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Cybrfunk was created on January 17, 2021 with the intent of making reliable cyber security news and threat intelligence more accessible to the public. With this in mind, we aim to provide a central hub for all of the best cyber security news and threat intelligence. In an ever changing landscape we hope to make your trip a little easier and safer.
Latest Articles:
Hackers hijack AOMEI update servers to secretly spread malware
Hackers reportedly compromised AOMEI's servers to distribute malware through a built-in promotional feature in its backup software, briefly tampering with configuration files before restoring them…
Bullhorn takes staffing platform offline to contain cyberattack
Staffing software company Bullhorn has disabled access to its platform to contain a cyberattack that caused a system-wide outage.
Wyden seeks adoption of encryption tech at hundreds of federal agencies to protect visitors’ sensitive traffic
At risk, the Oregon Democrat warned, are online crime tipsters, whistleblowers and others.
Siemens Software Center Vulnerability Exploited in ClickFix Malware Attacks
Attackers paired a genuine, signed copy of Siemens Software Center with malicious DLLs to infect Windows PCs via ClickFix lures.
OpenCode hack exposes API keys amid AI distillation attacks
The open-source AI coding project OpenCode has notified a small number of users that API keys they used with external providers were exposed in a…
WhatsApp Help Pages Leaked Hidden Instructions for a Meta Chatbot
Around 80 pages on WhatsApp’s website exposed instructions that were designed for its chatbot, including “WHAT NOT TO SAY.” Meta says a bug caused the…
Russian social media giant VK faces disruptions after data center drone strike
The disruptions began Sunday, when users complained of difficulties loading news feeds, playing music and accessing other features of VK's platforms.
DHS to ban DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies
The order cites national security concerns, including sending data to servers in China, the potential malware and the overall risk to federal IT systems.
Rank Math PRO WordPress Plugin Compromised in Supply Chain Attack
Hackers injected malware into Rank Math PRO version 3.0.123 packages distributed between October 15 and October 16.
Microsoft fixes game, app crashes caused by recent Windows update
Microsoft has resolved a bug that caused games and apps using AC-3 (Dolby Digital) audio decoding to crash after installing the September 2026 Windows 11…
OnlyFans Copyright Takedowns Expose Compromised Websites
Copyright takedown requests tied to OnlyFans and other adult content creators are revealing how attackers exploit vulnerable university and government websites to manipulate search results.…
Inside the Underground Market for Know Your Client Services
Cybercriminals are selling forged identity documents, deepfake videos, and live verification services to help buyers bypass Know Your Client (KYC) checks. Flare examines how these…
The Evolving Cybersecurity Lexicon: Vulnerability Discovery to Resilience
An industry-wide laser focus on vulnerabilities has left cybersecurity teams without enough room to strategize for resilience.
F5 releases out-of-band patches for critical NGINX vulnerabilities
F5 has released out-of-band security patches to address multiple NGINX web server flaws, including three critical-severity vulnerabilities that can let attackers execute code on vulnerable…
Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
U.S. federal investigators pursuing the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently stole highly sensitive data from the FBI have identified executives at two different ransomware negotiation…