Hackers built #ransomware — then left the key behind.

CyberVolk’s new VolkLocker targets 💻 Windows and 🐧 Linux.

The flaw? the lock key is hard-coded and saved as a plain file on the system.

Files can be unlocked for free — but after 48 hours, it can wipe 🗑️ personal folders.

Notepad++ fixes a bug that was actively abused.

Notepad++ released version 8.8.9 to patch a critical updater flaw. Attackers hijacked update traffic and tricked users into installing malware instead of real updates.

Poland Police detained three Ukrainian nationals after finding hacking 💻 and spying tools in their car.

Authorities say the gear could be used to attack key IT and telecom 📡 systems tied to national defense.

Charges include fraud and computer-related crimes.

A six-year-old router flaw is being used right now.

Hackers are actively attacking Sierra Wireless AirLink routers. The bug lets attackers upload a bad file and take full control of the device.

700Credit Data Breach Impacts 5.8 Million Individuals.

Denmark takes a Viking swing at VPN-enabled piracy.

Starlink claims Chinese launch came within 200 meters of broadband satellite.

VolkLocker Ransomware Exposed by Hard-Coded Master Key Allowing Free Decryption.

Venezuela’s state-owned oil company says cyberattack targeted operations, blames US aggression.

Venezuela’s state-owned oil company PDVSA said on Monday that it was targeted by a cyberattack intended to disrupt its operations, describing the incident as part of a broader campaign of external pressure against the country’s energy sector.

Kali Linux 2025.4 Release (Desktop Environments, Wayland & Halloween Mode): Say hello to Kali Linux 2025.4!

The summary of the changelog since the 2025.3 https://www.kali.org/blog/kali-linux-2025-4-release

The official Kali NetHunter Pro documentation page, which links to the images, is:https://www.kali.org/docs/nethunter-pro/

https://kali.download/nethunter-images/current/

Official download URLUse this full URL in your browser to get Kali Linux 2025.4 (all platforms and images):https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-platforms

French Interior Minister says hackers breached its email servers.

New SantaStealer malware steals data from browsers, crypto wallets.

Google is shutting down its dark web report feature in January.

Askul confirms theft of 740k customer records in ransomware attack.

Amazon security boss blames Russia's GRU for years-long energy-sector hacks.

PornHub extorted after hackers steal Premium member activity data.

SoundCloud confirms breach after member data stolen, VPN access disrupted.

FreePBX Patches Critical SQLi, File-Upload, and AUTHTYPE Bypass Flaws Enabling RCE.

JLR: Payroll data stolen in cybercrime that shook UK economy.