Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new method of ransomware distribution involving the use of the Phorpiex botnet, known as Twizt, to disseminate LockBit Black ransomware through millions of phishing emails and compromised websites. This deployment technique represents an evolution in ransomware dissemination, with automation enabling malware propagation on an unprecedented scale.
IXON VPN Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Gain Access to Windows & Linux Systems
A security assessment by Shelltrail revealed three critical vulnerabilities in the IXON VPN client, allowing privilege escalation on Windows and Linux. Identified as CVE-2025-ZZZ-01, CVE-2025-ZZZ-02,
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