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CVE-2025-8088
Attackers exploited a directory traversal vulnerability in WinRAR to spread malware via manipulated archives. The vulnerability CVE-2025-8088 has been patched since version 7.13.
New malware discovered
A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.
Data records sold for 500,000 US dollars
Data from over half a billion users of the ticket provider Ticketmaster has allegedly been up for sale since Tuesday evening. Ticketmaster also sells tickets for concerts in Germany, which is why German users would probably also be affected.
10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests
Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.
Guy's, St. Thomas' and King's College Hospital affected
A ransomware attack has hit prominent hospitals in the British capital, according to a report. The consequences are not yet foreseeable.
Competition for 1Password and LastPass
For a long time, third-party providers such as 1Password and LastPass dominated the password manager market. Now Apple wants to enter the market with its own in-house solution.
User request
After just one day, OpenAI is bringing its popular predecessor GPT-4o back to ChatGPT. Users criticize GPT-5 as soulless and impersonal.
After filing for creditor protection
Near Magdeburg, the Canadian company Li-Cycle is developing one of the largest recycling plants for batteries in Europe. It involves critical raw materials for the EU.
Warning of phishing attempts
European airlines Air France and KLM are the latest victims of a series of cyberattacks on large companies. Attackers gained access to customer data via a compromised third-party provider.
Conflicts of interest
New CEO Lip-Bu Tan has only just set a course for the way out of the crisis at the ailing chip company Intel. But now there is new unrest: the US president wants him to leave immediately.
What you need to know
OpenAI has announced GPT-5, the latest generation of its large language models. The system promises significantly improved reliability and will be available to free users for the first time – albeit with usage limitations.
Trump shows the way out
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 100 percent on chip imports into the USA – and has immediately outlined a way around them.
Agent-based AI-driven security operations
Zscaler, provider of cloud security solutions, has officially completed the acquisition of security company Red Canary.
Wave of attacks continues
Google has become the latest victim in a wave of cyberattacks by the Shiny Hunters group targeting Salesforce instances, which is currently affecting numerous companies worldwide. Contact data from small and medium-sized businesses has been compromised in these incidents.
Doubts about the big move
Under pressure from Donald Trump’s policies, Apple is increasing its commitment to investments in the USA by 100 billion dollars.
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