns.
Fieldtex experienced a data breach impacting 238,000 individuals, leading to exposure of personal data and raising significant privacy concerns.
Gladinet CentreStack Flaw Exploited to Compromise Organizations
A Gladinet CentreStack flaw has been actively exploited, leading to organizational compromises. Immediate action is crucial for affected entities.
A Gladinet CentreStack flaw has been actively exploited, leading to organizational compromises. Immediate action is crucial for affected entities.
Gladinet CentreStack Flaw Exploited to Compromise Organizations
A Gladinet CentreStack flaw has been actively exploited, leading to organizational compromises. Immediate action is crucial for affected entities.
concisecyber.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Gladinet CentreStack Flaw Exploited to Compromise Organizations
A Gladinet CentreStack flaw has been actively exploited, leading to organizational compromises. Immediate action is crucial for affected entities.
A Gladinet CentreStack flaw has been actively exploited, leading to organizational compromises. Immediate action is crucial for affected entities.
Advanced Phishing Kits Evolve: AI and MFA Bypass Tactics Steal Credentials
New advanced phishing kits leverage AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale, posing a significant threat to organizations and users.
New advanced phishing kits leverage AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale, posing a significant threat to organizations and users.
Advanced Phishing Kits Evolve: AI and MFA Bypass Tactics Steal Credentials
New advanced phishing kits leverage AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale, posing a significant threat to organizations and users.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Advanced Phishing Kits Evolve: AI and MFA Bypass Tactics Steal Credentials
New advanced phishing kits leverage AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale, posing a significant threat to organizations and users.
New advanced phishing kits leverage AI and MFA bypass tactics to steal credentials at scale, posing a significant threat to organizations and users.
Google Ads Exploit Leads Mac Users to AMOS Infostealer via Poisoned AI Chats
Mac users are targeted via Google Ads to poisoned AI chats distributing the AMOS infostealer. Attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive data.
Mac users are targeted via Google Ads to poisoned AI chats distributing the AMOS infostealer. Attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive data.
Google Ads Exploit Leads Mac Users to AMOS Infostealer via Poisoned AI Chats
Mac users are targeted via Google Ads to poisoned AI chats distributing the AMOS infostealer. Attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive data.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Google Ads Exploit Leads Mac Users to AMOS Infostealer via Poisoned AI Chats
Mac users are targeted via Google Ads to poisoned AI chats distributing the AMOS infostealer. Attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive data.
Mac users are targeted via Google Ads to poisoned AI chats distributing the AMOS infostealer. Attackers exploit trust to steal sensitive data.
Elastic Detects Stealthy NANOREMOTE Malware Using Google Drive for C2
Elastic has detected the stealthy NANOREMOTE malware, which uses Google Drive for its command and control (C2) infrastructure, enhancing evasion.
Elastic has detected the stealthy NANOREMOTE malware, which uses Google Drive for its command and control (C2) infrastructure, enhancing evasion.
Elastic Detects Stealthy NANOREMOTE Malware Using Google Drive for C2
Elastic has detected the stealthy NANOREMOTE malware, which uses Google Drive for its command and control (C2) infrastructure, enhancing evasion.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Elastic Detects Stealthy NANOREMOTE Malware Using Google Drive for C2
Elastic has detected the stealthy NANOREMOTE malware, which uses Google Drive for its command and control (C2) infrastructure, enhancing evasion.
Elastic has detected the stealthy NANOREMOTE malware, which uses Google Drive for its command and control (C2) infrastructure, enhancing evasion.
ICO Fines LastPass £1.2m Following 2022 Data Breach
The ICO has fined LastPass £1.2 million following its 2022 data breach, highlighting significant regulatory action for data protection failures.
The ICO has fined LastPass £1.2 million following its 2022 data breach, highlighting significant regulatory action for data protection failures.
ICO Fines LastPass £1.2m Following 2022 Data Breach
The ICO has fined LastPass £1.2 million following its 2022 data breach, highlighting significant regulatory action for data protection failures.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
ICO Fines LastPass £1.2m Following 2022 Data Breach
The ICO has fined LastPass £1.2 million following its 2022 data breach, highlighting significant regulatory action for data protection failures.
The ICO has fined LastPass £1.2 million following its 2022 data breach, highlighting significant regulatory action for data protection failures.
CISA Flags Actively Exploited GeoServer XXE Flaw in KEV Catalog
CISA has flagged an actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw, adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging immediate mitigation.
CISA has flagged an actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw, adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging immediate mitigation.
CISA Flags Actively Exploited GeoServer XXE Flaw in KEV Catalog
CISA has flagged an actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw, adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging immediate mitigation.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
CISA Flags Actively Exploited GeoServer XXE Flaw in KEV Catalog
CISA has flagged an actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw, adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging immediate mitigation.
CISA has flagged an actively exploited GeoServer XXE flaw, adding it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, urging immediate mitigation.
New React RSC Vulnerabilities Expose DoS and Source Code Risks
New React RSC vulnerabilities have been discovered, enabling potential Denial-of-Service attacks and the exposure of application source code.
New React RSC vulnerabilities have been discovered, enabling potential Denial-of-Service attacks and the exposure of application source code.
New React RSC Vulnerabilities Expose DoS and Source Code Risks
New React RSC vulnerabilities have been discovered, enabling potential Denial-of-Service attacks and the exposure of application source code.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New React RSC Vulnerabilities Expose DoS and Source Code Risks
New React RSC vulnerabilities have been discovered, enabling potential Denial-of-Service attacks and the exposure of application source code.
New React RSC vulnerabilities have been discovered, enabling potential Denial-of-Service attacks and the exposure of application source code.